Elected to four-year term on Milwaukee Common in 2024 in open race. Elected to two-year term on Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors in 2022.
2020 candidate for 11th aldermanic district on Milwaukee’s Southwest Side. Was ultimately defeated by incumbent Mark Borkowski.
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Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills
Board votes down deal with Racine County to hold youth in its detention center.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Legal Concerns Raised Over Free Election-Day Transit
Committee approves free election bus rides, but county attorney says there is risk of legal challenge.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Working On Bus Security. Again
Number of security incidents has declined but most bus drivers report feeling unsafe.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Free Bus Rides Proposed for Fall Election
Sup. Burgelis proposes free transit and paratransit service on Nov. 8 to encourage voter turnout.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted
Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Seek Marijuana Referendum
Question to voters on legalizing pot would be identical to 2018 advisory referendum.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Local Leaders Call For Help With Investigation of Transgender Woman’s Murder
Elected officials ask public to speak up if they know anything about the killing.
Jul 1st, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Brewers Could Lose Money on TIF Deal
Why team may not want tax incremental financed entertainment district.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
About That Brewers ‘Entertainment District’
It’s not exactly a new idea. Do the Brewers even want it? Could it help support the team?
Jun 8th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Election Shakes Up County Board
Five of 18 supervisors will be new. Longtime Sup. John Weishan, Jr. upset by Peter Burgelis. A sixth new face could be coming.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
2022 Milwaukee Spring Election Results
Election results for mayor and county board.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
County Board Candidates
Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
2020 Spring Election Results
Live City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County results for the April 7th Spring Election.
Apr 13th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Common Council Candidates
Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Races
Six of 15 Common Council seats feature three or more candidates.
Feb 17th, 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
