Peter Burgelis

A Call to Action: Safeguarding Our Children’s Futures from Hunger’s Devastating Grasp

Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman 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 P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 29, 2025

Seeking greatest return on investment, budget amendment drives funding into neighborhoods

Statement of Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Peter Burgelis October 29, 2025

Alderman, State Allies Seek Federal Help to Kill the Streetcar

Ald. Spiker makes a federal case out of stopping The Hop.

FEMA denial on flood damage assistance for public infrastructure is a gut punch

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Milwaukee Extending Hours For Downtown Parking Meters

It could also add more areas with variable pricing.

City Moving to Enact Reckless Driving Towing Plan

But proposal could be delayed in Madison.

Committee Recommends Closing ELMNT Lounge

Milwaukee Common Council will take a final vote next month.

Finance & Personnel Committee Hears Public Input on 2026 City Budget Priorities

One Alderman’s Quest To Defund The Streetcar

Ald. Scott Spiker wants city to hop off The Hop.

Cherry Street Bridge Reconstruction Is Millions Over Budget

But city says it is still saving money. How?

After Finance Committee Budget Debate, Alders Burgelis & Bauman Highlight Facts: The Streetcar Strengthens Downtown and Reduces Tax Burden on Neighborhoods

Milwaukee Has a Fire Truck Problem

Milwaukee may soon need to dial 911 to replace its fire trucks.

Fire Equipment Running on Fumes: Alderman Burgelis Sounds Alarm on Critically Underfunded Fleet Needs

Data shows more than $27 million needed in 2026 and 2027 compared to Mayor’s $2 million 2026 proposal

New Officers to Bolster Police Presence in Milwaukee’s Southside Neighborhoods

Council Takes Major Step To Delay Mayor’s Wheel Tax Increase

Finance committee members charge mayor created budget hole he is asking council to solve.

New Rainbow Crosswalks Mark Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ History

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project leads installation.

Saving lives and creating safer streets should be an easy decision

Council Might Pump Brakes on Mayor’s Proposed Wheel Tax Increase

Finance chair says delaying vote gives city residents a voice.

Brewers take on the Cubs in what is so much more than ‘The I-94 Series’

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic October 3, 2025

City Revokes License of Southside Bar After Drug Discovery

Owner facing federal charges.

Stolen Gun Leads City to Suspend Harambee Convenience Store

Safety concerns lead to unanimous council vote against Third Street Quick Mart.

Milwaukee, Police Union Battle Over Contract

Millions of dollars apart with charges and counter charges getting uglier.

Common Council Unanimously Approves $750,000 for Flood Relief and Home Repair Assistance

Common Council to Prioritize Neighborhood Needs in 2026 Budget

Alderman Burgelis Responds to Senator Wanggaard’s Misguided and Misleading Attacks on Milwaukee

Alderman Burgelis urges EPA to keep greenhouse gas pollution enforcement

Milwaukee Will Provide Cash For Some Homeowners’ Flood Repairs

Proposal cobbles together funds to help low-income owners make repairs.

City Will Waive Permit Fees For Owner-Occupied Homes Flood Repair

Proposal aims to reduce costs of rebuilding after 1,000-year storm.

Common Council wants to maximize public input during 2026 budget process

Committee Votes to Close Tavern After Brawl Involving Hundreds

Unanimous vote against renewing King Drive tavern license after 'huge blunder.'

Supervisors Support Age Restriction For THC Derivatives

Sup. Eckblad's proposal pushes local suburbs to adopt Milwaukee rules.

Alderman Burgelis calls for accountability after attempted $460,000 wire fraud in city financial offices

Residents Encouraged To Exercise Caution Amid Increase of Flood Related Scams

Community bands together to start recovery from historic flooding

Joint Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson 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 August 11, 2025

Alders Burgelis and Zamarripa Urge Residents to Call 9-1-1 if Gunfire is Heard

Early morning shots fired incident went unreported by residents

Alderman Burgelis Urges Mayor and Milwaukee Police Association to Reach Voluntary Agreement Ahead of Arbitration

July 30, 2025

Community meetings set for major S. 43rd St. construction project

Mayor Signs Housing Legislation, Praises Late Jonathan Brostoff

'Honey Badger' alderman was champion of affordable housing effort.

Council Bounces Trampoline Rules

How much regulation is too much?

Council Adopts Growing MKE Plan

Now known as 'Housing Element,' plan aims to fight off gentrification, create 'missing middle' housing.

A step forward for housing in Milwaukee

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Peter Burgelis, and Alderman Alex Brower

After Lengthy Debate, Council Legalizes Carriage Homes

Did Milwaukee just eliminate single-family zoning?

Milwaukee Common Council Marks Milestone in Youth Protection with Unanimous Passage of Hemp-derived THC Sale Age Restrictions

Milwaukee Could Implement Age Restriction For Hemp-Derived THC

Delta-8 and similar products do not currently have age restrictions.

Two More Southside Progressive Leaders Endorse Supervisor Jack Eckblad For Re-Election in Supervisory District 4

Leaders are latest to join the growing coalition of support for Eckblad's re-election.

Housing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement

Revised 'Growing MKE' is not perfect, but council should still adopt it say sponsors.

Housing Element Plan Approved by Committee

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore and Alderman Peter Burgelis July 8, 2025

Proposed Food Truck Park Wins Key Approval

After a year in limbo, Pali Park is progressing. It's a big change for Water Street.

Meet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force

Will the council agree with its rankings?

Statement on the passing of Officer Kendall Corder

From members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 30, 2025

Statement on Milwaukee police officers shot in the line of duty

From members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 27, 2025

Council Reopens Flag Debate. Again

Alders insist council can 'walk and chew gum' in taking on the flag issue.

Council Jumps Off Trampoline Debate

A $500 fine for improper usage? 'This is a trampoline. It's not a fire.'

How Can Milwaukee Solve Its $820 Million Road Funding Backlog?

More than a quarter of city's streets are in 'poor' condition. The solution?

After Being Outsmarted, Council May Accept New Convention Center Deal

But the annual payment to city could be less than the salary for the center's CEO.

Portion of Oklahoma Ave. to temporarily close Friday for vigil

Vigil to commemorate the lives of three individuals killed at the hands of reckless driving last year

Monumental Investment Needed to Fix Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Roads

A Call to Prioritize Basic Services and Improve Quality of Life

Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back

New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?

Milwaukee Takes Bold Step Toward New City Flag with Launch of Official Task Force

Statement on the self-deportation of Yessenia Ruano

Committee Waters Down Proposed ‘Granny Flat’ Plan

Result: The sponsors of proposal have now become the opponents.

District 11 4th of July festivities to include pair of parades

Eastbound Closure of I-894 Set For This Weekend

Milwaukee Could Regulate Where You Can Place Your Trampoline

"This is not an ordinance against fun," says sponsor.

Ald. Burgelis introduces resolution to bolster neighborhood safety

Milwaukee Reaches Mayor’s Protected Bike Lane Goal

Mayor Cavalier Johnson calls it a 'great start,' pledges to keep going.

I-894 construction to include westbound closures this weekend

Project to continue with eastbound closures beginning June 13

Downtown Bar Gets 20-Day Suspension

City cites 5 altercations and a Water Street 'melee' at longtime Brother's Bar.

Statement on the passing of Anna Mae Robertson

From all members of the Common Council: 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 P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Yessenia Ruano Deserves Better

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council: President José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, 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, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 2, 2025

Common Council to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month at meeting on June 3

Council members, employees to march in Pride Parade on Sunday

False Statement Continues to Fuel Anti-Immigrant Sentimen

Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, 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, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Moxy Hotel Passed by Divided Committee, Sets Up Council Showdown

Deer District project hit by proxy war over unionizing The Trade.

Fire Chief Says Sprinklers Don’t Cost Much

Less than cost of new carpet? Chief Lipski calls for sprinklers in large buildings.

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

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