Milele A. Coggs

City departments to detail anti-eviction measures, results at committee meeting

Ald. Coggs introduces file to discuss MMAC Region of Choice initiative

Where Do City’s Felled Trees Go?

City cuts down and replaces some 3,500 trees per year. What does it do with the wood?

On the reemergence of America’s Black Holocaust Museum

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs February 25, 2022

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Reopens To Great Fanfare

Packed event 14 years in the making is just the beginning says CEO.

Could City Become Magnet For Remote Workers?

Department of City Development studies ways to lure remote workers to live here.

Council Could End Fight Over Couture Provision

But City Attorney and Acting Mayor object. Legality of requiring $100,000 donation at issue.

Committee to hear update on American Rescue Plan Act funds used for housing rehabilitation

Council Closes Southside Massage Parlor

License renewal denied. Business suspected of human trafficking.

Bronzeville Embracing Artist Housing

City properties rehabbed at intersection of Meinecke and Vel R. Phillips avenues.

City To Pay $50,000 For Church Crushed By Collapsed Building

City owned foreclosed building. Near north-side church submitted $1.1 million claim.

Statement on the passing of Dr. Lester Carter

Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II.

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit is Tomorrow

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Set For Saturday, January 29th

Virtual event will include workshops and live panel discussion

City Suspends Southside Bar

Failure to address nuisance designation leads to two-week suspension for La Caleta.

6th District Difference Makers Honored for Efforts in the Community

The awards are meant to recognize those people and groups who go above and beyond to improve the quality of life in the 6th Aldermanic District.

10th annual MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit designated official City event

Virtual summit to take place Saturday, January 29

City Completes Renaming Old World Third To Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Milwaukee fixes a 1984 "injustice" by extending King Drive through Downtown.

City Moving Toward Cash Vaccination Incentives, Free Rapid Tests

But first the city must figure out how it can purchase the tests.

Virtual 6th District town hall meeting set for Thursday, January 20

Event will include announcement of 2021 Difference Makers Award winners

Bronzeville named one of the New York Times’ 52 places to visit in 2022

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs January 11, 2022

Thank you, Governor Tony Evers

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Nik Kovac, and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. street renaming ceremony set for Monday, January 17

Council Suspends Downtown’s ELMNT Lounge For 60 Days

Action taken after police and others argue over how a homicide near bar was handled.

Council Split On Hiring Its Own Attorney

Just the latest twist in the council's ongoing conflict with City Attorney Tearman Spencer.

Council adopts ordinance lowering recovery rate for assessable traffic calming improvements

‘Tax & Take’ Pastors Disrupt Council Meeting

Protest action elevates concerns with supposed taxing of churches.

Church Buys Haymarket Building

Christ Church Milwaukee will occupy former industrial building just north of Downtown.

Deconstruction Policy Remains, Well… Deconstructed

City of Milwaukee can't make the vision for program work. Who's to blame?

New Historic Preservation Commission Member Nominated

Nicholas Hans Robinson is the youngest Black architect in Wisconsin.

Pastors Demand “Tax and Take” Moratorium

City officials say it's not possible, as discussion of how to handle churches gets confusing.

Nominations now being accepted for 2021 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards

City of Milwaukee, Habitat for Humanity Working to Build New Housing in Harambee Neighborhood

Anti-Displacement Policy Sees Slow Start

But city program to keep renters in their neighborhoods by setting aside new apartments is growing.

The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer

Lots of grumbling, but City Attorney scores wins in two of three battles Tuesday.

ARPA Funds Should Help Community, Not Police

City officials have made good decisions, but more community input needed.

FPC action a step forward for Milwaukee

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs November 19, 2021

New Building Would Include Restaurant, Rooftop Event Space, Recording Studio

Fatima Laster is uplifting the Five Points neighborhood.

Milwaukee Adopts New Ward Map For City

New districts coming next week. Riverwest further split between two council districts.

Council Blasts Extra Cost For Morales’ Lawsuit

City Attorney Spencer knew outside counsel handling case exceeded authorized cost.

Mayor Barrett and Common Ground Announce City of Milwaukee Joining National Gun Safety Consortium

11th Annual Housing Resource Fair to take place this Saturday

Milwaukee Adopts ‘Calm Before The Storm’ 2022 Budget

No fee increases and small tax increase as city bolsters pension reserve fund in anticipation of fiscal cliff.

A well-deserved place of honor for Vel R. Phillips

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs November 3, 2021

Common Council adopts file aimed at enhancing COVID safety protocols in City buildings

Stamper Wants Rat Inspections Of Excavations

Could the city possibly check every construction project for rat infestations?

Trunk or Treat…It’s About the Children and Community Festival happening Sunday

Committee Recommends Few Budget Amendments

No fee increases and few changes as council braces for next year's fiscal cliff.

Housing Authority employee target of attempted carjacking

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W Stamper, II

City Faces Shortage of Garbage Truck, Snowplow Drivers

Milwaukee raising starting pay by $5,400.

Police Department Tweets Lied To Public

Comptroller audit finds 2020 tweets misled public. Acting Chief Norman calls them "unacceptable."

Common Council approves of ARPA funding for MLK Library development

Council Adopts $179 Million Rescue Plan Package

Compromise plan includes money for pension reserve, housing, lead abatement and child care providers.

Raynetta Hill Will Lead King Drive BID

A familiar face returns to lead growing business improvement district.

Council Strikes Deal On How To Spend $179 Million ARPA Allocation

Housing, lead abatement, child care, police recruits, violence prevention, a new MLK library and more.

Evers Allocates $45 Million To Violence Prevention, Victim Support

Evers joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul and Milwaukee violence prevention leaders for announcement.

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Day set for Jan. 29, 2022

Common Council Has 7 Times The Ideas As It Has Funding

82 ideas for how to spend $394.2 million federal grant. What will council choose?

Council looks to maximize positive benefits with ARPA-funded housing rehab and construction work

Homicides, Shootings, Auto Thefts All At Record Highs

MPD Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman presents vision of community-centered approach to solving issues.

12 Options to Solve Milwaukee’s Fiscal Crisis

Nine are bad says alderman. Without solution Milwaukee would need to cut one-fourth of workforce.

Latest City Attorney Controversy Causes Council Infighting

Dodd vs Zamarripa is an extension of Tearman Spencer vs City Hall

Alderwoman Coggs announces 6th District Landscape Award winners

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Will Reopen

Grand reopening planned for February 25.

Doors Open to include several 6th District locations

Tenant Resource Fair set for October 2nd

Church Forgoes Tax Exemption To Get New Building

Christ Church will make annual payment in lieu of taxes for Haymarket area home.

Dates for Bronzeville Week 2022 approved by Council

More Than 660 Street Trees Lost in August Storm

City officials debating how to get ready for next big storm as they await bill from "unprecedented" event.

Healing Spaces Initiative Working to Support Harambee Neighborhood and Residents

Communication files target storm response, COVID procedures

Census Data Shows Changing Milwaukee Demographics

Fewer white residents citywide, but shrinking population totals in many majority-Black neighborhoods.

Committee OK’s ARPA Funding for Ambulances, Reckless Driving and Eviction Prevention

Finance & Personnel Committee recommends spending $14 million of city's $394 million ARPA allocation.

Council Delays Action On ARPA Funds

City has $193 million in the bank. But how to spend it still being debated.

Ald. Coggs introduces resolution supporting “Right to Counsel” program

Housing Resources Available For Residents in Wake of Supreme Court Decision

On Thursday, August 26 the Supreme Court ruled to end the eviction moratorium extension put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Beerline Shuffle community walk takes place this Saturday

The walk will begin and end at the Beerline Plaza located at 3350 N. Holton Street, and the route will feature a scavenger hunt, live music and multiple community art projects.

Ald. Coggs introduces communication file to discuss response to recent storms

The Heartland Short Film To Be Screened Tonight as Part of Bronzeville Week

Panel discussion to take place immediately following the screening.

Bronzeville wood letters return as part of 10th annual Bronzeville Week festivities

10th annual Bronzeville Week continues with events highlighting art, music and more

Resources still available for residents as eviction moratorium ends

Schedule released for 10th annual Bronzeville Week

Council approves legislation exploring use of ARPA funding to provide retroactive hazardous duty pay to certain city employees

Council Holds ARPA Spending Until September

Mayor's $93 million "summer plan" delayed, along with proposals by alders.

Streetcar Study Draws Controversy

Study of Walker’s Point extension moves forward.

Two-Thirds of All Milwaukee Auto Thefts Are Kia and Hyundai Vehicles

Milwaukee on track for record breaking year, having already eclipsed all of 2020.

Crosswalk Murals as Reckless Driving Deterrent

Murals along North Ave. are intended to raise awareness of reckless driving.

Tax Exemption For Church Gets Pushback

Property taxes would be lost in neighborhood just north of Fiserv Forum. Council members push for payment in lieu of taxes.

Southside Streetcar Study, Street Improvements Approved

Walker's Point would be targeted for expansion.

Council Approves HaRUNbee Walk/Run For Healthy Birth Outcomes As Part Of Bronzeville Week 2021

Council approves resolution related to ARPA fund distribution and tracking

Plan To Renovate Every City-Owned Home Gains Traction

Council now embraces Bauman proposal. Barrett's plan will include elements of it.

New Ordinance Could Remove Elected Officials

For undefined 'inefficiency' or 'neglect of duty.' Alders slam the proposal.

Help needed: Good Samaritan killed in hit-and-run incident

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and County Supervisor Priscilla Coggs-Jones June 22, 2021

Council Closes Gare-Bear’s On N. 27th St.

The tavern's liquor license renewal was denied after the owner determined to be indifferent to neighborhood concerns.

Unarmed First Responders Task Force now underway

Juneteenth pageant winners announced in advance of community celebration

Reckless driving behavior continues to be a detriment to our community

Joint statement from members of the Common Council – Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Mark Borkowski and Alderman José G. Pérez

Millennial Task Force report received and has first recommendation approved