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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Council Divided Over Nightclub’s Age Restriction

Council Divided Over Nightclub’s Age Restriction

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

Milwaukee Delays Legalizing Carriage Houses

Milwaukee Delays Legalizing Carriage Houses

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

Friday Photos: New Apartment Building Rises on West Side
Friday Photos

New Apartment Building Rises on West Side

Cornerstone Village replacing 1960s office building.

Pabst Mansion Starts Major Exterior Restoration Project

Pabst Mansion Starts Major Exterior Restoration Project

Milwaukee's best-known house will no longer need buckets to capture rain inside.

Committee Overturns Plan Commission, Recommends ‘Missing Middle’ Housing

Committee Overturns Plan Commission, Recommends ‘Missing Middle’ Housing

But coalition of community groups continues to strongly oppose proposal.

City Hall: Council Committee Backs Return of Granny Flats
City Hall

Council Committee Backs Return of Granny Flats

Legalizing accessory dwelling units could grow housing across entire city.

Three-Way Standoff on Workforce Housing in Milwaukee

Three-Way Standoff on Workforce Housing in Milwaukee

Council, administration, developers seek solution between low-income and luxury.

Salvation Army Now Wants To Save Black Landmark It Planned To Raze

Salvation Army Now Wants To Save Black Landmark It Planned To Raze

Preservation advocacy results in compromise to save 1970's complex.

New Triplex Planned For Brewers Hill

New Triplex Planned For Brewers Hill

Development is a companion project to another already underway nearby.

Milwaukee Seeks New Parking Czar

Milwaukee Seeks New Parking Czar

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

Brower Helps Get Milwaukee $1,000 From We Energies

Brower Helps Get Milwaukee $1,000 From We Energies

At new alderman's first committee meeting the issue of city easement for utility arises.

City Hall: Pérez Reshuffles Council Committees
City Hall

Pérez Reshuffles Council Committees

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

City Hall: Plan Commission Backs Carriage Homes, Spikes ‘Missing Middle’ Housing
City Hall

Plan Commission Backs Carriage Homes, Spikes ‘Missing Middle’ Housing

Proposals differ from mayor's Growing MKE plan and divide commission members.

Is This House Historic?

Is This House Historic?

Commission staff says no, commissioners want to see an even larger historic district in Bay View.

City Hall: Milwaukee Sees 250% Surge in Lead Lateral Replacements, But It Needs More
City Hall

Milwaukee Sees 250% Surge in Lead Lateral Replacements, But It Needs More

City scaling up to meet 2037 deadline. Will it get there?

Milwaukee Wants To Buy 30th Street Line, Railroad Says No

Milwaukee Wants To Buy 30th Street Line, Railroad Says No

But city officials believe sale still possible for multi-use trail, perhaps even mass transit.

Aurora Plans To Light Beacon at 27th and Wisconsin

Aurora Plans To Light Beacon at 27th and Wisconsin

Former MPS School would see new life as health center.

Salvation Army Wants To Raze Black Landmark, Will City Allow It?

Salvation Army Wants To Raze Black Landmark, Will City Allow It?

Salvation Army is contesting decision to protect Black-developed Central City Plaza.

City Hall: Milwaukee Must Replace Failing Streetcar Switches
City Hall

Milwaukee Must Replace Failing Streetcar Switches

Lakefront line exposes issue buried in concrete since 2018. Likely cost: $200,000.

Brower, Bauman Advance From 8-Way Race to Replace Brostoff

Brower, Bauman Advance From 8-Way Race to Replace Brostoff

Alexander Kostal narrowly finishes third.

Comptroller Discovers Housing Authority Owes City An Additional $4 Million

Comptroller Discovers Housing Authority Owes City An Additional $4 Million

Latest 'crippling' blow for HACM adds to long list of problems.

Bauman Wins Preservation Funding By Sacrificing Deconstruction Funds

Bauman Wins Preservation Funding By Sacrificing Deconstruction Funds

Did he open the door to the council taking the remainder of the deconstruction fund?

The Edison Secures Parking Lease From City, Gears Up For Groundbreaking

The Edison Secures Parking Lease From City, Gears Up For Groundbreaking

32-story tower would be country's tallest mass timber building.

City Hall: The Tire Bounty Is Back
City Hall

The Tire Bounty Is Back

Bauman again pushes idea to end tire dumping. Will the proposal pass this time?

Council Will Decide Fate of Buildings Designed by State’s First Black Architect

Council Will Decide Fate of Buildings Designed by State’s First Black Architect

Salvation Army seeks to replace two Century City Plaza buildings from 1970s.

Freeway-to-Boulevard Option Still On Table for 794 Rebuild

Freeway-to-Boulevard Option Still On Table for 794 Rebuild

But "it is too early" for the city to take a formal position says City Engineer. Downtown plan favors boulevard.

City Hall: Public-Private Partnership Will Provide Green Energy, Substantial Savings For Three City Buildings
City Hall

Public-Private Partnership Will Provide Green Energy, Substantial Savings For Three City Buildings

Johnson Controls partnering with City of Milwaukee on cost-saving project.

Scooters Still Getting Riders in Winter, Raking in Cash

Scooters Still Getting Riders in Winter, Raking in Cash

971,980 trips taken in 2024 and 2025 slated to be record-breaking year.

Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff

Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff

Special election for third district aldermanic seat draws large field.

New Riverwalk Plaza Will Be Named For Visionary Developer

New Riverwalk Plaza Will Be Named For Visionary Developer

Gary Grunau was longtime champion of big civic projects, including riverwalk system.

Salvation Army Seeks To Demolish Buildings By State’s First Black Architect

Salvation Army Seeks To Demolish Buildings By State’s First Black Architect

Much of former Central City Plaza complex north of Downtown could be replaced.

Snow Plowing Debate Airs Grievances, Floats Ideas

Snow Plowing Debate Airs Grievances, Floats Ideas

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

Once-Controversial Menomonee Valley Building Sold For Redevelopment

Once-Controversial Menomonee Valley Building Sold For Redevelopment

Breunig buys building, advancing housing conversion.

Uplifting Mansion Brings New Life To Wisconsin Avenue

Uplifting Mansion Brings New Life To Wisconsin Avenue

New owners reinvigorate historic 1899 mansion as a hub for entrepreneurs and events.

City Hall: Will City Refund Snowplowing Fee For Poor Performance?
City Hall

Will City Refund Snowplowing Fee For Poor Performance?

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

Downtown’s Second Mass Timber Tower Moves Toward Groundbreaking

Downtown’s Second Mass Timber Tower Moves Toward Groundbreaking

City working on final approvals, but a snag remains in shared parking lease.

$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?

$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?

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

City Hall: Bauman Fighting Bureaucracy On Restoring Vacant Homes
City Hall

Bauman Fighting Bureaucracy On Restoring Vacant Homes

A web of state laws, legal opinions and politics slows effort to renovate blighted homes.

Do Protected Bike Lanes Violate Historic Preservation Standards?

Do Protected Bike Lanes Violate Historic Preservation Standards?

City rebuilding Lake Drive as lawsuit plays out in federal court.

New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes, Street Reconstructions Proposed

New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes, Street Reconstructions Proposed

$33 million effort aims to improve Downtown, Historic Third Ward and Walker's Point.

Smaller Zero-Energy Homes Program Moving Forward

Smaller Zero-Energy Homes Program Moving Forward

Council backs 25 grants of $40,000 for zero-energy homes.

Will Trump Kill Milwaukee Street Upgrades and EV Projects?

Will Trump Kill Milwaukee Street Upgrades and EV Projects?

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

MKE County: Aurora Plans Health Center At Wisconsin Avenue School
MKE County

Aurora Plans Health Center At Wisconsin Avenue School

The school on 27th and Wisconsin was last used by MPS in 2007.

Murphy’s Law: Does Summerfest Get Special Treatment?
Murphy’s Law

Does Summerfest Get Special Treatment?

Its bar license owned by private company never gets a thorough review by the city.

City Hall: Negotiating Milwaukee’s Police, Fire Contracts Gets Messy
City Hall

Negotiating Milwaukee’s Police, Fire Contracts Gets Messy

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

Daniel Bauman Enters Race to Replace Brostoff With Major Endorsements

Daniel Bauman Enters Race to Replace Brostoff With Major Endorsements

Bauman announces campaign with endorsements of Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Diana Vang Brostoff.

‘Peace Treaty’ Reached on Menomonee Valley Building

‘Peace Treaty’ Reached on Menomonee Valley Building

Kendall Breunig will get zoning change to redevelop Cream City brick structure.

100 East Redevelopment Secures Key Financing Component, See Renderings

100 East Redevelopment Secures Key Financing Component, See Renderings

Historic redevelopment includes pool deck, 384 apartments.

Common Council Approves Two Unusual Housing Developments

Common Council Approves Two Unusual Housing Developments

Condos and cohousing secure necessary zoning changes.

Mayor, Common Council Overhauling Housing Authority Board

Mayor, Common Council Overhauling Housing Authority Board

Four new HACM board members coming in, acting president on the way out.

Committee Marks Up Milwaukee Budget With Amendments, Footnotes

Committee Marks Up Milwaukee Budget With Amendments, Footnotes

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

City Hall: Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join
City Hall

Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join

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

Milwaukee’s Cruise Ship Dock More Than Doubled In Cost, Is It Worth It?

Milwaukee’s Cruise Ship Dock More Than Doubled In Cost, Is It Worth It?

Port says yes, at least one council member says no.

Amendment Would Shift Money From Demolishing Homes To Fixing Them

Amendment Would Shift Money From Demolishing Homes To Fixing Them

And deconstruction effort again on the drawing board.

Milwaukee Will Bandage City Hall Indefinitely

Milwaukee Will Bandage City Hall Indefinitely

What's the long-term strategy for failing terra cotta?

Photo Gallery: Construction Progressing at Deer District Concert Venue
Photo Gallery

Construction Progressing at Deer District Concert Venue

$70 million venue is on-track to open in late 2025.

Council Could Send People’s Flag To April Referendum

Council Could Send People’s Flag To April Referendum

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

Debate Over Future of Vacant Menomonee Valley Building Could Be Reaching The End

Debate Over Future of Vacant Menomonee Valley Building Could Be Reaching The End

Kendall Breunig wants to redevelop a former tin ware factory into housing, but city has opposed him.

City Hall: Proposal Seeks Big Impact With Small Piece of Federal ARPA Grant
City Hall

Proposal Seeks Big Impact With Small Piece of Federal ARPA Grant

Down payment assistance, housing for LGBTQ+ teens, eviction counseling and more.

City Hall: Ahead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes
City Hall

Ahead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes

Data suggests that tackling paint, not water, might reduce lead poisoning faster.

Construction Begins On Expanded Housing Complex For Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

Construction Begins On Expanded Housing Complex For Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

Centers for Veterans Issues expanding Vets Place Central on city's Near West Side.

Officials Admit RNC Issues, But Say Event Was Success

Officials Admit RNC Issues, But Say Event Was Success

Hotel revenue surged and AT&T spent millions but some businesses say it was a bust.

Transportation: Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes
Transportation

Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes

Plus: DPW, council discussing ways to better protect, beautify existing lanes.

Council Again Delays Adopting People’s Flag

Council Again Delays Adopting People’s Flag

Parliamentary moves could delay vote on adoption until November.

The Secret To Getting You To Move Downtown? Your Dog

The Secret To Getting You To Move Downtown? Your Dog

Dog park is about suburban competition say politicians, developers already in the game.

Historic Protection Pushed For 5 West Side Buildings

Historic Protection Pushed For 5 West Side Buildings

Owner of 'Red Castle' seeks to protect area from Berrada, other developers.

Transportation: New BRT Project Gone For a Decade
Transportation

New BRT Project Gone For a Decade

Connect 2 dead for 10 years or more. 'This has to be clearly stated for the record.'

City Could Claw Back Ownership of Fire-Damaged Historic House

City Could Claw Back Ownership of Fire-Damaged Historic House

For now, Historic Preservation Commission is poised to block demolition request.

Developer, City, Nonprofit Fighting Over Menomonee Valley Project

Developer, City, Nonprofit Fighting Over Menomonee Valley Project

DCD and BID prefer industrial, commercial use. Developer wants an apartment complex.

City Hall: Committee Endorses Making People’s Flag Official, Despite Objections
City Hall

Committee Endorses Making People’s Flag Official, Despite Objections

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

Construction Starts On Long-Awaited Downtown Dog Park

Construction Starts On Long-Awaited Downtown Dog Park

Project expected to be completed by year's end. Foxtown Landing will follow in 2026.

City Hall: Federal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program
City Hall

Federal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program

$3.4 million grant supports program building new affordable homes with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Slow Going for New Luxury High-Rises

Slow Going for New Luxury High-Rises

Couture and 333 Water attracting renters more slowly than past towers. Is local market getting saturated?

Commission Votes To Protect Schuster-Bloodgood House

Commission Votes To Protect Schuster-Bloodgood House

Neighbor hopes to see westside home restored to its former glory. But opposition could be forthcoming.

Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations

Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations

Federal grant follows a 2023 visit by Biden to promote Milwaukee-made electric chargers. But city's EV buying is slow.

Friday Photos: New Vliet Street Homes Near Completion
Friday Photos

New Vliet Street Homes Near Completion

Homes are a spinoff of award-winning McKinley School Lofts development.

HUD Launches $100 Million Competitive Home Fund in Milwaukee

HUD Launches $100 Million Competitive Home Fund in Milwaukee

HUD acting secretary tours city's affordable housing, gets feedback on federal program.

Another New Historic District Proposed For Wisconsin Avenue

Another New Historic District Proposed For Wisconsin Avenue

And another with possibly thorny issues with property owners.

Second Schuster Home Given Historic Protection

Second Schuster Home Given Historic Protection

Schuster Mansion now joined by Schuster-Bloodgood House. But it might only be temporary.

Enerpac Move Downtown Includes Controversial, Large Riverfront Balcony

Enerpac Move Downtown Includes Controversial, Large Riverfront Balcony

But preservation advocates have concerns about where the deck is being installed.

City Hall: Momentum Grows for Cash Payments To Low-Income Pregnant Women, New Mothers
City Hall

Momentum Grows for Cash Payments To Low-Income Pregnant Women, New Mothers

Unconditional cash payment program initiated by Zilber would be expanded with city funding.

Council Kills Streetcar’s ‘Festivals Line’

Council Kills Streetcar’s ‘Festivals Line’

Improved access to lakefront came with delay for other riders.

Tallest Building in Wisconsin Proposal Could Be Downsized, Stalled

Tallest Building in Wisconsin Proposal Could Be Downsized, Stalled

Alderman Robert Bauman wants a market study conducted for each bid the city received.

What’s It Worth?: Fred Vogel, Jr. Building Has Quite a History
What’s It Worth?

Fred Vogel, Jr. Building Has Quite a History

Including the Third Ward, tanneries and many a Vogel. Oh, and a building worth $2.8 million.

Mayors Offer Plea To Republicans For Federal Support

Mayors Offer Plea To Republicans For Federal Support

Cavalier Johnson joined by Miami mayor and National League of Cities leader, among others.

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

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

Council members concerned about unintended consequences.

New Third Ward Condos Moving Forward

New Third Ward Condos Moving Forward

Peter Renner lining up final pieces of 13-unit development on Summerfest Pl.

Downtown Tower Could Be Redeveloped With Historic Tax Credits

Downtown Tower Could Be Redeveloped With Historic Tax Credits

Can the Postmodern 100 East tower, built in 1989, qualify for historic designation?

Opponents of Wisconsin Avenue Historic District Win Fight

Opponents of Wisconsin Avenue Historic District Win Fight

New alderwoman Sharlen Moore drops three homes from proposed district.

Proposal Asks City to Adopt ‘People’s Flag’

Proposal Asks City to Adopt ‘People’s Flag’

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

Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare

Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare

Downtown's new "front door" honors civil rights pioneer, trailblazer.

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

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

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

Ribbon Cutting for Concordia 27 Finally Comes

Ribbon Cutting for Concordia 27 Finally Comes

Much lauded mixed-use project on 27th and Wells took nearly a decade to develop.

Protected Bike Lane Will Run From Downtown To Sherman and Capitol

Protected Bike Lane Will Run From Downtown To Sherman and Capitol

5.5-mile corridor will be a result of several street reconstruction projects.

City Hall: Large Milwaukee Buildings Will Be Required To Conduct Energy Benchmarks
City Hall

Large Milwaukee Buildings Will Be Required To Conduct Energy Benchmarks

Simply tracking the data expected to trigger process that cuts energy use by 2.4% per year.

Near West Side Wendy’s is Closed, Building For Sale

Near West Side Wendy’s is Closed, Building For Sale

Restaurant was located in area experiencing tremendous change.

Streetcar Route Changed Until Summerfest’s End

Streetcar Route Changed Until Summerfest’s End

'Festivals Line' merges two lines. Easier lakefront access, slower northern trips.

City Hall: Council Hates For-Profit College, But Approves It Anyway
City Hall

Council Hates For-Profit College, But Approves It Anyway

Threat of lawsuit a factor as Arizona College of Nursing seeks to open on West Side.

Downtown Business Owners Urge City to Relocate RNC Protest Zone

Downtown Business Owners Urge City to Relocate RNC Protest Zone

Concerns over safety after failed attempt to ban firearms in 'soft zone' security perimeter.

Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Ald. Robert Bauman wanted to challenge state law, but his colleagues demur.

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