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 Retreats On For-Profit College
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Jun 4th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneProtected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors
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But Pérez pledges to install Ald. Pratt as a vice chair within six months.
May 6th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneChoice of Committee Chairs Criticized
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Apr 29th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNew City Attorney Brings Back Deputy Who Departed Under Spencer
Mary Schanning will return to City Hall as one of Evan Goyke's top deputies.
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Apr 17th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNew Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
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Apr 15th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneHow Will Milwaukee Handle Protests At The RNC?
Concerns grow as city hasn’t approved permit for coalition of activists.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Isiah HolmesStreetcar Begins Daily Service To The Couture, BRT Will Soon Follow
Long-awaited milestone restores transit service to lakefront. Officials herald it as future of transit.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCity’s New Historic District On Hold
But Common Council approved historic protection for Berrada building.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Jeramey JannenePaper Table Has Plan to Address Double-Parking
But alders unsure how to enforce it, discuss a different license for food hall operators.
Apr 9th, 2024 by Sophie BolichOver Objections and a Death Wish, Committee Endorses New Historic District
Full council will render its decision on April 9.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene2024 Spring Election Results
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Apr 2nd, 2024 by Urban MilwaukeeNew Restaurant Would Save Historic Wildenberg Hotel
Cafe India owner plans major development on S. 27th St.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Yacht Club Worth $2.28 Million
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Mar 27th, 2024 by Michael HorneMeet the Candidates For City Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCity Spends $77,000 To Resolve Harassment Claim Against Spencer
Embarrassing payoff comes amid city attorney's reelection campaign.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneLawsuit Likely Over RNC Free Speech Stage
Committee endorses plan despite concerns from Coalition to March on the RNC.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Club Worth $5.1 Million
Fascinating history and an elaborate interior that would put the grandest riverboat to shame.
Mar 17th, 2024 by Michael HorneBiden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit
Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneHeated Historic Commission Meeting Yields Profanity, New Historic District
But not before one property owner verbally abuses the 'arrogant' commission.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneScooters Could Net Milwaukee $400,000 Per Year
And city is working to end its annual hemming-and-hawing process.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneStreet Would Be Named For Former Alderman Terry Witkowski
Plus: An honorary street name for William Stark in front of Milwaukee's oldest Black church.
Mar 7th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Concerned RNC Free Speech Zone Could Bring Extremists, Violence
'To hell with that,' says alderman of hate groups getting city-sanctioned platform.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneHow A Billboard Saved A Vacant Building
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Feb 26th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNew Plan Would Save Former Acapulco Restaurant Building
And a new brunch restaurant would fill the popular restaurant's space.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneA Four-Way Preservation Fight Over Wisconsin Avenue
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Feb 18th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNew Solar Arrays Will Help Milwaukee Hit 25% Renewable Energy Goal
Arrays near airport help city meet 2025 goal, but alders want tougher rules for We Energies.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneEitel Cancels Plans For Vel Phillips Plaza Cafe After Council Questions, Public Opposition
After Milwaukee Turners "pilloried" Eitel on Tuesday, things appear to have snowballed behind the scenes.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Will Build 45 Traffic Calming Projects in 2024
'Reckless drivers, they infuriate me,' says Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
Jan 30th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneWoman’s Club of Wisconsin Is Nation’s Oldest
With quite a history. But how did it get that tax exemption?
Jan 29th, 2024 by Michael HorneNotables Attend City Birthday Party
The city's 178th birthday party offered fun, food and political chatter.
Jan 27th, 2024 by Michael HornePlan Would Improve Red Arrow Park, Overhaul Two Downtown Streets
And use downtown property taxes to bail out Century City TIF district.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneControversial Water Insurance Company Walks Away From Milwaukee
Mayor had vetoed proposal, some council members were openly critical.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneA Fight Over Historic Protection for Wisconsin Ave. Building
Push to protect Millerand Apartments, owned by city's largest landlord Youssef Berrada.
Jan 18th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators
Vote was 9-6. Elected officials will get 15% hike, non-elected leaders even more.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCity Expects to Take Northridge In Foreclosure, Demolish Mall
'Checkmate' says alderman of mall owners missing the foreclosure redemption date.
Jan 9th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneFollowing 2022 Record, Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Declined In 2023
Milwaukee County had a third of the state's pedestrian deaths, a disproportionately large share.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Margaret FaustCity Names Vendor For New Downtown Park
Nomad Coffee Bar will operate a 2,900-square-foot cafe at Vel R. Phillips Plaza.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Sophie BolichPossible Revival For Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Commuter Rail Line
KRM project, killed in 2011, would connect lakefront communities in southern Wisconsin.
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneUniversity Club Milwaukee, $2,728,500
With quite a history. But now that it's closing, what can be done with the building?
Dec 25th, 2023 by Michael HorneMayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership
Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneTreegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees
"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Marathon Returning In 2024 With New Route, Date
Race ditches Deer District, Downtown for Lakefront, East Side and Bay View.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneIs Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?
Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?
Nov 29th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil, Mayor Bickered On Brewers Deal
Council president said no more than $1 million, mayor said council was undermining city's negotiating position.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene‘Inflation-Adjusted’ Deer District Concert Venue Approved
FPC's proposal for a smaller Deer District concert venue finds unanimous support.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneRevised Deer District Concert Venue Wins Key Approval
Council's zoning committee votes yes. Full council vote expected next week.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneFight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals
Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction
Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneFull Legalization of Scooters Ends Up In City Budget
But it doesn't mean it immediately goes into effect.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes
New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneTentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program
Northcott Neighborhood House could step in to do work for long-delayed program.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility
But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board
At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Wants New Deal, Says Convention Center ‘Outsmarted’ City
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Oct 16th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneBuffalo Boss Celebrates Grand Opening
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Sep 28th, 2023 by Sophie BolichCouncil, Residents Seek Solutions For Housing Authority Woes
Common Ground's complaints concern city officials, but can they fix problems?
Sep 26th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneRobin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee
He gives Brewers more than they wanted and makes only Democratic parts of metro area pay for it.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyThird Ward Tavern Saved… For Now
Developer says it won't appeal denial of its demolition request by Historic Preservation Commission.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal
Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCity Evacuates 27th Street Building Over Safety Concerns
It's expected to be months before residents can move back in.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneHistoric Commission Says No To Wrecking Former Wreck Room Tavern
Common Council will decide fate of building, a survivor of 1892 Third Ward fire.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Drastically Changing Street Lighting Plan
Switch to LED lights upgrades because contractor shortage leaves city unable to rush to replace failing circuits.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneWho Will Blink on Brewers Subsidy?
Vos wants a local contribution and Milwaukee officials oppose this. The issue could get very ugly.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyMitchell Street Building Will Be Picked Up and Moved
Proposal creates new space for funeral home's plaza. Will it survive move?
Aug 24th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneDevelopers Seek to Raze Historic Third Ward Tavern
Repairing fire-damaged, sinking structure would only result in 'Disney-like imitation.'
Aug 21st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneSixteenth Street Health Centers Demolishing House for Parking
And more tear downs for parking could follow. Is it good policy?
Aug 14th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneProposed East Side Tower On Hold
Rising interest rates and increased sales tax rate cited by Goll Mansion site developer.
Aug 7th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCity Attorney Pumps Brakes On Council’s Lobbying Changes
Decision is on hold until at least after the August recess.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneAfter $15-Per-Hour Pledge, Museum Gets Zoning Change
Council members asked for better protections for food service workers.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Members Want Better Pay For Museum Food Service Workers
Zoning vote could hinge on oft-overlooked city policy.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneHow Committed Is City To Tearing Down 794?
Council members question 'weasel language' in Milwaukee plan for Downtown.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Demands Control of Lobbying, Despite Mayoral Pushback
Mayor and council president at impasse, council set to take more control.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneStreet Will Receive Honorary Name For Wisconsin’s First Black Sheriff
"Sheriff Richard Artison" will be applied to portion of N. 9th Street near courthouse.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneNational Ave Could Get Protected Bike Lanes, Fewer Driving Lanes
But will accommodations be made for bus rapid transit or streetcar service?
Jul 19th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCity Endorses New Lakefront Marathon Course With Hoan Bridge
Approval eliminates issue that doomed the 2022 race.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCommon Council Approves 2% Milwaukee Sales Tax
But members blast policy provisions state is imposing. Mayor says vote was equal to one to create city in 1846.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCan Mitchell Street Building Be Moved?
Owner doesn't think so, but Historic Commission wants an engineer's opinion
Jul 10th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil, Mayor At Odds On City Lobbying
Council members feel they were left out of state revenue deal, want more control over city lobbyists.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual Wins Key Vote To Close Cass Street
But not without derision, and the suggestion to create an open-air passageway for the public.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneWater Street Could Become Pedestrian Haven in Third Ward
Wider sidewalks, fewer traffic lanes contemplated.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Backs 4 Streetcar Extensions
If federal grants received, system could reach Fiserv Forum, East Side, Bronzeville and Walker's Point.
Jun 28th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax
And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneDon Smiley’s Latest Paycheck Was $991,154
Summerfest boss has collected $6.56 million in five years for running tax exempt charity.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Bruce MurphyCity Could Regulate Airbnb, Other Services
Short-term rentals have proliferated beyond Downtown, but no public database of who is participating exists.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneA Plan To Save Third Ward Swing Bridge
Proposal calls for it to become a national model, 'the coolest nightlife spot in the city.'
Jun 14th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops
City zoning code change aims to deter teens from using tobacco.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan
Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneThe New State Will Have New Cafe
Daddy's Soul Food owners will run cafe at redeveloped all-ages rock club at 26th and State.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneBig Delay in Downtown Concert Halls
Will FPC Live ever build $50 to $60 million concert complex? Industry observers have their doubts.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyWill Common Council Approve Sales Tax?
State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Evan CaseyThird Ward Tower Making Its Mark
Building will eventually rise 31 stories, but it's already clearly visible
Jun 9th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneFollowing Fire, Recycling Center May Move
Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneOfficials, Neighbors Debate Brady Street’s Future
Close the street to cars? Remove parking? All options on the table.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Now Requires More Notice When Contractors Dig Up Streets
Prior practice was "terrible" says Bay View alderwoman.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Reloads Lawsuit Howitzer
City continuing to fight lawsuit claiming it created containment zones for the poor.
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