Nikiya Dodd was an alderwoman representing Milwaukee’s fifth district. She was elected in a 2018 special election and re-elected in 2020. She resigned in November 2022.
She was formerly a Wisconsin State Senator, and before that a member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.
Her county board seat was filled by Khalif Rainey who also later joined the council.
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Common Council Races
Six of 15 Common Council seats feature three or more candidates.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Bans “Racist” Hotel Policies
Metro residents must be allowed to stay in Milwaukee hotels says new ordinance.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Inches Toward Universal Basic Income
Proposal will create a framework, needs philanthropic support.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet the Candidates for City Offices
Packed spring election features 46 candidates for 19 city offices.
Jan 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Delivery Tax Isn’t Legal, Says City Attorney
But Lena Taylor disagrees. Is 60 cent fee on food deliveries a tax or a fee?
Jan 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Delivery Tax Could Help Fix Potholes
Ald. Dodd's proposal imposes 60 cent fee on third-party deliveries like Uber Eats.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on Western Building Facility
Company moving from suburb to city's far northwest side, bringing 208 jobs here.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Racist Policy? Committee Rejects Hotel Sign
Comfort Suites hotel simply wanted a new sign. Then things got strange.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Bans Most Plastic Straws
Use by bars and restaurants prohibited unless customers request them.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Issues 8 Budget Vetoes
Vetoes attack borrowing, garbage truck replacement, blight elimination.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Overtime Costs a Budget Problem
Council discusses how to trim annual cost of $17 million. Unfunded service for Summerfest an issue.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Aims To Eliminate Plastic Straws
Would prevent restaurants from providing straws, unless customers request them.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Cuts Police, Adopts $1.6 Billion Budget
Council wrestles with huge fiscal challenges due to rising police costs, declining state aid.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Anonymous Crime Reporting Service Launches
"Crime doesn't pay, but Crime Stoppers does," says Alderwoman Chantia Lewis.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Outpouring Over City Budget
Dozens of residents object to nearly half of budget paying for police.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Council Okays $2.45 Million for Western Building’s Move
Millwork distributor will relocate from suburb, bring 200 jobs to city's far northwest side.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Aldrete Will Lead Police-Fire Commission
Attorney, third FPC leader in three years, brings diverse background to challenging job.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Couture Changes Financing Plan
Developer misses funding deadline, plans to apply again. Baird & Co. now working on the deal.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays 200-Job Western Building Deal
Alderwoman accuses neighbors of lying and attempting to manipulate process.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Take It EZ, Donovan Urges
New public-private initiative targets reckless driving in the city.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Passes New Tow Truck Rules
Private operators must must file forms regarding any "drops". Next could be report cards.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Company’s Move to Northwest Side On Hold
Council members want more information from manufacturer, city officials on proposal.
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
BMO Tower Tops Out
Plus: Northridge in property tax foreclosure, Ambassador Hotel expansion stuck, second hostel faces opposition
Jun 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Company’s Move to City Gets First Approval
Western Building Products plans to bring 200 jobs to city's far northwest side.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Terry Witkowski Resigning
Barrett-ally stepping down. Witkowski's aide, Scott Spiker, has filed to run for his seat.
May 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Holds Streetcar Extension
Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.
May 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bronzeville Business Owners Desire the Streetcar
Local shopkeepers say The Hop’s proposed expansion would bring an economic boost to the neighborhood.
May 16th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Council Says Marcus Center Not Historic
Votes down designation and compromise to save Kiley grove with a friends group.
May 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Backer Running for Donovan’s Seat
Pentecostal church pastor Eduardo Loera latest to run for south side district where Ald. Donovan retiring.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Dimitrijevic Will Run For Common Council
County Supervisor wants to represent Bay View at City Hall.
Apr 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves DNC Contract
City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan Won’t Run for Re-Election
Fightin' Bob is walking away. Zamarripa and Bielinski likely to run for council seat.
Mar 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
An Extra Four Days to Pay Parking Tickets
City extending grace period on parking ticket payments.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Civilian Health Oversight Board
In the wake of health department's critical failures, mayor and council want more oversight.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Slaps Down Mayor’s Vetoes
Legislative body rejects all five vetoes by Mayor Tom Barrett.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget
A city store? No more alley repairs? Cutting tree trimming? The $1.5 billion budget has it all.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Nikiya Dodd Handily Wins Council Seat
Political veteran could have a big impact on upcoming city budget debate.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
All the Election Data You Want
It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Candidates for Common Council
Six candidates for 5th District in only primary contest.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Candidate Guide
Packed Democratic gubernatorial race and county sheriff contest are top items on Tuesday's ballot.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet the Candidates for 5th Aldermanic Seat
Meet the six candidates vying for the northwest side seat held for 18 years by Jim Bohl.
Jun 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Bohl Resigns, Takes Lobbying Job
And full council approves La Keisha Butler as head of Fire and Police Commission.
May 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor, Council Play Musical Chairs
New appointments open door for Ald. Jim Bohl to leave his elected position for lobbyist job.
May 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Sets Sights on Increased State Funding
Buoyed by victory on OSSP takeover law, union and parents call for funding equity.
Oct 18th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Legislature Resists Background Checks for Guns
18 states require them, 85% of state residents support them, but Walker, GOP resist.
Aug 28th, 2016 by Alexandra Arriaga
Can Larson Beat Abele?
Democratic insiders handicap the race, which may come down to turnout.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Chris Larson’s War Against Abele
State senator running for county executive blasts Abele with personal attacks, will divide Democrats.
Oct 15th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
MillerCoors Celebrates 160 Years
Event attendees celebrate "Miller Time" with a lager from 1855.
Sep 24th, 2015 by Michael Holloway
Black City Residents Not Sold on NBA Arena
African American leaders who support it face skepticism from constituents.
Jul 30th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Bucks Arena Will Need Democratic Support
But which Democrats are likely to back it?
Jul 6th, 2015 by Steven Walters
New Community Garden for West Side
Neighborhood House project near 27th and State will bring green space and healthy food to residents.
Apr 30th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Seeking Strategies to Combat Violence
Unite Milwaukee Anti-Violence Summit, all-day event, gathered experts, politicians and city residents to talk about reducing violence in the city.
Mar 22nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Lawmakers Demand Response to Allegations of Inmate Abuse
Milwaukee Democrats call on the Department of Corrections to respond to allegations of abuse at Waupun Correctional Institution.
Sep 15th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Should Marijuana Be Legalized?
Milwaukee legislators offer their views.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
“Shooters Are Killing Folks Who Look Like Themselves”
City residents discuss gun violence and possible solutions at neighborhood meeting.
Jul 18th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Why the Huge Support for Shot Spotters?
Legislature votes 132-1 to expand Milwaukee program monitoring gunshots.
Apr 7th, 2014 by Steven Walters
We Need Better Transit!
Suburban officials and business leaders at Downtown conference on transit call for better connections to the city.
Feb 5th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Other Mandela
The fundraiser for Rep. Mandela Barnes, just two days before his namesake Nelson Mandela died, had a big turnout.
Dec 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Jonathan Brostoff
An aide to state Sen. Larson, he discovered politics -- and love -- while a student at UWM.
Nov 13th, 2013 by Tracey Pollock
UW-Milwaukee Students Graduate with the Most Debt
Study finds UW-Milwaukee students graduate owing 19% more than average students in UW System.
Oct 28th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Mary Nohl vs. NIMBY
Proposal to open artist Mary Nohl's home to the public leaves Fox Point residents crying "not in my back yard!"
Oct 23rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
World’s Straightest Parade?
No parade has a straighter route, or a gayer crowd, than the annual Pride Parade, coming Sunday.
Jun 6th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Transit Outrage
Alberta Darling says my way or the highway. Plus: the return of Jerry Kleczka!
May 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Rise of Chris Larson
Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?
Nov 27th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Comings and Goings
A veteran union leader steps down, a new post for Nikiya Harris and Glorioso's tries, of all things, beer.
Nov 2nd, 2012 by Michael Horne
