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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Milwaukee Aims To Build ‘Missing Middle’ Housing in 2026

Milwaukee Aims To Build ‘Missing Middle’ Housing in 2026

But alderman is skeptical of timing and wants to reduce funding.

Alderman, State Allies Seek Federal Help to Kill the Streetcar

Alderman, State Allies Seek Federal Help to Kill the Streetcar

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

Committee Recommends Closing ELMNT Lounge

Committee Recommends Closing ELMNT Lounge

Milwaukee Common Council will take a final vote next month.

One Alderman’s Quest To Defund The Streetcar

One Alderman’s Quest To Defund The Streetcar

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

Milwaukee Changing How It Deals With Habitual Parking Offenders

Milwaukee Changing How It Deals With Habitual Parking Offenders

Those with five or more tickets will receive new treatment from the city.

Compromise Sought on Bay View Historic District

Compromise Sought on Bay View Historic District

Initial proposer shifts to opposition.

What’s The Story With The Halted High Rise?

What’s The Story With The Halted High Rise?

Commissioner hints DCD could subsidize it. Area alderman believes it's dead. Marcus Center caught in middle.

Milwaukee Again Exploring Third Drop-Off Center

Milwaukee Again Exploring Third Drop-Off Center

But will it be able to find a location?

Council Will Debate New Plan To Sell Parking Structure

Council Will Debate New Plan To Sell Parking Structure

Alderman introduces proposal following construction stalling on neighboring tower.

Police Ask Council To Close Downtown Nightclub

Police Ask Council To Close Downtown Nightclub

Formal revocation filing triggers high-stakes hearing.

Is City Prepared For National Avenue Disruption?

Is City Prepared For National Avenue Disruption?

Multi-year reconstruction project could hurt businesses. What's the strategy?

Despite Its Passage, ‘Growing MKE’ Still Not A Done Deal

Despite Its Passage, ‘Growing MKE’ Still Not A Done Deal

Tensions reemerge as zoning changes proposed. 'That's how a frog is boiled.'

Property Owners Divided Over West Side Historic District

Property Owners Divided Over West Side Historic District

James Dieter's proposal will either save the neighborhood or destroy it.

Milwaukee’s Largest Neon Sign Will Be Replaced

Milwaukee’s Largest Neon Sign Will Be Replaced

But not without objection from some preservation experts.

Bay View Historic District Faces Pivotal Vote

Bay View Historic District Faces Pivotal Vote

The homes are unique, the history notable, but alders are lukewarm.

Downtown Dog Park Opens

Downtown Dog Park Opens

23,000-square-foot park is first of its kind, part of larger riverwalk redevelopment.

Mayor Touts Changes To Address Water Street Violence

Mayor Touts Changes To Address Water Street Violence

Mobile booking facility, drones and more.

City Hall: Police Want To Shutter Downtown Nightclub
City Hall

Police Want To Shutter Downtown Nightclub

Investigations link 25% of recent downtown violence to just one club.

City Hall: Alders Support Sprinkler Subsidies
City Hall

Alders Support Sprinkler Subsidies

Retrofitting old buildings is costly, but 'you can't put a price on' saving lives.

City Hall: Council, Mayor Clash Over Parking
City Hall

Council, Mayor Clash Over Parking

A stinging defeat for mayor, a win for Bauman, and Westmoreland issue ends quietly.

100 East Proposal Triggers Questions on New TIF Guidelines

100 East Proposal Triggers Questions on New TIF Guidelines

Council gets in the weeds on deal to redevelop state's third tallest building.

Downtown Dog Park Announces Opening Date

Downtown Dog Park Announces Opening Date

'Yappy Hour' will launch dog park, which will then be open daily.

Everyone Agrees, Let’s Delay Affordable Housing Proposal

Everyone Agrees, Let’s Delay Affordable Housing Proposal

Ald. Larresa Taylor still negotiating changes in controversial proposal.

Council Bounces Trampoline Rules

Council Bounces Trampoline Rules

How much regulation is too much?

Council Adopts Growing MKE Plan

Council Adopts Growing MKE Plan

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

After Lengthy Debate, Council Legalizes Carriage Homes

After Lengthy Debate, Council Legalizes Carriage Homes

Did Milwaukee just eliminate single-family zoning?

Council Split On Cudahy Farms Proposal

Council Split On Cudahy Farms Proposal

Area Alderwoman Larresa Taylor opposes plan backed by Mayor, DCD.

MKE County: Supervisors Rip EV Chargers in Parks
MKE County

Supervisors Rip EV Chargers in Parks

Supervisors echo criticism from Common Council members.

Housing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement

Housing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement

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

City Hall: Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns
City Hall

Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns

'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.

New Business Proposed For Allure MKE Space

New Business Proposed For Allure MKE Space

Mosaic International Bistro + Social would replace Jefferson St. nightclub.

Milwaukee Proposes Subsidy For Downtown Office Tower Conversion

Milwaukee Proposes Subsidy For Downtown Office Tower Conversion

King Drive development would also be aided by city subsidy.

‘Cream of the Cream City’ Honors Creme de la Creme Preservation Projects

‘Cream of the Cream City’ Honors Creme de la Creme Preservation Projects

Preservation projects big and small recognized for their contribution to Milwaukee's built environment.

City Hall: Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations
City Hall

Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations

'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.

City Hall: After Being Outsmarted, Council May Accept New Convention Center Deal
City Hall

After Being Outsmarted, Council May Accept New Convention Center Deal

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

City Hall: Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back
City Hall

Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back

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

Alderman Still Opposes Land Sale For Potential World-Tallest Timber Tower

Alderman Still Opposes Land Sale For Potential World-Tallest Timber Tower

Company won RFP contest, wants to build 55-story building. Bauman not sold.

City Hall: Committee Waters Down Proposed ‘Granny Flat’ Plan
City Hall

Committee Waters Down Proposed ‘Granny Flat’ Plan

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

Groundbreaking Held For Tallest Mass Timber Tower in Western Hemisphere

Groundbreaking Held For Tallest Mass Timber Tower in Western Hemisphere

Milwaukee solidifies its status as a world leader in mass timber.

What To Do About Historic Pabst Sign and Its Aging Neon?

What To Do About Historic Pabst Sign and Its Aging Neon?

Iconic sign could be replaced by LED letters, but will they be the same color?

Streetcar Will Run On Consolidated Route During Summerfest

Streetcar Will Run On Consolidated Route During Summerfest

Consolidated Festivals Line will bring every streetcar to lakefront.

Historic Protection Withdrawn For This Is It! Building

Historic Protection Withdrawn For This Is It! Building

Why idea dropped for building with Wisconsin's oldest, recently closed gay bar.

Murphy’s Law: Bucks Violating Promises on Unions?
Murphy’s Law

Bucks Violating Promises on Unions?

Adding non-union businesses to Deer District after making promises to get state subsidy.

Downtown Bar Gets 20-Day Suspension

Downtown Bar Gets 20-Day Suspension

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

City Rejects Massive Billboard for Downtown Tower

City Rejects Massive Billboard for Downtown Tower

Proposal would 'blow up the zoning code' says area alderman.

City Hall: Milwaukee Hiring Outside Attorneys To Fight Trump Administration
City Hall

Milwaukee Hiring Outside Attorneys To Fight Trump Administration

Fears losing funding after being put on new federal list.

Council Approves Proposed Deer District Hotel

Council Approves Proposed Deer District Hotel

Moxy Hotel was caught in crossfire over fight about The Trade hotel.

New Land Creating Downtown Garden For Tenants

New Land Creating Downtown Garden For Tenants

Gravel lot used for construction staging would become home for tomatoes.

Moxy Hotel Passed by Divided Committee, Sets Up Council Showdown

Moxy Hotel Passed by Divided Committee, Sets Up Council Showdown

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

Fire Chief Says Sprinklers Don’t Cost Much

Fire Chief Says Sprinklers Don’t Cost Much

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

Council Could Kill Revised Baird Center Revenue-Sharing Agreement

Council Could Kill Revised Baird Center Revenue-Sharing Agreement

Ald. Bauman says city should hold out for more than $500,000 per year.

Milwaukee Won’t Replace Fire-Damaged Recycling Center

Milwaukee Won’t Replace Fire-Damaged Recycling Center

And it's ending its partnership with another government entity. Why?

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says Changes to Sprinkler Laws Unlikely

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says Changes to Sprinkler Laws Unlikely

Five people died, many injured in fire at Milwaukee building without sprinklers.

Lack of Sprinklers Worsened Deadly Fire, Chief Says

Lack of Sprinklers Worsened Deadly Fire, Chief Says

Ald. Bauman calls for investigation of building codes, sprinkler requirements.

Milwaukee Must Pay 2nd Largest Legal Settlement in History

Milwaukee Must Pay 2nd Largest Legal Settlement in History

'This is bullsh*t!' Council members angry that botched trial will cost city millions.

Third Ward Noise ‘Getting Really Bad’

Third Ward Noise ‘Getting Really Bad’

Dirt bikes, tricked out cars, drug use at east end of Erie St. But which government has oversight?

Belmont Tavern Announces Closure

Belmont Tavern Announces Closure

New owners are purchasing the business with plans to launch their own concept.

Committee Delays Consideration of New Downtown Hotel

Committee Delays Consideration of New Downtown Hotel

Moxy Hotel proposal leads to messy meeting, closed session with City Attorney.

Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights

Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights

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

Transportation: 30th Street Corridor Trail Study Begins in May
Transportation

30th Street Corridor Trail Study Begins in May

Architecture and engineering firm will study feasibility of multi-use trail in 30th Street Corridor.

City Grappling With Complicated State Law Changes On Tax Foreclosures

City Grappling With Complicated State Law Changes On Tax Foreclosures

New restrictions set tight time and price standards, a dramatic departure from current practices.

City Boosts Illegal Dumping Fine To $5,000

City Boosts Illegal Dumping Fine To $5,000

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

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.

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