Robert Bauman

Drink Wisconsinbly Moves Downtown

How a brand name became a bar and moved to Bucks Entertainment Block.

What’s the Infrastructure Plan for DNC?

Council, led by Bauman, pushes for city to have citywide, coordinated plan for convention.

Council Wants Better Pothole Response

Public Works officials say Milwaukee bests other cities. Not good enough, aldermen say.

Milwaukee Alders rally behind JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman

"I’m honored to have the support of so many strong leaders in the City of Milwaukee."

Marcus Center, Kiley Grove Deemed Historic

Commission decision stalls redevelopment, but allows four ailing trees to be cut down.

Retired Drivers Shall Help Plow Our Snow

So says the Common Council. Unanimously. Program will begin next winter.

Common Council approves legislation to develop a reserve workforce for snow and ice control

Sponsored by Alderman Robert J. Bauman and co-sponsored by Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Council File #181747 addresses many of the issues DPW faces during snow and ice control operations.

Who Gets Design Oversight?

Bauman wants council control over overlay zones, while DCD, local developers object.

Commission Deems Journal Sentinel Complex Historic

Two council members push for designation in advance of paper's possible relocation.

Streetcar Extension Planned To Start in September

Extension to convention center would open in time for 2020 Democratic Convention.

City Approves DNC Contract

City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.

Any City Progress on Affordable Housing?

Has Barrett's 10,000 homes initiative had an impact? Council members give mixed grades

Who Will (Finally) Clear The Snow?

"Why did you stop sending out front-end loaders to finish the job?" irate alderman asks.

Retired Drivers to Join Plowing Crew

Bauman's proposal gets endorsed by Department of Public Works, but may take a year.

Aldermen Blast City’s Snowplowing

Just how bad is city's operation? Aldermen allege lies and mismanagement.

Potholes, winter parking extension, lead service lines and reserve force for snow and ice control on agenda for Public Works Committee

Wednesday’s Public Works Committee meeting agenda is packed with items of citywide interest and importance

Marcus Center Decision Delayed A Month

Proposal to remove four trees from Kiley grove creates more questions than answers.

Journal Complex Historic for Now

Historic Preservation Commission grants temporary designation for complex.

Alderman Robert J. Bauman Questions the Unilateral Extension of Winter Parking Rules

“This action by the Department of Public Works Commissioner to extend winter parking rules to March 15 is a tacit admission that the city’s snow and ice control efforts this year have been very poor."

Alderman Robert J. Bauman introduces legislation to develop a reserve workforce for snow and ice control

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

An Extra Four Days to Pay Parking Tickets

City extending grace period on parking ticket payments.

Littering Will Now Cost $500

Council raises minimum fine from $25 to $500. "Our streets are dirty," says Ald. Stamper.

Western Hemisphere’s Tallest Timber Tower Okayed

New Land's 21-story apartment tower, Ascent, gets approved by council committee.

Milwaukee Athletic Club Worth $7.6 Million

Club behind on taxes owed city, but new plan for hotel should gain it more revenue.

City Struggles to Keep Up Snow Plowing

Problems include aging equipment, staff shortages and inexperienced operators.

Three City Libraries Will Get Solar

But city wants to install five times more solar power and faces We Energies opposition.

Joint statement on the death of a Department of Public Works worker

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Robert Donovan, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Joint statement on fallen Milwaukee Police Officer

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Robert Donovan, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski

So is the Journal Building Historic?

Historic Preservation Commission goes from one preservation battle to another.

The Marcus Center is Historic. For Now

Commission grants temporary historic designation, though Marcus Center opposed it.

New Leader for Zoning Appeals Board

Mayor picks attorney Brett Blomme to succeed controversial BOZA board chair.

Mandel Seeks High-Rise Subsidy

Developer wants city's help to close financing gap for Prospect Ave. apartment tower.

Should Washington Park Get Historic Designation?

Proposal for Olmsted-designed park could alter Urban Ecology Center’s plans for renovation.

City and We Energies In Solar Standoff

Utility won’t allow city to work with third party solar provider, aldermen blast We Energies.

Karen Dettmer Will Lead Water Works

Committee puts veteran engineer through the ringer before endorsing her appointment.

Should the Streetcar Be Free?

How much would it cost to make The Hop free after 2019? And is it worth it?

City Starts Over on Deconstruction

It's back to demolishing old buildings, while trying to start small deconstruction program.

City Extending Streetcar to Convention Center

Short extension can be built without federal funds, adding more ridership.

Bradley Center To Go Boom

A series of "shaped charges" will detonate and lower the roof on January 13th.

Huge Michels Deal Gets No Direct Subsidy

Company and 250 jobs moving to city, in new 8-floor complex. City helps finance riverwalk.

Council Okays Largest Urban Manufacturing Deal in U.S.

West Milwaukee company will move to city, but will it create any new jobs?

Michels Deal Gets Bigger, Subsidy Smaller

$100 million Harbor District project gets even bigger, but lower subsidy has a down side for workers.

Committee Okays $40 Million For Komatsu

But financing for $285 million manufacturing campus gets blasted by Ald. Bauman.

Riverwalk Expanding to Harbor District

City introduces design guidelines to extend riverwalk south from inner harbor to Bay View.

Common Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto on Amendment Tackling Neighborhood Blight

"I am appreciative of my fellow Council members who saw the need for additional resources to tackle this major blight issue facing neighborhoods."

McKinley School Plan Passed Despite Protests

Opponents of affordable housing plan show up at City Hall with signs, to no avail.

Council Slaps Down Mayor’s Vetoes

Legislative body rejects all five vetoes by Mayor Tom Barrett.

Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes

Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.

Committee Advances McKinley School Project

Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.

Disconnect Your Downspouts, Get $100

City program affecting 54,000 homes part of plan to prevent Deep Tunnel overflows.

Alderman Bauman’s amendments pass to repair roads and tackle neighborhood blight

"These amendments will not address all roadway infrastructure needs but does provide our DPW with much needed resources."

10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget

A city store? No more alley repairs? Cutting tree trimming? The $1.5 billion budget has it all.

Council Adopts 2019 City Budget

Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.

Should McKinley School Be Redeveloped?

Gorman & Co. pushes redevelopment plan, while a few neighbors vehemently object.

City Advances State Theater Redevelopment

Plan would create all-ages venue in old movie theater on 26th and State.

The Hop Has a Schedule

Streetcar begins operating with a public schedule. When will real-time data arrive?

Nikiya Dodd Handily Wins Council Seat

Political veteran could have a big impact on upcoming city budget debate.

Milwaukee Pride, City Debut Rainbow Crosswalks

Crosswalks near Cathedral Square Park celebrate city's LGBTQ community.

Streetcar Opens to Public

"This is your assignment: ride the streetcar," says Mayor Barrett.

Milwaukee Pride brings rainbow crosswalks to Cathedral Square

Join us Saturday for our Opening Ceremony

Tavern at Turner Hall Is 1882 Classic

New owner Mike Eitel has transformed the place yet respected the history.

Bay View Stables Deal Finally Approved

After much debate, deal goes forward for equine therapy facility and stable for MPD horses.

City Creates TIF for Villard Ave. Project

Deal on 43-unit apartment project is a shift in policy by Barrett administration.

Barrett Signs Complete Streets Policy

Mayor, city officials and activists gather to celebrate new legislation.

When Will The Hop Have a Schedule?

Streetcar system could launch without one.

Streetcar On Time and On Budget

The Hop was on time and "almost balanced to the dime," officials note.

Council Passes Complete Streets Policy

Streets for all, not just cars, is now the law of the land.

Barrett Vetoes Inspector General

Council, Mayor at odds over how independent new position should be.

Fire Department Defends Vacant Building Signs

They're meant to warn fire fighters of hazards; Bauman charges they attract crime.

Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy

Proposal on street design places pedestrians and cyclists on same level as motorists

Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees

But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.

The Inspector General Is Coming

Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.

Connecting Milwaukee workers to Foxconn plant on agenda for tomorrow

Alderman Bauman is leading the city’s exploration of connecting low-income Milwaukee residents with the Foxconn facility, conducting multiple hearings on this issue.

Craft Brewer’s Century City Plan Approved

City takes a loss on sale to Good City Brewing, but feels project is a big long-term win.

Illinois Blocking Amtrak Expansion

Glenview, IL residents oppose plan to expand Hiawatha line from 7 to 10 round trips daily.

Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board

The board will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 21 at the Wisconsin Center.

Milwaukee Pride launches campaign for rainbow crosswalks

Civic project honors LGBTQ heritage of Cathedral Square

Promises Not Kept

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan

Women’s March WI Endorses Nikiya Dodd for 5th District Alderman

"I am so humbled to have earned the endorsement of Women's March WI."

Why the Historic Pumping Station Was Demolished

Could Michels have saved the building and incorporated it into its $100 million plan?

Should City Buy Third Ward Swing Bridge?

Ald. Robert Bauman advances idea to turn swing bridge into pedestrian bridge.

State Selects City Sites for New Buildings

Will it build on one or both sites? State now has tough choice to make.

Police Can Soon Seize Scooters

Effective August 4. Now up to Legislature to change state law and make scooters legal.

City Will Impound, Yet Legalize Scooters

New plan allows city to impound scooters until state law makes them legal.

Joint Statement on the death of Officer Michael Michalski

From Alderman Terry Witkowski, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Nicholas Kovac, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, Alderman Bob Donovan, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, and Alderman Robert Bauman

Horse Stables for Bay View

New home for police department horses and therapy center. But does deal make sense for city?

Council Delays Flag Decision

Delegates Milwaukee Arts Board to decide if new flag needed and how to proceed.

All Hail The “People’s Flag”

Huge version of flag installed a block from City Hall just before vote on whether to adopt it.

Zielinski Backs Scooter Operator Bird

Alderman wants city lobbyists to push for state legislation to legalize scooters.

Committee Okays Dockless Bike Sharing

LimeBike and others could operate by late August, if full council approves measure.

City Moves to Impound Bird Scooters

With no authority to legalize scooters, city officials move to get them off the streets.

Who Now Has Power Over Police Chief?

Common Council may regret stripping mayor’s power over Police-Fire director.

Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign

"I want to run against Barrett," alderman says, laying out issues he will use against mayor.

Jeffers Saves Historic Parish House

Downtown church gets new lease on life from creative developer and state law change.

Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?

Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.

The Problems with Deconstruction

New city program is promising, but also faces obstacles.

First Buildings Deconstructed Under New Law

But Ald. Bauman fears high bids from companies may make law impractical.

Dockless scooters put unsuspecting public in legal jeopardy

“It’s irresponsible for this company to come into Milwaukee and place the unsuspecting public in legal jeopardy.”

Dockless Scooters Are Illegal

City Attorney's office warns owner to cease operations on city streets, riders could face $98 fine.

Dockless Scooters Debut Here

Company called Bird drops approximately 60 scooters on city streets; is it legal?

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $250