Robert Bauman

Council Responds to Lead Crisis

Following Health Dept fallout, nine bills introduced to address lead poisoning issues.

Republican Bill Deregulates Taxis

All city regulations would be moot, including background checks on drivers by police.

Legislation seeks lead service line replacement for city-owned properties

"The city has a responsibility to be proactive in protecting the health of residents who live in city-owned residential properties."

Council Grills Mayor, City Health Staff

Tense meeting with unprecedented scrutiny of mayor and few answers from staff.

Legislation seeks tighter security requirements for downtown parking facilities

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Resolution seeks to spare Milwaukee We Energies ratepayers from huge Foxconn bill

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Council set to act on Health Department crisis

Joint statement from the Milwaukee Common Council

Common Council Statement on Flynn Retirement

Statement from the Common Council - January 8th, 2018

City May Contest Foxconn Electricity Deal

Bauman, Kovac call We Energies deal "hypocrisy"; City Attorney may challenge it.

City Kills Contracts With American Sewer

Council moves to subpoena owner, Donovan walks out of heated discussion about racism.

Public Works Committee to discuss rate hike to fund work at Racine’s Foxconn facility

Recently, ATC was quoted by a local media outlet as saying the project would be funded by Wisconsin ratepayers.

Will Milwaukeeans Pay for Foxconn Power?

Yes, according to ATC spokesperson. Ald. Robert Bauman wants city to investigate issue.

Should City Buy 500 Acres in Racine County?

Council resolution would order city to study buying land for Foxconn City.

Alderman Murphy and Alderman Pérez encouraged by Chief Flynn and Mayor’s new stance on traffic enforcement policy

Ald. Murphy and Ald. Pérez look forward to further changes being implemented on the roadways to ensure safety.

Foxconn Subsidy Now Exceeds $4 Billion

Government subsidy keeps increasing while Foxconn’s required investment has declined.

Council approves Libya slave trade condemnation measure

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - December 19, 2017

Ban On Contractors With Guns Passed

Common Council passes ban unanimously, and orders study of ending outside contracting.

Embattled Company Leader Absent at Hearing

Head of company with gun, KKK issues, a no-show. Angry council members promise action.

Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?

Committee explores annexing portion of Racine County for a satellite city.

Affordable Housing Plan Inches Forward

But proposal has been narrowed, will only affect city-financed projects.

The “S Block” Conceptually Approved

Seven-story building proposed for the heart of downtown in historic district.

Labor Groups Rally Against KKK Supporter

"We'll shout the fascists down, Milwaukee is a union town."

Commission Approves Boutique Hotel

New Art House Hotel could open by June in historic 1898 building on Marshall St.

Officials Delay St. James Church Proposal

City historic commission votes to hold plan for new apartments near 9th and Wisconsin.

Worker With KKK Cooler Fired

City official says American Sewer Services fired worker, a member of Laborers Local 113.

Franklin Wants Milwaukee’s Water

But Bauman doubts suburb can meet city rules for transportation and affordable housing.

City Contractor’s Worker Displays KKK Sign

Contractor whose workers showed their guns now connected to cooler with white supremacist signs.

Donovan Runs Afoul of City Gun Policy

Alderman said he knew of city employees carrying firearms, but has failed to report them.

Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?

Proposal causes fierce Common Council debate. Plus: Bauman slams city attorneys.

Alderman Bauman’s bullying of Assistant City Attorney is unacceptable

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - December 6, 2017

Transit Workers Union Announces Milwaukee Streetcar Labor Peace Agreement

The private agreement ensures that workers running the streetcar system will be able to join the transit union.

Council Okays Lawyers for Muni Court

Will help defendants who can be jailed when they can’t afford to pay fines.

Council Delays Action On Shopping Carts

Stores need more notice, they decide, on ordinance requiring locks on all carts.

Council Overrides Most of Mayor’s Vetoes

Bauman accuses Barrett of false promises, Stamper calls mayor "disingenuous."

Committee Okays Waukesha Water Deal

Key council committee approves largest collaborative deal in region's history.

City Atty Says Affordable Housing Plan Illegal

Will legal opinion kill the proposal? Or can Bauman and company rework the language?

Affordable Housing in Every Major Project?

Proposal would require it for any project with 20 or more units. Will developers oppose it?

Council Approves $1.5 Billion Budget

Despite changes by council, budget still eliminates 27 police officers, 75 firefighters.

Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn

10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.

Modern Brady Street Building Approved by Historic Commission

Historic commission staff tried to hold modern building, but commissioners overruled.

Condo Plan Okayed for Third Ward

A 13-unit complex, though the pediments were questioned. And more Ice Bars coming!

New Vegetarian, Mexican Restaurants

Plus: Silver City's first coffee shop, Stella Van Buren adds brunch.

Zielinski Again Attacks Mayor, Streetcar

And again his math doesn't add up.

New ordinance approved to clean up Dumpster issues

The measure will help mitigate serious recurring issues of Dumpsters that are overflowing with waste and debris, and ones that are in disrepair.

Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn

Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.

Judge Rebecca Dallet clear choice of Milwaukee County leaders

“I am honored and humbled to have earned the support of these officials, who work every day to make our communities stronger.”

Bike Boulevard a Bad Idea

Not good for bikers, and will make other streets less bike-friendly, too.

City Proposal Restricts Roadside Memorials

"Some of these turn into unpermitted block parties,” Ald. Johnson says

Potawatomi Gives $10 Million To Streetcar

Streetcar will be known as The Hop; Potawatomi gift means no operation costs for city.

Citizens of Milwaukee

For the 14th consecutive budget, Mayor Barrett is going to cut your fire department.

Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play

Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?

Board Questions Shake Shack’s Signage

Historic Third Ward ARB acts on a host of small changes, from signs to a new dock.

Council Passes Gettelman Deal That Will Save One Building, Demolish Others

MillerCoors will demolish historic brewery structures featured prominently in their marketing.

Council Approves East Side High Rise

After over a year of debate, the 27-story building is moving forward.

Can Bauman and Kovac Create Jobs?

Their legislation would require pre-1930 homes to be deconstructed, not demolished

Committee Approves East Side Tower

Real test will come at the Common Council next week.

Former MPS School to Become Hotel

Ambassador Hotel will turn classrooms into suites.

The City’s Most Curious Lobbyist

Why is fire fighters’ president quietly lobbying on issues unrelated to his job?

Republicans Heap Hate On Streetcar

Three different legislative changes to oppose the project; all will have no impact.

New demolition requirements would promote sustainability and create jobs

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman and Alderman Nik Kovac

Bucks Top Off New Arena

4,400-pound steel beam symbolizes the peak of new arena's construction.

Tiny Railroad Tower House Is Unique

Third Ward's "Interlocking" Tower may be only such residential home in America.

Inside Northwestern Mutual Tower

The state's biggest office building is a stunner, as our story and photos reveal.

Commission Approves 27-Story Tower

Madison developer revives 27-story proposal on Prospect next to Goll House.

Council Supports Restricting Asset Forfeiture

Would only be allowed for convicted criminals. Milwaukee police opposed change.

19th Century Third Ward Tavern Saved

Decrepit Erie St. tavern predating great 1892 fire will get historic renovation.

Weise Building Gets Temporary Historic Designation

Developers may save facades of century-old Eschweiler-designed building on Farwell.

Council Approves BRT Route Restrictions

Learn more about what alderman Bauman claims is a route worth studying

Bay View Gateway Approved

But not before Zielinski introduced an amendment that some claim would have derailed project.

Council approves amended bus rapid transit resolution

Legislation protects city taxpayers and city priorities

Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn

"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.

New City Tax Needed, Officials Say

Reacting to new report, area legislators say Milwaukee needs sales or income tax.

City Fighting County on Rapid Transit

Council committee puts restrictions on BRT project, charges county acted in bad faith.

The Manderley Bed & Breakfast

1886 West Side home of world's most acclaimed woman farmer now a classic B&B.

Council Members Blast Chief Flynn

Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.

Common Council to take up Paris Climate Accord measure

News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Nik Kovac

Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement

Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.

Historic Preservation Winners Celebrated

And Best Place at the Pabst Brewery announces new coffee shop and bar.

“Cream of Cream City” to be recognized at historic preservation awards ceremony

Annual preservation honors event to be held at Best Place at the Pabst

Ethanol Shipping Fuels Worries

U.S. Oil could also ship crude oil across local waters.

Gettelman Buildings Saved for Now

But demolition of old brewery buildings could get council approval.

Downtown Strip Club Approved

Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.

Jennifer Gonda On the Hot Seat

New Water Works director opposed by some aldermen, and faces tough lead pipes issue.

How to Make a Pedestrian Friendly City

New district-by-district reports on improving city for bicycling and walking.

Rep. Evan Goyke’s Fixer-Upper

3,571-square-foot, 14-room, 1894 home requires constant fixing.

Gettelman Brewery Buildings Saved

At least for now. City HPC grants temporary historic designation.

Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart

Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.

City Panel Rejects Sherman Park Station

Design criticized. Would replace gas station destroyed during summer riot.

Streetcar Rails Being Welded

Mayor, MPS students on-hand to see the work

City Won’t Delay Streetcar for County

Ald Zielinski's attempt to delay streetcar for county only gets his own vote.

The Most Beautiful Bar In Town?

Best Place at the Pabst is one of the most enchanting saloons in the nation.

Should County Operate Streetcar?

Board members push -- belatedly -- for county transit to operate streetcar.

Church Becoming Brewery

Pabst coming back to where it all began.

Summerfest Plans Bang-Up Banner

The huge 50th anniversary sign is unique. "Horrible," says Ald. Bauman.

5 Election Takeaways

A horrible turnout, a big night for Evers, and who the heck is William Crowley?

City Spends Big On Housing The Poor

Housing Trust Fund has spent $6.5 million since 2006 on low-income housing.

Overwhelming support for our fellow citizens and for our ideals

Milwaukee could be the first city in the U.S. to officially declare its opposition to the travel ban.

The Problem Of Architecture Review Boards

All the rules for developers kill bad buildings. But do they also kill the great ones?

More Views of Masonic Hotel

See the rooftop beer garden and how the new tower connects to the building.

Clarke Square Gets Wantable

Fast-growing Wantable will move there, Nehring's Sendik's grocery may join it.

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $250