Russell W. Stamper, II

Vibe Lounge Avoids Suspension After Shooting

Area alderman backed a suspension for northside tavern, then reversed course.

Council formally adopts City of Milwaukee 2023 disparity study

Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees

"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.

Jr. NBA Hoops Without Borders to hold tryouts Sunday at North Division

Mitchell Street Building Saved, New Development Planned For Parking Lots

Developer's new plan would still bring more affordable housing to Mitchell Street.

Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?

Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?

Milwaukee Could Add Race, Gender To Contracting Requirements

New study attempts to chart legal pathway for city.

Statement on the Confirmation of Jezamil Arroyo-Vega as the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Adopts 2024 Milwaukee Budget

Mayor Johnson attempted to lower property tax increase using federal grant.

Statement on verdict in Joel Acevedo homicide trial

Joint statement from Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals

Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.

13th Annual Housing Resource Fair is Saturday, November 11

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.

Council approves amendment to help fund HACM maintenance

Budget amendment bolstering Office of Equity and Inclusion adopted by Council

Alert Neighbor Program set to accept new applications beginning November 10

Common Council votes to reauthorize anti-displacement housing policy

New scholarship created to recognize a positive young man (who was taken by gun violence)

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 26, 2023

Tentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program

Northcott Neighborhood House could step in to do work for long-delayed program.

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.

City Seeks 20% Cut in Energy Costs for 106 Buildings

And 45% emissions reduction. Seeking contractor, federal funding to meet climate goals.

Council Wants New Deal, Says Convention Center ‘Outsmarted’ City

No revenue sharing payments to city expected for next two years under 2020 deal.

Mayor Johnson Backs Pay Hikes For Elected Officials, Including Him

Raises for 81 employees defended by mayor's chief of staff in exclusive interview.

After IKON Hotel Issues, Council Moves To Assert More Control of TIF Districts

City has foregone $540,000 in interest payments at discretion of administration.

Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearings

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

N. 24th Street To Be Renamed For Lester Carter

Street name in Amani neighborhood to honor noted Black pharmacist.

Committee recommends approval of street renaming in honor of Dr. Lester Carter

Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal

Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.

576-Unit Bay View Apartment Complex Wins Key Approval

Bear Development seeks to start construction, but what about environmental remediation?

Hi-Mount Community School to celebrate first day back with opening ceremony

Brewers Continue Push for Stadium Subsidy

Team threatening to move as Republican legislators craft plan including local tax support.

Cleanup event will get area prepped for Bronzeville Week

Council approves measure aimed at increasing diversity in DPW-bid projects

Council Members Want Better Pay For Museum Food Service Workers

Zoning vote could hinge on oft-overlooked city policy.

Street Will Receive Honorary Name For Wisconsin’s First Black Sheriff

"Sheriff Richard Artison" will be applied to portion of N. 9th Street near courthouse.

City Endorses New Lakefront Marathon Course With Hoan Bridge

Approval eliminates issue that doomed the 2022 race.

Stadium repairs shouldn’t be on the City of Milwaukee taxpayers’ dime

From Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Land Trust Unveils Forever Affordable Homes

Four new homes part of effort to create a total of 45 by 2025.

Common Council Approves 2% Milwaukee Sales Tax

But members blast policy provisions state is imposing. Mayor says vote was equal to one to create city in 1846.

35th and Vliet To Become Milwaukee’s Art Intersection

Derrick Cainion hopes to create sculpture garden, art gallery, artist housing and more.

Joint Statement on SCOTUS college admissions ruling

From all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Milele A. Coggs, Andrea M. Pratt, Mark Chambers, Jr., Jonathan Brostoff, Robert J. Bauman, Lamont Westmoreland, Khalif J. Rainey, JoCasta Zamarripa, Larresa Taylor, Michael J. Murphy, Mark A. Borkowski, José G. Pérez, Scott Spiker, Marina Dimitrijevic, and Russell W. Stamper, II

Northwestern Mutual Wins Key Vote To Close Cass Street

But not without derision, and the suggestion to create an open-air passageway for the public.

Another child shot in cycle of senseless gun violence

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 28, 2023

Joint town hall meeting to discuss sales tax proposal set for July 6

Ald. Stamper invites residents to attend MATC event on Thursday

Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax

And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'

City employees asked for ideas to generate new revenue

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Council adopts resolution directing departments to explore new methods of generating revenue

Midtown Vacant Lot To Become Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Serenity Inns plans major expansion, draws praise from alderman.

City Could Regulate Airbnb, Other Services

Short-term rentals have proliferated beyond Downtown, but no public database of who is participating exists.

City to raise Juneteenth Flag in advance of holiday festivities

City offices to be closed for first time in recognition of Juneteenth

Milwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops

City zoning code change aims to deter teens from using tobacco.

Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan

Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.

Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?

State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.

Joint Statement on Sales Tax Agreement

From members of the Common Council: Milele A. Coggs, Mark Chambers, Jr., Russell W. Stamper, II, Larresa Taylor, Andrea M. Pratt, Khalif J. Rainey and Lamont Westmoreland

Milwaukee Now Requires More Notice When Contractors Dig Up Streets

Prior practice was "terrible" says Bay View alderwoman.

City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan

With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?

Potato-Focused Restaurant Planned For Historic Schlitz Tavern

Potato Heads will open at 27th and Lisbon.

W. Vine St. Gains Honorary Name For Pastor Elbridge Lock

Plus: N. 33rd St. gains honorary named for bishop Kevin Carter.

New Emergency Housing For Those With Lead Poisoning

Community Advocates expanding its portfolio of temporary housing.

MATC Will Use Vacant Lot For Training Program

Partnership with city and We Energies will help train electrical line mechanics.

Milwaukee’s Million Dollar Pipeline

An aviation fuel pipeline will pay rent for the first time in 50 years.

Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees

Changes after new members added: Ald. Scott Spiker gets his first gavel, Zamarripa loses hers.

City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park

Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.

Work Starts on Redeveloping 150 Vacant Homes

Homes MKE aims to create new homeowners, improve neighborhoods.

MATC and Community Partners Expanding Technical Training Program to Grow Diverse Talent Pipeline

New training site in Metcalfe Park area provides high-paying career opportunities for electrical and line mechanic trades

Big Clean MKE returns to beautify neighborhoods citywide on April 22

Neu-Life Plans Development at 12th and Cherry

A 6-story, mixed-use building with 36 apartments, a gym, offices and culinary training.

West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances

City has first-of-its-kind formal role in study of 1.5-mile Highway 175.

Bar Licensing Issues Causes Council Floor Fight

Milwaukee's recent court losses on tavern suspensions causing mounting frustratiion.

City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts

City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.

Council approves measure that could lead to city lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai

Proposal Requires All-EV or Hybrid City Fleet

Ald. Dimitrijevic and ECO office want to move toward only low or zero-emission vehicles.

Council Strongly Supports Northwestern Mutual Deal

City would provide $30 million subsidy for $500 million tower redevelopment.

Street Light Outages Vex City Officials

Even after passing street lighting fee the city struggles to hire electricians.

Should Milwaukee Pay A Tire Bounty?

Idea is designed to combat illegal dumping, but at what price?

Milwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71%

Gov. Evers proposes additional $33 million for Lincoln Hills replacement.

New Port Director Shatters Glass Ceiling, Breaks Color Barrier

Jackie Q. Carter is new director of Port Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next

Milwaukee Water Works hopes to grow replacements by almost 50% in 2024.

New Vape Shop Will Beat City’s Ban

Temporary moratorium on new shops will begin Feb. 25. New shop on Ogden coming.

Black History Month Power Hour networking event to close out February

City Will Rebuild Sherman Boulevard, Plans Traffic Calming Improvements

Four-lane road, site of many crashes, could be narrowed or reconfigured.

City Approves Funding For $37.2 Million Library Redevelopment

New MLK Library designed as community hub.

Joint Statement on Death of Milwaukee Police Officer

From Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Council Approves Vape Shop Moratorium

No new e-cigarette stores until August. City must now craft a regulatory framework.

Council Approves Temporary Moratorium To Slow Proliferation of Vape Shops

News Release from Alderman Jonathan Brostoff

Red Light Cameras Would Help Milwaukee Curb Reckless Driving

Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

City Seeks To Limit New Vape Shops

But questions abound on the legality and strategy of any bans or limits.

Master Electrician Will Redevelop Building at 58th and Burleigh

Baron Hentz and BKH Electric have big plans for vacant, city-owned building.

Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee

Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.

New Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement

Despite objections from neighbors, zoning committee supports new facility on northwest side.

DPW crews spring to action to address illegal dumping

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II January 5, 2023

Should Milwaukee Traffic Lights Flash Red Overnight?

Idea intended to prevent red-light runners from crashing into innocent drivers.

Family Dollar, Gimbel Beat City In Court

Area alderman and nonprofit pushed to close store, citing shoplifting, loitering and fighting.

From Classroom To Reality at 25th and North

Bria Grant creating home for nonprofit, space for restaurant and saving vacant building.

Lindsay Heights Neighborhood Improvement District Approved

Help keep our community safe amid harsh winter weather

Joint statement from: Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Common Council President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey 

Harley Divides HQ Campus Lots For Future Development

Parking lots become marketable properties on paper, with no immediate change to actual use. But what’s to come?

City Selling 90 Lots To Advance Affordable Housing Effort

Community Development Alliance looking to build 120 new houses in area around King Park.

12th Annual Housing Resource Fair is Saturday, December 10