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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Stimulus Funds Won’t Cancel Streetlighting Fee
Sorry taxpayers, money from fee can't be replaced by pandemic aid, federal rules say.
May 19th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCity Could Require Laser Scanning of Buildings Slated for Demolition
Effort would create a database of lost buildings.
May 17th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCity Committee Approves Its Part of BRT Project
Agreement will have the city getting paid to plow snow in exchange for giving up traffic lanes.
May 13th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneA County Opinion on City Legal Dispute?
Dispute between council and City Attorney gets ever stranger, as committee requests county corp counsel's opinion.
May 10th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBuilding Not Historic, Commission Rules
In rare decision, city Historic Preservation Commission refuses to designate St. Catherine Residence.
May 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneTearman Spencer Vs. City Hall
New City Attorney is quite public with his frustrations with those he is tasked with representing.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Committee Amends Milwaukee Tool Deal
Reporting requirements on employee race, gender, residency and wages added.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett Pushes Council To Accept Milwaukee Tool Deal
Council seeking labor agreement for contracted service workers.
Apr 24th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneDPW To Test Smart Garbage Truck Technology
Could city fleet be used for reporting potholes and illegal dumping? Maybe.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneNew Mural Will Brighten Dark Intersection
City hires Tia Richardson to create vibrant work at 30th and Locust.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneHistoric Home Will Be Moved Three Blocks
To make way for new Marquette sorority building, 1885 home at 16th and Kilbourn moving to lot on 19th St.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBauman Proposes Moratorium On City Demolitions
Alderman proposes fixing all deteriorated city-owned homes using federal stimulus funds.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneLong-Awaited McKinley School Redevelopment Moving Forward
Environmental remediation work is underway on fire-damaged school
Apr 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee
But property owners will need to pay at least once.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneDockless Scooters Will Return in 2021, With Restrictions
Companies could be barred from operating if riders use sidewalks.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Makes Street Name Changes Easier
New rule requires four-fifths of council to approve. Cesar Chavez Dr. extension next?
Apr 1st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Tool Could Bring 2,000 Jobs Downtown
City would provide up to $20 million to lure fast-growing company to Downtown.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCity Rejects Hawley Rd. Flood Settlement
Residents left soaked with costs after settlement agreement falls apart. Their attorney thinks it might cost even more to sue.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneThird Ward Building Wins Design Approval
New event venue's revised, faux-industrial style design okayed by Third Ward review panel.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneLegislature Passes Cocktails-To-Go Bill
It awaits the governor's signature. The Senate also passed a bill allowing home deliveries of alcohol.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Graham KilmerNew Street Lighting Fee Will Be Levied
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Mar 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Approves New Deal for The Couture
After infighting, City Hall clearing way for $188 million tower.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneHistoric Commission Says Bay View Cottages Are Historic
But Common Council will grant final decision.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneRedevelopment Authority Wants Riverfront Parking Lot Developed
Plus: Bucks get permission to continue to use Park East land for parking for two more years.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCocktails To Go Bill Passes Assembly
State Senate has yet to vote on the legislation. City has concerns.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Graham KilmerCity Attorney Blocking The Couture
Spencer won't sign off on revised deal for downtown tower, saying Ald. Bauman overstepped his authority.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Is Wrong on I-94 Expansion
The proposal doesn't learn from history and contradicts the approach of Biden, Buttigieg.
Mar 16th, 2021 by John NorquistScooters Could Return To City In May
Common Council creating path for scooters, and with usage beyond Downtown.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneAnother Council Committee Opposes Wilson
Majority of council opposes Ann Wilson's reappointment to Fire & Police Commission.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Jeramey JannenePlan Commission Okays New Land Apartment Project
251-unit complex Nova would rise on busy downtown street where Buca's once stood.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMasonic Apartments Move Forward, But…
Historic Commission wants stained glass windows reused. That's a problem.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneI-94 Can Be Rebuilt Responsibly
Simple, smart compromise both sides could embrace: reconstruct but don’t expand it.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Jennifer Ann EvansHintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project
Foxconn's partnership with Fisker Inc. the latest in long list of failures.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Corrinne HessPuddler’s Cottage Given Temporary Historic Protection
House is at least 153 years old, but is it historic?
Feb 24th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneFPC Members, City Attorney Blew Off Inspector General Interview Requests
Fallout and confusion from the Morales fiasco gets worse.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneNew State Office Building Project Takes Major Step Forward
Plus: A rundown of this week's real estate news.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Reduces Mayoral Power
A Barrett slap down. 15-0 vote restricts mayor's power over Historic Preservation Commission.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Disagrees on I-94 Expansion
Council once opposed it, but now wavering. Bauman blames disinformation by unions and WisDOT.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneOld World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive
Council unanimously approves naming entire street to honor civil rights leader.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMcKinley School Project’s Final Design Okayed
'Worst building ever seen' by city DNS will be turned into 35 apartments.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneLegislation Allowing Alcohol Deliveries Could Create New Problems for Cities
Milwaukee would lose local control over liquor sales under proposed legislation.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Graham KilmerMayor Could Lose Control of Historic Preservation Commission
Bauman and council committee support council president appointing HPC members.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneNew Deconstruction Firm Makes Progress
But citywide deconstruction requirement will again be suspended until March 2022.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCity Pushing Back On Interstate 94 Expansion, Not Reconstruction
City poised to lobby feds to slow down WisDOT.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneFire Department HQ Being Renamed For Wisconsin’s First Black Architect
Alonzo Robinson was a trailblazing architect
Jan 28th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneThird Ward to Get Marriott Boutique Hotel
Hoffco building would create base for 11-story, 102-room hotel; gets conceptual okay from design board.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneKey Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive
Westown Association, Mayor, all 15 council members back proposal. But there are complications.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Proposing To Rename Old World Third Street To MLK Drive
Extending Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. would correct an "injustice."
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneThird Ward Nightclub Surrenders License Before Revocation Hearing
SITE closes following shooting.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Confirms Avalos, Adds Tie-Breaking Vote to Fire & Police Commission
But a potential issue awaits with looming rejection of Ann Wilson's reappointment.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…
Police department agrees to certain conditions for grant intended to reform operations.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWiegand Still Redeveloping Wisconsin Avenue School
Ambassador Suites' completion moved forward to 2022, part of bigger vision for West Side.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Keeps Delaying on Sterling Brown Settlement
Alderman says deal isn't ready to be approved.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneHotels Fight City Hall, Win $500,000
Marriott and Springhill Suites win settlement. And council debates assessments.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneInterstate 94 Expansion Gets Cold Reception at City Hall
Over $1 billion for 54 blocks. Bauman asks where else the money could go?
Jan 7th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWhy So Many Police Chiefs?
Milwaukee's police leadership has become a surreal version of musical chairs. What’s going on?
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Bruce MurphyBarrett Sticks With Ann Wilson for FPC
Reappointing her to Fire & Police Commission though she backed its reckless decision to demote Chief Morales.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMorales Prepared to File Federal Lawsuit
Ousted Milwaukee police chief seeks damages, potential return to his position.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Corrinne HessForest Home Library Not Historic, Clinic Approved
Council clears way to demolish old library, build new Children's Hospital southside clinic.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Wants Control Over Police and Fire Chiefs
Seeking changes to state law to give city's elected officials control.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Moves To Reject Federal COPS Grant
Means 30 fewer officers, leaving Milwaukee down by 150 officers in 2021.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneForest Home Library Not Historic, Alders Vote
Committee overturns historic designation for 1960s building, full council vote to come
Dec 8th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneNew Land Plans Eight-Story Building
Mixed-use structure with 220 apartments on old Buca's site needs Common Council okay
Dec 8th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneShould Mayor Appoint Police and Fire Chiefs?
Council members think system is broken; many support change in state legislation.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneHistoric Commission Protects Forest Home Library
Gives it historic designation. But Common Council will have final say.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett Issues Two Budget Vetoes
Mayor targets funding source for lead abatement, neighborhood watch programs.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCOVID-19 Could Hamper Snow Plowing
Milwaukee bracing for staffing shortages as the pandemic spreads.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Clears Way For Big Sewer Project
84-inch-wide pipe is first phase of 40-million gallon stormwater project to prevent sewer overflows.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Will Pick Up Leaves Until November 22nd
City extends deadline, giving you 11 more days to rake your leaves into parking lanes.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAlders Want Police Chief Search Paused Following FPC Resignations
City struggles to find stability in police oversight body.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneForest Home Library Is Historic. For Now
Temporary designation stops development for 28 days. Hearing on permanent designation on November 30th.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneDevelopers Covet Former Buca’s Site
One of last, best undeveloped downtown sites. Plus: All the week's real estate news.
Nov 1st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Approves Over 20 Amendments To Milwaukee Budget
Amendments target violence prevention, housing, lead abatement and more.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Hires New Deconstruction Contractor
Spencer Renovation fired, White Glove Group hired to deconstruct, not demolish city-owned homes.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Center Gives Final Approval for $420 Million Expansion
District will issue bonds this year in order to complete expansion in 2024.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCan Recycling Improve Racial Equity?
Aldermen want recycling contract with a city-based business to create jobs for residents.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneScooters Could Return to Milwaukee
Could return in 2021. In 2019, 350,130 rides taken, with 67 crashes.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneNight Parking Rules a Tax on the Poor?
Or good public policy? Reinstating night parking is a $13 million question for city.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Improving Kinnickinnic River Trail Access
Federal project will improve on-street access to off-street trail.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene120 Officer Cut May Be Just The Beginning
The Milwaukee Police Department will have fewer officers in 2021, but the question is how many?
Sep 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWork Starting Soon on McKinley School Redevelopment
$1.1 million environmental cleanup comes first for fire-damaged school.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneDon’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says
DNC organizers ask convention goers to sign pledge to avoid establishments where social distancing isn’t possible.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Corrinne HessMilwaukee Ends Compost Program
As recently as February the city was planning to greatly expand it.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneHistoric Commission Rejects Voting Rights Mural
Without debating content or artist, commission finds mural needs to wait for guidelines to be approved.
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAssessment Commissioner Keeps His Job
Once expected to face a close vote, Steve Miner gets council approval on 13-2 vote.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneThe Curious Campaign of Michele Bryant
Why is a Democratic state senator’s chief of staff running against another Democratic senator?
Jul 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy$1 Million For ‘Really Unique Project’
Headline: Journal Sentinel building from 1960s would become housing for MATC students.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Might Fire Assessor Steve Miner
Assessment Commissioner finds little support from Judiciary & Legislation Committee.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Spending Hours Reviewing Barrett’s Appointments
Plenty of praise and criticism for department heads, including Jeff Polenske and Jeanette Kowalik.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMarlene Johnson-Odom Park Proposed
Committee approves naming children's park after council's longest serving woman and Black member.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneUrban Golf School Plans Expansion
Bridging the Gap plans to expand educational offerings at near west side facility.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneElection Commission Leader Barely Confirmed
Approved by 8-7 vote, with council members charging she lied during approval process.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneGiannis Protest Mural Planned for Bay View Bar
Mural is designed to keep focus on protest marches.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees
Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCrump Wins Committee Support to Head DCD
New commissioner would serve in one of most visible, influential administration roles.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneElection Director Appointee Pulls Out
Says she was working 18-hour days in worst year of her life and told to be less honest to be confirmed.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee to Hike Parking Meter Rates
City has yet to implement 2018 market-based plan to vary rates based on demand.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneHow Many Fewer Cops With A 10% Cut?
The number is smaller than 375 officers the Police Department claims, but how much smaller?
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Launches Active Streets for Business
Policy allows restaurants, bars to use space on sidewalks, streets, but details worry alders.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCouncil Okays Planning for 10% Police Cut
Requires city budget office to model what cut would look like, in time for fall budget debate.
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