Robert “Bob” Bauman is an alderman on the Milwaukee Common Council. He represents the city’s 4th District, which includes much of downtown.

Official Biography

Alderman Robert J. Bauman was first elected in April 2004 after a 27-year career as an attorney and businessman. A native of Chicago, Alderman Bauman received his B.A., cum laude, from Marquette University in 1974 and his J.D., cum laude, from Northwestern University School of Law in 1977.

After working five years with a major Milwaukee law firm, Alderman Bauman formed a start-up company on Milwaukee’s north side that rebuilt and remanufactured railroad passenger cars and transit equipment. After the sale of that company, he worked as a consultant to the transportation industry.

In 1990 Alderman Bauman returned to the practice of law in downtown Milwaukee specializing in commercial litigation, criminal defense, employment law and real estate. He has been an advocate for improved and expanded public transportation and improved land use planning in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. He served as chair of the Southeast Wisconsin New Transportation Alliance; served on the Technical Advisory Committee of the East-West Corridor Study and on the Advisory Committee of the Downtown Transit Connector Study; and served as a commissioner on the Milwaukee Transportation Commission.

Alderman Bauman is also a longtime historic preservation advocate. Since 1997, he has resided in an 1888 Victorian home in the Historic Concordia Neighborhood on Milwaukee’s west side and is a member of the board of directors of Historic Concordia Neighbors, Inc.

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Campaign Finance Reports

2020 - July Continuing - No Contributions

2021 - January Continuing - $750 - 2 contributions

2020 Pre-Election - $1,000 - 2 contributions

2020 - January Continuing - $13,954 - 85 contributions

2019 - January Continuing - $3,322 - 11 contributions

2018 - July Continuing - Report Not in System

2017 - July Continuing - $20,862 - 105 contributions

2017 - January Continuing - $1,736 - 4 contributions

2016 - July Continuing - $9,918 - 60 contributions

2016 - Pre-Election - $13,735 - 84 contributions

2016 - Pre-Primary - $3,505 - 11 contributions

2016 - January Continuing - $6,598 - 47 contributions

2015 - July Continuing - $11,516 - 86 contributions

2015 - January Continuing - $15,643 - 108 contributions

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Changes after new members added: Ald. Scott Spiker gets his first gavel, Zamarripa loses hers.

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Brady Street Hotel Design Approved

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West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances

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Pabst Mansion Wants To Deconstruct 1893 World’s Fair Addition

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Bar Licensing Issues Causes Council Floor Fight

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Northwestern Mutual’s Glassy Second Tower Is A Go

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Friday Photos: Third Ward Tower Starts Its Rise
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Third Ward Tower Starts Its Rise

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Eyes on Milwaukee: Deconstruction Ordinance Again Suspended
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Deconstruction Ordinance Again Suspended

But DNS still pursuing a deconstruction contractor.

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New Design For Vel R. Phillips Plaza Revealed

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MSOE Agrees To Voluntary Tax Payments On New Knapp St. Building

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Council Strongly Supports Northwestern Mutual Deal

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Eyes on Milwaukee: City Has $16 Million Plan For Downtown Plaza
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City Has $16 Million Plan For Downtown Plaza

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City Hall: Should Milwaukee Pay A Tire Bounty?
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Should Milwaukee Pay A Tire Bounty?

Idea is designed to combat illegal dumping, but at what price?

City Hall: Extended Parking Meter Hours Sparks City Hall Debate, Possible Repeal
City Hall

Extended Parking Meter Hours Sparks City Hall Debate, Possible Repeal

But committee holds off for now, citing delayed implementation.

City Hall: Milwaukee Sales Tax Expected As Separate Legislation, Outside of Budget
City Hall

Milwaukee Sales Tax Expected As Separate Legislation, Outside of Budget

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Transportation

MCTS Buses Could Again Serve Summerfest, But Issues Remain

And even if they do, it would be in a much-diminished capacity.

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City Hall

Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next

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Gas Station Porn Video Spurs Revamp of City’s Licensing Process

It's a strange tale, with three suits against the city forcing council to change its process.

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Another Former Assistant City Attorney Files Discrimination Claim

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1884 building, one of ward's oldest, has no options for preservation say developers.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Historic Third Ward Building Could Be Razed
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Historic Third Ward Building Could Be Razed

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Joint Statement on Death of Milwaukee Police Officer
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Joint Statement on Death of Milwaukee Police Officer

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Eyes on Milwaukee: Northwestern Mutual To Create Second Glassy Tower With $500 Million Investment
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Northwestern Mutual To Create Second Glassy Tower With $500 Million Investment

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Eyes on Milwaukee: City Seeks To Limit New Vape Shops
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Seeks To Limit New Vape Shops

But questions abound on the legality and strategy of any bans or limits.

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City Hall

Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Collaborate on Fire Station

Deal on fire station near cities' border enables Milwaukee to reactivate central city station.

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Prospect Avenue Luxury Apartment Tower Approved

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Eyes on Milwaukee: Mitchell Street Redevelopment Must First Show Financing
Eyes on Milwaukee

Mitchell Street Redevelopment Must First Show Financing

Contingency by city must be met by developer or no permit to raze historic building.

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25-Story Prospect Ave. Tower Headed For Approval

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Eyes on Milwaukee: New Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement
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New Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement

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Eyes on Milwaukee: City Committee Overrules Historic Commission On Mitchell Street Project
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City Committee Overrules Historic Commission On Mitchell Street Project

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I-94 Expansion Public Comment Deadline Extended

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Eyes on Milwaukee: Land Purchased For Downtown Brewery and Dog Park
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Land Purchased For Downtown Brewery and Dog Park

Foxtown Brewery takes major step forward on Downtown project.

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Family Dollar, Gimbel Beat City In Court

Area alderman and nonprofit pushed to close store, citing shoplifting, loitering and fighting.

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Help keep our community safe amid harsh winter weather

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Former Pan Am Motel Could Be Redeveloped

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Bauman Defends Historic Preservation Process

Developer Tim Gokhman complains HPC 'redesigns your project.'

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Council Approves Fiserv’s Suburb-to-City Move

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Council approves 14 Housing Trust Fund projects

Grants totaling more than $10 million will create new homes, create jobs and help homeowners with needed repairs

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Deal On Affordable Housing Adds Bay View, Edison School Projects

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Murphy’s Law

Is Historic Preservation Process Broken?

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Eyes on Milwaukee: Historic Commission Rejects Mitchell Street Demolition
Eyes on Milwaukee

Historic Commission Rejects Mitchell Street Demolition

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Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Members, DCD and Citizens Panel At Odds Over Affordable Housing
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Council Members, DCD and Citizens Panel At Odds Over Affordable Housing

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Eyes on Milwaukee: Fiserv’s Move Downtown Is About Attracting ‘Young, Diverse’ Workers
Eyes on Milwaukee

Fiserv’s Move Downtown Is About Attracting ‘Young, Diverse’ Workers

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Eyes on Milwaukee

Plan Commission Endorses 25-Story Lakefront Tower

'More slender, more elegant' plan gets unanimous approval.

Friday Photos: Groundbreaking For New Third Ward Tower
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Groundbreaking For New Third Ward Tower

Hines praises Milwaukee, and contractor says pile driving will be done at start of 2023.

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City Hall

Should Tent Encampment At MacArthur Square Have Bathrooms?

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City Hall: Perez Gives New Committee Assignments
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Perez Gives New Committee Assignments

Newly-elected alders get their first assignments. But others still doing double duty.

It’s Time to Sleigh the Holidays!
Press Release

It’s Time to Sleigh the Holidays!

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Eyes on Milwaukee: Foxtown Landing Wins First Approval
Eyes on Milwaukee

Foxtown Landing Wins First Approval

Architectural review board endorses proposed brewery, restaurant and adjacent dog park along Milwaukee River.

City Hall: Committee Approves $50,000 Settlement For Child Left In Towed Vehicle
City Hall

Committee Approves $50,000 Settlement For Child Left In Towed Vehicle

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City Hall: Former City Attorneys File Discrimination Claims
City Hall

Former City Attorneys File Discrimination Claims

City will spend up $40,000 for outside counsel and could face future settlements.

Lakefront Tower Is Now Slimmer, Shorter

Lakefront Tower Is Now Slimmer, Shorter

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Press Release

Eight-lane I-94 East-West project proposal not in the best interest of area residents

Joint statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Eyes on Milwaukee: New House Hits Snag With Historic Commission
Eyes on Milwaukee

New House Hits Snag With Historic Commission

Home owners must come before commission a third time with revised plan in December.

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Press Release

Elected officials are not immune from city’s epidemic of gun violence

Statement from Alderman Robert J. Bauman November 8, 2022

Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget

Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget

But police will still see service reduction and drastic cuts will come in future years without changes at state level.

City Hall: Discrimination Lawsuit Will Cost City $400,000
City Hall

Discrimination Lawsuit Will Cost City $400,000

Council grumbles but okays settlement. 'A very bitter pill to swallow,' says Ald. Murphy.

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Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Unanimously Approves Deer District Concert Venues

Live Nation cleared to enter Milwaukee market, partner with Milwaukee Bucks.

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City Hall

Mayor, Council At Odds Over How To Prepare For Fiscal Cliff

But there is unanimous agreement that city faces a looming crisis.

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Eyes on Milwaukee

Deer District Concert Halls Okayed Again

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Big Clean MKE to beautify neighborhoods citywide this Saturday
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City Hall

Proposed Budget Amendments Reverse Library, Fire Department Cuts

Majority of council supports $4.7 million amendment.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bucks Building Street Through Bradley Center Site
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bucks Building Street Through Bradley Center Site

But only conditionally. Proposal hinges on approval of new concert venue.

Eyes on Milwaukee: A New Design For Prospect Avenue Tower
Eyes on Milwaukee

A New Design For Prospect Avenue Tower

Revised design for tower that neighbors opposed would be shorter and set back further.

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Attorney Mike Maistelman works with PTG, Alderman Robert Bauman and neighbors to craft agreement. Alderman otherwise fears demolition.

City Hall: Milwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases
City Hall

Milwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases

And another $1.5 million in settlements is pending.

Senseless gun violence ends a much-loved 12-year-old’s journey before it truly gets started
Press Release

Senseless gun violence ends a much-loved 12-year-old’s journey before it truly gets started

Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Homicidal reckless driver kills pastor at busy downtown intersection
Press Release

Homicidal reckless driver kills pastor at busy downtown intersection

Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman October 13, 2022

City Hall: Council Delays Decision On Whether To Allow Pabst Wedding Venue
City Hall

Council Delays Decision On Whether To Allow Pabst Wedding Venue

PTG bought Villa Filomena earlier this year, but downtown mansion has long drawn complaints from neighbors.

Eyes on Milwaukee: After UWM Lawsuit Loss, City Could Rewrite Historic Preservation Ordinance
Eyes on Milwaukee

After UWM Lawsuit Loss, City Could Rewrite Historic Preservation Ordinance

Change would be a safeguard on state-owned buildings.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Loses Again In Bid To Prevent Columbia Hospital Demolition
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Loses Again In Bid To Prevent Columbia Hospital Demolition

All of the windows now gone from the building while city seeks appeals court ruling.

City Hall: Committee Endorses New Public Works Leaders
City Hall

Committee Endorses New Public Works Leaders

Council likes mayor's picks for DPW commissioner and city engineer.

City Hall: MacCanon Brown Street Renaming Held
City Hall

MacCanon Brown Street Renaming Held

For second time. Proposal honors longtime homeless advocate, but Ald. Stamper says no one contacted him.

Murphy’s Law: Will Deer District Concert Halls Hurt City?
Murphy’s Law

Will Deer District Concert Halls Hurt City?

Will proposed venues bring more concerts to town or crush its current concert promoters?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Deer District Concert Venue Wins First Approval, Despite Objections
Eyes on Milwaukee

Deer District Concert Venue Wins First Approval, Despite Objections

Other concert venues fight Live Nation's entrance into Milwaukee market.

Transportation: City Assembles New Bicycle, Pedestrian Committee
Transportation

City Assembles New Bicycle, Pedestrian Committee

Have ideas? Complaints? This citizen-led group is in charge of making formal recommendations to city officials.

MPD Struggles Identifying Source of Crime Guns

MPD Struggles Identifying Source of Crime Guns

Police Department does not maintain a data set on origin of thousands of confiscated firearms.

Resolution authorizes city opposition to potential We Energies rate increases
Friday Photos: McKinley School Saved From The Brink
Friday Photos

McKinley School Saved From The Brink

Gorman's redevelopment shows that virtually any building can be saved if there is a will to do so.

Committee approves file advancing Homes MKE Program
Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Approves East Side Apartment Project Despite Complaints
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Approves East Side Apartment Project Despite Complaints

Proposed Hackett Ave. building has drawn lawsuit, contested hearings and much angst.

City Hall: Milwaukee Aims ‘Howitzer’ At Lawsuit
City Hall

Milwaukee Aims ‘Howitzer’ At Lawsuit

Bauman calls lawsuit by real estate agents claiming city misused federal funds 'totally bogus.'

Eyes on Milwaukee: 66 Developers Bid To Rehab City’s Vacant Homes
Eyes on Milwaukee

66 Developers Bid To Rehab City’s Vacant Homes

'Unprecedented response' of 66 submissions, with 15 selected to rehab 150 homes.

Milwaukee Faces Cruise Ship Arms Race

Milwaukee Faces Cruise Ship Arms Race

Will new dock secure success for Port Milwaukee? Or will Chicago and Duluth steal the business?

Transportation: Can City Make Fond du Lac Avenue Safer?
Transportation

Can City Make Fond du Lac Avenue Safer?

Project would rebuild portion of artery that leads into Downtown, but may not include major changes.

Council Mulls Speed Hump Policy

Council Mulls Speed Hump Policy

Nearly 250 to be installed in 2022, but what should city do next year and at what cost?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Third Ward Tower Site Sells For $6 Million
Eyes on Milwaukee

Third Ward Tower Site Sells For $6 Million

Developer expected to ramp up construction of 31-story tower along the river.

City Lets You Paint Your Street or Sidewalk

City Lets You Paint Your Street or Sidewalk

'Paint the Pavement' program invites you to turn asphalt into artwork. But don't forget the anti-slip additive.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Fight Over Former Columbia Hospital Heads Back To Court
Eyes on Milwaukee

Fight Over Former Columbia Hospital Heads Back To Court

City appeals ruling, seeks to block UWM's further demolition of hospital.

Eyes on Milwaukee: FPC Files For Design Approval For Deer District Concert Complex
Eyes on Milwaukee

FPC Files For Design Approval For Deer District Concert Complex

But opposition emerges and the Wisconsin Center District raises concern.

Abele’s Personal Spa, Pool Conservatory Challenged

Abele’s Personal Spa, Pool Conservatory Challenged

Neighbor Suzanne Hupy Cites "Light Pollution," "Fundamental Change to Neighborhood" from Proposed 6,816 Square Foot Auxiliary Structure.

City Hall: Council Gives First Approval to New Youth Prison Site
City Hall

Council Gives First Approval to New Youth Prison Site

But promises substantial time remains for formal public comment.

Downtown Bridge Openings Rise Even As Water Levels Fall

Downtown Bridge Openings Rise Even As Water Levels Fall

Annual bridge openings growing by the thousands.

City Again Has World’s Tallest Building

City Again Has World’s Tallest Building

Once it was Milwaukee's City Hall. Now it's Ascent, proclaimed tallest timber building by international Council on Tall Buildings.

Transportation: Wisconsin Ave. Will Sport Honorary Name For Robert Cocroft
Transportation

Wisconsin Ave. Will Sport Honorary Name For Robert Cocroft

Cocroft spent his career first in the military, then helping others once they left.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Zoning Changes Could Grow City Population
Eyes on Milwaukee

Zoning Changes Could Grow City Population

City looks to update zoning code, in line with Mayor Johnson's vision for growth.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Seeking Affordable Housing Developers Who Need Funding
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Seeking Affordable Housing Developers Who Need Funding

Housing Trust Fund has $10 million to award to worthy projects.

City Hall: Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works
City Hall

Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works

Civil engineer has worked at city-owned utility since 1991.

Kohl’s Downtown Store Is Test of Smaller Format

Kohl’s Downtown Store Is Test of Smaller Format

CEO promises data-driven approach to deliver everything customers love about Kohl's.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Design Board Okays Third Ward Project
Eyes on Milwaukee

Design Board Okays Third Ward Project

5-story, 258-unit, $80 million complex near Summerfest gets conditional approval, with more revisions expected.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Court Says UWM Can Demolish Columbia Hospital
Eyes on Milwaukee

Court Says UWM Can Demolish Columbia Hospital

City loses suit opposing this and may decide not to appeal decision.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Should City Preserve Industrial Properties Near 11th and Bruce?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Should City Preserve Industrial Properties Near 11th and Bruce?

Study will look at land-use options for preserving century-old industrial district.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 31-Story Third Ward Tower Developer Applies For Construction Permits
Eyes on Milwaukee

31-Story Third Ward Tower Developer Applies For Construction Permits

Hines planning fall groundbreaking at 333 N. Water St.

Transportation: Milwaukee Seeks Partners On Project Lowering Speed Limits
Transportation

Milwaukee Seeks Partners On Project Lowering Speed Limits

Firms will design outreach campaign, measure results for project to lower speed limits to 20 mph.

Transportation: Bicycle-Walking Trail Would Run From S. 105th St. To Lakefront
Transportation

Bicycle-Walking Trail Would Run From S. 105th St. To Lakefront

9-mile Powerline Trail would connect Milwaukee and 3 suburbs. First leg opens this year.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Historic Home Could Become Coffee Shop
Eyes on Milwaukee

Historic Home Could Become Coffee Shop

Long an art gallery, the 1890s Knapp St. house in Downtown could see new life.

Ald. Zamarripa introduces resolution supporting women’s reproductive freedom
Council To Vote On Bringing Back Scooters

Council To Vote On Bringing Back Scooters

Special meeting called for June 20

Eyes on Milwaukee: Can Menomonee Valley Project Attract Tenants?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Can Menomonee Valley Project Attract Tenants?

Style of industrial development common in suburbs draws questions at City Hall.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Clifton Crump Named To Zoning Board
Eyes on Milwaukee

Clifton Crump Named To Zoning Board

Former secretary of city's Board of Zoning Appeals returns to serve on board, to acclaim from council members.

Transportation: Open Meetings For Scaled-Down Stadium Interchange
Transportation

Open Meetings For Scaled-Down Stadium Interchange

WisDOT meetings Tuesday, Wednesday for public comments on diverging-diamond design.

City Hall: Help For Taxpayers Paying City Water Fee
City Hall

Help For Taxpayers Paying City Water Fee

Little known programs help you pay water and street lighting fee or even your mortgage.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Father-Daughter Duo Restoring Milwaukee’s ‘Boat House’
Eyes on Milwaukee

Father-Daughter Duo Restoring Milwaukee’s ‘Boat House’

Nautically-themed house could be damaged by its lighthouse without a rescue.

City Hall: 27-Page Complaint Blasts City Attorney
City Hall

27-Page Complaint Blasts City Attorney

Tearman Spencer and top deputies face new complaints of misusing public funds, kickbacks and more.

Murphy’s Law: The Battle For Downtown Concert Venues
Murphy’s Law

The Battle For Downtown Concert Venues

It’s Live Nation and the Bucks vs. Gary Witt and the Pabst. Which proposal will win?

City Hall: Council Approves RNC Deal, Drops $6 Million Request
City Hall

Council Approves RNC Deal, Drops $6 Million Request

Move praised by mayor, convention backers.

Council Members Asking RNC For $6 Million

Council Members Asking RNC For $6 Million

Milwaukee can't otherwise benefit from convention because of lack of sales or hotel tax.

Statement on mass shooting at school in Uvalde, Texas
Press Release

Statement on mass shooting at school in Uvalde, Texas

By all Members of the Common Council: Common Council President/Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Robert Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey,  Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Eyes on Milwaukee: Wisconsin Center Expansion Over Budget
Eyes on Milwaukee

Wisconsin Center Expansion Over Budget

WCD exploring value engineering, additional bonding, federal grants and cutting features.

Summerfest Will Pay Full Cost of Policing For Second Straight Year

Summerfest Will Pay Full Cost of Policing For Second Straight Year

After the issue came to a head in 2019, city is being compensated for securing festival.

Transportation: ‘Traffic Gardens’ Coming to MPS Buildings
Transportation

‘Traffic Gardens’ Coming to MPS Buildings

Part of Safe Routes to School program, teaching students how to bike and follow rules of the road.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Third Ward Apartments Design Overhauled
Eyes on Milwaukee

Third Ward Apartments Design Overhauled

But architectural review board raises many issues for planned apartment complex. Expect more changes and a new city street.

Milwaukee On Pace For Record Homicides

Milwaukee On Pace For Record Homicides

81 homicide victims in county so far this year, up from 65 at this point in 2021.

City Hall: Judge Reverses $1.4 Million Verdict Against Bauman, City
City Hall

Judge Reverses $1.4 Million Verdict Against Bauman, City

Lawsuit over Bauman's criticism of demolished housing facility dates back to 2007.

No New Third Ward Concert Venue

No New Third Ward Concert Venue

FPC is considering other sites away from Summerfest grounds.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Historic Commission Debates Artificial Turf for High School Field
Eyes on Milwaukee

Historic Commission Debates Artificial Turf for High School Field

Commission overrules its staff to allow Washington High School to install artificial turf field.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Concordia 27 Will Offer Housing, Meals, Education
Eyes on Milwaukee

Concordia 27 Will Offer Housing, Meals, Education

NWSP, State, Wiegand to redevelop N. 27th St. building, create west side community hub.

City Hall: Lena Taylor Could Sue City Over Flooding
City Hall

Lena Taylor Could Sue City Over Flooding

State senator alleges rental property damaged by city contractor work. City Attorney's Office denies claim.

Plats and Parcels: City Seeks Firms To Transform Vacant Homes
Plats and Parcels

City Seeks Firms To Transform Vacant Homes

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

City Hall: Perez Shakes Up Committee Assignments
City Hall

Perez Shakes Up Committee Assignments

Musical chairs game has new leaders at the helm of city's most powerful committees.

City Hall: Vliet Street Reconstruction Gets Federal Funding
City Hall

Vliet Street Reconstruction Gets Federal Funding

Plus: Humboldt reconstruction nearly 50% over budget and the future of Highway 175.

Transportation: DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs
Transportation

DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs

Plan to combat reckless driving, protect pedestrians using ARPA funds.

Friday Photos: New Sorority House Rises Near Marquette
Friday Photos

New Sorority House Rises Near Marquette

But what happened to the last house on the lot?

Statement on the election of Alderman José Pérez as Common Council President
Press Release

Statement on the election of Alderman José Pérez as Common Council President

By Common Council members: Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II April 19, 2022

Eyes on Milwaukee: The Fight Over Columbia Hospital
Eyes on Milwaukee

The Fight Over Columbia Hospital

Council poised to give building historic protection; UWM could sue.

City Hall: DNS Could Drop City Attorney, Hire Its Own
City Hall

DNS Could Drop City Attorney, Hire Its Own

Council debates, then holds off proposal to help Department of Neighborhood Services.

City Hall: Should Milwaukee Add Jackpot Tax?
City Hall

Should Milwaukee Add Jackpot Tax?

Ald. Borkowski pushes 1% tax of all jackpots of at least $1,200 won at Potawatomi casino.

City Hall: New Assessments Hike Residential Values By 17.7%
City Hall

New Assessments Hike Residential Values By 17.7%

Property values surging across the entire city, but won't necessary mean a tax increase.

Transportation: City Approves 31 New Speed Humps, More Expected
Transportation

City Approves 31 New Speed Humps, More Expected

But backlog of sidewalk repairs looms

Transportation: Should National Avenue Rebuild Include Plans for Streetcar?
Transportation

Should National Avenue Rebuild Include Plans for Streetcar?

Alderman Bauman floats idea as strategy to save money if future extension is built.

Transportation: Wells Street Could Gain Raised Bike Lanes
Transportation

Wells Street Could Gain Raised Bike Lanes

Quarter-mile stretch will be rebuilt through East Town.

Transportation: Traffic Calming Efforts Advancing On Two Downtown Arteries
Transportation

Traffic Calming Efforts Advancing On Two Downtown Arteries

Water and Van Buren streets would be rebuilt with a focus on safety.

Transportation: Scooters Were Popular, But Will They Return?
Transportation

Scooters Were Popular, But Will They Return?

Scooter ridership set records in 2021. Alderman floats pathway to bring them back.

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

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.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Former Hospital Designated Historic
Eyes on Milwaukee

Former Hospital Designated Historic

HPC decision made despite UWM's objections. But alderman thinks real fight yet to come.

City Hall: Bree Spencer Added to Police-Fire Board
City Hall

Bree Spencer Added to Police-Fire Board

East Side resident works for national civil rights group, previously worked at Safe & Sound.

Murphy’s Law: IRS Complaint Filed Against Summerfest
Murphy’s Law

IRS Complaint Filed Against Summerfest

Complaint challenges festival’s nonprofit status, claiming it now operates ‘as a commercial entity.’

Eyes on Milwaukee: Third Ward Board Approves New Tower
Eyes on Milwaukee

Third Ward Board Approves New Tower

Design approval for 31-story, 333-unit building with retail space facing river and outdoor patio.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Third Ward Zoning Change On Hold
Eyes on Milwaukee

Third Ward Zoning Change On Hold

Change wouldn't stop proposed concert venue, and confuses neighbors.

Eyes on Milwaukee: UWM Plan To Raze Columbia Hospital Stalled
Eyes on Milwaukee

UWM Plan To Raze Columbia Hospital Stalled

Historic Preservation Commission grants building temporary historic designation.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Program Aids Homeowners Facing Back Taxes
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Program Aids Homeowners Facing Back Taxes

Legal Aid, ACTS Housing working with DCD to keep people in their homes.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Ends Battle Over Couture, City Attorney
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Ends Battle Over Couture, City Attorney

Acting Mayor reverses position and now supports ending the fight.

City Hall: Milwaukee Mask Mandate Expires
City Hall

Milwaukee Mask Mandate Expires

Lasted less than six weeks. But businesses and organizations can still require masks on their premises.

Transportation: Van Buren Could Receive Protected Bike Lane
Transportation

Van Buren Could Receive Protected Bike Lane

City of Milwaukee considering three options.

City Hall: Council Could End Fight Over Couture Provision
City Hall

Council Could End Fight Over Couture Provision

But City Attorney and Acting Mayor object. Legality of requiring $100,000 donation at issue.

City Hall: Tearman Spencer Attacks Robert Bauman
City Hall

Tearman Spencer Attacks Robert Bauman

City Attorney says alderman broke local, state and federal laws and has bullied and exceeded his authority at great cost to taxpayers.

City Hall: Spencer Alleges Multiple City Hall Politicians Face Criminal Probes
City Hall

Spencer Alleges Multiple City Hall Politicians Face Criminal Probes

Which officials? What are the charges? Who is investigating? City Attorney won't say.

City Hall: $1.4 Million Verdict Against Alderman, City
City Hall

$1.4 Million Verdict Against Alderman, City

No immediate payment expected for Bauman's comments in 2007. Case involving controversial housing facility could take several more years to settle.

Transportation: City Poised To Use $8.5 Million From TIFs to Combat Reckless Driving
Transportation

City Poised To Use $8.5 Million From TIFs to Combat Reckless Driving

Projects located near Midtown Center, Burnham Park and East Town.

City Hall: Dimitrijevic’s Parental Leave Policy Passed
City Hall

Dimitrijevic’s Parental Leave Policy Passed

Council votes 10-2 in favor, but measure reduced from 12 to six weeks paid leave.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Gallery With Artist Housing Proposed For West Side
Eyes on Milwaukee

Gallery With Artist Housing Proposed For West Side

Neighborhood resident proposes to redevelop fire-damaged building built in 1875.

City Needs Act of Congress Because of Couture-Streetcar Delay

City Needs Act of Congress Because of Couture-Streetcar Delay

City officials admit project is behind schedule.

Statement on the passing of Dr. Lester Carter
Press Release

Statement on the passing of Dr. Lester Carter

Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II.

City Hall: Federal Funding for Lead Pipe Removal Likely a Year Away
City Hall

Federal Funding for Lead Pipe Removal Likely a Year Away

But Milwaukee Water Works officials were encouraged by show of confidence from VP Harris.

City Hall: Council Ends Redistricting With Anger, Tears
City Hall

Council Ends Redistricting With Anger, Tears

Council members call process unfair, unjust and infuriating. How did things go wrong?

City Hall: Milwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate
City Hall

Milwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate

Largely ceremonial rule applies to publicly-accessible buildings and businesses, ends March 1.

City Completes Renaming Old World Third To Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

City Completes Renaming Old World Third To Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Milwaukee fixes a 1984 "injustice" by extending King Drive through Downtown.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Won’t Review New Concert Venues
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Won’t Review New Concert Venues

Proposed Third Ward venues face no roadblocks, unless legal challenge emerges.

City Hall: Milwaukee Starts Over On Redistricting, Only To Adopt Same Map Again
City Hall

Milwaukee Starts Over On Redistricting, Only To Adopt Same Map Again

Effort to expand Latino influence won't stand up to legal challenges says City Attorney. Alderwoman says council "hoodwinked" and "railroaded."

Plats and Parcels: Johnson Controls’ Departure Impacts Third Ward
Plats and Parcels

Johnson Controls’ Departure Impacts Third Ward

The story goes all the way back to 1993. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news

Eyes on Milwaukee: Second Mass Timber Tower Advances
Eyes on Milwaukee

Second Mass Timber Tower Advances

Developer buys site for 15-floor apartment building, would replace warehouse along Milwaukee River.

Murphy’s Law: Why Is Summerfest Helping Live Nation?
Murphy’s Law

Why Is Summerfest Helping Live Nation?

National ‘monopoly’ company’s proposed music halls in Third Ward target local companies.

City Attorney Tearman Spencer Is Running For Mayor

City Attorney Tearman Spencer Is Running For Mayor

10th candidate in the race is a polarizing one.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. street renaming ceremony set for Monday, January 17
City Hall: Does City Need Third Drop-Off Center for Waste?
City Hall

Does City Need Third Drop-Off Center for Waste?

DPW says it would provide efficiencies, but one alderman balks at the cost.

ELMNT Bar Wins Injunction, Can Reopen

ELMNT Bar Wins Injunction, Can Reopen

60-day suspension for downtown nightclub delayed until at least March.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Alderman Wants Debate On Proposed Third Ward Theater
Eyes on Milwaukee

Alderman Wants Debate On Proposed Third Ward Theater

But has Ald. Robert Bauman already lost the chance to create such a forum?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Wisconsin Center Skywalk Design Okayed
Eyes on Milwaukee

Wisconsin Center Skywalk Design Okayed

New skywalk would accommodate expanded convention center. And future streetcar line.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Third Ward Entertainment Proposal Raises Questions
Eyes on Milwaukee

Third Ward Entertainment Proposal Raises Questions

But the two-theater music complex may ultimately be subject to little public review.

Council Suspends Downtown’s ELMNT Lounge For 60 Days

Council Suspends Downtown’s ELMNT Lounge For 60 Days

Action taken after police and others argue over how a homicide near bar was handled.

City Hall: Council Split On Hiring Its Own Attorney
City Hall

Council Split On Hiring Its Own Attorney

Just the latest twist in the council's ongoing conflict with City Attorney Tearman Spencer.

Council adopts ordinance lowering recovery rate for assessable traffic calming improvements
Eyes on Milwaukee: Church Buys Haymarket Building
Eyes on Milwaukee

Church Buys Haymarket Building

Christ Church Milwaukee will occupy former industrial building just north of Downtown.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Deconstruction Policy Remains, Well… Deconstructed
Eyes on Milwaukee

Deconstruction Policy Remains, Well… Deconstructed

City of Milwaukee can't make the vision for program work. Who's to blame?

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Historic Preservation Commission Member Nominated
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Historic Preservation Commission Member Nominated

Nicholas Hans Robinson is the youngest Black architect in Wisconsin.

Friday Photos: Van Buren’s Supernova Ascent
Friday Photos

Van Buren’s Supernova Ascent

Two projects will reshape the newly two-lane street.

Summerfest Lands One of the City of Milwaukee’s Top Attorneys

Summerfest Lands One of the City of Milwaukee’s Top Attorneys

Mary Schanning will become general counsel, chief administrative officer at Milwaukee World Festival.

Transportation: City Could Make Speed Humps Cheaper
Transportation

City Could Make Speed Humps Cheaper

Committee approves slashing cost for property owners by 69% to combat reckless driving.

City Hall: Half of Milwaukee’s Car Thefts By Children
City Hall

Half of Milwaukee’s Car Thefts By Children

The 'Kia Boyz' have helped drive 'astronomical' 58% increase in city's car thefts, nearly half by kids 16 and under.

Transportation: Should 20 MPH Be Milwaukee’s Default Speed Limit?
Transportation

Should 20 MPH Be Milwaukee’s Default Speed Limit?

City has money set aside to lower speed limits, particularly on side streets.

Transportation: DPW Unveils 16 Traffic Calming Projects
Transportation

DPW Unveils 16 Traffic Calming Projects

Effort being funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds. Construction to start in spring.

City Hall: Milwaukee Water Works Wants Rate Hike
City Hall

Milwaukee Water Works Wants Rate Hike

But below what state PSC allows. Bauman demands to know why.

City Hall: City Will Begin Mailing Parking Tickets
City Hall

City Will Begin Mailing Parking Tickets

Starting with tickets given at night, to protect parking checkers from verbal threats and physical assaults.

City Hall: Poorer Residents To Get Help With Water Bills
City Hall

Poorer Residents To Get Help With Water Bills

Up to $5,000 per household from federal funding. But distribution could be tricky.

City Hall: The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer
City Hall

The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer

Lots of grumbling, but City Attorney scores wins in two of three battles Tuesday.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Home Found for Masonic Center Windows
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Home Found for Masonic Center Windows

George Washington won't be watching over anyone's bedroom, at least not in downtown Milwaukee.

City Hall: Milwaukee Releases Draft Plan For New Council Districts
City Hall

Milwaukee Releases Draft Plan For New Council Districts

Every aldermanic district would change under proposed plan.

State bill would erase city’s move to decriminalize marijuana possession, increase minimum penalty to $100
Press Release

State bill would erase city’s move to decriminalize marijuana possession, increase minimum penalty to $100

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Eyes on Milwaukee: Three Duplexes Planned Near Marquette University
Eyes on Milwaukee

Three Duplexes Planned Near Marquette University

Student housing investment group would purchase, develop city-owned lot.

City Hall: Council Blasts Extra Cost For Morales’ Lawsuit
City Hall

Council Blasts Extra Cost For Morales’ Lawsuit

City Attorney Spencer knew outside counsel handling case exceeded authorized cost.

City Hall: Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney
City Hall

Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney

Council wants to hire its own attorney. City Attorney oppose this and Barrett vetoes proposal.

How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?

How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?

Black sprinter was once "fastest man in the world," and later a political trailblazer.

Transportation: Should City Buy 30th Street Railroad Line?
Transportation

Should City Buy 30th Street Railroad Line?

Bauman pushes idea. Move would clear way for bike trail and commuter rail line.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Plan For Masonic Apartments Advances
Eyes on Milwaukee

Plan For Masonic Apartments Advances

22-unit complex with rooftop apartments gets historic commission approval.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Stamper Wants Rat Inspections Of Excavations
Eyes on Milwaukee

Stamper Wants Rat Inspections Of Excavations

Could the city possibly check every construction project for rat infestations?

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate
Press Release

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

City Hall: Committee Recommends Few Budget Amendments
City Hall

Committee Recommends Few Budget Amendments

No fee increases and few changes as council braces for next year's fiscal cliff.

Housing Authority employee target of attempted carjacking
Press Release

Housing Authority employee target of attempted carjacking

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W Stamper, II

Eyes on Milwaukee: WCD Celebrates Start of Convention Center Expansion
Eyes on Milwaukee

WCD Celebrates Start of Convention Center Expansion

$420 million project is intended to boost business, fully realize Wisconin Center's potential.

Eyes on Milwaukee: North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects
Eyes on Milwaukee

North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects

Traffic calming, housing rehab, safety, dealing with vacant lots top list of recommended projects.

Eyes on Milwaukee: School Will Be Redeveloped, But Into What?
Eyes on Milwaukee

School Will Be Redeveloped, But Into What?

Committee endorses zoning change for former Catholic school on East Side.

City Hall: Staffing Issues Could Leave Milwaukee With More Snowplows Than Drivers
City Hall

Staffing Issues Could Leave Milwaukee With More Snowplows Than Drivers

At the very least, expect it to take longer for Milwaukee to clean up after a storm.

City Hall: Council Strikes Deal On How To Spend $179 Million ARPA Allocation
City Hall

Council Strikes Deal On How To Spend $179 Million ARPA Allocation

Housing, lead abatement, child care, police recruits, violence prevention, a new MLK library and more.

Committee recommends approval of ARPA omnibus proposal
Press Release

Committee recommends approval of ARPA omnibus proposal

Includes funding for public safety and crime prevention, housing, lead abatement, continued COVID response and more

City Hall: Common Council Has 7 Times The Ideas As It Has Funding
City Hall

Common Council Has 7 Times The Ideas As It Has Funding

82 ideas for how to spend $394.2 million federal grant. What will council choose?

Council looks to maximize positive benefits with ARPA-funded housing rehab and construction work
Eyes on Milwaukee: Mansion’s Garage Will Be Constructed Using Secret Cache of Sandstone
Eyes on Milwaukee

Mansion’s Garage Will Be Constructed Using Secret Cache of Sandstone

Nunemaker finds building materials buried in his new yard.

City Hall: City Could Issue Citations For Failing To Disconnect Downspouts
City Hall

City Could Issue Citations For Failing To Disconnect Downspouts

But focus will be on hiring contractors to complete work, keep stormwater out of Deep Tunnel.

City Hall: 12 Options to Solve Milwaukee’s Fiscal Crisis
City Hall

12 Options to Solve Milwaukee’s Fiscal Crisis

Nine are bad says alderman. Without solution Milwaukee would need to cut one-fourth of workforce.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Century City House Factory Inching Forward
Eyes on Milwaukee

Century City House Factory Inching Forward

Plan calls for affordable, energy efficient homes to fight climate change and create jobs.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Church Forgoes Tax Exemption To Get New Building
Eyes on Milwaukee

Church Forgoes Tax Exemption To Get New Building

Christ Church will make annual payment in lieu of taxes for Haymarket area home.

Now Serving: Madison Legislator Wins Dining Award
Now Serving

Madison Legislator Wins Dining Award

Plus: Dairyland Custard coming to Brewery District, a new chicken wing restaurant, and a free beer pass.

Dining: Buffalo Boss Opening New Restaurant
Dining

Buffalo Boss Opening New Restaurant

Wings-focused restaurant will open first standalone location on 27th St.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Developer Credits Streetcar As Factor In Building Tower
Eyes on Milwaukee

Developer Credits Streetcar As Factor In Building Tower

32-story tower on Water Street a "prime example" of transit-oriented development.

Partnership Bringing Low-Cost, Cellular Internet Service to Lindsay Heights

Partnership Bringing Low-Cost, Cellular Internet Service to Lindsay Heights

New service relies on neighborhood-level cell network. Could eventually cover 40% of Milwaukee.

City Hall: More Than 660 Street Trees Lost in August Storm
City Hall

More Than 660 Street Trees Lost in August Storm

City officials debating how to get ready for next big storm as they await bill from "unprecedented" event.

City Hall: Census Data Shows Changing Milwaukee Demographics
City Hall

Census Data Shows Changing Milwaukee Demographics

Fewer white residents citywide, but shrinking population totals in many majority-Black neighborhoods.

City Hall: Council Delays Action On ARPA Funds
City Hall

Council Delays Action On ARPA Funds

City has $193 million in the bank. But how to spend it still being debated.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Riverwalk Building Will Be Very Green
Eyes on Milwaukee

Riverwalk Building Will Be Very Green

15-story downtown mass timber tower, The Edison, aims for carbon neutral standard.

City Hall: Barrett Imposes Vaccine Mandate For City Workers
City Hall

Barrett Imposes Vaccine Mandate For City Workers

All except police and fire fighters must have proof of COVID-19 vaccination by October 29.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Plan Commission Okays Third Ward Tower
Eyes on Milwaukee

Plan Commission Okays Third Ward Tower

"Magnificent building,' says one commissioner. Apartments will be among city's most expensive.

Bar Exam: Pabst Mansion Beer Garden
Bar Exam

Pabst Mansion Beer Garden

Historic mansion was home to Milwaukee beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst.

Eighteen Milwaukee Local Elected Officials Endorse Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
We are witnessing what happens when shareholder owned utilities are accountable to no one but themselves and their shareholders
Eyes on Milwaukee: Hines Seeks Zoning Change To Allow Third Ward Tower
Eyes on Milwaukee

Hines Seeks Zoning Change To Allow Third Ward Tower

32-story, luxury apartment tower would be built on landmark site in Third Ward.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Former M&I Building Could Become 231 Apartments
Eyes on Milwaukee

Former M&I Building Could Become 231 Apartments

Irgens would redevelop International Style tower into apartments.

Madison, Dane County Mandate Vaccine For Workers

Madison, Dane County Mandate Vaccine For Workers

Public employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.

Transportation: Scooters Banned From Downtown
Transportation

Scooters Banned From Downtown

About 30% of riders found to be riding on sidewalks, triple the limit authorized by city.

City Hall: Proposal Requires Vaccinations for City Employees
City Hall

Proposal Requires Vaccinations for City Employees

More than 6,000 city workers would need to get vaccinated or face weekly testing.

City Hall: Council Holds ARPA Spending Until September
City Hall

Council Holds ARPA Spending Until September

Mayor's $93 million "summer plan" delayed, along with proposals by alders.

Transportation: Streetcar Study Draws Controversy
Transportation

Streetcar Study Draws Controversy

Study of Walker’s Point extension moves forward.

Two-Thirds of All Milwaukee Auto Thefts Are Kia and Hyundai Vehicles

Two-Thirds of All Milwaukee Auto Thefts Are Kia and Hyundai Vehicles

Milwaukee on track for record breaking year, having already eclipsed all of 2020.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Tax Exemption For Church Gets Pushback
Eyes on Milwaukee

Tax Exemption For Church Gets Pushback

Property taxes would be lost in neighborhood just north of Fiserv Forum. Council members push for payment in lieu of taxes.

Eyes on Milwaukee: East Side Apartment Complex Gets Key Approval
Eyes on Milwaukee

East Side Apartment Complex Gets Key Approval

"Overwhelming" opposition doesn't stop approval of new affordable housing complex.

Transportation: Southside Streetcar Study, Street Improvements Approved
Transportation

Southside Streetcar Study, Street Improvements Approved

Walker's Point would be targeted for expansion.

City Hall: Morales Payout Rises Still Higher
City Hall

Morales Payout Rises Still Higher

City must also pay its private legal team. Total cost of lawsuit will exceed $668,000.

City Hall: $98 Million Plan Targets Lead Poisoning
City Hall

$98 Million Plan Targets Lead Poisoning

Proposal addressing lead poisoning of children backed by the Coalition on Lead Emergency.

Barrett Calls For $44 Million In Workforce And Housing Spending

Barrett Calls For $44 Million In Workforce And Housing Spending

Funds would come from $394 million federal ARPA grant.

No Settlement Yet, Morales Will Be Police Chief Again On July 15th

No Settlement Yet, Morales Will Be Police Chief Again On July 15th

Demoted police chief Alfonso Morales will return to old job.

City Hall: Council Ends City Attorney’s Review Power
City Hall

Council Ends City Attorney’s Review Power

Unanimous vote strips Spencer's ability to halt contracts and overrides Barrett veto.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Plan To Renovate Every City-Owned Home Gains Traction
Eyes on Milwaukee

Plan To Renovate Every City-Owned Home Gains Traction

Council now embraces Bauman proposal. Barrett's plan will include elements of it.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Can City Prevent Miami-Like Disaster?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Can City Prevent Miami-Like Disaster?

Bauman grills officials. Should Milwaukee ramp up building inspections?

City Hall: New Ordinance Could Remove Elected Officials
City Hall

New Ordinance Could Remove Elected Officials

For undefined 'inefficiency' or 'neglect of duty.' Alders slam the proposal.

Transportation: City Removing Some Downtown Meters
Transportation

City Removing Some Downtown Meters

You can now park for free on a portion of E. Knapp St.

Committee to discuss file related to $150 million allocation of ARPA funding for affordable housing
City Hall: Summerfest, City Strike Deal On Police Costs
City Hall

Summerfest, City Strike Deal On Police Costs

Costs had climbed to more than $800,000 annually for MPD, but festival paid for little of it.

MKE County: How Will County Spend Stimulus Money?
MKE County

How Will County Spend Stimulus Money?

With $183 million in ARPA funding and more flexible guidelines, county could replace some lost revenue.

City Hall: Bauman Blasts Mayor on Water Street Chaos
City Hall

Bauman Blasts Mayor on Water Street Chaos

Alderman wants stronger actions. "The mayor is basically whistling past the graveyard."

City Hall: Council Closes Gare-Bear’s On N. 27th St.
City Hall

Council Closes Gare-Bear’s On N. 27th St.

The tavern's liquor license renewal was denied after the owner determined to be indifferent to neighborhood concerns.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bauman’s $150 Million Affordable Housing Plan
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bauman’s $150 Million Affordable Housing Plan

Plan would save every city-owned single-family home and duplex.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Barrett, Officials Celebrate Couture Groundbreaking
Eyes on Milwaukee

Barrett, Officials Celebrate Couture Groundbreaking

Nine years after building was first proposed. 'Like making sausage. It's not pretty.'

Eyes on Milwaukee: Third Ward Tower’s Design Approved
Eyes on Milwaukee

Third Ward Tower’s Design Approved

$140 million, 32-floor apartment tower gets okayed by Historic Third Ward board.

Plats and Parcels: Wiegand Sells Apartment Buildings to Finance New West Side Hotel
Plats and Parcels

Wiegand Sells Apartment Buildings to Finance New West Side Hotel

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news

Transportation: Bus Rapid Transit Construction Beginning Soon
Transportation

Bus Rapid Transit Construction Beginning Soon

The Milwaukee County Transit System held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the long planned project.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Project Will Save Midtown Building
Eyes on Milwaukee

Project Will Save Midtown Building

UniteWI leader plans to redevelop building on 25th and North to house nonprofit, new restaurant.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bauman’s Demolition Moratorium Killed
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bauman’s Demolition Moratorium Killed

Two council members whose districts would be most affected are strongly opposed.

City Hall: Ethics Board Must Hire Outside Counsel. Why?
City Hall

Ethics Board Must Hire Outside Counsel. Why?

Confidential opinion involves City Attorney. Bauman thinks he's solved the mystery.

City Hall: City Could Spend $100,000 To Argue Over $100,000
City Hall

City Could Spend $100,000 To Argue Over $100,000

Fight between City Attorney Tearman Spencer and Common Council getting worse.

City Hall: Should Millions in Federal Aid Be Split Up By Aldermanic District?
City Hall

Should Millions in Federal Aid Be Split Up By Aldermanic District?

Council members float idea that would allocate some of the money by district instead of citywide.

Local Officials Unveil Pride Bus, Streetcar

Local Officials Unveil Pride Bus, Streetcar

PrideFest canceled (for now), but rainbow designs added to local transit.

Congratulations Chief Lipski!
Press Release

Congratulations Chief Lipski!

Joint Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Eyes on Milwaukee: $140 Million, 32-Story Third Ward Tower Revealed
Eyes on Milwaukee

$140 Million, 32-Story Third Ward Tower Revealed

Residential tower would rise along Milwaukee River across from Milwaukee Public Market.

City Hall: Stimulus Funds Won’t Cancel Streetlighting Fee
City Hall

Stimulus Funds Won’t Cancel Streetlighting Fee

Sorry taxpayers, money from fee can't be replaced by pandemic aid, federal rules say.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Could Require Laser Scanning of Buildings Slated for Demolition
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Could Require Laser Scanning of Buildings Slated for Demolition

Effort would create a database of lost buildings.

Transportation: City Committee Approves Its Part of BRT Project
Transportation

City Committee Approves Its Part of BRT Project

Agreement will have the city getting paid to plow snow in exchange for giving up traffic lanes.

Eyes on Milwaukee: A County Opinion on City Legal Dispute?
Eyes on Milwaukee

A County Opinion on City Legal Dispute?

Dispute between council and City Attorney gets ever stranger, as committee requests county corp counsel's opinion.

Committee to hear file related to moratorium on mechanical demolitions
Milwaukee Tool deal is important to our city on multiple levels
Press Release

Milwaukee Tool deal is important to our city on multiple levels

Joint statement from Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Eyes on Milwaukee: Building Not Historic, Commission Rules
Eyes on Milwaukee

Building Not Historic, Commission Rules

In rare decision, city Historic Preservation Commission refuses to designate St. Catherine Residence.

Tearman Spencer Vs. City Hall

Tearman Spencer Vs. City Hall

New City Attorney is quite public with his frustrations with those he is tasked with representing.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Committee Amends Milwaukee Tool Deal
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Committee Amends Milwaukee Tool Deal

Reporting requirements on employee race, gender, residency and wages added.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Barrett Pushes Council To Accept Milwaukee Tool Deal
Eyes on Milwaukee

Barrett Pushes Council To Accept Milwaukee Tool Deal

Council seeking labor agreement for contracted service workers.

City Hall: DPW To Test Smart Garbage Truck Technology
City Hall

DPW To Test Smart Garbage Truck Technology

Could city fleet be used for reporting potholes and illegal dumping? Maybe.

Visual Art: New Mural Will Brighten Dark Intersection
Visual Art

New Mural Will Brighten Dark Intersection

City hires Tia Richardson to create vibrant work at 30th and Locust.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Historic Home Will Be Moved Three Blocks
Eyes on Milwaukee

Historic Home Will Be Moved Three Blocks

To make way for new Marquette sorority building, 1885 home at 16th and Kilbourn moving to lot on 19th St.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bauman Proposes Moratorium On City Demolitions
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bauman Proposes Moratorium On City Demolitions

Alderman proposes fixing all deteriorated city-owned homes using federal stimulus funds.

Friday Photos: Long-Awaited McKinley School Redevelopment Moving Forward
Friday Photos

Long-Awaited McKinley School Redevelopment Moving Forward

Environmental remediation work is underway on fire-damaged school

City Hall: Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee
City Hall

Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee

But property owners will need to pay at least once.

Transportation: Dockless Scooters Will Return in 2021, With Restrictions
Transportation

Dockless Scooters Will Return in 2021, With Restrictions

Companies could be barred from operating if riders use sidewalks.

City Hall: Council Makes Street Name Changes Easier
City Hall

Council Makes Street Name Changes Easier

New rule requires four-fifths of council to approve. Cesar Chavez Dr. extension next?

Eyes on Milwaukee:  Milwaukee Tool Could Bring 2,000 Jobs Downtown
Eyes on Milwaukee

Milwaukee Tool Could Bring 2,000 Jobs Downtown

City would provide up to $20 million to lure fast-growing company to Downtown.

Committee to hear file in support of TCMC Railway service expansion
City Hall: City Rejects Hawley Rd. Flood Settlement
City Hall

City Rejects Hawley Rd. Flood Settlement

Residents left soaked with costs after settlement agreement falls apart. Their attorney thinks it might cost even more to sue.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Third Ward Building Wins Design Approval
Eyes on Milwaukee

Third Ward Building Wins Design Approval

New event venue's revised, faux-industrial style design okayed by Third Ward review panel.

Legislature Passes Cocktails-To-Go Bill

Legislature Passes Cocktails-To-Go Bill

It awaits the governor's signature. The Senate also passed a bill allowing home deliveries of alcohol.

City Hall: New Street Lighting Fee Will Be Levied
City Hall

New Street Lighting Fee Will Be Levied

Look for it on your next water bill. Fee will pay for more city electricians.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Approves New Deal for The Couture
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Approves New Deal for The Couture

After infighting, City Hall clearing way for $188 million tower.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Historic Commission Says Bay View Cottages Are Historic
Eyes on Milwaukee

Historic Commission Says Bay View Cottages Are Historic

But Common Council will grant final decision.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Redevelopment Authority Wants Riverfront Parking Lot Developed
Eyes on Milwaukee

Redevelopment Authority Wants Riverfront Parking Lot Developed

Plus: Bucks get permission to continue to use Park East land for parking for two more years.

Cocktails To Go Bill Passes Assembly

Cocktails To Go Bill Passes Assembly

State Senate has yet to vote on the legislation. City has concerns.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Attorney Blocking The Couture
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Attorney Blocking The Couture

Spencer won't sign off on revised deal for downtown tower, saying Ald. Bauman overstepped his authority.

Op Ed: Evers Is Wrong on I-94 Expansion
Op Ed

Evers Is Wrong on I-94 Expansion

The proposal doesn't learn from history and contradicts the approach of Biden, Buttigieg.

Collaborative, community focused approach needed for stimulus fund allocation
Press Release

Collaborative, community focused approach needed for stimulus fund allocation

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Transportation: Scooters Could Return To City In May
Transportation

Scooters Could Return To City In May

Common Council creating path for scooters, and with usage beyond Downtown.

City Hall: Another Council Committee Opposes Wilson
City Hall

Another Council Committee Opposes Wilson

Majority of council opposes Ann Wilson's reappointment to Fire & Police Commission.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Plan Commission Okays New Land Apartment Project
Eyes on Milwaukee

Plan Commission Okays New Land Apartment Project

251-unit complex Nova would rise on busy downtown street where Buca's once stood.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Masonic Apartments Move Forward, But…
Eyes on Milwaukee

Masonic Apartments Move Forward, But…

Historic Commission wants stained glass windows reused. That's a problem.

Op Ed: I-94 Can Be Rebuilt Responsibly
Op Ed

I-94 Can Be Rebuilt Responsibly

Simple, smart compromise both sides could embrace: reconstruct but don’t expand it.

Common Council honors Dr. Joan Prince for decades of service to Milwaukee
Press Release

Common Council honors Dr. Joan Prince for decades of service to Milwaukee

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Hintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project

Hintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project

Foxconn's partnership with Fisker Inc. the latest in long list of failures.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Puddler’s Cottage Given Temporary Historic Protection
Eyes on Milwaukee

Puddler’s Cottage Given Temporary Historic Protection

House is at least 153 years old, but is it historic?

City Hall: FPC Members, City Attorney Blew Off Inspector General Interview Requests
City Hall

FPC Members, City Attorney Blew Off Inspector General Interview Requests

Fallout and confusion from the Morales fiasco gets worse.

Plats and Parcels: New State Office Building Project Takes Major Step Forward
Plats and Parcels

New State Office Building Project Takes Major Step Forward

Plus: A rundown of this week's real estate news.

Sales Tax Proposal Would Increase Revenue Diversification, Support Local Communities
Press Release

Sales Tax Proposal Would Increase Revenue Diversification, Support Local Communities

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Jose G. Perez, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Alderman Nik Kovac

City Hall: Council Reduces Mayoral Power
City Hall

Council Reduces Mayoral Power

A Barrett slap down. 15-0 vote restricts mayor's power over Historic Preservation Commission.

Transportation: Council Disagrees on I-94 Expansion
Transportation

Council Disagrees on I-94 Expansion

Council once opposed it, but now wavering. Bauman blames disinformation by unions and WisDOT.

City Hall: Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive
City Hall

Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive

Council unanimously approves naming entire street to honor civil rights leader.

Eyes on Milwaukee: McKinley School Project’s Final Design Okayed
Eyes on Milwaukee

McKinley School Project’s Final Design Okayed

'Worst building ever seen' by city DNS will be turned into 35 apartments.

Council members to join ministers, legal experts and renters to urge funding remedy amid COVID housing crisis
Legislation Allowing Alcohol Deliveries Could Create New Problems for Cities

Legislation Allowing Alcohol Deliveries Could Create New Problems for Cities

Milwaukee would lose local control over liquor sales under proposed legislation.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Mayor Could Lose Control of Historic Preservation Commission
Eyes on Milwaukee

Mayor Could Lose Control of Historic Preservation Commission

Bauman and council committee support council president appointing HPC members.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Deconstruction Firm Makes Progress
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Deconstruction Firm Makes Progress

But citywide deconstruction requirement will again be suspended until March 2022.

Transportation: City Pushing Back On Interstate 94 Expansion, Not Reconstruction
Transportation

City Pushing Back On Interstate 94 Expansion, Not Reconstruction

City poised to lobby feds to slow down WisDOT.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Fire Department HQ Being Renamed For Wisconsin’s First Black Architect
Eyes on Milwaukee

Fire Department HQ Being Renamed For Wisconsin’s First Black Architect

Alonzo Robinson was a trailblazing architect

Committee recommends renaming of Milwaukee Fire Department Headquarters
Eyes on Milwaukee: Third Ward to Get Marriott Boutique Hotel
Eyes on Milwaukee

Third Ward to Get Marriott Boutique Hotel

Hoffco building would create base for 11-story, 102-room hotel; gets conceptual okay from design board.

City Hall: Key Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive
City Hall

Key Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive

Westown Association, Mayor, all 15 council members back proposal. But there are complications.

Continuing King Drive is continuing the work of Dr. King
Press Release

Continuing King Drive is continuing the work of Dr. King

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs January 22, 2021

City Hall: Council Proposing To Rename Old World Third Street To MLK Drive
City Hall

Council Proposing To Rename Old World Third Street To MLK Drive

Extending Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. would correct an "injustice."

On the passing of Henry “Hank” Aaron
Press Release

On the passing of Henry “Hank” Aaron

From all members of the Common Council -- Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Ald. Bauman introduces resolution directing the City to lobby against I-94 reconstruction
Third Ward Nightclub Surrenders License Before Revocation Hearing
Another Step in a 1,000-mile Journey
Press Release

Another Step in a 1,000-mile Journey

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Mark Borkowski and Alderman José G. Pérez

Joint Statement on the Passing of Ms. Maria Monreal-Cameron
Press Release

Joint Statement on the Passing of Ms. Maria Monreal-Cameron

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

City Hall: Council Confirms Avalos, Adds Tie-Breaking Vote to Fire & Police Commission
City Hall

Council Confirms Avalos, Adds Tie-Breaking Vote to Fire & Police Commission

But a potential issue awaits with looming rejection of Ann Wilson's reappointment.

City Hall: Council Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…
City Hall

Council Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…

Police department agrees to certain conditions for grant intended to reform operations.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Wiegand Still Redeveloping Wisconsin Avenue School
Eyes on Milwaukee

Wiegand Still Redeveloping Wisconsin Avenue School

Ambassador Suites' completion moved forward to 2022, part of bigger vision for West Side.

Special Licenses Committee meeting to include revocation hearing for Third Ward nightclub
City Hall: Council Keeps Delaying on Sterling Brown Settlement
City Hall

Council Keeps Delaying on Sterling Brown Settlement

Alderman says deal isn't ready to be approved.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Hotels Fight City Hall, Win $500,000
Eyes on Milwaukee

Hotels Fight City Hall, Win $500,000

Marriott and Springhill Suites win settlement. And council debates assessments.

Flames of insurrection and victimhood lead to siege of the People’s House
Press Release

Flames of insurrection and victimhood lead to siege of the People’s House

From Alderwoman Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Nik Kovac and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Transportation: Interstate 94 Expansion Gets Cold Reception at City Hall
Transportation

Interstate 94 Expansion Gets Cold Reception at City Hall

Over $1 billion for 54 blocks. Bauman asks where else the money could go?

Murphy’s Law: Why So Many Police Chiefs?
Murphy’s Law

Why So Many Police Chiefs?

Milwaukee's police leadership has become a surreal version of musical chairs. What’s going on?

City Hall: Barrett Sticks With Ann Wilson for FPC
City Hall

Barrett Sticks With Ann Wilson for FPC

Reappointing her to Fire & Police Commission though she backed its reckless decision to demote Chief Morales.

Morales Prepared to File Federal Lawsuit

Morales Prepared to File Federal Lawsuit

Ousted Milwaukee police chief seeks damages, potential return to his position.

Wise Appointment of Jeffrey Norman Gives the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners a Chance to Pause
Press Release

Wise Appointment of Jeffrey Norman Gives the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners a Chance to Pause

Statement of Alderman Ashanti Hamilton December 19, 2020

New acting chief will provide stability and leadership
Press Release

New acting chief will provide stability and leadership

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis December 19, 2020

Appointment of Jeffrey Norman as acting chief a great decision for Milwaukee
Press Release

Appointment of Jeffrey Norman as acting chief a great decision for Milwaukee

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy December 18, 2020

Milwaukee Alderman Robert Bauman Praises Nomination of Mayor Pete as Transportation Secretary
Press Release

Milwaukee Alderman Robert Bauman Praises Nomination of Mayor Pete as Transportation Secretary

Nominee understands the challenges that cities and local governments face in planning, building and maintaining critical transportation infrastructure

Will the city hire no new police officers over the next three years? If so, someone needs to inform the citizens
Press Release

Will the city hire no new police officers over the next three years? If so, someone needs to inform the citizens

Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman December 16, 2020

Eyes on Milwaukee: Forest Home Library Not Historic, Clinic Approved
Eyes on Milwaukee

Forest Home Library Not Historic, Clinic Approved

Council clears way to demolish old library, build new Children's Hospital southside clinic.

City Hall: Council Wants Control Over Police and Fire Chiefs
City Hall

Council Wants Control Over Police and Fire Chiefs

Seeking changes to state law to give city's elected officials control.

City Hall: Council Moves To Reject Federal COPS Grant
City Hall

Council Moves To Reject Federal COPS Grant

Means 30 fewer officers, leaving Milwaukee down by 150 officers in 2021.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Forest Home Library Not Historic, Alders Vote
Eyes on Milwaukee

Forest Home Library Not Historic, Alders Vote

Committee overturns historic designation for 1960s building, full council vote to come

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Land Plans Eight-Story Building
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Land Plans Eight-Story Building

Mixed-use structure with 220 apartments on old Buca's site needs Common Council okay

City Hall: Should Mayor Appoint Police and Fire Chiefs?
City Hall

Should Mayor Appoint Police and Fire Chiefs?

Council members think system is broken; many support change in state legislation.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Historic Commission Protects Forest Home Library
Eyes on Milwaukee

Historic Commission Protects Forest Home Library

Gives it historic designation. But Common Council will have final say.

City Hall: Barrett Issues Two Budget Vetoes
City Hall

Barrett Issues Two Budget Vetoes

Mayor targets funding source for lead abatement, neighborhood watch programs.

City Hall: COVID-19 Could Hamper Snow Plowing
City Hall

COVID-19 Could Hamper Snow Plowing

Milwaukee bracing for staffing shortages as the pandemic spreads.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Clears Way For Big Sewer Project
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Clears Way For Big Sewer Project

84-inch-wide pipe is first phase of 40-million gallon stormwater project to prevent sewer overflows.

City Hall: City Will Pick Up Leaves Until November 22nd
City Hall

City Will Pick Up Leaves Until November 22nd

City extends deadline, giving you 11 more days to rake your leaves into parking lanes.

City Hall: Alders Want Police Chief Search Paused Following FPC Resignations
City Hall

Alders Want Police Chief Search Paused Following FPC Resignations

City struggles to find stability in police oversight body.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Forest Home Library Is Historic. For Now
Eyes on Milwaukee

Forest Home Library Is Historic. For Now

Temporary designation stops development for 28 days. Hearing on permanent designation on November 30th.

Plats and Parcels: Developers Covet Former Buca’s Site
Plats and Parcels

Developers Covet Former Buca’s Site

One of last, best undeveloped downtown sites. Plus: All the week's real estate news.

City Hall: Committee Approves Over 20 Amendments To Milwaukee Budget
City Hall

Committee Approves Over 20 Amendments To Milwaukee Budget

Amendments target violence prevention, housing, lead abatement and more.

Committee recommends approval of omnibus budget amendment
Press Release

Committee recommends approval of omnibus budget amendment

Amendment provides funding for healthy food access, lead abatement, CART teams and Community Collaborative Commission, among other initiatives

Statement on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Press Release

Statement on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Hires New Deconstruction Contractor
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Hires New Deconstruction Contractor

Spencer Renovation fired, White Glove Group hired to deconstruct, not demolish city-owned homes.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Wisconsin Center Gives Final Approval for $420 Million Expansion
Eyes on Milwaukee

Wisconsin Center Gives Final Approval for $420 Million Expansion

District will issue bonds this year in order to complete expansion in 2024.

City Hall: Can Recycling Improve Racial Equity?
City Hall

Can Recycling Improve Racial Equity?

Aldermen want recycling contract with a city-based business to create jobs for residents.

City Hall: Scooters Could Return to Milwaukee
City Hall

Scooters Could Return to Milwaukee

Could return in 2021. In 2019, 350,130 rides taken, with 67 crashes.

City Hall: Night Parking Rules a Tax on the Poor?
City Hall

Night Parking Rules a Tax on the Poor?

Or good public policy? Reinstating night parking is a $13 million question for city.

Wisconsin municipalities should be able to count mail-in ballots early
Press Release

Wisconsin municipalities should be able to count mail-in ballots early

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

We have your back, Colectivo workers
Press Release

We have your back, Colectivo workers

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Transportation: City Improving Kinnickinnic River Trail Access
Transportation

City Improving Kinnickinnic River Trail Access

Federal project will improve on-street access to off-street trail.

City Hall: 120 Officer Cut May Be Just The Beginning
City Hall

120 Officer Cut May Be Just The Beginning

The Milwaukee Police Department will have fewer officers in 2021, but the question is how many?

In recognition of unions on Labor Day
Press Release

In recognition of unions on Labor Day

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Milwaukee athletes take a stand in support of racial justice
Press Release

Milwaukee athletes take a stand in support of racial justice

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Nik Kovac and Alderman Scott Spiker

Eyes on Milwaukee: Work Starting Soon on McKinley School Redevelopment
Eyes on Milwaukee

Work Starting Soon on McKinley School Redevelopment

$1.1 million environmental cleanup comes first for fire-damaged school.

Don’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says

Don’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says

DNC organizers ask convention goers to sign pledge to avoid establishments where social distancing isn’t possible.

City Hall: Milwaukee Ends Compost Program
City Hall

Milwaukee Ends Compost Program

As recently as February the city was planning to greatly expand it.

Milwaukee has an opportunity to usher in lasting change
Press Release

Milwaukee has an opportunity to usher in lasting change

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Eyes on Milwaukee: Historic Commission Rejects Voting Rights Mural
Eyes on Milwaukee

Historic Commission Rejects Voting Rights Mural

Without debating content or artist, commission finds mural needs to wait for guidelines to be approved.

City Hall: Assessment Commissioner Keeps His Job
City Hall

Assessment Commissioner Keeps His Job

Once expected to face a close vote, Steve Miner gets council approval on 13-2 vote.

Council approves resolution seeking to provide greater broadband access throughout Milwaukee
Murphy’s Law: The Curious Campaign of Michele Bryant
Murphy’s Law

The Curious Campaign of Michele Bryant

Why is a Democratic state senator’s chief of staff running against another Democratic senator?

Eyes on Milwaukee: $1 Million For ‘Really Unique Project’
Eyes on Milwaukee

$1 Million For ‘Really Unique Project’

Headline: Journal Sentinel building from 1960s would become housing for MATC students.

City Hall: Council Might Fire Assessor Steve Miner
City Hall

Council Might Fire Assessor Steve Miner

Assessment Commissioner finds little support from Judiciary & Legislation Committee.

Remembering John Lewis
Press Release

Remembering John Lewis

Joint statement from Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey July 20, 2020

City Hall: Council Spending Hours Reviewing Barrett’s Appointments
City Hall

Council Spending Hours Reviewing Barrett’s Appointments

Plenty of praise and criticism for department heads, including Jeff Polenske and Jeanette Kowalik.

City Hall: Marlene Johnson-Odom Park Proposed
City Hall

Marlene Johnson-Odom Park Proposed

Committee approves naming children's park after council's longest serving woman and Black member.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Urban Golf School Plans Expansion
Eyes on Milwaukee

Urban Golf School Plans Expansion

Bridging the Gap plans to expand educational offerings at near west side facility.

City Hall: Election Commission Leader Barely Confirmed
City Hall

Election Commission Leader Barely Confirmed

Approved by 8-7 vote, with council members charging she lied during approval process.

Giannis Protest Mural Planned for Bay View Bar

Giannis Protest Mural Planned for Bay View Bar

Mural is designed to keep focus on protest marches.

City Hall: Council Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees
City Hall

Council Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees

Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Crump Wins Committee Support to Head DCD
Eyes on Milwaukee

Crump Wins Committee Support to Head DCD

New commissioner would serve in one of most visible, influential administration roles.

Committee passes resolution supporting Gov. Evers’ policing accountability and transparency reforms
City Hall: Election Director Appointee Pulls Out
City Hall

Election Director Appointee Pulls Out

Says she was working 18-hour days in worst year of her life and told to be less honest to be confirmed.

Protests throughout Wisconsin must remain peaceful
Press Release

Protests throughout Wisconsin must remain peaceful

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council - Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker

City Hall: Milwaukee to Hike Parking Meter Rates
City Hall

Milwaukee to Hike Parking Meter Rates

City has yet to implement 2018 market-based plan to vary rates based on demand.

City Hall: How Many Fewer Cops With A 10% Cut?
City Hall

How Many Fewer Cops With A 10% Cut?

The number is smaller than 375 officers the Police Department claims, but how much smaller?

City Launches Active Streets for Business

City Launches Active Streets for Business

Policy allows restaurants, bars to use space on sidewalks, streets, but details worry alders.

Council passes resolution seeking Juneteenth Day become a federal holiday
City Hall: Council Okays Planning for 10% Police Cut
City Hall

Council Okays Planning for 10% Police Cut

Requires city budget office to model what cut would look like, in time for fall budget debate.

Community deserves to hear from department leaders on plans for change
Press Release

Community deserves to hear from department leaders on plans for change

Joint statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

City Hall: Common Council Threatens City Shakeup
City Hall

Common Council Threatens City Shakeup

Votes to hold every Barrett cabinet appointment, wants systemic change in all city operations.

City Hall: Council Proposes 10% Police Budget Cut
City Hall

Council Proposes 10% Police Budget Cut

11 council members back $30 million cut and investing in other programs.

City Holds Emergency Council Meeting To Approve Voting Sites, Why?

City Holds Emergency Council Meeting To Approve Voting Sites, Why?

Move expands early voting access from three to 16 sites.

Chief’s Crucifixion Message Panned by Council

Chief’s Crucifixion Message Panned by Council

13 members sign letter urging Morales: stop chiding protesters and listen to their message.

Murphy’s Law: Are Police Overreacting to Protests?
Murphy’s Law

Are Police Overreacting to Protests?

So says ACLU, others. Others want a tougher response. What’s the proper balance?

Transportation: Trump Announces Funding for Milwaukee Bus Rapid Transit Line
Transportation

Trump Announces Funding for Milwaukee Bus Rapid Transit Line

President tweets long-awaited $40.9 million grant is being awarded.

Transportation: Downtown Losing Another One-Way Street
Transportation

Downtown Losing Another One-Way Street

State Street will be bi-directional through Downtown, making it easier to navigate neighborhood.

City Hall: City Workers Will Get Hazard Pay Bonus
City Hall

City Workers Will Get Hazard Pay Bonus

Mayor Barrett's proclamation boosts hourly pay by $3.13 for front-line workers.

City Hall: Bring Your Tires and TVs, Drop Off Centers Are Still Free
City Hall

Bring Your Tires and TVs, Drop Off Centers Are Still Free

Milwaukee's two drop-off centers are now open Sundays, with no fees through at least the end of May.

Dining: City Exploring Options For Closing Streets For Dining
Dining

City Exploring Options For Closing Streets For Dining

Could well spaced tables allow restaurants to reopen? Will diners show up?

Transportation: Council Committee Blesses Active Streets
Transportation

Council Committee Blesses Active Streets

And wants more. "Why seven miles? Why not do 70 miles?" asks alderman.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Is A Couture Deal Finally Coming?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Is A Couture Deal Finally Coming?

City officials say it is, while Ald. Bauman pushes city to separate streetcar from project.

Plats and Parcels: Symphony Hangs New Sign
Plats and Parcels

Symphony Hangs New Sign

The former Grand Avenue looks more like the entertainment hub it once was.

Joint statement on free COVID-19 testing for Milwaukee’s communities of color
Press Release

Joint statement on free COVID-19 testing for Milwaukee’s communities of color

From Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Eyes on Milwaukee: Large Downtown Dog Park Coming
Eyes on Milwaukee

Large Downtown Dog Park Coming

Dog run would be built under freeway along the Milwaukee River.

City Hall: Johnson Chooses Powerful Committee Chairs
City Hall

Johnson Chooses Powerful Committee Chairs

Not every supporter rewarded. New council president says picks reflect experience, not politics.

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson announces 2020-2024 committee assignments
Eyes on Milwaukee: Assessments Up 9% to $30.5 Billion
Eyes on Milwaukee

Assessments Up 9% to $30.5 Billion

New values were calculated prior to COVID-19 pandemic.

Murphy’s Law: How Hamilton Lost Council Presidency
Murphy’s Law

How Hamilton Lost Council Presidency

Will bad feelings linger over Cavalier Johnson’s victory?

City Hall: 7 COVID-19 Cases From In-Person Voting?
City Hall

7 COVID-19 Cases From In-Person Voting?

Likely to rise as Health Department reviews all data. Council pushes for absentee voting.

City Hall: Johnson Elected Council President
City Hall

Johnson Elected Council President

Second-term Ald. Cavalier Johnson defeats Ashanti Hamilton and Milele Coggs.

Plats and Parcels: BMO Tower Opens
Plats and Parcels

BMO Tower Opens

Plus: Former Boston Store Building lands office tenant, MAC deal could lose hotel.

City Hall: Proposal Would Mail Milwaukee Voters Absentee Request Forms
City Hall

Proposal Would Mail Milwaukee Voters Absentee Request Forms

Proposal from incoming Dimitrijevic would make it easier for people to vote in November election.

City Hall: Plastic Straw Ban Went Into Effect, Did Anyone Notice?
City Hall

Plastic Straw Ban Went Into Effect, Did Anyone Notice?

As of yesterday, city restaurants and bars must obey. Which is the least of their concerns.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Approves Wisconsin Center Deal
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Approves Wisconsin Center Deal

Expansion approved and could pay $1 million per year to Milwaukee. But Bauman, others doubt it.

Port Renaming Boat “Larry Sullivan” After 53-Year City Employee

Port Renaming Boat “Larry Sullivan” After 53-Year City Employee

Sullivan retired last week after nearly three decades as port's chief engineer.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Convention Center District Authorizes $420 Million Expansion, Raises Hotel Tax
Eyes on Milwaukee

Convention Center District Authorizes $420 Million Expansion, Raises Hotel Tax

District still aiming for 2023 opening even though bonds can't be sold.

City Hall: Should City Workers Get COVID Bonus?
City Hall

Should City Workers Get COVID Bonus?

Public Works employees can't work from home, face more risk of COVID-19.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Wisconsin Center Faces 50% Revenue Cut
Eyes on Milwaukee

Wisconsin Center Faces 50% Revenue Cut

But CEO Marty Brooks still pushing to expand center, issue bonds during pandemic.

Plats and Parcels: City Could Get Cash From Convention Center Expansion
Plats and Parcels

City Could Get Cash From Convention Center Expansion

Wisconsin Center District still pushing for expansion even though it can't sell bonds.

City Hall: Mixed Results on ACLU Settlement Compliance
City Hall

Mixed Results on ACLU Settlement Compliance

Settlement monitor praises commitment by FPC and MPD to getting into compliance.

Council suspends license fees, parking enforcement during the COVID-19 state of emergency
Press Release

Council suspends license fees, parking enforcement during the COVID-19 state of emergency

Statement of Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton March 24, 2020

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Delays Convention Expansion?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Delays Convention Expansion?

9-4 vote seeks to prevent convention center expansion during pandemic.

Plats and Parcels: Convention Center Expansion Paused
Plats and Parcels

Convention Center Expansion Paused

Market uncertainty will prevent necessary bond sale to finance Wisconsin Center expansion.

Eyes on Milwaukee: National Ave. Affordable Housing Moves Forward
Eyes on Milwaukee

National Ave. Affordable Housing Moves Forward

But is it ugly? Committee debates design of Thirteen31 building at 13th and National.

Plats and Parcels: How Historic Are Jefferson St. Buildings?
Plats and Parcels

How Historic Are Jefferson St. Buildings?

Ald. Bauman nominates the street's Civil War-era buildings for historic designation.

City Hall: Milwaukee Moving to Biweekly Recycling Pickup
City Hall

Milwaukee Moving to Biweekly Recycling Pickup

$1 million grant from non-profit will kickstart program. Change would start in early 2021.

Plats and Parcels: 11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion
Plats and Parcels

11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion

Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Shines Light On Solar Project
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Shines Light On Solar Project

Largest solar array in Milwaukee could be operational by end of 2020.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Wants $5 Million of Hotel Tax Per Year
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Wants $5 Million of Hotel Tax Per Year

Council may rescind support for convention center expansion without its historic cut of tax restored.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Sheridan Apartments Could Be Nationally Recognized
Eyes on Milwaukee

Sheridan Apartments Could Be Nationally Recognized

Rick Wiegand nominates Wisconsin Ave. building for National Register of Historic Places.

Eyes on Milwaukee: No, This Monstrosity Isn’t Historic
Eyes on Milwaukee

No, This Monstrosity Isn’t Historic

Century-old Wisconsin Ave. mansion can become a parking lot, Historic Commission rules.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Moves to Fire Deconstruction Firm
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Moves to Fire Deconstruction Firm

Spencer Renovation unresponsive to city officials, not working on city-owned homes.

Plats and Parcels: UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital
Plats and Parcels

UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital

Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.

Joint Statement on Wisconsin Center District raising minimum wage for employees
Press Release

Joint Statement on Wisconsin Center District raising minimum wage for employees

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, and Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Eyes on Milwaukee: Emergency Housing Program Stalls
Eyes on Milwaukee

Emergency Housing Program Stalls

Proposal for 10 homes for those at-risk could face funding gap, other issues.

Eyes on Milwaukee: What To Do About Century City?
Eyes on Milwaukee

What To Do About Century City?

Bailout needed; what's the impact of losing Strauss or trying to start a hemp farm?

Federal Policing Money Flowing to City

Federal Policing Money Flowing to City

Relentless Pursuit grant, Tougher on Crime grant, DNC funding lead the list.

Transportation: City Plans 4 Pedestrian, Bicycling Projects
Transportation

City Plans 4 Pedestrian, Bicycling Projects

Seeks federal funds to help pay $2.8 million costs for new bike trail, other upgrades.

City Hall: City’s Permit Could Charge Summerfest
City Hall

City’s Permit Could Charge Summerfest

Revised special events permit could charge festival full price of police security.

City Hall: Committee Approves Large Solar Deal After Contentious Debate
City Hall

Committee Approves Large Solar Deal After Contentious Debate

Ald. Bob Bauman's amendments attempt to set baseline, grow value of deal.

Transportation: Streetcar Kiosks Could Bring In $500,000 Annually
Transportation

Streetcar Kiosks Could Bring In $500,000 Annually

System of 35 interactive kiosks could be online as early as May.

City Hall: City Hopes to Expand Composting
City Hall

City Hopes to Expand Composting

Seeks permanent compost program. Pilot program composts 194 tons of food waste annually.

Transportation: City to Rebuild National Avenue
Transportation

City to Rebuild National Avenue

City to partner with state, rebuild street from 1st to 39th, add safety improvements.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Signs for Pabst Theater
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Signs for Pabst Theater

Scrolling, chasing LED signs are big -- too big? -- and offer homage to theater's history.

City Hall: Council Bans “Racist” Hotel Policies
City Hall

Council Bans “Racist” Hotel Policies

Metro residents must be allowed to stay in Milwaukee hotels says new ordinance.

Transportation: We Energies Will Sponsor Streetcar
Transportation

We Energies Will Sponsor Streetcar

4th sponsor streetcar has attracted, $100,000 deal during DNC not finalized.

Plats and Parcels: Tracking Four Downtown Tower Proposals
Plats and Parcels

Tracking Four Downtown Tower Proposals

Real estate news from Walker's Point, the East Side and Near West Side caps a busy week.

City Hall: Fire & Police Commissioners to Become Publicly Accessible
City Hall

Fire & Police Commissioners to Become Publicly Accessible

Public phone numbers and email addresses being issued.

Eyes on Milwaukee: A Herro For Our Time?
Eyes on Milwaukee

A Herro For Our Time?

Developer Lew Herro building affordable housing near Marquette, next wants to take on Northridge.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Is This Good Urban Design?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Is This Good Urban Design?

Alderman objects to car-centric layout of proposed south side grocery store.

Eyes on Milwaukee: No New State Office Building Until 2022?
Eyes on Milwaukee

No New State Office Building Until 2022?

Bauman warns of delays for 27th St. project; Near West Side Partners plans safeguards on deal.

Murphy’s Law: Summerfest Flush With Cash
Murphy’s Law

Summerfest Flush With Cash

Festival has $47 million net fund balance. Aldermen say it can afford to pay for police services.

Plats and Parcels: 27 Apartments Planned Near Marquette
Plats and Parcels

27 Apartments Planned Near Marquette

Plus: MU plans new business school, Rivecca brothers buy out disgraced Ganos, Abele gives $300,000 to new project.

City Hall: Is Tire Disposal Fee Causing Illegal Dumping?
City Hall

Is Tire Disposal Fee Causing Illegal Dumping?

Council wants data, raises concerns.

City Hall: Committee Debates Snow Plowing Performance
City Hall

Committee Debates Snow Plowing Performance

Are the city's strategies working? Council members want changes.

Back in the News: Barrett, Hamilton Demand Probe of Leaked Police Video
Back in the News

Barrett, Hamilton Demand Probe of Leaked Police Video

Chief Morales says he didn’t leak it; mayor, council leader want investigation, find out who did.

City Hall: Summerfest Squeezed on Police Costs?
City Hall

Summerfest Squeezed on Police Costs?

Alderman threatens to delay street closure permit if Summerfest won't pay city's costs.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Deconstruction Contractor Delaying Work
Eyes on Milwaukee

Deconstruction Contractor Delaying Work

City's program beset by delays. The latest is a contractor not showing up for work.

City Hall: Plan Will Build City’s Largest Solar Array
City Hall

Plan Will Build City’s Largest Solar Array

City, We Energies partner on eight-acre solar farm, enough electricity to power 400 homes.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Plans 2nd Round of Housing Rehab
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Plans 2nd Round of Housing Rehab

MERI 2.0 to sell homes for $1 and developers must hire under- or unemployed workers.

City Hall: Council Inches Toward Universal Basic Income
City Hall

Council Inches Toward Universal Basic Income

Proposal will create a framework, needs philanthropic support.

Murphy’s Law: Did Chief Morales Target His FPC Boss?
Murphy’s Law

Did Chief Morales Target His FPC Boss?

Common Council concerned. “Borderline frightening” use of police power, Bauman charges.

What’s It Worth: Mix Masterpiece Distills History
What’s It Worth

Mix Masterpiece Distills History

Vacant and isolated, 1874 store to become Central Standard Craft Distillery tasting room.

Plats and Parcels: Lakefront Tower Loses A Few Floors
Plats and Parcels

Lakefront Tower Loses A Few Floors

Plus: Northridge Mall trial starts, Foxconn bailing on project could cause up to $120 million state bailout.

City Hall: Council, Aldrete Again Spar Over FPC
City Hall

Council, Aldrete Again Spar Over FPC

Shouting, an open letter, highly-sensitive leak. The mess at Fire & Police Commission continues.

City Hall: Meet the Candidates for City Offices
City Hall

Meet the Candidates for City Offices

Packed spring election features 46 candidates for 19 city offices.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Deconstruction Delayed Through 2020
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Deconstruction Delayed Through 2020

Officials hope to build contractor capacity in program focused on jobs and environment.

Foxconn Hasn’t Created Innovation Centers

Foxconn Hasn’t Created Innovation Centers

Hasn’t fulfilled promise of 1,200 jobs and new centers in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Madison.

Plats and Parcels: Gilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion
Plats and Parcels

Gilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion

Plus: State's first Tesla showroom, architecture firm mulls expansion, Pabst Mansion demolishing house

What’s It Worth?: Comstock Building Oldest of Its Kind?
What’s It Worth?

Comstock Building Oldest of Its Kind?

1898 Milwaukee St. apartment building may be oldest of its size. For sale: $4.5 million

Eyes on Milwaukee: “Catalytic” West Side Project Coming?
Eyes on Milwaukee

“Catalytic” West Side Project Coming?

Committee okays vacating two alleys, hoping 27th and Wisconsin site attracts state office building.

City Hall: Pipe Destroyed in Water Main Break
City Hall

Pipe Destroyed in Water Main Break

"Very, very rare" break destroys 29 feet of water main, raises questions, devastates residents in area.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Is There A Plan To Prevent New Tent City?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Is There A Plan To Prevent New Tent City?

City officials worry. If no plan, should state build a campground under highway?

Transportation: Delivery Tax Isn’t Legal, Says City Attorney
Transportation

Delivery Tax Isn’t Legal, Says City Attorney

But Lena Taylor disagrees. Is 60 cent fee on food deliveries a tax or a fee?

Cities Search for Road Salt Alternatives

Cities Search for Road Salt Alternatives

Over past decade communities in Milwaukee County have used 700,000 tons of salt.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Three Classic Houses To Be Restored
Eyes on Milwaukee

Three Classic Houses To Be Restored

Bradley Foundation sold Lion House and two others to Wisconsin Securities Partners.

Plenty of Horne: Public Market Scores Gimbel’s Sign
Plenty of Horne

Public Market Scores Gimbel’s Sign

Classic, 86-pound plaque from 1920s joins a sign from rival Boston Store.

Mayor Bloomberg Comes to Town

Mayor Bloomberg Comes to Town

Presidential candidate opens campaign office in Milwaukee and tours Public Market.

Green Project at ‘Tent City’ Site Finalized

Green Project at ‘Tent City’ Site Finalized

City, state, MMSD cooperate on stormwater project. But its timing raises questions.

City Hall: Officer Ray Confirmed Without Debate
City Hall

Officer Ray Confirmed Without Debate

Former MPD officer is newest member of troubled Fire and Police Commission.

Murphy’s Law: The Mess at Fire & Police Commission
Murphy’s Law

The Mess at Fire & Police Commission

Key city agency seems to be in very big trouble. Why?

What’s It Worth?: Old Blue Cross Building Once Cost $28 Million
What’s It Worth?

Old Blue Cross Building Once Cost $28 Million

Massive concrete structure on Michigan, built in 1980, could grow and add hotel.

Back in the News: Could Strauss Plant Deal Be Revived?
Back in the News

Could Strauss Plant Deal Be Revived?

Ald. Johnson working to save deal, Barrett holds out hope, community meeting planned.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Racist Policy? Committee Rejects Hotel Sign
Eyes on Milwaukee

Racist Policy? Committee Rejects Hotel Sign

Comfort Suites hotel simply wanted a new sign. Then things got strange.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Appeal Dropped on Bucks Player’s Project
Eyes on Milwaukee

Appeal Dropped on Bucks Player’s Project

Civil War-era building can be razed. New three-unit apartment building can be developed.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bucks Guard Scores Again on Project
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bucks Guard Scores Again on Project

Historic preservation group again clears way for Connaughton's downtown development.

Plats and Parcels: Bucks Player Plans Brady Street Building
Plats and Parcels

Bucks Player Plans Brady Street Building

Plus: American Family announces plans, Mount Mary plans new housing, buildings change hands.

City Hall: Stunned Council Grills FPC Director
City Hall

Stunned Council Grills FPC Director

"It all doesn't add up" two aldermen say, while Hamilton says questions were answered.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Will Tent City Come Back?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Will Tent City Come Back?

Could be an embarrassment during the DNC. Downtown Ald. Bauman seeks answers from the state.

City Hall: City Targets Scam Artists and Slumlords
City Hall

City Targets Scam Artists and Slumlords

Fines doubled to ensure city-repaired bargain homes aren't turned into rentals.

City Hall: Council Bans Most Plastic Straws
City Hall

Council Bans Most Plastic Straws

Use by bars and restaurants prohibited unless customers request them.

City Hall: Council Okays Gender Neutral Bathrooms
City Hall

Council Okays Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Proposal wouldn't "scratch the top 50" of constituent concerns, Donovan carps.

City Hall: Council Overrides Every Barrett Veto
City Hall

Council Overrides Every Barrett Veto

Without debate Common Council overrides mayor, keeps 59 amendments to budget

City Hall: Barrett Issues 8 Budget Vetoes
City Hall

Barrett Issues 8 Budget Vetoes

Vetoes attack borrowing, garbage truck replacement, blight elimination.

Plenty of Horne: John Norquist’s 70th Birthday Party
Plenty of Horne

John Norquist’s 70th Birthday Party

A host of Milwaukeeans and former city officials attend gala party in Chicago.

City Hall: Health Department Probe a State Matter
City Hall

Health Department Probe a State Matter

Criminal investigation taken over by Department of Justice, city officials say.

Eyes on Milwaukee: McCarthy Appeals on Bucks Player’s Project
Eyes on Milwaukee

McCarthy Appeals on Bucks Player’s Project

Wants Common Council to overrule HPC ruling that 1860s house can be razed.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Fighting Illegal Dumping
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Fighting Illegal Dumping

New DNS program makes it easier for citizens to report problems, results in 16 citations.

City Hall: Proposal Aims To Eliminate Plastic Straws
City Hall

Proposal Aims To Eliminate Plastic Straws

Would prevent restaurants from providing straws, unless customers request them.

City Hall: Aldermen Push Gender Neutral Bathrooms
City Hall

Aldermen Push Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Council members working with Equal Rights Commission to advance inclusive policy.

City Hall: Snow Delays Leaf Collection Until 25th
City Hall

Snow Delays Leaf Collection Until 25th

Snow storms extend cutoff. You now have 11 more days to sweep leaves into the street.

City Hall: DPW Defends Plow Mounting Strategy
City Hall

DPW Defends Plow Mounting Strategy

Delaying use of plows allowed more salt to be spread and prevented expanding potholes.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 1860s Home Isn’t Historic Says Commission
Eyes on Milwaukee

1860s Home Isn’t Historic Says Commission

Historic commission's surprising vote rejects historic designation, inches Bucks guard's project closer to reality.

Plats and Parcels: Park East Apartments Cleared for Takeoff
Plats and Parcels

Park East Apartments Cleared for Takeoff

Plus: Why Molson Coors picked Milwaukee over Denver.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Could Override Zielinski on Bay View Development
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Could Override Zielinski on Bay View Development

Developer Scott Lurie's project is headed towards a vote.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Deconstruction Effort Is Underway
Eyes on Milwaukee

Deconstruction Effort Is Underway

After a year of false starts by the city, a $1.2 million, 50-home effort is underway.

Transportation: Street Safety Funding Passes Committee
Transportation

Street Safety Funding Passes Committee

DPW would get $1.2 million in new, dedicated funding for complete streets.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Mural Spurs Historic Preservation Reform
Eyes on Milwaukee

Mural Spurs Historic Preservation Reform

Historic Preservation Commission moving to establish guidelines for murals.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Gokhman House Sails Through Commission
Eyes on Milwaukee

Gokhman House Sails Through Commission

New design met with universal approval by Historic Preservation Commission.

Plats and Parcels: Journal Sentinel Complex Sold
Plats and Parcels

Journal Sentinel Complex Sold

Plus: Badger Mutual moving downtown, Northridge security deal, Lion House has a buyer and much more.

What’s It Worth: $575,000 Building Helped By Streetcar
What’s It Worth

$575,000 Building Helped By Streetcar

Long-vacant 1877 building on Milwaukee and Mason saw value hop partly due to streetcar.

Eyes on Milwaukee: What’s This Sherman Park Home Worth?
Eyes on Milwaukee

What’s This Sherman Park Home Worth?

City, prospective buyer have wrangled over price of foreclosed home.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Tiny Homes Village Design Approved
Eyes on Milwaukee

Tiny Homes Village Design Approved

Council committee approves design for 48-home village for veterans.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Controversy Over Historic Building’s Mural
Eyes on Milwaukee

Controversy Over Historic Building’s Mural

Mitchell Street mural sparks debate. Is a mural just paint? Should it be removed?

Murphy’s Law: Business Leader Blasts Council on Strauss Deal
Murphy’s Law

Business Leader Blasts Council on Strauss Deal

Hamilton and council members are to blame for losing hundreds of jobs, Sheehy says.

Plats and Parcels: Lurie’s Bay View Proposal Revived
Plats and Parcels

Lurie’s Bay View Proposal Revived

Plus: MPS unveils new schoolyards, Cambria hotel opens, Athea expanding chemical plant

Budget amendment would provide resources to bolster pedestrian and traffic safety
Press Release

Budget amendment would provide resources to bolster pedestrian and traffic safety

Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman October 25, 2019

Eyes on Milwaukee: DC Group Could Redevelop City Homes
Eyes on Milwaukee

DC Group Could Redevelop City Homes

Non-profit backed by for-profit investors aims to rehab city-owned, foreclosed homes.

Murphy’s Law: Who Lost the Strauss Brands Deal?
Murphy’s Law

Who Lost the Strauss Brands Deal?

State Sen. Lena Taylor helped kill a deal bringing hundreds of jobs to depressed Century City area.

Transportation: City Will Rebuild E. Wells St.
Transportation

City Will Rebuild E. Wells St.

Will study narrowing roadway, expanding sidewalks on Wells from Broadway to Prospect.

Transportation: Committee Approves City BRT Agreement
Transportation

Committee Approves City BRT Agreement

City DPW would be reimbursed by Milwaukee County for design and infrastructure costs.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Moves to Close Slumlord Loophole
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Moves to Close Slumlord Loophole

Low-price city homes for "owner occupants" who turn them into rental properties creates call for reform.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Barrett Blasts Council On Strauss Deal
Eyes on Milwaukee

Barrett Blasts Council On Strauss Deal

They let "malarkey" of disinformation campaign kill meat processing plant deal, he charges.

Slaughterhouse Defeated in Milwaukee! Advocacy Groups, Aldermen and Neighbors Shut down the Strauss Brands Slaughterhouse Deal!
Press Release

Slaughterhouse Defeated in Milwaukee! Advocacy Groups, Aldermen and Neighbors Shut down the Strauss Brands Slaughterhouse Deal!

"We are incredibly pleased to hear Strauss withdraw its plans for a slaughterhouse in our city."

Redevelopment Authority amendment of Century City redevelopment plan to allow slaughter houses is terribly misguided
Press Release

Redevelopment Authority amendment of Century City redevelopment plan to allow slaughter houses is terribly misguided

Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman October 21, 2019

Dining: New “White House” Could Open Soon
Dining

New “White House” Could Open Soon

Couple planning European inspired restaurant in long-time Bay View tavern.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Strauss Plant Sent Back to Committee
Eyes on Milwaukee

Strauss Plant Sent Back to Committee

Opponents of meat processing plant will have chance to object at second public hearing.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Group Opposes Meatpacking “Slaughterhouse”
Eyes on Milwaukee

Group Opposes Meatpacking “Slaughterhouse”

Strauss Brands deal still expected to be approved. Could bring 500 jobs to Century City.

Plats and Parcels: NBA Player Plans Downtown Apartments
Plats and Parcels

NBA Player Plans Downtown Apartments

Big week in real estate with Couture taxes, Strauss, Marchese, Airbnb, Scott Lurie and more making headlines.

Eyes on Milwaukee: The State of TIF in Milwaukee
Eyes on Milwaukee

The State of TIF in Milwaukee

City has $1.8 billion in incremental value in TIF districts, but do they raise taxes?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Deconstruction Program Expected to Restart Next Week
Eyes on Milwaukee

Deconstruction Program Expected to Restart Next Week

Contractor will start after months of delays.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Approves $60 Million Century City Deal
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Approves $60 Million Century City Deal

City would give the Strauss Brands up to $4.5 million if it creates 500 jobs.

Plats and Parcels: Tent City Being Evicted
Plats and Parcels

Tent City Being Evicted

Plus: A packed week of real estate news, including the Schuster's project moving forward.

City Hall: Your Boat Is Too Loud
City Hall

Your Boat Is Too Loud

Bauman moves to close loophole in city's noise ordinance.

City Hall: Is The City Ready to Plow Snow?
City Hall

Is The City Ready to Plow Snow?

City has 28,405 tons of salt and 414 pieces of equipment ready to clear 1,472 miles of city streets.

Eyes on Milwaukee: $75,000 Donated to Maintain City Hall Sculpture
Eyes on Milwaukee

$75,000 Donated to Maintain City Hall Sculpture

Anonymous donor chips in $75,000 to support "Mixed Feelings."

Transportation: Couture Streetcar Extension Decision Pushed to June 2020
Transportation

Couture Streetcar Extension Decision Pushed to June 2020

"We look like complete fools," says Bauman as Marcoux expresses confidence in project.

Snow preparedness, Couture streetcar impact on committee’s agenda
Press Release

Snow preparedness, Couture streetcar impact on committee’s agenda

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Transportation: Bauman Wants 1.5 Percent Sales Tax
Transportation

Bauman Wants 1.5 Percent Sales Tax

Additional funding would be dedicated to transit service, end what the alderman calls a "death spiral"

Developer Gary Grunau helped build Milwaukee
Press Release

Developer Gary Grunau helped build Milwaukee

Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman September 26, 2019

Eyes on Milwaukee: Koeffler Mansion Sold, Hotel Coming
Eyes on Milwaukee

Koeffler Mansion Sold, Hotel Coming

Development group buys downtown double mansion, plans 18-room hotel by DNC.

Bar Exam: New 414 Bar + Kitchen Has a History?
Bar Exam

New 414 Bar + Kitchen Has a History?

Cambria Hotel bar honors Brew City with tap and drink menu. And this isn't the first bar at this site.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Approves Ikon Hotel Deal Despite Objections
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Approves Ikon Hotel Deal Despite Objections

Plus: Council unanimously endorses host of other development projects.

Review Board to Discuss Recent Sales Tax Proposal and its impact on Public Transit
Press Release

Review Board to Discuss Recent Sales Tax Proposal and its impact on Public Transit

Meeting set for Thursday at City Hall

2 Police Brutality Settlements Before the City

2 Police Brutality Settlements Before the City

Council could approve $260,000 in settlements Tuesday.

Transportation: Transit Union Stages Rally
Transportation

Transit Union Stages Rally

Calls for contract to include to backpay and driver security measures, and for the restoration of bus routes.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Tiny Homes Land Sale Approved
Eyes on Milwaukee

Tiny Homes Land Sale Approved

City committee okays sale of 7 acres for veterans' housing; zoning change still needed.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Zoning for Master Lock Approved
Eyes on Milwaukee

Zoning for Master Lock Approved

Will expand security perimeter; Bauman charges company "scared of the neighborhood."

Eyes on Milwaukee: Zillman Park Deal Approved
Eyes on Milwaukee

Zillman Park Deal Approved

Committee approves $500,000 for Bay View park after debating its TIF financing.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Okays $5 Million More for Ikon Hotel
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Okays $5 Million More for Ikon Hotel

But only after a debate as to whether a project in the city's black community is "risky."

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Approves Taller Timber Tower
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Approves Taller Timber Tower

Council committee approves more apartments, parking for Ascent apartment tower.

Plats and Parcels: Wangard Plans “Eagleknit” in Walker’s Point
Plats and Parcels

Wangard Plans “Eagleknit” in Walker’s Point

Plus: Action-packed week of real estate includes new apartments, downtown HQ and more pizza.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Master Lock Plan Closes City Streets
Eyes on Milwaukee

Master Lock Plan Closes City Streets

Company seeks city approval to close portions of two streets on its Center St. campus.

Transportation: City Struggles on Couture Streetcar Extension
Transportation

City Struggles on Couture Streetcar Extension

As project drags, officials to meet with Federal Transit Administration to discuss options.

City Hall: Should City Pay a Tire Bounty?
City Hall

Should City Pay a Tire Bounty?

Aldermen advocate for city to pay "scrappers" to collect discarded tires. DPW staff resist.

City Hall: Should Milwaukee Ban Plastic Straws?
City Hall

Should Milwaukee Ban Plastic Straws?

Some alderman seem in favor. It's one of the few single-use plastics the city could ban.

City Hall: City Recycled More in 2018
City Hall

City Recycled More in 2018

Residents recycled 25,451 tons in 2018, but don't throw plastic bags in the bins.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Brady Street Restaurant On Hold
Eyes on Milwaukee

Brady Street Restaurant On Hold

Historic Preservation Commission pushes developer to return to original design plan.

Eyes on Milwaukee: “Mystery Company” Is Strauss Brands
Eyes on Milwaukee

“Mystery Company” Is Strauss Brands

Franklin meat supplier bringing 250 jobs to Century City. Big win for neighborhood.

City Hall: Council Okays Settlement to Sterling Brown
City Hall

Council Okays Settlement to Sterling Brown

City would pay $400,000. But the Bucks guard isn't expected to accept the offer.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Mystery Company Bringing 250 Jobs
Eyes on Milwaukee

Mystery Company Bringing 250 Jobs

And even better, in Century City, as part of city's effort to redevelop Tower Automotive site.

Plats and Parcels: New Plans for Walker’s Point Site
Plats and Parcels

New Plans for Walker’s Point Site

Plus: Former Central Steel & Wire building being expanded, senior housing for South Side.

City Hall: Did City Gift $128,000 To Slumlord?
City Hall

Did City Gift $128,000 To Slumlord?

"This is borderline theft," says Alderman Robert Bauman.

Urban Ideas: Will Factory-Made Affordable Housing Succeed?
Urban Ideas

Will Factory-Made Affordable Housing Succeed?

A Chicago company could lead the way in constructing affordable apartments.

Murphy’s Law:  Foxconn’s Gift from Electric Customers
Murphy’s Law

Foxconn’s Gift from Electric Customers

Why are state customers paying $117 million -- or more -- for unneeded power upgrades?

What’s It Worth?: Kinn Hotel’s Building Worth $1.5 Million
What’s It Worth?

Kinn Hotel’s Building Worth $1.5 Million

Future hotel's building has colorful history since 1868. And oh, can it handle heavy loads.

World-Renowned Muralist Painting High Rise in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward
Press Release

World-Renowned Muralist Painting High Rise in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward

Wallpapered City and the Third Ward BID welcome German artist Case Maclaim

Kinn Hotel Plan Gets First Approval

Kinn Hotel Plan Gets First Approval

Plan for hotel on North Broadway gets historic preservation approval on third try.

Transportation: America’s Best Internship
Transportation

America’s Best Internship

Rail Passengers Association offers a dream summer of train riding and dining.

City Hall: Aldrete Will Lead Police-Fire Commission
City Hall

Aldrete Will Lead Police-Fire Commission

Attorney, third FPC leader in three years, brings diverse background to challenging job.

City Hall: Council Pushes Plan for $15/Hour Downtown Jobs
City Hall

Council Pushes Plan for $15/Hour Downtown Jobs

Would urge downtown businesses, developers to increase wages, worker protections.

Plats and Parcels: The Couture Changes Financing Plan
Plats and Parcels

The Couture Changes Financing Plan

Developer misses funding deadline, plans to apply again. Baird & Co. now working on the deal.

FPC Nominee Faces Cloud of Uncertainty

FPC Nominee Faces Cloud of Uncertainty

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

What’s It Worth?: Koeffler House A ‘Grand Old East Side Home’
What’s It Worth?

Koeffler House A ‘Grand Old East Side Home’

The historic Koeffler House, saved by historic designation in the 80's, will become a boutique hotel.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Journal Sentinel Making Historic Move
Eyes on Milwaukee

Journal Sentinel Making Historic Move

Newspaper selling its home of 95 years, moving to leased space in 330 Kilbourn complex.

Bar Exam: Elwood’s Is Downtown and Very Urbane
Bar Exam

Elwood’s Is Downtown and Very Urbane

Old Rosie's on Water transformed, with clean-lined urbanity, a new deck and craft beers.

Steering & Rules Committee to discuss (CORE) development zone resolution promoting community benefits agreements
Transportation: No Streetcar Expansion in Time for DNC
Transportation

No Streetcar Expansion in Time for DNC

Proposal held again. Marcoux, Hamilton fight over future of streetcar.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Okays $3 Million for Symphony
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Okays $3 Million for Symphony

City will help MSO move old theater's wall and rebuild street for new music hall.

Transportation: Three Scooter Companies Apply to Operate in Milwaukee
Transportation

Three Scooter Companies Apply to Operate in Milwaukee

Lime, Bird and Spin could all have scooters on city streets in the coming weeks.

City Hall: Aldermen Blast City’s Call Center
City Hall

Aldermen Blast City’s Call Center

Should you call 286-City to report a pothole? Don't bother, some aldermen say.

Transportation: No Two-Way State Street Until 2020
Transportation

No Two-Way State Street Until 2020

City will repave and transform street in time for the DNC.

Transportation: Committee Okays City Pedestrian Plan
Transportation

Committee Okays City Pedestrian Plan

98 pages with 100 actions suggested. But will any of it be funded?

Transportation: Streetcar Records Best Ridership Day
Transportation

Streetcar Records Best Ridership Day

Bastille Days and Summerfest boost ridership to new high.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Kinn Hotel Proposal Downsized Again
Eyes on Milwaukee

Kinn Hotel Proposal Downsized Again

Addition now isn't visible from the street, addressing key concern of Historic Preservation Commission.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Komatsu Unveils Harbor District Designs
Eyes on Milwaukee

Komatsu Unveils Harbor District Designs

See what the "largest urban manufacturing proposal in the United States" will look like.

Eyes on Milwaukee: HPC Board Puts Modern Homes on Hold
Eyes on Milwaukee

HPC Board Puts Modern Homes on Hold

New homes proposed for East Side historic district don't meet "any of the guidelines."

Eyes on Milwaukee: Mansion Hotel Proposal Approved
Eyes on Milwaukee

Mansion Hotel Proposal Approved

Historic Preservation Commission okays conversion of Marshall St. mansion to small hotel.

Transportation: Scooters Legalized But Not on Sidewalks
Transportation

Scooters Legalized But Not on Sidewalks

City's action means scooters could be back on streets soon, but fined for using sidewalks.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Company’s Move to Northwest Side On Hold
Eyes on Milwaukee

Company’s Move to Northwest Side On Hold

Council members want more information from manufacturer, city officials on proposal.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Approves 32-Story Tower
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Approves 32-Story Tower

But first, council members give tower its most thorough public vetting to date.

On the Use of Tax Dollars for the Streetcar, Mayor Barrett is Either Deceitful or Incompetent
Eyes on Milwaukee: Washington Nominated To City Plan Board
Eyes on Milwaukee

Washington Nominated To City Plan Board

Town Bank VP Ranell Washington would replace his former coworker on commission.

Transportation: Free Streetcar Rides Planned for 2020
Transportation

Free Streetcar Rides Planned for 2020

City hopes to maintain free rides to keep up ridership but this could leave funding gap.

Transportation: Is the City Ready for Scooters?
Transportation

Is the City Ready for Scooters?

Council debates pilot program allowing scooters. "We're all scared to death," Borkowski says.

Transportation: Lawmakers Legalize Scooters
Transportation

Lawmakers Legalize Scooters

City poised to update its regulations in response, clearing way for Bird to return.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission
Eyes on Milwaukee

Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission

Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.

Transportation: Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension
Transportation

Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension

DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.

City Hall: City to Study More Recycling Pickups
City Hall

City to Study More Recycling Pickups

Pickups could increase from every three to every two weeks; other changes discussed.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Grabs More Design Oversight
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Grabs More Design Oversight

Bauman reaches compromise with Marcoux. Council gets some say on new overlay zones.

Transportation: Will Streetcar be Extended by the DNC?
Transportation

Will Streetcar be Extended by the DNC?

Mayor, aldermen differ on whether rail extension can be completed for national convention.

City Hall: Council Approves Water Rate Increase
City Hall

Council Approves Water Rate Increase

Three council members object to plan that raises annual cost by $7.

Photo Gallery: Urban Milwaukee Celebrates 11th Anniversary
Photo Gallery

Urban Milwaukee Celebrates 11th Anniversary

Readers and writers mingle and celebrate at Villa Terrace's Renaissance Garden.

How West Side Area Was Revived

How West Side Area Was Revived

Potawatomi tribe celebrates $50 million redevelopment of former Concordia campus.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Convent Hill South Advances
Eyes on Milwaukee

Convent Hill South Advances

City Plan Commission okays 32-story, $150 million apartment tower.

City Hall: Complaint Against American Sewer Dropped
City Hall

Complaint Against American Sewer Dropped

City officials can't verify complaint, but may still consider debarring contractor.

Resolution to adopt a Green Infrastructure Plan for the City of Milwaukee advances to the Common Council
Press Release

Resolution to adopt a Green Infrastructure Plan for the City of Milwaukee advances to the Common Council

“The Green Infrastructure Plan will reduce the amount of rainwater that flows into the sewerage system following a wet-weather event.”

City Hall: City Is Repaving More Streets
City Hall

City Is Repaving More Streets

But is focus on streets just creating a backlog of alleys and sidewalks needing work?

Transportation: City Confident Couture Won’t Block Streetcar
Transportation

City Confident Couture Won’t Block Streetcar

Federal grant at risk if lakefront extension to The Couture isn't running by end of 2020.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Say Hello to Postman’s Porch
Eyes on Milwaukee

Say Hello to Postman’s Porch

Milwaukee Downtown leads the reinvention of small triangular park near 2nd and Wells.

Plats and Parcels: Three Downtown Hotels Will Miss DNC
Plats and Parcels

Three Downtown Hotels Will Miss DNC

Plus: Former Toys R Us becoming grocery store, and Pabst Mansion plans auction.

Council approves resolution supporting creation of federal Green New Deal legislation
Press Release

Council approves resolution supporting creation of federal Green New Deal legislation

News release by Alderman Nik Kovac and Cavalier Johnson

City Hall: Barrett Must Rebuild Fire & Police Board
City Hall

Barrett Must Rebuild Fire & Police Board

Powerful Fire & Police Commission needs new director and two new board members.

Transportation: No Agreement on Streetcar Extension
Transportation

No Agreement on Streetcar Extension

Mayor's press conference touts $160 million expansion plan. Delay could hurt city, he says.

City Hall: Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee
City Hall

Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee

Fire and Police Commission appointee gives "petulant" presentation, rejected by council.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Tussler Saving Merrill Park Home
Eyes on Milwaukee

Tussler Saving Merrill Park Home

Hunger Task Force leader has quietly saved three homes in the area already.

What’s It Worth?: Lion House the Finest Pre-Civil War Home
What’s It Worth?

Lion House the Finest Pre-Civil War Home

Yet the Bradley Foundation is leaving the historic home, which could fetch a big price.

Transportation: Council Holds Streetcar Extension
Transportation

Council Holds Streetcar Extension

Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.

City Hall: Contractor With Guns, White Supremacy Sticker Again At Issue
City Hall

Contractor With Guns, White Supremacy Sticker Again At Issue

American Sewer Services employee is reported to have directed racial slur and other "colorful" language at city employee

City Hall: Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
City Hall

Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags

Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.

Eyes on Milwaukee: A Town Square for Downtown Milwaukee
Eyes on Milwaukee

A Town Square for Downtown Milwaukee

City proposes Vel R. Phillips Plaza along W. Wisconsin Ave. with cafe and streetcar stop.

Transportation: Illinois Kills Hiawatha Expansion
Transportation

Illinois Kills Hiawatha Expansion

Illinois governor kills $195 million plan to expand service between Milwaukee and Chicago.

What’s It Worth?: Harri Hoffmann Building Worth $3.3 Million
What’s It Worth?

Harri Hoffmann Building Worth $3.3 Million

Owner evaded concentration camp, immigrated here to create Third Ward shoe polish factory.

Op Ed: Too Much Historic Preservation?
Op Ed

Too Much Historic Preservation?

City now has 180 designated sites. Often this has nothing to do with preservation.

Transportation: Council Clears Path for Streetcar Lawsuit
Transportation

Council Clears Path for Streetcar Lawsuit

Lawsuit would be the first of 11 planned by Hupy & Abraham.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Says Marcus Center Not Historic
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Says Marcus Center Not Historic

Votes down designation and compromise to save Kiley grove with a friends group.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Okays Subsidy for One MKE Plaza
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Okays Subsidy for One MKE Plaza

Comptroller calls the deal a "significant risk" but council votes 12-3 in favor.

Op Ed: Marcus Center Has No County Board Oversight
Op Ed

Marcus Center Has No County Board Oversight

That’s because a state law handed all authority over most county facilities to County Executive Abele.

Mayor Barrett: Secure Our Neighborhoods, Fix Our Streets, and Enough with Your Damned Streetcar
Press Release

Mayor Barrett: Secure Our Neighborhoods, Fix Our Streets, and Enough with Your Damned Streetcar

Aldermen urge citizens to voice their opposition to the streetcar by saying “Enough is Enough!’ Joint statement from Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski May 6, 2019

Transportation: Mayor Wants Three Streetcar Extensions
Transportation

Mayor Wants Three Streetcar Extensions

Will request engineering study of extensions to Bronzeville and Walker's Point

What’s It Worth?: George Watts Building Worth $1.5 Million
What’s It Worth?

George Watts Building Worth $1.5 Million

And so many memories of genteel china shop visited by folks like the 4th Baron Wedgwood.

City’s New Horse Stables Break Ground

City’s New Horse Stables Break Ground

MKE Urban Stables to house police department's mounted patrol, offer equine therapy.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Says Marcus Center Isn’t Historic
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Says Marcus Center Isn’t Historic

City committee overrules Historic Preservation Commission. Full Common Council up next.

City Hall: Will DNC Convention Help Small Businesses?
City Hall

Will DNC Convention Help Small Businesses?

Common Council seeks ways to spread economic impact beyond Downtown.

City Hall: The Cold War With We Energies
City Hall

The Cold War With We Energies

Bauman, other aldermen believe city is charging too little for utility's use of city land.

City Hall: Meet the City’s Pothole Patrol
City Hall

Meet the City’s Pothole Patrol

Turns out those frequently maligned parking checkers do more than issue tickets.

Transportation: 11 Streetcar Lawsuits Coming
Transportation

11 Streetcar Lawsuits Coming

City poised to deny claim by motorcyclist, clearing way for first of 11 lawsuits.

Bar Exam: St. Paul’s Palapa Bar Open All Year
Bar Exam

St. Paul’s Palapa Bar Open All Year

Great addition to Public Market, Fish Company's bar is at its best in summer weather.

Eyes on Milwaukee: A Luxury Tower with Affordable Housing
Eyes on Milwaukee

A Luxury Tower with Affordable Housing

Housing Authority to build 32-story, $150 million tower whose income would support affordable housing across city.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Kinn Hotel Plan Grows a Living Wall
Eyes on Milwaukee

Kinn Hotel Plan Grows a Living Wall

But area alderman Bob Bauman is likely to oppose project.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Whatever Became of Boston Store Subsidy?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Whatever Became of Boston Store Subsidy?

City gave company $1.9 million for renovations before it went bankrupt. Where did it go?

Can City Combat Food Deserts?

Can City Combat Food Deserts?

City panel hears report on many residents living far from full-service grocery store, but takes no action.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Questions Grand Avenue Deal
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Questions Grand Avenue Deal

Deal approved after hard questions on city subsidy for $92 million mall redevelopment.

Bar Exam: Drink Wisconsinbly Moves Downtown
Bar Exam

Drink Wisconsinbly Moves Downtown

How a brand name became a bar and moved to Bucks Entertainment Block.

City Hall: What’s the Infrastructure Plan for DNC?
City Hall

What’s the Infrastructure Plan for DNC?

Council, led by Bauman, pushes for city to have citywide, coordinated plan for convention.

City Hall: Council Wants Better Pothole Response
City Hall

Council Wants Better Pothole Response

Public Works officials say Milwaukee bests other cities. Not good enough, aldermen say.

Milwaukee Alders rally behind JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman
Press Release

Milwaukee Alders rally behind JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman

"I’m honored to have the support of so many strong leaders in the City of Milwaukee."

Eyes on Milwaukee: Marcus Center, Kiley Grove Deemed Historic
Eyes on Milwaukee

Marcus Center, Kiley Grove Deemed Historic

Commission decision stalls redevelopment, but allows four ailing trees to be cut down.

City Hall: Retired Drivers Shall Help Plow Our Snow
City Hall

Retired Drivers Shall Help Plow Our Snow

So says the Common Council. Unanimously. Program will begin next winter.

Common Council approves legislation to develop a reserve workforce for snow and ice control
Press Release

Common Council approves legislation to develop a reserve workforce for snow and ice control

Sponsored by Alderman Robert J. Bauman and co-sponsored by Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Council File #181747 addresses many of the issues DPW faces during snow and ice control operations.

City Hall: Who Gets Design Oversight?
City Hall

Who Gets Design Oversight?

Bauman wants council control over overlay zones, while DCD, local developers object.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Commission Deems Journal Sentinel Complex Historic
Eyes on Milwaukee

Commission Deems Journal Sentinel Complex Historic

Two council members push for designation in advance of paper's possible relocation.

Transportation: Streetcar Extension Planned To Start in September
Transportation

Streetcar Extension Planned To Start in September

Extension to convention center would open in time for 2020 Democratic Convention.

City Hall: City Approves DNC Contract
City Hall

City Approves DNC Contract

City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Any City Progress on Affordable Housing?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Any City Progress on Affordable Housing?

Has Barrett's 10,000 homes initiative had an impact? Council members give mixed grades

City Hall: Who Will (Finally) Clear The Snow?
City Hall

Who Will (Finally) Clear The Snow?

"Why did you stop sending out front-end loaders to finish the job?" irate alderman asks.

City Hall: Retired Drivers to Join Plowing Crew
City Hall

Retired Drivers to Join Plowing Crew

Bauman's proposal gets endorsed by Department of Public Works, but may take a year.

City Hall: Aldermen Blast City’s Snowplowing
City Hall

Aldermen Blast City’s Snowplowing

Just how bad is city's operation? Aldermen allege lies and mismanagement.

Potholes, winter parking extension, lead service lines and reserve force for snow and ice control on agenda for Public Works Committee
Press Release

Potholes, winter parking extension, lead service lines and reserve force for snow and ice control on agenda for Public Works Committee

Wednesday’s Public Works Committee meeting agenda is packed with items of citywide interest and importance

Eyes on Milwaukee: Marcus Center Decision Delayed A Month
Eyes on Milwaukee

Marcus Center Decision Delayed A Month

Proposal to remove four trees from Kiley grove creates more questions than answers.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Journal Complex Historic for Now
Eyes on Milwaukee

Journal Complex Historic for Now

Historic Preservation Commission grants temporary designation for complex.

Alderman Robert J. Bauman Questions the Unilateral Extension of Winter Parking Rules
Press Release

Alderman Robert J. Bauman Questions the Unilateral Extension of Winter Parking Rules

“This action by the Department of Public Works Commissioner to extend winter parking rules to March 15 is a tacit admission that the city’s snow and ice control efforts this year have been very poor."

Alderman Robert J. Bauman introduces legislation to develop a reserve workforce for snow and ice control
City Hall: An Extra Four Days to Pay Parking Tickets
City Hall

An Extra Four Days to Pay Parking Tickets

City extending grace period on parking ticket payments.

City Hall: Littering Will Now Cost $500
City Hall

Littering Will Now Cost $500

Council raises minimum fine from $25 to $500. "Our streets are dirty," says Ald. Stamper.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Western Hemisphere’s Tallest Timber Tower Okayed
Eyes on Milwaukee

Western Hemisphere’s Tallest Timber Tower Okayed

New Land's 21-story apartment tower, Ascent, gets approved by council committee.

What’s It Worth?: Milwaukee Athletic Club Worth $7.6 Million
What’s It Worth?

Milwaukee Athletic Club Worth $7.6 Million

Club behind on taxes owed city, but new plan for hotel should gain it more revenue.

City Hall: City Struggles to Keep Up Snow Plowing
City Hall

City Struggles to Keep Up Snow Plowing

Problems include aging equipment, staff shortages and inexperienced operators.

City Hall: Three City Libraries Will Get Solar
City Hall

Three City Libraries Will Get Solar

But city wants to install five times more solar power and faces We Energies opposition.

Joint statement on the death of a Department of Public Works worker
Press Release

Joint statement on the death of a Department of Public Works worker

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Robert Donovan, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Joint statement on fallen Milwaukee Police Officer
Press Release

Joint statement on fallen Milwaukee Police Officer

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Robert Donovan, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski

Eyes on Milwaukee: So is the Journal Building Historic?
Eyes on Milwaukee

So is the Journal Building Historic?

Historic Preservation Commission goes from one preservation battle to another.

Eyes on Milwaukee: The Marcus Center is Historic. For Now
Eyes on Milwaukee

The Marcus Center is Historic. For Now

Commission grants temporary historic designation, though Marcus Center opposed it.

City Hall: New Leader for Zoning Appeals Board
City Hall

New Leader for Zoning Appeals Board

Mayor picks attorney Brett Blomme to succeed controversial BOZA board chair.

Plats and Parcels: Mandel Seeks High-Rise Subsidy
Plats and Parcels

Mandel Seeks High-Rise Subsidy

Developer wants city's help to close financing gap for Prospect Ave. apartment tower.

Should Washington Park Get Historic Designation?

Should Washington Park Get Historic Designation?

Proposal for Olmsted-designed park could alter Urban Ecology Center’s plans for renovation.

City and We Energies In Solar Standoff

City and We Energies In Solar Standoff

Utility won’t allow city to work with third party solar provider, aldermen blast We Energies.

City Hall: Karen Dettmer Will Lead Water Works
City Hall

Karen Dettmer Will Lead Water Works

Committee puts veteran engineer through the ringer before endorsing her appointment.

Transportation: Should the Streetcar Be Free?
Transportation

Should the Streetcar Be Free?

How much would it cost to make The Hop free after 2019? And is it worth it?

City Starts Over on Deconstruction

City Starts Over on Deconstruction

It's back to demolishing old buildings, while trying to start small deconstruction program.

Transportation: City Extending Streetcar to Convention Center
Transportation

City Extending Streetcar to Convention Center

Short extension can be built without federal funds, adding more ridership.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bradley Center To Go Boom
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bradley Center To Go Boom

A series of "shaped charges" will detonate and lower the roof on January 13th.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Huge Michels Deal Gets No Direct Subsidy
Eyes on Milwaukee

Huge Michels Deal Gets No Direct Subsidy

Company and 250 jobs moving to city, in new 8-floor complex. City helps finance riverwalk.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Okays Largest Urban Manufacturing Deal in U.S.
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Okays Largest Urban Manufacturing Deal in U.S.

West Milwaukee company will move to city, but will it create any new jobs?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Michels Deal Gets Bigger, Subsidy Smaller
Eyes on Milwaukee

Michels Deal Gets Bigger, Subsidy Smaller

$100 million Harbor District project gets even bigger, but lower subsidy has a down side for workers.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Okays $40 Million For Komatsu
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Okays $40 Million For Komatsu

But financing for $285 million manufacturing campus gets blasted by Ald. Bauman.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Riverwalk Expanding to Harbor District
Eyes on Milwaukee

Riverwalk Expanding to Harbor District

City introduces design guidelines to extend riverwalk south from inner harbor to Bay View.

Common Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto on Amendment Tackling Neighborhood Blight
Press Release

Common Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto on Amendment Tackling Neighborhood Blight

"I am appreciative of my fellow Council members who saw the need for additional resources to tackle this major blight issue facing neighborhoods."

Eyes on Milwaukee: McKinley School Plan Passed Despite Protests
Eyes on Milwaukee

McKinley School Plan Passed Despite Protests

Opponents of affordable housing plan show up at City Hall with signs, to no avail.

City Hall: Council Slaps Down Mayor’s Vetoes
City Hall

Council Slaps Down Mayor’s Vetoes

Legislative body rejects all five vetoes by Mayor Tom Barrett.

City Hall: Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes
City Hall

Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes

Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Advances McKinley School Project
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Advances McKinley School Project

Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Disconnect Your Downspouts, Get $100
Eyes on Milwaukee

Disconnect Your Downspouts, Get $100

City program affecting 54,000 homes part of plan to prevent Deep Tunnel overflows.

Alderman Bauman’s amendments pass to repair roads and tackle neighborhood blight
Press Release

Alderman Bauman’s amendments pass to repair roads and tackle neighborhood blight

"These amendments will not address all roadway infrastructure needs but does provide our DPW with much needed resources."

City Hall: 10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget
City Hall

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.

City Hall: Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
City Hall

Council Adopts 2019 City Budget

Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Should McKinley School Be Redeveloped?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Should McKinley School Be Redeveloped?

Gorman & Co. pushes redevelopment plan, while a few neighbors vehemently object.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Advances State Theater Redevelopment
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Advances State Theater Redevelopment

Plan would create all-ages venue in old movie theater on 26th and State.

Eyes on Milwaukee: The Hop Has a Schedule
Eyes on Milwaukee

The Hop Has a Schedule

Streetcar begins operating with a public schedule. When will real-time data arrive?

City Hall: Nikiya Dodd Handily Wins Council Seat
City Hall

Nikiya Dodd Handily Wins Council Seat

Political veteran could have a big impact on upcoming city budget debate.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Milwaukee Pride, City Debut Rainbow Crosswalks
Eyes on Milwaukee

Milwaukee Pride, City Debut Rainbow Crosswalks

Crosswalks near Cathedral Square Park celebrate city's LGBTQ community.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Streetcar Opens to Public
Eyes on Milwaukee

Streetcar Opens to Public

"This is your assignment: ride the streetcar," says Mayor Barrett.

Milwaukee Pride brings rainbow crosswalks to Cathedral Square
Press Release

Milwaukee Pride brings rainbow crosswalks to Cathedral Square

Join us Saturday for our Opening Ceremony

Bar Exam: Tavern at Turner Hall Is 1882 Classic
Bar Exam

Tavern at Turner Hall Is 1882 Classic

New owner Mike Eitel has transformed the place yet respected the history.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bay View Stables Deal Finally Approved
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bay View Stables Deal Finally Approved

After much debate, deal goes forward for equine therapy facility and stable for MPD horses.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Creates TIF for Villard Ave. Project
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Creates TIF for Villard Ave. Project

Deal on 43-unit apartment project is a shift in policy by Barrett administration.

City Hall: Barrett Signs Complete Streets Policy
City Hall

Barrett Signs Complete Streets Policy

Mayor, city officials and activists gather to celebrate new legislation.

Eyes on Milwaukee: When Will The Hop Have a Schedule?
Eyes on Milwaukee

When Will The Hop Have a Schedule?

Streetcar system could launch without one.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Streetcar On Time and On Budget
Eyes on Milwaukee

Streetcar On Time and On Budget

The Hop was on time and "almost balanced to the dime," officials note.

City Hall: Council Passes Complete Streets Policy
City Hall

Council Passes Complete Streets Policy

Streets for all, not just cars, is now the law of the land.

City Hall: Barrett Vetoes Inspector General
City Hall

Barrett Vetoes Inspector General

Council, Mayor at odds over how independent new position should be.

Fire Department Defends Vacant Building Signs

Fire Department Defends Vacant Building Signs

They're meant to warn fire fighters of hazards; Bauman charges they attract crime.

City Hall: Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy
City Hall

Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy

Proposal on street design places pedestrians and cyclists on same level as motorists

City Hall: Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees
City Hall

Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees

But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.

City Hall: The Inspector General Is Coming
City Hall

The Inspector General Is Coming

Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.

Connecting Milwaukee workers to Foxconn plant on agenda for tomorrow
Press Release

Connecting Milwaukee workers to Foxconn plant on agenda for tomorrow

Alderman Bauman is leading the city’s exploration of connecting low-income Milwaukee residents with the Foxconn facility, conducting multiple hearings on this issue.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Craft Brewer’s Century City Plan Approved
Eyes on Milwaukee

Craft Brewer’s Century City Plan Approved

City takes a loss on sale to Good City Brewing, but feels project is a big long-term win.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Illinois Blocking Amtrak Expansion
Eyes on Milwaukee

Illinois Blocking Amtrak Expansion

Glenview, IL residents oppose plan to expand Hiawatha line from 7 to 10 round trips daily.

Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board
Press Release

Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board

The board will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 21 at the Wisconsin Center.

Milwaukee Pride launches campaign for rainbow crosswalks
Press Release

Milwaukee Pride launches campaign for rainbow crosswalks

Civic project honors LGBTQ heritage of Cathedral Square

Promises Not Kept
Press Release

Promises Not Kept

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan

Women’s March WI Endorses Nikiya Dodd for 5th District Alderman
Press Release

Women’s March WI Endorses Nikiya Dodd for 5th District Alderman

"I am so humbled to have earned the endorsement of Women's March WI."

Eyes on Milwaukee: Why the Historic Pumping Station Was Demolished
Eyes on Milwaukee

Why the Historic Pumping Station Was Demolished

Could Michels have saved the building and incorporated it into its $100 million plan?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Should City Buy Third Ward Swing Bridge?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Should City Buy Third Ward Swing Bridge?

Ald. Robert Bauman advances idea to turn swing bridge into pedestrian bridge.

Eyes on Milwaukee: State Selects City Sites for New Buildings
Eyes on Milwaukee

State Selects City Sites for New Buildings

Will it build on one or both sites? State now has tough choice to make.

City Hall: Police Can Soon Seize Scooters
City Hall

Police Can Soon Seize Scooters

Effective August 4. Now up to Legislature to change state law and make scooters legal.

City Hall: City Will Impound, Yet Legalize Scooters
City Hall

City Will Impound, Yet Legalize Scooters

New plan allows city to impound scooters until state law makes them legal.

Joint Statement on the death of Officer Michael Michalski
Press Release

Joint Statement on the death of Officer Michael Michalski

From Alderman Terry Witkowski, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Nicholas Kovac, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, Alderman Bob Donovan, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, and Alderman Robert Bauman

Eyes on Milwaukee: Horse Stables for Bay View
Eyes on Milwaukee

Horse Stables for Bay View

New home for police department horses and therapy center. But does deal make sense for city?

City Hall: Council Delays Flag Decision
City Hall

Council Delays Flag Decision

Delegates Milwaukee Arts Board to decide if new flag needed and how to proceed.

City Hall: All Hail The “People’s Flag”
City Hall

All Hail The “People’s Flag”

Huge version of flag installed a block from City Hall just before vote on whether to adopt it.

City Hall: Zielinski Backs Scooter Operator Bird
City Hall

Zielinski Backs Scooter Operator Bird

Alderman wants city lobbyists to push for state legislation to legalize scooters.

City Hall: Committee Okays Dockless Bike Sharing
City Hall

Committee Okays Dockless Bike Sharing

LimeBike and others could operate by late August, if full council approves measure.

City Hall: City Moves to Impound Bird Scooters
City Hall

City Moves to Impound Bird Scooters

With no authority to legalize scooters, city officials move to get them off the streets.

Murphy’s Law: Who Now Has Power Over Police Chief?
Murphy’s Law

Who Now Has Power Over Police Chief?

Common Council may regret stripping mayor’s power over Police-Fire director.

City Hall: Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign
City Hall

Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign

"I want to run against Barrett," alderman says, laying out issues he will use against mayor.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Jeffers Saves Historic Parish House
Eyes on Milwaukee

Jeffers Saves Historic Parish House

Downtown church gets new lease on life from creative developer and state law change.

City Hall: Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
City Hall

Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?

Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.

The Problems with Deconstruction

The Problems with Deconstruction

New city program is promising, but also faces obstacles.

First Buildings Deconstructed Under New Law

First Buildings Deconstructed Under New Law

But Ald. Bauman fears high bids from companies may make law impractical.

Dockless scooters put unsuspecting public in legal jeopardy
Press Release

Dockless scooters put unsuspecting public in legal jeopardy

“It’s irresponsible for this company to come into Milwaukee and place the unsuspecting public in legal jeopardy.”

Eyes on Milwaukee: Dockless Scooters Are Illegal
Eyes on Milwaukee

Dockless Scooters Are Illegal

City Attorney's office warns owner to cease operations on city streets, riders could face $98 fine.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Dockless Scooters Debut Here
Eyes on Milwaukee

Dockless Scooters Debut Here

Company called Bird drops approximately 60 scooters on city streets; is it legal?

City Hall: Domino’s Will Pay to Pave Potholes
City Hall

Domino’s Will Pay to Pave Potholes

But pizza chain offering Milwaukee only $5,000 in what some see as a publicity stunt.

City Hall: Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair
City Hall

Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair

Did he lose the powerful post because he's running for mayor?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Symphony Breaks Ground on New Hall
Eyes on Milwaukee

Symphony Breaks Ground on New Hall

$89 million music hall means "rebirth of a neighborhood" and "rebirth of the symphony."

Photo Gallery: Urban Milwaukee Celebrates 10th Birthday
Photo Gallery

Urban Milwaukee Celebrates 10th Birthday

Crowd packs Pabst Brewery & Taproom for publication's 10th anniversary.

City Hall: Adam Schlicht Confirmed as Port Director
City Hall

Adam Schlicht Confirmed as Port Director

New director envisions growing the port through international marketing, diversification.

House Confidential: Famed Arts Teacher Elsa Ulbricht’s Home
House Confidential

Famed Arts Teacher Elsa Ulbricht’s Home

She lived in Ferry & Clas home for 86 years, created nationally known New Deal art project.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Could Foxconn Build Plants Elsewhere in Wisconsin?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Could Foxconn Build Plants Elsewhere in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Valley director hints at possibility of fulfilling 13,000 jobs pledge at sites outside of Racine and Milwaukee.

City Hall: Council Moves to Confirm New Port Director
City Hall

Council Moves to Confirm New Port Director

Adam Schlicht has dreams of growing the port through international marketing.

Council on board in opposing reduction in Amtrak’s long-distance train network
Press Release

Council on board in opposing reduction in Amtrak’s long-distance train network

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Bar Exam: Hop Over to The Wicked Hop
Bar Exam

Hop Over to The Wicked Hop

One of the few taverns on streetcar line, in one of few buildings to survive Third Ward fire.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City, State Selling Site Near Train Station
Eyes on Milwaukee

City, State Selling Site Near Train Station

Alderman wants to see transit-oriented development.

Eyes on Milwaukee: State Street Will Become Two Way
Eyes on Milwaukee

State Street Will Become Two Way

Remaining portion of one-way street to be converted to two-way traffic for safety, ease of access.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Symphony’s Grand Theatre Plan Moves Forward
Eyes on Milwaukee

Symphony’s Grand Theatre Plan Moves Forward

Council, Plan Commission okay separate parts of development transforming W. Wisconsin Ave.

Bar Exam: A Bar That’s Also a Museum
Bar Exam

A Bar That’s Also a Museum

Brew City MKE in Grand Avenue Mall serves only Milwaukee beers -- and brewing history.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Downtown Strip Club To Finally Open
Eyes on Milwaukee

Downtown Strip Club To Finally Open

Owners tout "the trendiest, sexiest, most exclusive, topless, full alcohol Gentlemen’s Club."

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Okays Symphony Plan for Grand Theatre
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Okays Symphony Plan for Grand Theatre

Musical chairs-style land swap will clear way for movie theater's expansion for MSO.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Downtown Bridges Cause Mounting Traffic
Eyes on Milwaukee

Downtown Bridges Cause Mounting Traffic

Bridge openings stop traffic for nearly 4.5 hours on busy days. City mulls policy changes.

City Hall: 4th St. Will Become Vel. R. Phillips Ave.
City Hall

4th St. Will Become Vel. R. Phillips Ave.

Major downtown street to be renamed for Milwaukee leader and civil rights pioneer.

Murphy’s Law: Why Fire-Police Chief Was Axed
Murphy’s Law

Why Fire-Police Chief Was Axed

FPC botched police chief search and nice guy Mayor Barrett decided to get tough.

Ascension announces pause to service downsizing at St. Joseph
Press Release

Ascension announces pause to service downsizing at St. Joseph

Press release from Alders Khalif J. Rainey, Michael Murphy and Bob Donovan

City Hall: The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips
City Hall

The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips

"A giant in our state" dies at 94; city to honor political pioneer with annual award.

Fire and Police Commission violates open meetings law, leading to do-over for police chief appointment
Press Release

Fire and Police Commission violates open meetings law, leading to do-over for police chief appointment

News release and meeting agenda from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Opioid Crisis: The House Where Addicts Die
Opioid Crisis

The House Where Addicts Die

Five overdose deaths in eight months at a West Side transitional living center.

Council approves Ascension service retention measure
Press Release

Council approves Ascension service retention measure

"Citizens across our city rely on Ascension facilities for care..."

Murphy’s Law: The Full File on Foxconn
Murphy’s Law

The Full File on Foxconn

City report on Foxconn’s history is eye opening. Why didn’t state do its due diligence?

New Oasis in West Side Food Desert

New Oasis in West Side Food Desert

Mo’s Food Market opens on 24th and Clybourn, offering fresh produce and Asian specialties.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Will Foxconn Employ Any Milwaukeeans?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Will Foxconn Employ Any Milwaukeeans?

Despite nearly $4.1 billion subsidy, company only has goals, not mandates for hiring.

Plenty of Horne: Oh, That New Zealand-Style Food Truck
Plenty of Horne

Oh, That New Zealand-Style Food Truck

Third Ward board mulls over a food truck. Plus: a plan to develop land under the freeway.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Downtown Has Added 11,450 Housing Units
Eyes on Milwaukee

Downtown Has Added 11,450 Housing Units

All under Barrett, all since 2004. But what about the rest of the city?

Release of Council report to ramp up scrutiny of Foxconn development
Press Release

Release of Council report to ramp up scrutiny of Foxconn development

News release and report from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Eyes on Milwaukee: Multiple Tower Groundbreakings in 2018
Eyes on Milwaukee

Multiple Tower Groundbreakings in 2018

Couture, 1550 are in the works, but what about another lakefront tower?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bay View’s White House Officially Historic
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bay View’s White House Officially Historic

City's Historic Preservation Commission gives tavern a temporary historic designation.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Commuter Rail to Foxconn Proposed
Eyes on Milwaukee

Commuter Rail to Foxconn Proposed

Bauman proposes new train from 35th and Capitol to Highway 11 in Racine County.

In Public: About Those Streetcar Stops
In Public

About Those Streetcar Stops

Why not a dramatic uniform design for them? Well, because.

Transit options for Foxconn plant on agenda for Public Transportation Review Board
Press Release

Transit options for Foxconn plant on agenda for Public Transportation Review Board

The Board will review rail and bus opportunities.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Presents First Streetcar
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Presents First Streetcar

Streetcar arrives and runs on city streets for the first time in 60 years.

First Milwaukee Streetcar Vehicle Has Departed Manufacturer In Pennsylvania, Due to Arrive At New Home Early Next Week
Press Release

First Milwaukee Streetcar Vehicle Has Departed Manufacturer In Pennsylvania, Due to Arrive At New Home Early Next Week

The vehicle’s arrival is expected to mark the first time the fleet’s color scheme will be seen by the public.

Bar Exam: A Gentleman’s Club for 134 Years
Bar Exam

A Gentleman’s Club for 134 Years

Downtown's Milwaukee Club, founded 1884, is the oldest and most exclusive bar in town.

House Confidential: Judge Jason Downer’s Home Restored
House Confidential

Judge Jason Downer’s Home Restored

How Russell Zimmermann restored one of city's "finest Victorian Gothic" buildings.

House Confidential: New York Times Most Popular Home
House Confidential

New York Times Most Popular Home

That would be this 1892, Queen Anne home on West Side selling for just $190,000.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Wiegand Transforming Near West Side
Eyes on Milwaukee

Wiegand Transforming Near West Side

Developer turning former school into hotel, empty office complex into food and beverage hub.

Murphy’s Law: Foxconn Deal Gets Even Worse
Murphy’s Law

Foxconn Deal Gets Even Worse

$4.1 billion handout will deliver even less benefits, more costs than imagined.

Eyes on Milwaukee: St. James Church Project Approved
Eyes on Milwaukee

St. James Church Project Approved

New apartment building will rise behind historic church.

City Hall: City Will Contest Foxconn Power Deal
City Hall

City Will Contest Foxconn Power Deal

City Attorney will contest $117 million Foxconn subsidy charged to We Energies customers.

Council approves licensing changes to enhance security at downtown parking facilities
Press Release

Council approves licensing changes to enhance security at downtown parking facilities

A move aimed at significantly increasing security for those using the popular downtown ramps and lots.

Plenty of Horne: Third Ward Firehouse Conversion Approved
Plenty of Horne

Third Ward Firehouse Conversion Approved

1915 riverfront building at foot of Water Street Bridge to become three unit "family retreat."

City Hall: Taxis Will Be “At Your Own Risk”
City Hall

Taxis Will Be “At Your Own Risk”

State "deregulation" bill would also put hundreds of local cab drivers out of work.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Plan Provides Amtrak Service for Foxconn
Eyes on Milwaukee

Plan Provides Amtrak Service for Foxconn

DOT has plan and Ald. Bauman pushes it, demanding Walker address it.

Murphy’s Law: Mayor Barrett’s Power in Decline?
Murphy’s Law

Mayor Barrett’s Power in Decline?

Council taking more power, mayor taking a beating.

Expanded Amtrak service for Foxconn plant on agenda for Public Transportation Review Board
Press Release

Expanded Amtrak service for Foxconn plant on agenda for Public Transportation Review Board

The proposed Amtrak expansion could add three additional round trip runs between Milwaukee and Chicago daily.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader

She'll be interim commissioner. Says city's failure to send letters about lead was "deliberate."

Eyes on Milwaukee: 27th and Wisconsin Project Moves Forward
Eyes on Milwaukee

27th and Wisconsin Project Moves Forward

Common Council, DCD and Near West Side Partners agree on land sale

Eyes on Milwaukee: St. James Project Stuck in Committee
Eyes on Milwaukee

St. James Project Stuck in Committee

Developer would redevelop church, but can't get past Historic Preservation Commission.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Releases Contractor Gun Photo
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Releases Contractor Gun Photo

Third high-profile incident for contractor, $1.4 million in lost contracts.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Huge Project for 27th and Wisconsin?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Huge Project for 27th and Wisconsin?

Near West Side Partners buying entire block, hypes development, wants free city land.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Another Contractor Caught With Gun
Eyes on Milwaukee

Another Contractor Caught With Gun

Another American Sewer worker caught with a gun, company forfeits another contract.

House Confidential: Classic Eschweiler Home Back on Market
House Confidential

Classic Eschweiler Home Back on Market

Astor St. home, long used commercially, connected to 20th century's most famous stamp.

Eyes on Milwaukee: $750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes
Eyes on Milwaukee

$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes

Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Wants Downtown Parking Security
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Wants Downtown Parking Security

40% of downtown crimes are vehicle break-ins. Council demands safety measures.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Responds to Lead Crisis
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Responds to Lead Crisis

Following Health Dept fallout, nine bills introduced to address lead poisoning issues.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Republican Bill Deregulates Taxis
Eyes on Milwaukee

Republican Bill Deregulates Taxis

All city regulations would be moot, including background checks on drivers by police.

Legislation seeks lead service line replacement for city-owned properties
Press Release

Legislation seeks lead service line replacement for city-owned properties

"The city has a responsibility to be proactive in protecting the health of residents who live in city-owned residential properties."

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Grills Mayor, City Health Staff
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Grills Mayor, City Health Staff

Tense meeting with unprecedented scrutiny of mayor and few answers from staff.

Legislation seeks tighter security requirements for downtown parking facilities
Press Release

Legislation seeks tighter security requirements for downtown parking facilities

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Resolution seeks to spare Milwaukee We Energies ratepayers from huge Foxconn bill
Press Release

Resolution seeks to spare Milwaukee We Energies ratepayers from huge Foxconn bill

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Council set to act on Health Department crisis
Press Release

Council set to act on Health Department crisis

Joint statement from the Milwaukee Common Council

Common Council Statement on Flynn Retirement
Press Release

Common Council Statement on Flynn Retirement

Statement from the Common Council - January 8th, 2018

Eyes on Milwaukee: City May Contest Foxconn Electricity Deal
Eyes on Milwaukee

City May Contest Foxconn Electricity Deal

Bauman, Kovac call We Energies deal "hypocrisy"; City Attorney may challenge it.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Kills Contracts With American Sewer
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Kills Contracts With American Sewer

Council moves to subpoena owner, Donovan walks out of heated discussion about racism.

Public Works Committee to discuss rate hike to fund work at Racine’s Foxconn facility
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Public Works Committee to discuss rate hike to fund work at Racine’s Foxconn facility

Recently, ATC was quoted by a local media outlet as saying the project would be funded by Wisconsin ratepayers.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Will Milwaukeeans Pay for Foxconn Power?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Will Milwaukeeans Pay for Foxconn Power?

Yes, according to ATC spokesperson. Ald. Robert Bauman wants city to investigate issue.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Should City Buy 500 Acres in Racine County?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Should City Buy 500 Acres in Racine County?

Council resolution would order city to study buying land for Foxconn City.

Alderman Murphy and Alderman Pérez encouraged by Chief Flynn and Mayor’s new stance on traffic enforcement policy
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Alderman Murphy and Alderman Pérez encouraged by Chief Flynn and Mayor’s new stance on traffic enforcement policy

Ald. Murphy and Ald. Pérez look forward to further changes being implemented on the roadways to ensure safety.

Murphy’s Law: Foxconn Subsidy Now Exceeds $4 Billion
Murphy’s Law

Foxconn Subsidy Now Exceeds $4 Billion

Government subsidy keeps increasing while Foxconn’s required investment has declined.

Council approves Libya slave trade condemnation measure
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Council approves Libya slave trade condemnation measure

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - December 19, 2017

Eyes on Milwaukee: Ban On Contractors With Guns Passed
Eyes on Milwaukee

Ban On Contractors With Guns Passed

Common Council passes ban unanimously, and orders study of ending outside contracting.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Embattled Company Leader Absent at Hearing
Eyes on Milwaukee

Embattled Company Leader Absent at Hearing

Head of company with gun, KKK issues, a no-show. Angry council members promise action.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?

Committee explores annexing portion of Racine County for a satellite city.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Affordable Housing Plan Inches Forward
Eyes on Milwaukee

Affordable Housing Plan Inches Forward

But proposal has been narrowed, will only affect city-financed projects.

Eyes on Milwaukee: The “S Block” Conceptually Approved
Eyes on Milwaukee

The “S Block” Conceptually Approved

Seven-story building proposed for the heart of downtown in historic district.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Labor Groups Rally Against KKK Supporter
Eyes on Milwaukee

Labor Groups Rally Against KKK Supporter

"We'll shout the fascists down, Milwaukee is a union town."

Eyes on Milwaukee: Commission Approves Boutique Hotel
Eyes on Milwaukee

Commission Approves Boutique Hotel

New Art House Hotel could open by June in historic 1898 building on Marshall St.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Officials Delay St. James Church Proposal
Eyes on Milwaukee

Officials Delay St. James Church Proposal

City historic commission votes to hold plan for new apartments near 9th and Wisconsin.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Worker With KKK Cooler Fired
Eyes on Milwaukee

Worker With KKK Cooler Fired

City official says American Sewer Services fired worker, a member of Laborers Local 113.

Franklin Wants Milwaukee’s Water

Franklin Wants Milwaukee’s Water

But Bauman doubts suburb can meet city rules for transportation and affordable housing.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Contractor’s Worker Displays KKK Sign
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Contractor’s Worker Displays KKK Sign

Contractor whose workers showed their guns now connected to cooler with white supremacist signs.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Donovan Runs Afoul of City Gun Policy
Eyes on Milwaukee

Donovan Runs Afoul of City Gun Policy

Alderman said he knew of city employees carrying firearms, but has failed to report them.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?

Proposal causes fierce Common Council debate. Plus: Bauman slams city attorneys.

Alderman Bauman’s bullying of Assistant City Attorney is unacceptable
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Alderman Bauman’s bullying of Assistant City Attorney is unacceptable

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - December 6, 2017

Transit Workers Union Announces Milwaukee Streetcar Labor Peace Agreement
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Transit Workers Union Announces Milwaukee Streetcar Labor Peace Agreement

The private agreement ensures that workers running the streetcar system will be able to join the transit union.

Back in the News: Council Okays Lawyers for Muni Court
Back in the News

Council Okays Lawyers for Muni Court

Will help defendants who can be jailed when they can’t afford to pay fines.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Delays Action On Shopping Carts
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Delays Action On Shopping Carts

Stores need more notice, they decide, on ordinance requiring locks on all carts.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Overrides Most of Mayor’s Vetoes
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Overrides Most of Mayor’s Vetoes

Bauman accuses Barrett of false promises, Stamper calls mayor "disingenuous."

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Okays Waukesha Water Deal
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Okays Waukesha Water Deal

Key council committee approves largest collaborative deal in region's history.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Atty Says Affordable Housing Plan Illegal
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Atty Says Affordable Housing Plan Illegal

Will legal opinion kill the proposal? Or can Bauman and company rework the language?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Affordable Housing in Every Major Project?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Affordable Housing in Every Major Project?

Proposal would require it for any project with 20 or more units. Will developers oppose it?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Approves $1.5 Billion Budget
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Approves $1.5 Billion Budget

Despite changes by council, budget still eliminates 27 police officers, 75 firefighters.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn

10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Modern Brady Street Building Approved by Historic Commission
Eyes on Milwaukee

Modern Brady Street Building Approved by Historic Commission

Historic commission staff tried to hold modern building, but commissioners overruled.

Plenty of Horne: Condo Plan Okayed for Third Ward
Plenty of Horne

Condo Plan Okayed for Third Ward

A 13-unit complex, though the pediments were questioned. And more Ice Bars coming!

Now Serving: New Vegetarian, Mexican Restaurants
Now Serving

New Vegetarian, Mexican Restaurants

Plus: Silver City's first coffee shop, Stella Van Buren adds brunch.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Zielinski Again Attacks Mayor, Streetcar
Eyes on Milwaukee

Zielinski Again Attacks Mayor, Streetcar

And again his math doesn't add up.

New ordinance approved to clean up Dumpster issues
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New ordinance approved to clean up Dumpster issues

The measure will help mitigate serious recurring issues of Dumpsters that are overflowing with waste and debris, and ones that are in disrepair.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn

Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.

Judge Rebecca Dallet clear choice of Milwaukee County leaders
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Judge Rebecca Dallet clear choice of Milwaukee County leaders

“I am honored and humbled to have earned the support of these officials, who work every day to make our communities stronger.”

In Public: Bike Boulevard a Bad Idea
In Public

Bike Boulevard a Bad Idea

Not good for bikers, and will make other streets less bike-friendly, too.

City Proposal Restricts Roadside Memorials

City Proposal Restricts Roadside Memorials

"Some of these turn into unpermitted block parties,” Ald. Johnson says

Eyes on Milwaukee: Potawatomi Gives $10 Million To Streetcar
Eyes on Milwaukee

Potawatomi Gives $10 Million To Streetcar

Streetcar will be known as The Hop; Potawatomi gift means no operation costs for city.

Citizens of Milwaukee
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Citizens of Milwaukee

For the 14th consecutive budget, Mayor Barrett is going to cut your fire department.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play
Eyes on Milwaukee

Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play

Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?

Plenty Of Horne: Board Questions Shake Shack’s Signage
Plenty Of Horne

Board Questions Shake Shack’s Signage

Historic Third Ward ARB acts on a host of small changes, from signs to a new dock.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Passes Gettelman Deal That Will Save One Building, Demolish Others
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Passes Gettelman Deal That Will Save One Building, Demolish Others

MillerCoors will demolish historic brewery structures featured prominently in their marketing.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Approves East Side High Rise
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