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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Foreclosed Homes to Become Artist Havens
City aims to cultivate artistic community instead of demolishing homes.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Moves Forward on Highway 175
70 trees planted at Lisbon Ave. terminus of old Highway 41.
May 30th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Strip Club Approved
Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.
May 9th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The People Deserve Better
Response to Russell Stamper's press release issued on 5/3/2017 at 10:28 a.m.
May 4th, 2017 by Press Release
Can City Mend Highway 175?
Four plans to fix terminus at 46th and Lisbon presented.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Sherman Park housing initiative receives final Council approval
News release from Aldermen Russell W. Stamper, II and Khalif J. Rainey
Apr 18th, 2017 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
City Panel Rejects Sherman Park Station
Design criticized. Would replace gas station destroyed during summer riot.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Wangard Still Can’t Meet City Rules
Subsidized Freshwater Plaza project flunks Residents Preference Program.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Neighborhood Jobs Opportunity Program sees high demand, launches website
News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Apr 11th, 2017 by Ald. Russell 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.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
City Proposal Protects Students
Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Mar 25th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee
City To Sell Land for Adams Garden Park
Former Walnut Way leaders moving forward on bold Lindsay Heights project.
Mar 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council passes resolution creating Early Education Task Force
The task force will launch a birth-to-school literacy initiative.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
New Park Will Be Really Green
New Fondy 'storm-water park' will be sustainable, eco-friendly... and green.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Brandon Anderegg
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.
Feb 7th, 2017 by Common Council President Jose Perez
City of Milwaukee website, cable channel to host black history vignettes
News release from Alds. Chantia Lewis and Milele A. Coggs
Feb 1st, 2017 by Ald. Chantia Lewis
Launch of key Promise Zone effort to be announced Tuesday
City Hall event Jan 31 to be hosted by Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton
Jan 30th, 2017 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
City’s $1 Home Program a Great Idea
But you’d never know it, given how some of the media covered it.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
City’s $1 House Program Criticized
Residents question why only developers can buy foreclosed homes for a dollar.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
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.
Jan 4th, 2017 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Entrepreneurs Pitch Ideas At Conference
St. Ann’s Center’s north-side campus provides incubator for possible start-up businesses.
Dec 17th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Mixed Reactions to Charges in Sylville Smith’s Killing
DA charges officer Heaggan-Brown. Family and community demand video's release.
Dec 16th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Charges against former officer Heaggan-Brown are the right call
December 15, 2016 Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Dec 15th, 2016 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Muni Court Debts Slam One Zip Code
One fourth of residents of heavily black 53206 owe money; “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Council Approves Help For Lead Pipes
But not a lot. Program will replace 300 lead laterals a year, with help for homeowners.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
North Side Business Incubator Builds 53206
Twelve entrepreneurs from Aldermanic District 15 presented their business plans to a panel of investors, lawyers and mentors.
Dec 9th, 2016 by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
Wangard Violates Residents Preference Program
Council members blast the company for failure, call for tougher requirements.
Dec 7th, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
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
Dec 5th, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
North Side Business Incubator provides guidance on branding, loans and mentoring
The deadline has been extended to Friday, December 2.
Nov 29th, 2016 by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
Housing Resource Fair Impacts Neighborhoods
Workshops, information help home owners with fix-ups and financing repairs.
Nov 26th, 2016 by Clara Hatcher
Council Okays Garfield Development
City TID will help finance Bronzeville development including Black Holocaust Museum.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
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
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
New restaurant is good news for W. North Ave. area
The restaurant will be open for business starting on Wednesday, November 23.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Muni Court Indigents Will Get Lawyers
Common Council votes 9-6 to approve funding for new program.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
North Side Business Incubator Seeks Next Big Ideas
Investors, bankers and lawyers will also be on hand to discuss the services they can provide.
Nov 7th, 2016 by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
City of Milwaukee Votes to Rezone Estabrook Dam Land
The vote is an important step in the effort to ultimately remove the Estabrook Dam.
Nov 1st, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Joint letter to DA John Chisholm
Joint letter from members of the Common Council to District Attorney Chisholm
Oct 28th, 2016 by Milwaukee Common Council
City Residents Hiring Program Falls Short
Promising effort employs minorities in construction, needs more monitoring and funding.
Oct 25th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Council signs off on resolution creating the Office of African American Affairs
The staffing makeup of the Office of African American Affairs will be determined in 2017 budget discussions.
Sep 21st, 2016 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
City’s “Second-Class Citizens” Are Frustrated
As Ald. Rainey has argued, racism led to violent uprising.
Aug 24th, 2016 by Will Tchakirides
Climbing (and swinging) toward fun and hope
Ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday at 17th and Vine will open latest MKE Plays playground rebuild project
Aug 17th, 2016 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Common Ground and Common Council Leaders Commit to For Neighborhoods & Youth in 2017 City Budget
Leaders asked elected officials to commit to up to $7 million in capital investment for the funding of an indoor sports complex on the South side for youth sports as well as other recreational, educational and cultural activities.
Aug 14th, 2016 by Common Ground Southeastern Wisconsin
Proposals for Community Block Grant Funding mean jobs, development
Alderman Stamper said his focus is centered on youth services and employment.
Aug 11th, 2016 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Regional job fair takes place August 9th
“If you are seeking employment or interested in looking for a new job, please make a point of attending this job fair on August 9th,” Alderman Stamper said.
Aug 4th, 2016 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
City Committee Approves Prospect Tower
5-0 vote in favor, but project may face significant challenge before full council.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Outrage at ambush of MPD officer & other police shootings
Joint Statement from All Members of the Common Council
Jul 19th, 2016 by Milwaukee Common Council
Rocky Marcoux’s Job in Jeopardy
Council majority votes no, but decision will get reconsidered. His chances look slim.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Business Incubator Invests in 53206 Community
It was the anti-shark tank.
Jul 1st, 2016 by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
Rocky Marcoux Wins Committee Approval
DCD leader was thought to be in trouble, but city committee votes 4-0 to reconfirm.
Jun 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Taking “Home” out of Home Rule
Joint Statement from All Members of the Common Council
Jun 24th, 2016 by Milwaukee Common Council
Council approves bolstered city workforce development measure
The ordinance includes significant changes to the city’s workforce development and economic participation initiatives.
Jun 14th, 2016 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative
Hamilton and 11 other aldermen call for “holistic approach” to gun violence.
Jun 8th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Common Council leading the way on multi-pronged public safety effort
Council president and members issue “All Hands Call” for peace
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Bolstered city workforce development measure pushes forward
The measure includes significant changes to the city’s workforce development and economic participation initiatives.
May 25th, 2016 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Bucks Arena Design Approved
There were few objections other than by Ald. Kovac. Arena on track for June 18th groundbreaking.
May 17th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hall’s Game of Thrones
Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Council President Hamilton announces 2016-2020 committee assignments
News release from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton
Apr 26th, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Meet the New Boss
Ashanti Hamilton is new Common Council president, but how did he get the votes?
Apr 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Diverse coalition voices support for Alderman Hamilton as Council President
A diverse group of newly-elected and newly re-elected members of the Milwaukee Common Council today voiced their support for Alderman Ashanti Hamilton to serve as the next Common Council President.
Apr 18th, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Fondy Farmer’s Market Has New Leader
Jennifer Casey says she will build on legacy of longtime executive director Young Kim.
Mar 29th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Kenney Targets Ald. Borkowski
Should challenger win, would be only military veteran on Common Council.
Feb 24th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Villa Uhrig Was St. Louis Brewer’s Home
Restored 1850s Italianate villa near 34th and Lisbon is one of city's oldest homes.
Feb 23rd, 2016 by Michael Horne
Where City’s Crime is Rising
The biggest hike is in Ald. Donovan’s district. No wonder that’s his major issue.
Feb 18th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
2016 State of the City
Hmong American Peace Academy - February 8, 2016
Feb 8th, 2016 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Saluting the Spirit of Sharon Adams
Community pays tribute to Walnut Way co-founder, who helped revitalize neighborhood.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Milwaukee Leaders Endorse Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller
“Johnny Thomas is the person that we need to be our next Milwaukee City Comptroller,” said Alderman Willie Wade.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by Johnny Thomas
Street Food Tapas for Brady Street
And a new pie place for 55th and North. Both places sound yummy.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Mr. Dye’s Pies opens retail store on North Avenue in Washington Heights
Offerings include key-lime, sweet potato, pecan and Mr. Dye’s Pies’ signature Purple Monster pies.
Dec 21st, 2015 by Press Release
Housing Fair Offers Home Buyers Advice
More than 40 experts from city and non-profits were at 5th annual fair.
Dec 3rd, 2015 by Wyatt Massey
New North Side MATC Campus Needed?
Investors who purchased old Sears building on North Ave. are pursuing idea.
Nov 25th, 2015 by Marlita Annette Bevenue
Sherman Park Residents Decry Vacant Properties
Issue dominates town hall meeting held by Ald. Russell Stamper
Nov 5th, 2015 by Marlita Annette Bevenue
Council approves 2016 budget focused on public safety, libraries and jobs
News release from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Nik Kovac
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
New Mural for Washington Park Neighborhood
Located at 31st and Lisbon, it's an artistic tribute to the old Milwaukee zoo.
Oct 28th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Alderman Stamper to host two town hall meetings next week
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, invites residents to attend one of two separate town hall meetings next week.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Finney Library Will Be Turned Into Arts Incubator
New owner of Sherman Park property working with artists like Reginald Baylor.
Oct 6th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
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.
Fashion Designer Wins Business Plan Contest
Lindsay Heights BID picks three best plans to promote economic development.
Aug 17th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
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
City Youth Jobs Program Fights Crime?
"The way you reduce crime is you employ people," says Ald. Russell Stamper.
Jul 15th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
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
The Transformation of Johnsons Park
A huge number of partners and foundations have combined to transform an inner-city park that once fostered crime.
Jun 30th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
City officials take on business leaders in basketball game to benefit Autism Speaks
A team of Milwaukee public officials will face off against business leaders from around the city in a basketball game and charity event to benefit Autism Speaks on Saturday, June 13 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Journey House.
Jun 9th, 2015 by Common Council President Jose Perez
Students Work to Improve West Side Neighborhood
Middle school students targeted drug dealing, worked with police to improve Washington Park area.
May 30th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic
Alderman Dudzik had passion, devotion as a public servant
Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II May 22, 2015
May 22nd, 2015 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Where Will Sex Offenders Live?
Only a small percent are repeat offenders. Will local restrictions on residency force state to create uniform law?
May 2nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Second annual Walk-A-Thon at Siefert School Tuesday
Siefert Elementary School’s Second Annual Walk-A-Thon will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, April 28, 2015) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
DNS internship program a possible path to city employment
Applications are being accepted until the close of business on Wednesday, May 6, 2015.
Apr 24th, 2015 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Anti-Violence Plan Targets Poor Neighborhoods
City and community groups cite approach that cut violence by 30% in areas of Chicago and Baltimore.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Volunteers needed for Center Street business district
Center Street Marketplace BID 39’s purpose is to improve the negative perceptions of crime and safety between the boundaries of 34th and 58th Streets on W. Center St.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
City seeks nonprofits to help administer Ald. Stamper-sponsored RICH program
New program sells certain city-owned foreclosed properties for $1.
Mar 27th, 2015 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Barbershop Mondays offering free haircuts
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II is encouraging residents to participate in Safe & Sound, Inc.’s Barbershop Mondays, an initiative to provide free haircuts every Monday for youth and men, age 12 and older across the 15th Aldermanic District.
Mar 16th, 2015 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
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
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
A response to Alderman Joe Davis
Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II January 23, 2015
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Regarding the Tuesday community meeting hosted by Alderman Stamper
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 22, 2015
Jan 22nd, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
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
