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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Kinn Hotel Plan Gets First Approval
Plan for hotel on North Broadway gets historic preservation approval on third try.
Aug 5th, 2019 by Graham KilmerAmerica’s Best Internship
Rail Passengers Association offers a dream summer of train riding and dining.
Aug 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneAldrete Will Lead Police-Fire Commission
Attorney, third FPC leader in three years, brings diverse background to challenging job.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Pushes Plan for $15/Hour Downtown Jobs
Would urge downtown businesses, developers to increase wages, worker protections.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneThe Couture Changes Financing Plan
Developer misses funding deadline, plans to apply again. Baird & Co. now working on the deal.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneFPC Nominee Faces Cloud of Uncertainty
Council vote unclear on Griselda Aldrete, mayor's pick to lead Fire & Police Commission.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Edgar MendezKoeffler House A ‘Grand Old East Side Home’
The historic Koeffler House, saved by historic designation in the 80's, will become a boutique hotel.
Jul 26th, 2019 by Michael HorneJournal Sentinel Making Historic Move
Newspaper selling its home of 95 years, moving to leased space in 330 Kilbourn complex.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneElwood’s Is Downtown and Very Urbane
Old Rosie's on Water transformed, with clean-lined urbanity, a new deck and craft beers.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Michael HorneNo Streetcar Expansion in Time for DNC
Proposal held again. Marcoux, Hamilton fight over future of streetcar.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Okays $3 Million for Symphony
City will help MSO move old theater's wall and rebuild street for new music hall.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneThree Scooter Companies Apply to Operate in Milwaukee
Lime, Bird and Spin could all have scooters on city streets in the coming weeks.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneAldermen Blast City’s Call Center
Should you call 286-City to report a pothole? Don't bother, some aldermen say.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneNo Two-Way State Street Until 2020
City will repave and transform street in time for the DNC.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Okays City Pedestrian Plan
98 pages with 100 actions suggested. But will any of it be funded?
Jul 17th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneStreetcar Records Best Ridership Day
Bastille Days and Summerfest boost ridership to new high.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneKinn Hotel Proposal Downsized Again
Addition now isn't visible from the street, addressing key concern of Historic Preservation Commission.
Jul 13th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneKomatsu Unveils Harbor District Designs
See what the "largest urban manufacturing proposal in the United States" will look like.
Jul 10th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneHPC Board Puts Modern Homes on Hold
New homes proposed for East Side historic district don't meet "any of the guidelines."
Jul 9th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMansion Hotel Proposal Approved
Historic Preservation Commission okays conversion of Marshall St. mansion to small hotel.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneScooters Legalized But Not on Sidewalks
City's action means scooters could be back on streets soon, but fined for using sidewalks.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCompany’s Move to Northwest Side On Hold
Council members want more information from manufacturer, city officials on proposal.
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Approves 32-Story Tower
But first, council members give tower its most thorough public vetting to date.
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneWashington Nominated To City Plan Board
Town Bank VP Ranell Washington would replace his former coworker on commission.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneFree Streetcar Rides Planned for 2020
City hopes to maintain free rides to keep up ridership but this could leave funding gap.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneIs the City Ready for Scooters?
Council debates pilot program allowing scooters. "We're all scared to death," Borkowski says.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneLawmakers Legalize Scooters
City poised to update its regulations in response, clearing way for Bird to return.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneSas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission
Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMarcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension
DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity to Study More Recycling Pickups
Pickups could increase from every three to every two weeks; other changes discussed.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Grabs More Design Oversight
Bauman reaches compromise with Marcoux. Council gets some say on new overlay zones.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneWill Streetcar be Extended by the DNC?
Mayor, aldermen differ on whether rail extension can be completed for national convention.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Approves Water Rate Increase
Three council members object to plan that raises annual cost by $7.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneUrban Milwaukee Celebrates 11th Anniversary
Readers and writers mingle and celebrate at Villa Terrace's Renaissance Garden.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Urban MilwaukeeHow West Side Area Was Revived
Potawatomi tribe celebrates $50 million redevelopment of former Concordia campus.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Andrea WaxmanConvent Hill South Advances
City Plan Commission okays 32-story, $150 million apartment tower.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneComplaint Against American Sewer Dropped
City officials can't verify complaint, but may still consider debarring contractor.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Is Repaving More Streets
But is focus on streets just creating a backlog of alleys and sidewalks needing work?
Jun 5th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Confident Couture Won’t Block Streetcar
Federal grant at risk if lakefront extension to The Couture isn't running by end of 2020.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneSay Hello to Postman’s Porch
Milwaukee Downtown leads the reinvention of small triangular park near 2nd and Wells.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneThree Downtown Hotels Will Miss DNC
Plus: Former Toys R Us becoming grocery store, and Pabst Mansion plans auction.
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett Must Rebuild Fire & Police Board
Powerful Fire & Police Commission needs new director and two new board members.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneNo Agreement on Streetcar Extension
Mayor's press conference touts $160 million expansion plan. Delay could hurt city, he says.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee
Fire and Police Commission appointee gives "petulant" presentation, rejected by council.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneTussler Saving Merrill Park Home
Hunger Task Force leader has quietly saved three homes in the area already.
May 24th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneLion House the Finest Pre-Civil War Home
Yet the Bradley Foundation is leaving the historic home, which could fetch a big price.
May 22nd, 2019 by Michael HorneCouncil Holds Streetcar Extension
Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.
May 21st, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneContractor With Guns, White Supremacy Sticker Again At Issue
American Sewer Services employee is reported to have directed racial slur and other "colorful" language at city employee
May 16th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneOh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneA Town Square for Downtown Milwaukee
City proposes Vel R. Phillips Plaza along W. Wisconsin Ave. with cafe and streetcar stop.
May 14th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneIllinois Kills Hiawatha Expansion
Illinois governor kills $195 million plan to expand service between Milwaukee and Chicago.
May 14th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneHarri Hoffmann Building Worth $3.3 Million
Owner evaded concentration camp, immigrated here to create Third Ward shoe polish factory.
May 10th, 2019 by Michael HorneToo Much Historic Preservation?
City now has 180 designated sites. Often this has nothing to do with preservation.
May 9th, 2019 by Julie GraceCouncil Clears Path for Streetcar Lawsuit
Lawsuit would be the first of 11 planned by Hupy & Abraham.
May 7th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Says Marcus Center Not Historic
Votes down designation and compromise to save Kiley grove with a friends group.
May 7th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Okays Subsidy for One MKE Plaza
Comptroller calls the deal a "significant risk" but council votes 12-3 in favor.
May 7th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMarcus Center Has No County Board Oversight
That’s because a state law handed all authority over most county facilities to County Executive Abele.
May 6th, 2019 by Virginia SmallMayor Wants Three Streetcar Extensions
Will request engineering study of extensions to Bronzeville and Walker's Point
May 1st, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneGeorge Watts Building Worth $1.5 Million
And so many memories of genteel china shop visited by folks like the 4th Baron Wedgwood.
May 1st, 2019 by Michael HorneCity’s New Horse Stables Break Ground
MKE Urban Stables to house police department's mounted patrol, offer equine therapy.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Graham KilmerCommittee Says Marcus Center Isn’t Historic
City committee overrules Historic Preservation Commission. Full Common Council up next.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneWill DNC Convention Help Small Businesses?
Common Council seeks ways to spread economic impact beyond Downtown.
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneThe Cold War With We Energies
Bauman, other aldermen believe city is charging too little for utility's use of city land.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMeet the City’s Pothole Patrol
Turns out those frequently maligned parking checkers do more than issue tickets.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene11 Streetcar Lawsuits Coming
City poised to deny claim by motorcyclist, clearing way for first of 11 lawsuits.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneSt. Paul’s Palapa Bar Open All Year
Great addition to Public Market, Fish Company's bar is at its best in summer weather.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Michael HorneA Luxury Tower with Affordable Housing
Housing Authority to build 32-story, $150 million tower whose income would support affordable housing across city.
Apr 17th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneKinn Hotel Plan Grows a Living Wall
But area alderman Bob Bauman is likely to oppose project.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneWhatever Became of Boston Store Subsidy?
City gave company $1.9 million for renovations before it went bankrupt. Where did it go?
Apr 10th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCan City Combat Food Deserts?
City panel hears report on many residents living far from full-service grocery store, but takes no action.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Corrinne HessCommittee Questions Grand Avenue Deal
Deal approved after hard questions on city subsidy for $92 million mall redevelopment.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneDrink Wisconsinbly Moves Downtown
How a brand name became a bar and moved to Bucks Entertainment Block.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Michael HorneWhat’s the Infrastructure Plan for DNC?
Council, led by Bauman, pushes for city to have citywide, coordinated plan for convention.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Wants Better Pothole Response
Public Works officials say Milwaukee bests other cities. Not good enough, aldermen say.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMarcus Center, Kiley Grove Deemed Historic
Commission decision stalls redevelopment, but allows four ailing trees to be cut down.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneRetired Drivers Shall Help Plow Our Snow
So says the Common Council. Unanimously. Program will begin next winter.
Mar 27th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneWho Gets Design Oversight?
Bauman wants council control over overlay zones, while DCD, local developers object.
Mar 19th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCommission Deems Journal Sentinel Complex Historic
Two council members push for designation in advance of paper's possible relocation.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneStreetcar Extension Planned To Start in September
Extension to convention center would open in time for 2020 Democratic Convention.
Mar 14th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Approves DNC Contract
City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneAny City Progress on Affordable Housing?
Has Barrett's 10,000 homes initiative had an impact? Council members give mixed grades
Mar 10th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneWho Will (Finally) Clear The Snow?
"Why did you stop sending out front-end loaders to finish the job?" irate alderman asks.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneRetired Drivers to Join Plowing Crew
Bauman's proposal gets endorsed by Department of Public Works, but may take a year.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneAldermen Blast City’s Snowplowing
Just how bad is city's operation? Aldermen allege lies and mismanagement.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMarcus Center Decision Delayed A Month
Proposal to remove four trees from Kiley grove creates more questions than answers.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneJournal Complex Historic for Now
Historic Preservation Commission grants temporary designation for complex.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneAn Extra Four Days to Pay Parking Tickets
City extending grace period on parking ticket payments.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneLittering Will Now Cost $500
Council raises minimum fine from $25 to $500. "Our streets are dirty," says Ald. Stamper.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneWestern Hemisphere’s Tallest Timber Tower Okayed
New Land's 21-story apartment tower, Ascent, gets approved by council committee.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Athletic Club Worth $7.6 Million
Club behind on taxes owed city, but new plan for hotel should gain it more revenue.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Michael HorneCity Struggles to Keep Up Snow Plowing
Problems include aging equipment, staff shortages and inexperienced operators.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneThree City Libraries Will Get Solar
But city wants to install five times more solar power and faces We Energies opposition.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneSo is the Journal Building Historic?
Historic Preservation Commission goes from one preservation battle to another.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneThe Marcus Center is Historic. For Now
Commission grants temporary historic designation, though Marcus Center opposed it.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneNew Leader for Zoning Appeals Board
Mayor picks attorney Brett Blomme to succeed controversial BOZA board chair.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMandel Seeks High-Rise Subsidy
Developer wants city's help to close financing gap for Prospect Ave. apartment tower.
Feb 3rd, 2019 by Graham KilmerShould Washington Park Get Historic Designation?
Proposal for Olmsted-designed park could alter Urban Ecology Center’s plans for renovation.
Jan 27th, 2019 by Analise PruniCity and We Energies In Solar Standoff
Utility won’t allow city to work with third party solar provider, aldermen blast We Energies.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Kari LydersenKaren Dettmer Will Lead Water Works
Committee puts veteran engineer through the ringer before endorsing her appointment.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneShould the Streetcar Be Free?
How much would it cost to make The Hop free after 2019? And is it worth it?
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