Peter Burgelis

Council Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident

'We owe our employees better,' says council president.

Council adopts file codifying gender-neutral terminology for fire department personnel

Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights

Annual May Day march draws increased attention, attendance due to Trump administration actions.

See The Largest Cruise Ship on the Great Lakes in Milwaukee

Milwaukee's 2025 cruising season starts with massive 665-foot-long Octantis.

City Boosts Illegal Dumping Fine To $5,000

"The tire lady" is sick of bad actors trashing her aldermanic district. Her colleagues agree.

Statement on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

From Common Council Members: President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II April 25, 2025

Statement in Support of Judge Hannah Dugan

Alderman Peter Burgelis April 25, 2025

Council Divided Over Nightclub’s Age Restriction

Council denies Allure's request to lower age limit, despite split vote.

Milwaukee Delays Legalizing Carriage Houses

How the sponsors of accessory dwelling units sabotaged their own proposal.

Police Department Technology Purchases Raise Concerns

Will increase in cameras and video data invade privacy of citizens?

Milwaukee Police Creating a Drone Team

Purchasing 16 drones and training an airborne assessment team.

Committee Overturns Plan Commission, Recommends ‘Missing Middle’ Housing

But coalition of community groups continues to strongly oppose proposal.

Project Clean and Green comes to the 11th District beginning April 21

Council Committee Backs Return of Granny Flats

Legalizing accessory dwelling units could grow housing across entire city.

Common Council Wants to Ban Hookah Sales to Those Under 21

Hookah bars expanding in city. Compliance with state law may be an issue.

Milwaukee Seeks New Parking Czar

New manager will oversee major changes planned for meters, enforcement.

A Note of Thanks

Statement of Alderman Peter Burgelis

New Stickers Will Tell You When To Wheel Out Your Trash

To make it easier to check, smartphone-friendly idea championed by Ald. Burgelis.

File amending tobacco regulations to be discussed at committee Thursday

Pérez Reshuffles Council Committees

Addition of new alder Alex Brower prompts changes, restores power to veteran council member.

Who Will Be Funded by Council’s Transformation Fund?

After 'fighting' and negotiations, council finally picks 15 winners for funding.

International Transgender Day of Visibility

Message of Gratitude from the City to This Is It!

Statement from Alderman Peter Burgelis and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa March 9, 2025

Council Approves MPS Police Officer Agreement, But Money Still An Issue

Council has opportunity to spend MPS funding, but on what?

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.

Candidates for District 7 Milwaukee Board of School Directors to Participate in Forum Monday

Health Department May Shut Down Some Milwaukee Schools With High Lead Levels

Gov. Evers' budget plan has funding for lead risk investigations, mentions MPS lead levels.

New Mexican Restaurant for Harbor District Wins Key Approval

Miguel Herrera plans to continue family's legacy with Jalisco's Cantina.

Milwaukee’s Cruise Ship Business Will Shrink in 2025

But port officials optimistic about 2026 being a record year with new dock.

Community Praises City for Exceptional Snow Removal after Recent Storms

Police Department Closing Unlicensed Driver Loophole

Repeat offenders without a license were being issued less severe municipal ticket.

City Closes Teutonia Gas and Food Again

Remanded hearing for retail business on N. Teutonia Ave. yields same result.

Cavazos Appointment Moves Forward to Full Common Council

Southside Bar and Restaurant Receives 60-Day Suspension

La Caleta, on 18th and Muskego, is closed until mid-March.

Snow Plowing Debate Airs Grievances, Floats Ideas

Council members want better service, maybe even gold-plated streets you can eat off of.

Milwaukee Creates Economic Hardship Waiver For Keeping Chickens

After budget amendment failed, Ald. Burgelis finds new way to issue free chicken coop permits.

Will City Refund Snowplowing Fee For Poor Performance?

Some council members, frosty about results, support the idea.

City of Milwaukee to Explore Snowplow Fee Refund

$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?

Gaining few recruits, losing council support. Plus: new labor negotiator approved.

What’s In The 18 Footnotes Added To Milwaukee’s Budget?

See Common Council members' ideas to make city government better serve the public.

Ald. Burgelis Secures Finance Committee’s Approval of Resolution to Waive Chicken Coop Permit Fee for Low-Income Milwaukeeans

Will Trump Kill Milwaukee Street Upgrades and EV Projects?

At stake are at least 5 federal grants to city worth $99 million; will Trump claw back money?

$15M in grant funding for electric vehicle charging network moves forward

Council Rejects Mayor’s Vetoes, Finalizes 2025 Budget

In less than 5 minutes, council restores money for its operations and for road repair.

Negotiating Milwaukee’s Police, Fire Contracts Gets Messy

'Sloppy' says a council member as city cycles through labor negotiator nominees.

Common Council Overrides Veto to Approve $4 Million for Neighborhood Road Improvements

Milwaukee Offers Police Officers $10,000 To Switch to MPD

City struggles to attract new officers while facing state requirement to hire more.

Mayor Johnson Issues Several Budget Vetoes

And council pays out $3 million in legal claims and settlements.

Milwaukee Fire Department Announces New Organizational Changes and Personnel Enhancements in Response to 2025 Budget

Two Road-to-Trail Projects Funded in 2025

$10 million for two small projects within county parks approved.

Council committee supports $100K funding for Walker’s Point youth homeless shelter

Council Boosts Road Repair In Adopting 2025 Milwaukee Budget

City services maintained through increases to property taxes and fees.

Council adopts Ald. Burgelis Amendment to Address Decades-Long Underfunding of Local Roads

Budget amendment adopted to bolster sworn personnel recruitment efforts

Council Puts Milwaukee Flag Debate on Ice

Issue sent back to committee, council more focused on tragic death of Ald. Brostoff.

Statement on the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff

From Common Council Members: José G. Pérez, Andrea M. Pratt, Mark Chambers, Jr., Robert J. Bauman, Lamont Westmoreland, Milele A. Coggs, DiAndre Jackson, JoCasta Zamarripa, Larresa Taylor, Sharlen P. Moore, Peter Burgelis, Scott Spiker, Marina Dimitrijevic, Russell W. Stamper, II

New Pickleball Courts Open at West Milwaukee Park

New courts in West Milwaukee are only second park with pickleball in county parks system.

Committee Marks Up Milwaukee Budget With Amendments, Footnotes

Council raids personnel accounts to pay for services it says constituents demand.

Milwaukee To Issue More Parking Tickets at Higher Prices in 2025

Strategy part of effort to fund other city services, improve parking access. But is it a stealth way to fund The Hop?

Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join

Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.

Ald. Burgelis Proposes Amendment to Address Decades-Long Underfunding of Local Roads

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Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Port Milwaukee marks successful 2024 cruising season

More than 13,500 cruise passengers visited Milwaukee this season

Council adopts legislation for a more inclusive city

Council Could Send People’s Flag To April Referendum

But the multi-step process is off to a rocky start.

11th District town hall meeting to take place on Tuesday, October 8

City Will Toughen Penalties For Reckless Drivers

Latest crackdown relies on state legislation to double fines, jail time.

Supervisors Propose Reduced Bus Fares On Election Day

Chairwoman Nicholson proposes cutting MCTS fares by up to $1 to encourage voting.

Council Again Delays Adopting People’s Flag

Parliamentary moves could delay vote on adoption until November.

Fast Food and Convenience Store Approved For North Avenue

Power Hour Depot to sell quick meals and groceries in Washington Park neighborhood.

Get #VoteReady on National Voter Registration Day

Joint statement from Common Council Members: Jonathan Brostoff, JoCasta Zamarripa, José G. Pérez, Marina Dimitrijevic, DiAndre Jackson, Lamont Westmoreland, Scott Spiker, Peter Burgelis, Russell W. Stamper, II, Sharlen Moore, Robert J. Bauman, Andrea M. Pratt, Milele A. Coggs, Mark Chambers, Jr., and Larresa Taylor

Mural contains hurtful, divisive words and images

Statement of Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman,  Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Committee Endorses Making People’s Flag Official, Despite Objections

Concerns about inclusivity of 2016 design contest continue to cloud process.

New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students

Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.

UW-Milwaukee layoffs could be the start of a slippery slope

Joint statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, and Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr.

Alderman Burgelis to discuss current, proposed new city flag at community events throughout August

Historic Marker Commemorating Black Nite Uprising Dedicated

First LGBTQ historic marker in Wisconsin erected in Milwaukee to remember site of uprising that occurred years before Stonewall.

Attend the MPD District Six Crime and Safety Meeting – Tuesday, August 6

First LGBTQ Historic Landmark in State History to be erected August 5

Pete Buttigieg Tours Port With Mayor, Rides Train With Governor

US Secretary of Transportation promotes Biden's infrastructure investments in region.

Zoological Society Raises Additional $1 Million for Rhino Project

Donation will lessen taxpayer expense for $23 million project.

South Side Community Walk Steps Off Thursday Afternoon

Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee

The new Democratic choice for president mixes a vision statement with attacks on Trump in speech to packed West Allis Central gymnasium.

Anti-Republican Group Takes Over Downtown Streets

Coalition to March on the RNC is the result of some 100 groups coming together.

Attempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails

Council members concerned about unintended consequences.

Proposal Asks City to Adopt ‘People’s Flag’

Ald. Peter Burgelis leads new push to replace what's been called one of the worst city flags in America.

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.

Parks Department Joins Pickleball Mania

Free, outdoor pickleball comes to the county parks system.

Mayor Calls for Stricter Gun Laws After Spate of Shootings in City

13 shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Vos, Donovan disagree with Johnson.

New Milwaukee Sales Tax Collections Slow, But Comptroller Isn’t Panicking

There are a lot of reasons initial proceeds are slow says Comptroller Bill Christianson.

Super Majority of Council Takes Issue With Mayor’s Handling of Housing Authority

Council members want solutions, plan to "no longer tenable" situation.

Statement on rampant gun violence in Milwaukee

Alderman Peter Burgelis June 27, 2024

Reckless Driving Claims Multiple Lives on Oklahoma Ave. Thursday Morning

Statement from Alderman Peter Burgelis June 20, 2024

Floating Sauna Coming To Milwaukee’s Lakefront

Kiln will drop anchor next to Discovery World this fall.

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