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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Northwestern Mutual Updates Tower Design
Apartment tower gets an additional floor and other changes.
Mar 7th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
$6.5 Million in Streetcar Savings
Agreement with We Energies reduces utility relocation costs.
Feb 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $250
February 20, 2016 - View Report
9 Election Takeaways
Tom Barrett might be in trouble, Chris Abele definitely is. So is Puente.
Feb 17th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
26-Story Tower for Prospect Avenue
Here are all the details on proposed $55 million project: renderings, floor plans, diagrams.
Feb 11th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
How Parsonage Became a Cool B-and-B
The 125-year-old, Queen Anne, reverend's home now attracts world travelers.
Feb 5th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Downtown Building Grows Apartments
Century Building would (mostly) convert from offices to 50 low-income residential units.
Feb 2nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
City Birthday Party All About Dining
Politicians and candidate hopefuls mix with winners of dining awards.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Michael Horne
Will Bucks’ Plaza Be Public or Private?
Team wants 4th Street closed, but will this create a town square or just team profits?
Jan 26th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Ald. Kovac’s “Adult” Home Is Very Modest
The 1893 Riverwest home has just 1.5 stories and one bathroom with 10% ventilation.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Michael Horne
New NM Apartment Tower Moves Forward
Its less-discussed project, a 33-story residential and parking tower, is quietly continuing.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Ten Predictions for 2016
A new downtown strip club, less crime, more Sheriff Clarke. It's all coming… we think.
Jan 2nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
New Era for Riverside Theater
Cool new retro marquee unveiled. And an ongoing project will upgrade the entire theater.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Did Karl Kopp Let Historic Building Rot?
Unique 1871 building on river was “irreplaceable.” Bauman blames Kopp for its destruction.
Dec 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Urban Milwaukee Drive Raises $30,590!
Thank you, Milwaukee. Our crowdfunding drive raised 153% of goal.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Urban Milwaukee
Chris Abele’s High-Rise Double Condo
Now separated from his wife, he has a luxurious, 8,132-square-foot suite near the top of the Moderne.
Nov 17th, 2015 by Michael Horne
VISION 2050 workshop is Thursday, November 19 in Milwaukee
Important regional planning workshop info from Alderman Robert Bauman
Nov 17th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Urban Milwaukee’s Impact On The Streetcar
Ald. Bauman talks about publication’s impact and how its expansion will help the community.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Urban Milwaukee
City Accepts $14 Million Federal Streetcar Grant
City wins TIGER grant after "a brutal competition" where demand for transit dollars greatly exceeded the sums appropriated.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne
DNA Milwaukee Spearheads “FREE” Parking Stickers for Weekend Downtown Parking Signage
The challenge: Although parking is free on Saturdays in two‐hour time zones and all day on Sundays, parking signs do not clearly convey this message.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Downtown Neighbors Association
Major Goolsby’s, Still a Great Sports Bar
One of nation's first, where Charles Barkley and Reggie Jackson, among others, hung out.
Oct 14th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Dahlberg Leaves City for Cincinnati Job
Did city's longtime building inspector lack the legal qualifications for the job here?
Sep 30th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Near West Side Business Improvement District Expansion Approved
BID #10 to expand to cover the entire Near West Side Neighborhood
Sep 24th, 2015 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.
Restoration Hardware to Third Ward?
Architectural Review Board creates confusion. Plus: New beats for Journal Sentinel reporters.
Sep 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
New Bucks Arena Approved
City completes final step of financing puzzle for new Bucks arena.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Vacating Fourth Street for a Bucks plaza would be drastic and risky
Vacating any downtown street involves major ramifications for current and future transportation and land use.
Sep 21st, 2015 by Press Release
Council committee recommends adding funds to bolster home repair program
News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman
Sep 17th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Volunteers to build new playground Saturday at Merrill Park
More than 200 volunteers will help construct the new playground on Saturday.
Sep 10th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Bucks Sign Contract for Park East Land
Press conference with Abele celebrates award of 10 acres of county land for $1 and big dreams.
Sep 9th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Architectural Review Board for Bay View?
Ald. Zielinski has raised question and a KK Ave. BID member makes inquiries about starting ARB.
Aug 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Port Director Paul Vornholt’s Surprising Success
Criticized as "unqualified" and a "patronage appointment," Vornholt has pleased even his critics.
Aug 26th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
Dr. Luis “Tony” Báez named winner of the 2015 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award
Dr. Báez will be presented with the Zeidler award during a special ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015.
Aug 20th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Ald. Bauman invites residents to attend neighborhood meeting on Monday
Community members will be able to learn about neighborhood and citywide issues from a handful of city officials, including Alderman Bauman.
Aug 13th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
New Penthouse for Old Third Ward Building
Eppstein Uhen short of space in Headquarters; Bauman rips Summerfest traffic woes; and his challenger kicks off campaign
Aug 12th, 2015 by Michael Horne
New Center Brings Police Closer to People
Press conference celebrates opening of Near West Side Waypoint, a neighborhood center.
Aug 5th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Cold Spring Park Neighborhood Announces Groundbreaking for Community Garden and Gathering Green
The Cold Spring Park Garden and Gathering Green is located on the southeast corner of 28th St. and McKinley Boulevard.
Aug 5th, 2015 by Cold Spring Park Historic Neighborhood, Inc.
Near West Side Neighborhood Logo Unveiled
Launch of Near West Side website also announced
Jul 29th, 2015 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.
Is the The Spot 4MKE A Success?
Creative Alliance Milwaukee has added life to 4th and Wisconsin, but dare we ask for more?
Jul 27th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
How the Merrill Park Apartments Got Painted
Alderman contacts Marquette High, whose students are now repainting subsidized senior apartments.
Jul 24th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
The Return of Pabst Brewing
The city's famed beer maker, long absent from Milwaukee, will return to the Pabst Brewery complex.
Jul 15th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Arena proposal to be addressed during Tuesday town hall meeting
Alderman Robert J. Bauman will host meeting; Mayor Barrett to deliver presentation on proposal for new downtown arena
Jul 10th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
New Apartment Complex for Brady Street
Proposed three-floor structure would offer apartments aimed at millennials plus 2,400 square feel of retail space.
Jul 9th, 2015 by Michael Horne
City Officials Act to Save Cambridge Ave. Home
Ald. Kovac sought temporary historic designation, contends too many period homes have been razed for apartment buildings.
Jul 8th, 2015 by Amanda Mickevicius
Republican Leadership Fumbles the Ball on Arena Funding; Time for Plan B.
Statement from Alderman Robert J. Bauman July 2, 2015
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Alderman Bauman and Alderman Stamper issue joint statement regarding bus driver work stoppage
Joint statement from Alderman Robert Bauman and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Jul 1st, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Make Your Voice Heard on Bucks Arena
Our simple, easy-to-use contact form lets you reach officials in Madison on the arena deal and frankly communicate your views.
Jun 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Celebrating the Life of Paul Jakubovich
A host of notables gathered to salute Jakubovich and the fabulous historic architecture of Milwaukee he helped protect.
Jun 22nd, 2015 by Michael Horne
The City’s Real Costs for Bucks Arena
The exact total is unknown, but will be much higher than media has reported.
Jun 17th, 2015 by Pat Small
Common Ground Lobbying Against Bucks Arena
Community organization is pushing city, county and state representatives to oppose public funding.
Jun 16th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Council approves fast-tracking tax foreclosures
The City of Milwaukee will now be able to fast-track the tax foreclosure process on vacant and abandoned homes.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
A Battle Over Historic Designation
Developer Robert Joseph wants to demolish 1880s tavern but Ald. Bauman and Third Ward board vote for historic designation, which provides protection for now.
May 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Mayor Barret, Ald. Bauman attend grand opening of new $3M BP gas station at 27th Street & St. Paul
Statement from Keith Stanley, Executive Director of Near West Side Partners, Inc.
May 19th, 2015 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.
Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?
Third Ward review board defers decision on Historic Designation. And Milwaukee now has a Croatian sister city.
May 15th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Education and Transportation Top Concerns at Budget Forum
Democratic legislators hold listening session in Milwaukee and get an earful.
May 14th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Yes, Johnson Controls Wants to Build Downtown
The city will help pay for feasibility study of company building a high-rise near the lake and just west of Discovery World.
May 13th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Bay View’s Golden Age?
A proposal for five new apartment buildings in Bay View. And will At Random be razed?
May 6th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Ald. Bauman’s “One Percent Solution” to arena funding in committee on Monday
“A one-cent sales tax would help complete the funding puzzle without putting an undue burden on our local governments, while also providing revenue to support other important institutions.”
May 1st, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
New Community Garden for West Side
Neighborhood House project near 27th and State will bring green space and healthy food to residents.
Apr 30th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Plans Proceed to Enhance Lakefront
An internationally unique visitors center announced for Lakeshore State Park. And the Lakefront Gateway Project proceeds.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Rail and state officials to testify during committee discussion of Bakken crude oil
News release from Alderman Robert Bauman
Apr 28th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Earth Day Blitz to Break Ground for New 27th Street Garden Park
Wisconsin Landscapers to Donate Labor, Materials, to Neighborhood House Project
Apr 17th, 2015 by Neighborhood House of Milwaukee
A new funding approach is needed if we are going to retain the Bucks: The One Percent Solution
Statement of Alderman Robert Bauman
Apr 16th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Committee to hear report on use of local rail lines to transport Bakken crude oil
“Given recent incidents that have demonstrated the potential for disastrous accidents along rail lines where crude oil is transported, this is an issue of great concern for our residents.”
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Streetcar Signing Is Quite a Celebration
The mayor, business leaders and pols toasted the streetcar in Cudahy's Irish Pub, with Michael Cudahy on hand.
Feb 13th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Streetcar Approved
After years of debate, streetcar will finally move forward. Final engineering will begin immediately, and construction by the end of the year.
Feb 10th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Horrors, Look At Those Building Vents!
East Side Architectural Review Board shudders at unapproved venting on new building at Oakland and North. Is there a solution?
Feb 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Crowd Celebrates City Birthday Party
Politicians, PR people and other notables schmoozed away. The best rumor was that Chief Flynn might be retiring.
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Ald. Bauman Responds to ATU Local 998’s Anti-streetcar Letter
Letter to ATU Local 998 was released to the media by Alderman Robert Bauman.
Jan 28th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
A Week of Ground-Breaking News
Announcement of Johnson Controls' 50-story lakefront tower is week's biggest development.
Jan 26th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Members of the Common Council Respond to Ald. Dudzik’s Remarks
Joint Statement from members of the Common Council
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Milwaukee Common Council
Streetcar Responses Shows Wide Support
Eleven out of 15 aldermanic districts, and 76 percent of all respondents support the proposed streetcar starter system.
Jan 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Approved, but Held
Large majority votes to approve streetcar, but parliamentary maneuver puts issue on hold until February 10th meeting.
Jan 21st, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Backers Say They Have the Votes
Aldermen Witkowski and Perez now favor it, and touted plan to extend the line into their south-side districts.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Replace Paul Jakubovich?
Ald. Bauman is pushing for prompt action to replace the longtime historic preservation head, who died last month.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Who Is Funding the Anti-Streetcar Effort?
Ald. Bauman and others are certain that dark money is pouring in for this, which streetcar opponents deny.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Will Anti-Streetcar Referendum Succeed?
The process is far more complicated legally than has been reported. Which will make it harder for opponents.
Jan 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Legacy of Paul Jakubovich
The City’s Historic Preservation Officer had an unmatched knowledge of and commitment to the preservation of historic buildings.
Dec 31st, 2014 by Michael Horne
Council approves Milwaukee Promise funding to help city neighborhoods
News release and maps document from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton
Dec 16th, 2014 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Council Delays Streetcar Until January
Minority of aldermen were able to use city charter provision to delay project for one month, but a majority seems poised to approve it.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s STRONG Homes loans offer options to those whose insurance is threatened
News release from Alderman Robert Bauman
Dec 12th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Committee Takes No Action on Streetcar
Public Works Committee votes to send streetcar proposal to full council, setting up a showdown Dec. 16th.
Dec 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Community and Elected Leaders Oppose WISDOT’s ‘Billion Dollar Boondoggle’ At Hearing on I-94 East-West Corridor
WISDOT’s Preferred Options Are Poorly Outlined, Costly, Wasteful, and Require Higher Taxes, Fees
Dec 4th, 2014 by WISPIRG Foundation
The Bizarre Politics of Ald. Tony Zielinski
Once a hard core conservative, he’s now a Bay View liberal. Except when opposing things like the streetcar.
Dec 4th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Mitchell Leather Building Seeks Historic Tax Credits
But most of Third Ward architectural review board meeting debates handicapped access ramp for Martin Building.
Nov 29th, 2014 by Michael Horne
How to Sell the Streetcar
Ald. Bob Bauman says mayor’s sales pitch lacks vision.
Nov 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Next Stops For The Streetcar
The devil is in the details of tax incremental financing and various meetings and approvals needed before construction begins.
Nov 24th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Amendments double funding for STRONG Homes Loan program
News release from Alds. Michael J. Murphy and Robert Bauman
Nov 19th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
