Patty Doherty

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

Council Bids Farewell to Bob and Tony

Aldermen Bob Donovan and Tony Zielinski attend their last council meeting and get a warm sendoff.

2020 Spring Election Results

Live City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County results for the April 7th Spring Election.

Common Council Candidates

Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.

Meet the Candidates for City Offices

Packed spring election features 46 candidates for 19 city offices.

An Aldermanic Rematch on South Side

Donovan's aide Patty Doherty will again run against Scott Spiker.

Patty Doherty Announces Her Run for 13th District Alderwoman

"For the past 12 years, I have worked in the office of the Common Council and for the last 11 years, as Alderman Donovan’s Legislative Assistant."

Spiker Wins Seat on Common Council

Legislative aide Scott Spiker will replace his former boss Terry Witkowski.

13th District Common Council Race

It's Spiker vs Doherty for a seat on the Milwaukee Common Council.

FPC Nominee Faces Cloud of Uncertainty

Council vote unclear on Griselda Aldrete, mayor's pick to lead Fire & Police Commission.

Five Takeaways from Yesterday’s Election

The race for Terry Witkowski's seat had surprises -- and key lessons.

13th District Common Council Race

Seven candidates vying for seat long held by recently retired Terry Witkowski.

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Patty Doherty announces her run for 13th District Alderwoman

As your Alderwoman, I can promise you that I will do my best to seek your input on all important decisions brought before the Council and I will work hard to represent your interests in City government.

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Six Candidates Seek Aldermanic Job

With Ald. Witkowski resigning, special election has been called, with primary on July 16th.

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Taco Truck Issue Still Not Settled

Agreement between owner and area alderman Bob Donovan has fallen apart.

Trump Backer Running for Donovan’s Seat

Pentecostal church pastor Eduardo Loera latest to run for south side district where Ald. Donovan retiring.

Food Truck Truce Reached

But not before Donovan takes shots at the streetcar, potholes, Barrett and Tony Zielinski.

Will Mayor’s Veto of Food Truck Ban Stand?

Council could override but two aldermen have switched to Barrett’s side.

Donovan Won’t Run for Re-Election

Fightin' Bob is walking away. Zamarripa and Bielinski likely to run for council seat.

Josephine Dolan built Downtown’s Harp Irish Pub

Donovan Favors Journey House Plan

Change is "scary,” he says of apartment complex serving youth aged out of foster care.

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Payday Stores Charge Average Interest of 574%!

State is a leader in payday stores per capita, creates vicious cycle for low income people.

Bob vs Bob (Almost)

We reached out to Aldermen Bob Bauman and Bob Donovan to get their perspective on the Milwaukee Streetcar project following the press conference "debate"

Bob Donovan’s Shadowy Charity

Operation Impact raises money to combat crime. But where are its records?