Russell W. Stamper, II represents the 15th district on the Milwaukee Common Council. He is a former member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.
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Council Pushes Plan for $15/Hour Downtown Jobs
Would urge downtown businesses, developers to increase wages, worker protections.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
FPC Nominee Faces Cloud of Uncertainty
Council vote unclear on Griselda Aldrete, mayor's pick to lead Fire & Police Commission.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Take It EZ, Donovan Urges
New public-private initiative targets reckless driving in the city.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Jul 19th, 2019 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Committee Approves 32-Story Tower
But first, council members give tower its most thorough public vetting to date.
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension
DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Streetcar be Extended by the DNC?
Mayor, aldermen differ on whether rail extension can be completed for national convention.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Water Rate Increase
Three council members object to plan that raises annual cost by $7.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
No Agreement on Streetcar Extension
Mayor's press conference touts $160 million expansion plan. Delay could hurt city, he says.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee
Fire and Police Commission appointee gives "petulant" presentation, rejected by council.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar expansion plan has some missing pieces
Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II May 21, 2019
May 21st, 2019 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Council Holds Streetcar Extension
Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.
May 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Legacy Lofts Ribbon Cutting
Historic structure and new building are already full.
May 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Says Marcus Center Not Historic
Votes down designation and compromise to save Kiley grove with a friends group.
May 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Subsidy for One MKE Plaza
Comptroller calls the deal a "significant risk" but council votes 12-3 in favor.
May 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
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
May 6th, 2019 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
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
May 3rd, 2019 by Ald. Milele Coggs
11 Key Facts About Streetcar Extensions
Love the idea? Hate it? Either way we have all the details.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Says Marcus Center Isn’t Historic
City committee overrules Historic Preservation Commission. Full Common Council up next.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays City Funds for Ikon Hotel
One MKE Plaza proposal for old Sears site on North Ave. gets first city approval.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s First Eco-Neighborhood
Community partners celebrate reinvigoration of Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council unanimously passes resolution to study feasibility and costs of an environmentally friendly purchasing program
News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson
Apr 16th, 2019 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Council Approves “John Shaming” for Prostitution
Unanimously supports higher fines, shaming customers. But sex workers group objects.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Shame Prostitutes’ Customers
Get caught paying for sex? That'll cost you $2,500 and maybe exposure on TV.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Whatever Became of Boston Store Subsidy?
City gave company $1.9 million for renovations before it went bankrupt. Where did it go?
Apr 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Wants Better Pothole Response
Public Works officials say Milwaukee bests other cities. Not good enough, aldermen say.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Making America’s Cleanest City?
City initiating campaign and steep fines for littering to help clean up Milwaukee.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
7 Takeaways From Ikon Hotel Deal
Will city build a pedestrian bridge? A beer bet on what? How many stoplights from Downtown?
Mar 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Old Sears Building to Become New Hotel
80-room Ikon Hotel and 24,600-square-foot conference center planned for 21st and North.
Mar 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council passes resolution to establish the Growing Entrepreneurs in Milwaukee (GEM) initiative
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Council approves establishment of GEM initiative
Mar 27th, 2019 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Who Gets Design Oversight?
Bauman wants council control over overlay zones, while DCD, local developers object.
Mar 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves DNC Contract
City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
An Extra Four Days to Pay Parking Tickets
City extending grace period on parking ticket payments.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Littering Will Now Cost $500
Council raises minimum fine from $25 to $500. "Our streets are dirty," says Ald. Stamper.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Feb 15th, 2019 by Milwaukee Common Council
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
Feb 8th, 2019 by Milwaukee Common Council
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
Feb 6th, 2019 by Milwaukee Common Council
Should Washington Park Get Historic Designation?
Proposal for Olmsted-designed park could alter Urban Ecology Center’s plans for renovation.
Jan 27th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
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."
Jan 15th, 2019 by Ald. Milele Coggs
City Starts Over on Deconstruction
It's back to demolishing old buildings, while trying to start small deconstruction program.
Jan 9th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
City Extending Streetcar to Convention Center
Short extension can be built without federal funds, adding more ridership.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Drug Task Force Seeks Community Input
City-County Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force seeks solutions to drug epidemic.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Max Nawara
Council approves measure to fight resident displacement in areas near downtown
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Dec 18th, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Hamilton Ally May Run for His Seat
Marvin Pratt's daughter may run. Ald. Hamilton's bid for mayor now seems all but certain.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Slaps Down Mayor’s Vetoes
Legislative body rejects all five vetoes by Mayor Tom Barrett.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Advances McKinley School Project
Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
A child’s life cut short over nothing
Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Nov 20th, 2018 by Ald. Russell 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.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
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.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Holiday Folk Fair International to again feature city presence
News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Nov 13th, 2018 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Pay Hike for City Politicians Is On Hold
Ald. Chantia Lewis delays vote on 13.6% raise she and some other colleagues want. Mayor threatens veto.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Opens to Public
"This is your assignment: ride the streetcar," says Mayor Barrett.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Things to Know Before You Ride The Hop
How many people will ride it? How is it free? Oh so many questions, all answered here.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Signs Complete Streets Policy
Mayor, city officials and activists gather to celebrate new legislation.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bittercube Opening in Uptown Neighborhood
Developer Ryan Pattee brings bitters manufacturer to west side neighborhood.
Oct 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Passes Complete Streets Policy
Streets for all, not just cars, is now the law of the land.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Vetoes Inspector General
Council, Mayor at odds over how independent new position should be.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Business Owner Calls For Drugs Cease Fire
Center Street barber shop owner calls on residents in neighborhoods with heavy drug trafficking.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich
Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees
But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Inspector General Is Coming
Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Green Bay Packers players to take part in MKE Plays playground build
News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy
Sep 24th, 2018 by Ald. Michael Murphy
City-Wide Cleanup Targets Neighborhoods
Big Clean MKE sponsored by the city, two non-profits, gathers volunteers at four locations.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
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.
Aug 29th, 2018 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
The Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet to Host Second “Sherman Park Revival Celebration”
Local restaurant community organization celebrates Sherman Park rehabilitation with MPS students and families
Aug 10th, 2018 by Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet
4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Residents, Police, Officials Mourn Slain Officer
Michael J. Michalski, 52, was a much-loved, 17-year veteran of Milwaukee Police Department.
Jul 27th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Council Delays Flag Decision
Delegates Milwaukee Arts Board to decide if new flag needed and how to proceed.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Group Wants Independent North Division
Community group calls for MPS school to be run by independent, African American board.
Jul 13th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Council Backs $3.4 Million to Settle Suit
ACLU sued over police “stop and frisk” practices from 2010 to 2017.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Center Street Holds “Shop Small” Event
Area BID seeks to support businesses on strip between 32nd and 60th streets.
Jul 9th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich
Common Council approves full lead hazard review for city-owned properties
News release from Alderman Jose G. Perez and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
May 8th, 2018 by Common Council President Jose Perez
City Creates Vel Phillips Ave., Plans Statue
N. 4th St. to become Vel R. Phillips Ave.; where will statue go?
May 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Metcalfe Park Residents Oppose Group Home
State would open residential assessment center for teens removed from their homes.
May 2nd, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
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.
Apr 26th, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
4th St. Will Become Vel. R. Phillips Ave.
Major downtown street to be renamed for Milwaukee leader and civil rights pioneer.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes
City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Ascension announces pause to service downsizing at St. Joseph
Press release from Alders Khalif J. Rainey, Michael Murphy and Bob Donovan
Apr 18th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips
"A giant in our state" dies at 94; city to honor political pioneer with annual award.
Apr 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council approves Ascension service retention measure
"Citizens across our city rely on Ascension facilities for care..."
Apr 17th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Alderman Stamper invites 15th District and city residents to Social Development Commission Job Fairs
News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Apr 13th, 2018 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
New Home for Artists on Mitchell St.
Ryan Pattee will redevelop and lease building on 11th and Mitchell to artists and entrepreneurs.
Apr 10th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Bans Conversion Therapy
Controversial therapy tries to transform LGBT teens into heterosexuals.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Black-Led Groups Get Fewer City Grants
Report finds more Community Grants for white-led non-profits in black neighborhoods. Why?
Mar 14th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj
Milwaukee and Irpin, Ukraine to sign Sister City agreement
News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Mar 12th, 2018 by Ald. Russell 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."
Feb 27th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
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.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
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
Feb 12th, 2018 by Milwaukee Common Council
2 Free Business Incubator Startup Workshops Offered This Month
New coalition of partners team up to help urban entrepreneurs
Feb 12th, 2018 by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader
She'll be interim commissioner. Says city's failure to send letters about lead was "deliberate."
Feb 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination
Interim Health Dept leader at issue, as City Hall infighting hits new highs.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Releases Contractor Gun Photo
Third high-profile incident for contractor, $1.4 million in lost contracts.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Resolution Aims to Take Down Milwaukee Health Department’s Restrictive Communication Policy
This resolution will prohibit any policy which aims to stifle whistle-blowers.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
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 .
Feb 1st, 2018 by Milwaukee Common Council
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?"
Jan 31st, 2018 by Milwaukee Common Council
What We Really Need: Answers
The Council needs answers and more importantly, the public needs answers.
Jan 31st, 2018 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Huge Project for 27th and Wisconsin?
Near West Side Partners buying entire block, hypes development, wants free city land.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Milwaukee Common Council
