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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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.

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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

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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

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

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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.

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Improved access to lakefront came with delay for other riders.

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Tallest Building in Wisconsin Proposal Could Be Downsized, Stalled

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

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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

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

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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’

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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.

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

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

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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

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Restaurant was located in area experiencing tremendous change.

Streetcar Route Changed Until Summerfest’s End

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'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.

Council Retreats On For-Profit College

Council Retreats On For-Profit College

Opponents call Arizona College of Nursing predatory. Committee decides to allow zoning change for it.

Major Traffic Calming Changes Coming To Prospect Avenue

Major Traffic Calming Changes Coming To Prospect Avenue

Raised crosswalks and curb bump-outs are designed to aid pedestrians.

City Hall: Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors
City Hall

Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors

Despite vehement objections in raucous meeting, committee approves plan.

The Hop’s Lines Will Merge For Easier Summerfest Service

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'Festivals Line' will make it easier for first-time riders to get to lakefront.

Murphy’s Law: Don Smiley Paid $3.3 Million in 2022
Murphy’s Law

Don Smiley Paid $3.3 Million in 2022

Summerfest boss has collected $9.9 million in 6 years for running tax-exempt charity.

City Hall: Council At Odds On Committee Assignments
City Hall

Council At Odds On Committee Assignments

But Pérez pledges to install Ald. Pratt as a vice chair within six months.

City Hall: Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized
City Hall

Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized

Council president Jose Perez 'shut all four Black women members out,' Ald. Pratt complains.

New City Attorney Brings Back Deputy Who Departed Under Spencer

New City Attorney Brings Back Deputy Who Departed Under Spencer

Mary Schanning will return to City Hall as one of Evan Goyke's top deputies.

City Hall: Council, City Officials Celebrate Inauguration
City Hall

Council, City Officials Celebrate Inauguration

'When you go into public service, you should feel the weight and responsibility.'

City Hall: New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
City Hall

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

How Will Milwaukee Handle Protests At The RNC?

How Will Milwaukee Handle Protests At The RNC?

Concerns grow as city hasn’t approved permit for coalition of activists.

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Streetcar 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.

City’s New Historic District On Hold

City’s New Historic District On Hold

But Common Council approved historic protection for Berrada building.

Paper Table Has Plan to Address Double-Parking

Paper Table Has Plan to Address Double-Parking

But alders unsure how to enforce it, discuss a different license for food hall operators.

Over Objections and a Death Wish, Committee Endorses New Historic District

Over Objections and a Death Wish, Committee Endorses New Historic District

Full council will render its decision on April 9.

2024 Spring Election Results

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MPS referendum and county exec, mayor, Common Council and County Board races all on ballot.

New Restaurant Would Save Historic Wildenberg Hotel

New Restaurant Would Save Historic Wildenberg Hotel

Cafe India owner plans major development on S. 27th St.

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What’s It Worth?

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But is it really the oldest yacht club on Lake Michigan?

Vote April 2: Meet the Candidates For City Office
Vote April 2

Meet the Candidates For City Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

City Spends $77,000 To Resolve Harassment Claim Against Spencer

City Spends $77,000 To Resolve Harassment Claim Against Spencer

Embarrassing payoff comes amid city attorney's reelection campaign.

City Hall: Lawsuit Likely Over RNC Free Speech Stage
City Hall

Lawsuit Likely Over RNC Free Speech Stage

Committee endorses plan despite concerns from Coalition to March on the RNC.

What’s It Worth?: Wisconsin Club Worth $5.1 Million
What’s It Worth?

Wisconsin Club Worth $5.1 Million

Fascinating history and an elaborate interior that would put the grandest riverboat to shame.

Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit

Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit

Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.

Heated Historic Commission Meeting Yields Profanity, New Historic District

Heated Historic Commission Meeting Yields Profanity, New Historic District

But not before one property owner verbally abuses the 'arrogant' commission.

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And city is working to end its annual hemming-and-hawing process.

City Hall: Street Would Be Named For Former Alderman Terry Witkowski
City Hall

Street Would Be Named For Former Alderman Terry Witkowski

Plus: An honorary street name for William Stark in front of Milwaukee's oldest Black church.

City Hall: Council Concerned RNC Free Speech Zone Could Bring Extremists, Violence
City Hall

Council Concerned RNC Free Speech Zone Could Bring Extremists, Violence

'To hell with that,' says alderman of hate groups getting city-sanctioned platform.

How A Billboard Saved A Vacant Building

How A Billboard Saved A Vacant Building

Printing business will relocate to vacant, city-owned building on Appleton and Burleigh.

New Plan Would Save Former Acapulco Restaurant Building

New Plan Would Save Former Acapulco Restaurant Building

And a new brunch restaurant would fill the popular restaurant's space.

Plats and Parcels: A Four-Way Preservation Fight Over Wisconsin Avenue
Plats and Parcels

A Four-Way Preservation Fight Over Wisconsin Avenue

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

New Solar Arrays Will Help Milwaukee Hit 25% Renewable Energy Goal

New 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.

Eitel Cancels Plans For Vel Phillips Plaza Cafe After Council Questions, Public Opposition

Eitel 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.

Milwaukee Will Build 45 Traffic Calming Projects in 2024

Milwaukee Will Build 45 Traffic Calming Projects in 2024

'Reckless drivers, they infuriate me,' says Mayor Cavalier Johnson.

What’s It Worth?: Woman’s Club of Wisconsin Is Nation’s Oldest
What’s It Worth?

Woman’s Club of Wisconsin Is Nation’s Oldest

With quite a history. But how did it get that tax exemption?

Plenty of Horne: Notables Attend City Birthday Party
Plenty of Horne

Notables Attend City Birthday Party

The city's 178th birthday party offered fun, food and political chatter.

Plan Would Improve Red Arrow Park, Overhaul Two Downtown Streets

Plan Would Improve Red Arrow Park, Overhaul Two Downtown Streets

And use downtown property taxes to bail out Century City TIF district.

City Hall: Controversial Water Insurance Company Walks Away From Milwaukee
City Hall

Controversial Water Insurance Company Walks Away From Milwaukee

Mayor had vetoed proposal, some council members were openly critical.

A Fight Over Historic Protection for Wisconsin Ave. Building

A Fight Over Historic Protection for Wisconsin Ave. Building

Push to protect Millerand Apartments, owned by city's largest landlord Youssef Berrada.

City Hall: Council Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators
City Hall

Council Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators

Vote was 9-6. Elected officials will get 15% hike, non-elected leaders even more.

City Expects to Take Northridge In Foreclosure, Demolish Mall

City Expects to Take Northridge In Foreclosure, Demolish Mall

'Checkmate' says alderman of mall owners missing the foreclosure redemption date.

Following 2022 Record, Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Declined In 2023

Following 2022 Record, Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Declined In 2023

Milwaukee County had a third of the state's pedestrian deaths, a disproportionately large share.

City Names Vendor For New Downtown Park

City Names Vendor For New Downtown Park

Nomad Coffee Bar will operate a 2,900-square-foot cafe at Vel R. Phillips Plaza.

Possible Revival For Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Commuter Rail Line

Possible Revival For Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Commuter Rail Line

KRM project, killed in 2011, would connect lakefront communities in southern Wisconsin.

What’s It Worth?: University Club Milwaukee, $2,728,500
What’s It Worth?

University Club Milwaukee, $2,728,500

With quite a history. But now that it's closing, what can be done with the building?

Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership

Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership

Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.

City Hall: Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees
City Hall

Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees

"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.

Milwaukee Marathon Returning In 2024 With New Route, Date

Milwaukee Marathon Returning In 2024 With New Route, Date

Race ditches Deer District, Downtown for Lakefront, East Side and Bay View.

City Hall: Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?
City Hall

Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?

Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?

Council, Mayor Bickered On Brewers Deal

Council, Mayor Bickered On Brewers Deal

Council president said no more than $1 million, mayor said council was undermining city's negotiating position.

‘Inflation-Adjusted’ Deer District Concert Venue Approved

‘Inflation-Adjusted’ Deer District Concert Venue Approved

FPC's proposal for a smaller Deer District concert venue finds unanimous support.

Revised Deer District Concert Venue Wins Key Approval

Revised Deer District Concert Venue Wins Key Approval

Council's zoning committee votes yes. Full council vote expected next week.

Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals

Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals

Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.

Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction

Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction

Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.

Full Legalization of Scooters Ends Up In City Budget

Full Legalization of Scooters Ends Up In City Budget

But it doesn't mean it immediately goes into effect.

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.

Tentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program

Tentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program

Northcott Neighborhood House could step in to do work for long-delayed program.

Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility

Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility

But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.

City Hall: Council Wants New Deal, Says Convention Center ‘Outsmarted’ City
City Hall

Council Wants New Deal, Says Convention Center ‘Outsmarted’ City

No revenue sharing payments to city expected for next two years under 2020 deal.

Buffalo Boss Celebrates Grand Opening

Buffalo Boss Celebrates Grand Opening

Highly-regarded chicken wing restaurant has officially landed on the Near West Side.

Council, Residents Seek Solutions For Housing Authority Woes

Council, Residents Seek Solutions For Housing Authority Woes

Common Ground's complaints concern city officials, but can they fix problems?

Murphy’s Law: Robin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee
Murphy’s Law

Robin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee

He gives Brewers more than they wanted and makes only Democratic parts of metro area pay for it.

Third Ward Tavern Saved… For Now

Third Ward Tavern Saved… For Now

Developer says it won't appeal denial of its demolition request by Historic Preservation Commission.

Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal

Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal

Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Evacuates 27th Street Building Over Safety Concerns
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Evacuates 27th Street Building Over Safety Concerns

It's expected to be months before residents can move back in.

Historic Commission Says No To Wrecking Former Wreck Room Tavern

Historic Commission Says No To Wrecking Former Wreck Room Tavern

Common Council will decide fate of building, a survivor of 1892 Third Ward fire.

City Hall: Milwaukee Drastically Changing Street Lighting Plan
City Hall

Milwaukee Drastically Changing Street Lighting Plan

Switch to LED lights upgrades because contractor shortage leaves city unable to rush to replace failing circuits.

Murphy’s Law: Who Will Blink on Brewers Subsidy?
Murphy’s Law

Who Will Blink on Brewers Subsidy?

Vos wants a local contribution and Milwaukee officials oppose this. The issue could get very ugly.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Mitchell Street Building Will Be Picked Up and Moved
Eyes on Milwaukee

Mitchell Street Building Will Be Picked Up and Moved

Proposal creates new space for funeral home's plaza. Will it survive move?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Developers Seek to Raze Historic Third Ward Tavern
Eyes on Milwaukee

Developers Seek to Raze Historic Third Ward Tavern

Repairing fire-damaged, sinking structure would only result in 'Disney-like imitation.'

Eyes on Milwaukee: Sixteenth Street Health Centers Demolishing House for Parking
Eyes on Milwaukee

Sixteenth Street Health Centers Demolishing House for Parking

And more tear downs for parking could follow. Is it good policy?

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