Russell W. Stamper, II

Council passes resolution seeking Juneteenth Day become a federal holiday

Community deserves to hear from department leaders on plans for change

Joint statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Ald. Stamper to introduce “I can’t breathe” resolution

Alderman Stamper’s #WeWork clean-up initiative set for tomorrow

Let the Fire and Police Commission know how you feel about MPD Chief Alfonso Morales

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Reopening only works by keeping our community safe

From Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd

Committee to take up resolution in support of equity amid furloughs, budget restrictions

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Amendment to help furloughed workers falls just short

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis May 8, 2020

Council members introduce resolution in support of equity amid furloughs, budget restrictions

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Property assessments to be discussed at special Judiciary and Legislation Committee meeting

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Residents MUST take the coronavirus Stay-at-Home order seriously or face the severe consequences

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II March 26, 2020

Sad and unthinkable day for Molson Coors and the City of Milwaukee

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II February 26, 2020

Calling All Entrepreneurs & Hopefuls!

Free workshop teaches business startup basics.

Council approves resolution creating Millennial Task Force

News Release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Committee recommends approval of resolution creating Millennial Task Force

News Release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Omnibus budget amendment supports birthing moms pilot, violence interrupters, participatory budget initiative and more

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

City, police and community work together to combat neighborhood problem

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 31, 2019

A family’s pain now greatly compounded

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 30, 2019

Reckless driving – enough is enough

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 25, 2019

The shooting simply must stop

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 11, 2019

Alderman Stamper: Businesses remain OPEN during Teutonia Ave. reconstruction

"Coffee Makes You Black and other businesses remain open and I encourage customers to continue patronizing those locations."

Citizen anti-displacement advisory panel could address issues related to downtown development

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II July 31, 2019

Council approves resolution calling for restrictions on firework sales

News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Pilot project aims to put the brakes on reckless driving in Milwaukee

News conference set for Monday at 11 a.m. to launch unique public-private partnership called Operation Take it EZ Milwaukee

Streetcar expansion plan has some missing pieces

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II May 21, 2019

Mayor Barrett: Secure Our Neighborhoods, Fix Our Streets, and Enough with Your Damned Streetcar

Aldermen urge citizens to voice their opposition to the streetcar by saying “Enough is Enough!’ Joint statement from Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski May 6, 2019

Streetcar extensions’ preliminary engineering work brings hope for development, jobs and more

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Council unanimously passes resolution to study feasibility and costs of an environmentally friendly purchasing program

News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Common Council passes resolution to establish the Growing Entrepreneurs in Milwaukee (GEM) initiative

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Council approves establishment of GEM initiative

Colin Kaepernick to be featured in city’s 28 Days of Black History

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd

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

Council approves legislation concerning the Milwaukee Health Department’s lead reporting processes and water filter distribution plans

"The health, safety and well-being of Milwaukee’s residents are our highest priorities, especially concerning our children."

Council approves measure to fight resident displacement in areas near downtown

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

A child’s life cut short over nothing

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Holiday Folk Fair International to again feature city presence

The folk fair will run from (TODAY) Friday, November 16 through Sunday, November 18 inside the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park.

Holiday Folk Fair International to again feature city presence

News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Green Bay Packers players to take part in MKE Plays playground build

News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy

Alderman Stamper hosts 15th District block party and book bag give away

Family fun will include music, food, a bounce house, face painting, haircuts, games and more.

The Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet to Host Second “Sherman Park Revival Celebration”

Local restaurant community organization celebrates Sherman Park rehabilitation with MPS students and families

Common Council approves full lead hazard review for city-owned properties

News release from Alderman Jose G. Perez and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Legislation mandates lead water lines replacement at child care facilities

This mandate applies to both publicly-owned and privately-owned portions of lead service lines.

Ascension announces pause to service downsizing at St. Joseph

Press release from Alders Khalif J. Rainey, Michael Murphy and Bob Donovan

Council approves Ascension service retention measure

"Citizens across our city rely on Ascension facilities for care..."

Alderman Stamper invites 15th District and city residents to Social Development Commission Job Fairs

News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Initiative to help build, rehab, and repair 100 homes in Midtown

The Midtown 100 project will include building 65 new homes, rehabilitating 15 homes and completing critical repairs on 20 homes.

Milwaukee and Irpin, Ukraine to sign Sister City agreement

News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Hip-Hop Week MKE unanimously approved at Common Council meeting

"Hip-hop has the unique ability to bring communities together and stimulate conversations about relevant issues in our society."

Gas station shutdown for selling water in pumps

The gas station owner will not be able to sell gas until the issues with the faulty tanks are resolved and tested by the state.

Council members respond to Chief Flynn’s exit tour of local media

Jointly signed response to Chief Flynn's comments from Aldermen Kovac, Perez and Stamper

2 Free Business Incubator Startup Workshops Offered This Month

New coalition of partners team up to help urban entrepreneurs

5th Annual Sock Drive Event Features Music, Basketball and Fun

Alderman Stamper said the sock drive goal this year is 1,000 pairs of socks

Resolution Aims to Take Down Milwaukee Health Department’s Restrictive Communication Policy

This resolution will prohibit any policy which aims to stifle whistle-blowers.

City of Milwaukee to Celebrate 28 Days of Black History throughout February

In honor of Black History Month, the City of Milwaukee website and the City Channel (Milwaukee’s government access cable channel) will again recognize influential figures in Milwaukee’s Black history .

Common Council Alerts At-Risk Populations of Lead Risks After City of Milwaukee Health Department Fails to Notify Public

"If the public’s health is not the highest priority in this community, please tell me what is?"

What We Really Need: Answers

The Council needs answers and more importantly, the public needs answers.

Aldermen Ask City Attorney for Legality of Paul Nannis’ position

Mr. Nannis was appointed Commissioner of the Milwaukee Health Department by Mayor Tom Barrett and has reportedly already reported for work, but his appointment has not been confirmed by the full Common Council.

Council set to act on Health Department crisis

Joint statement from the Milwaukee Common Council

Council committee passes city field worker safety measure

News release from Alderman Tony Zielinski

Common Council Statement on Flynn Retirement

Statement from the Common Council - January 8th, 2018

Hip-Hop Week MKE passes Common Council committee

Measure goes to full Council on January 17

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.

Council approves Libya slave trade condemnation measure

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

Sewer contractor to appear before the Steering & Rules Committee to address racist symbols at work-site

The meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. in room 301-B at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.

Condolences to the family of Andrew Tyler

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II - December 8, 2017

Facebook photo shows workers of city-hired subcontractor carrying handguns

News release and image from Alderman Stamper, Alderwoman Coggs, and Council President Hamilton

Leading Milwaukee forward – together

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II - November 28, 2017

‘Politics as usual’ prevents Milwaukee from moving forward

Statement by Ald. Stamper November 27, 2017

Holiday Folk Fair International will feature city presence

The folk fair will run from Friday, November 17 through Sunday, November 19.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company recruitment event offers temporary positions

Attendees will learn about available temporary positions with full-time hours and overtime potential.

Amended 2018 budget restores police officers, moves disparity study forward, and honors a fallen city employee

The budget will now head to Mayor Barrett who will have until the close of business on November 27th to sign the budget.

The time is now for the Disparity Study

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II - November 9, 2017

Job fair recruits Wisconsin workers for advanced manufacturing positions

News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

City’s budget needs to make neighborhoods a priority

Jobs, Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development are the keys to Milwaukee’s future

Alderman Zielinski leads new initiative to crack down on crime while offering educational opportunities

The model for the COP House has reduced crime by up to 70 percent in some areas that are using the program.

Council hearing set for DOJ draft report on MPD practices

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Council President Ashanti Hamilton

Third North Side Business Incubator Draws Record Response

23 entrepreneurs to present Thursday at event at St. Ann Center.

First RICH house rehab complete and closing set for August 31st

Come see the unveiling during a news event at 2126 N. 37th St. at 2pm.

Common Council approves new Pioneering Innovations Commission

News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearings

Council members looking for input to help create jobs, development activity

Unique ARCH pilot program gets Council approval

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

The People Deserve Better

Response to Russell Stamper's press release issued on 5/3/2017 at 10:28 a.m.

Sherman Park housing initiative receives final Council approval

News release from Aldermen Russell W. Stamper, II and Khalif J. Rainey

Neighborhood Jobs Opportunity Program sees high demand, launches website

News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Milwaukee launching Neighborhood Improvement Job Opportunities Program

Program will make it easier for local contractors and community-based organizations to obtain contracts with the city.

Six Organizations Approved for Grants through the Milwaukee Employment/Renovation Initiative

Up to 100 Tax-Foreclosed Homes Will Be Renovated in the Greater Sherman Park Area and Up to 100 Unemployed or Underemployed People will Get a Job.

Council passes resolution creating Early Education Task Force

The task force will launch a birth-to-school literacy initiative.

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.

City of Milwaukee website, cable channel to host black history vignettes

News release from Alds. Chantia Lewis and Milele A. Coggs

Launch of key Promise Zone effort to be announced Tuesday

City Hall event Jan 31 to be hosted by Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton

City seeks developers for home rehab grants in Sherman Park

The city will grant up to $1 million to subsidize the renovation of 100 tax-foreclosed houses in the Sherman Park neighborhood.

Charges against former officer Heaggan-Brown are the right call

December 15, 2016 Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

North Side Business Incubator Builds 53206

Twelve entrepreneurs from Aldermanic District 15 presented their business plans to a panel of investors, lawyers and mentors.

Community meeting on Saturday to discuss lead service line proposal

News release from Alds. Milele A. Coggs, Russell W. Stamper, II and Khalif J. Rainey

North Side Business Incubator provides guidance on branding, loans and mentoring

The deadline has been extended to Friday, December 2.

Major $2 million neighborhood improvement grant will help Sherman Park

Joint statement from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 22, 2016

New restaurant is good news for W. North Ave. area

The restaurant will be open for business starting on Wednesday, November 23.

North Side Business Incubator Seeks Next Big Ideas

Investors, bankers and lawyers will also be on hand to discuss the services they can provide.

City of Milwaukee Votes to Rezone Estabrook Dam Land

The vote is an important step in the effort to ultimately remove the Estabrook Dam.

Joint letter to DA John Chisholm

Joint letter from members of the Common Council to District Attorney Chisholm