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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Modern Brady Street Building Approved by Historic Commission
Historic commission staff tried to hold modern building, but commissioners overruled.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCondo Plan Okayed for Third Ward
A 13-unit complex, though the pediments were questioned. And more Ice Bars coming!
Oct 26th, 2017 by Michael HorneNew Vegetarian, Mexican Restaurants
Plus: Silver City's first coffee shop, Stella Van Buren adds brunch.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Jennifer RickZielinski Again Attacks Mayor, Streetcar
And again his math doesn't add up.
Oct 24th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn
Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneBike Boulevard a Bad Idea
Not good for bikers, and will make other streets less bike-friendly, too.
Oct 16th, 2017 by Tom BambergerCity Proposal Restricts Roadside Memorials
"Some of these turn into unpermitted block parties,” Ald. Johnson says
Oct 13th, 2017 by Elizabeth BakerPotawatomi Gives $10 Million To Streetcar
Streetcar will be known as The Hop; Potawatomi gift means no operation costs for city.
Oct 6th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneAld. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play
Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?
Oct 4th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneBoard Questions Shake Shack’s Signage
Historic Third Ward ARB acts on a host of small changes, from signs to a new dock.
Sep 28th, 2017 by Michael HorneCouncil Passes Gettelman Deal That Will Save One Building, Demolish Others
MillerCoors will demolish historic brewery structures featured prominently in their marketing.
Sep 27th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Approves East Side High Rise
After over a year of debate, the 27-story building is moving forward.
Sep 26th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCan Bauman and Kovac Create Jobs?
Their legislation would require pre-1930 homes to be deconstructed, not demolished
Sep 20th, 2017 by Graham KilmerCommittee Approves East Side Tower
Real test will come at the Common Council next week.
Sep 19th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneFormer MPS School to Become Hotel
Ambassador Hotel will turn classrooms into suites.
Sep 19th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneThe City’s Most Curious Lobbyist
Why is fire fighters’ president quietly lobbying on issues unrelated to his job?
Sep 14th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyRepublicans Heap Hate On Streetcar
Three different legislative changes to oppose the project; all will have no impact.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneBucks Top Off New Arena
4,400-pound steel beam symbolizes the peak of new arena's construction.
Aug 24th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneTiny Railroad Tower House Is Unique
Third Ward's "Interlocking" Tower may be only such residential home in America.
Aug 24th, 2017 by Michael HorneInside Northwestern Mutual Tower
The state's biggest office building is a stunner, as our story and photos reveal.
Aug 21st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCommission Approves 27-Story Tower
Madison developer revives 27-story proposal on Prospect next to Goll House.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Supports Restricting Asset Forfeiture
Would only be allowed for convicted criminals. Milwaukee police opposed change.
Aug 10th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt19th Century Third Ward Tavern Saved
Decrepit Erie St. tavern predating great 1892 fire will get historic renovation.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Michael HorneWeise Building Gets Temporary Historic Designation
Developers may save facades of century-old Eschweiler-designed building on Farwell.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Graham KilmerCouncil Approves BRT Route Restrictions
Learn more about what alderman Bauman claims is a route worth studying
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneBay View Gateway Approved
But not before Zielinski introduced an amendment that some claim would have derailed project.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Still Upset with Chief Flynn
"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneNew City Tax Needed, Officials Say
Reacting to new report, area legislators say Milwaukee needs sales or income tax.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Edgar MendezCity Fighting County on Rapid Transit
Council committee puts restrictions on BRT project, charges county acted in bad faith.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneThe Manderley Bed & Breakfast
1886 West Side home of world's most acclaimed woman farmer now a classic B&B.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Michael HorneCouncil Members Blast Chief Flynn
Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneSparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneHistoric Preservation Winners Celebrated
And Best Place at the Pabst Brewery announces new coffee shop and bar.
May 29th, 2017 by Michael HorneEthanol Shipping Fuels Worries
U.S. Oil could also ship crude oil across local waters.
May 18th, 2017 by Graham KilmerGettelman Buildings Saved for Now
But demolition of old brewery buildings could get council approval.
May 16th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneDowntown Strip Club Approved
Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.
May 9th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneJennifer Gonda On the Hot Seat
New Water Works director opposed by some aldermen, and faces tough lead pipes issue.
May 4th, 2017 by Dave FidlinHow to Make a Pedestrian Friendly City
New district-by-district reports on improving city for bicycling and walking.
May 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneRep. Evan Goyke’s Fixer-Upper
3,571-square-foot, 14-room, 1894 home requires constant fixing.
Apr 28th, 2017 by Michael HorneGettelman Brewery Buildings Saved
At least for now. City HPC grants temporary historic designation.
Apr 25th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneWhy Strip Club Deal Fell Apart
Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCity Panel Rejects Sherman Park Station
Design criticized. Would replace gas station destroyed during summer riot.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Graham KilmerStreetcar Rails Being Welded
Mayor, MPS students on-hand to see the work
Apr 7th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCity Won’t Delay Streetcar for County
Ald Zielinski's attempt to delay streetcar for county only gets his own vote.
Mar 28th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneThe Most Beautiful Bar In Town?
Best Place at the Pabst is one of the most enchanting saloons in the nation.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Michael HorneShould County Operate Streetcar?
Board members push -- belatedly -- for county transit to operate streetcar.
Mar 8th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneChurch Becoming Brewery
Pabst coming back to where it all began.
Feb 24th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneSummerfest Plans Bang-Up Banner
The huge 50th anniversary sign is unique. "Horrible," says Ald. Bauman.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne5 Election Takeaways
A horrible turnout, a big night for Evers, and who the heck is William Crowley?
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCity Spends Big On Housing The Poor
Housing Trust Fund has spent $6.5 million since 2006 on low-income housing.
Feb 21st, 2017 by Graham KilmerThe Problem Of Architecture Review Boards
All the rules for developers kill bad buildings. But do they also kill the great ones?
Feb 1st, 2017 by Tom BambergerMore Views of Masonic Hotel
See the rooftop beer garden and how the new tower connects to the building.
Jan 24th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneClarke Square Gets Wantable
Fast-growing Wantable will move there, Nehring's Sendik's grocery may join it.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneThe Masonic Hotel Moves Forward
14-story tower would be built atop historic three-story building. Will it be opposed?
Jan 18th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneDevelopers Building Less Parking Per Bedroom
After 70 years of ever more parking, developers are cutting back, new report shows.
Dec 28th, 2016 by Angie SchmittBen Handelman’s Nautical Outpost
Fox 6 anchor watches for ships for his Big Boats blog from a classic lakeside apartment.
Dec 21st, 2016 by Michael HorneMy Office, East Town’s Last Dive Bar
The 136-year-old building, the clientele, the atmosphere are all unique.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Michael HorneThe Return of Condos
First condos since 2008 announced for Third Ward by developer Peter Renner.
Dec 15th, 2016 by Michael HorneNomad World Pub’s Expansion Approved
East Side soccer bar will get one heck of a beer garden under a major expansion plan.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneShaker’s Cigar Bar is Smoking
City's only cigar bar has fine dining and retro-cocktails, classic architectural artifacts.
Dec 9th, 2016 by Michael Horne$1 Million In Donations to City Politicians
Our Political Contributions Tracker hits $1 million, reveals who’s giving and getting cash.
Nov 29th, 2016 by Urban MilwaukeeThird Ward Board Okays “Atelier” Project
Five-floor warehouse near Public Market will become 31 luxury apartments.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Michael HorneMuni Court Indigents Will Get Lawyers
Common Council votes 9-6 to approve funding for new program.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Gretchen SchuldtMilwaukee Ale House
A Milwaukee staple that was quite the pioneering enterprise when it opened in 1997.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Michael HornePourman’s Used To Be Sausage Factory
Yet it's been a tavern for more than a century. This is truly old Milwaukee.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Michael HorneRocky Marcoux Keeps His Job
In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Kills Prospect Ave High Rise
Impressive 27-story, $55 million project is dead, due to opposition of neighbors.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneCity Approves Bus Rapid Transit
Nine-mile BRT project rolls forward, but not without strategic modifications.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneCity Committee Approves Prospect Tower
5-0 vote in favor, but project may face significant challenge before full council.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneA New Tower for Prospect Ave
Will the council allow a 27 floor apartment tower on Prospect Ave?
Jul 18th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneWhy Rocky Marcoux Is In Trouble
New Common Council leaders want to ax the DCD leader. But why? Few will say.
Jul 18th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyCity Panel Approves Bus Rapid Transit
BRT line linking Downtown and Tosa moves forward, though some decry "the rush."
Jul 13th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneRocky Marcoux’s Job in Jeopardy
Council majority votes no, but decision will get reconsidered. His chances look slim.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneIs Kimpton Hotel “Project of the Decade”?
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel opens in Third Ward, to cheers of city and civic officials.
Jun 30th, 2016 by Michael HorneThe Bizarre War Against John Chisholm
What’s more peculiar, his opponent, or the complicated plot to defeat him?
Jun 14th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyAldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative
Hamilton and 11 other aldermen call for “holistic approach” to gun violence.
Jun 8th, 2016 by Jabril FarajBucks Arena Design Approved
There were few objections other than by Ald. Kovac. Arena on track for June 18th groundbreaking.
May 17th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneMasonic Lodge Could Become Hotel
Plan would build addition atop historic building, but will preservation advocates block it?
May 10th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneCity Hall’s Game of Thrones
Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Jeramey JannenePoint-Counterpoint for Three Council Races
The views (or non-views) of aldermen Bauman, Donovan and Perez — and their opponents.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Edgar MendezThird Ward Office Building Proposed
A five-story, 168,000 square-foot building brings yet more activity to the area.
Mar 23rd, 2016 by Michael HorneInfill Building Planned for Third Ward
The five-story office and retail building in Third Ward will be -- gasp -- of modern design.
Mar 10th, 2016 by Michael HorneNorthwestern Mutual Updates Tower Design
Apartment tower gets an additional floor and other changes.
Mar 7th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene$6.5 Million in Streetcar Savings
Agreement with We Energies reduces utility relocation costs.
Feb 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene9 Election Takeaways
Tom Barrett might be in trouble, Chris Abele definitely is. So is Puente.
Feb 17th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene26-Story Tower for Prospect Avenue
Here are all the details on proposed $55 million project: renderings, floor plans, diagrams.
Feb 11th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneHow Parsonage Became a Cool B-and-B
The 125-year-old, Queen Anne, reverend's home now attracts world travelers.
Feb 5th, 2016 by Michael HorneDowntown Building Grows Apartments
Century Building would (mostly) convert from offices to 50 low-income residential units.
Feb 2nd, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneCity Birthday Party All About Dining
Politicians and candidate hopefuls mix with winners of dining awards.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Michael HorneWill Bucks’ Plaza Be Public or Private?
Team wants 4th Street closed, but will this create a town square or just team profits?
Jan 26th, 2016 by Virginia SmallAld. Kovac’s “Adult” Home Is Very Modest
The 1893 Riverwest home has just 1.5 stories and one bathroom with 10% ventilation.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Michael HorneNew NM Apartment Tower Moves Forward
Its less-discussed project, a 33-story residential and parking tower, is quietly continuing.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneTen Predictions for 2016
A new downtown strip club, less crime, more Sheriff Clarke. It's all coming… we think.
Jan 2nd, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneNew Era for Riverside Theater
Cool new retro marquee unveiled. And an ongoing project will upgrade the entire theater.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Michael HorneDid Karl Kopp Let Historic Building Rot?
Unique 1871 building on river was “irreplaceable.” Bauman blames Kopp for its destruction.
Dec 10th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyUrban Milwaukee Drive Raises $30,590!
Thank you, Milwaukee. Our crowdfunding drive raised 153% of goal.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Urban MilwaukeeChris Abele’s High-Rise Double Condo
Now separated from his wife, he has a luxurious, 8,132-square-foot suite near the top of the Moderne.
Nov 17th, 2015 by Michael HorneUrban Milwaukee’s Impact On The Streetcar
Ald. Bauman talks about publication’s impact and how its expansion will help the community.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Urban MilwaukeeCity Accepts $14 Million Federal Streetcar Grant
City wins TIGER grant after "a brutal competition" where demand for transit dollars greatly exceeded the sums appropriated.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Michael HorneMajor Goolsby’s, Still a Great Sports Bar
One of nation's first, where Charles Barkley and Reggie Jackson, among others, hung out.
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