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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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
Community meeting about streetcar project next Tuesday
Mayor Barrett will join Alderman Stamper for meeting Tuesday at MAWIB
Jan 15th, 2015 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Revamped Park Will Upgrade North Side
Improvements in Moody Park will improve quality of life in Amani neighborhood.
Dec 27th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Red Arrow Park decision demonstrates need for additional reforms
Joint Statement from Common Council members Ashanti Hamilton, Russell W. Stamper II, Milele A. Coggs, Willie C. Wade and José G Pérez
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
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
Washington Park Neighborhood and MPD Awarded National MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Award
Mobilizing Residents/Partnerships leads to improved neighborhood safety
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Through the riots, see the pain, and learn from the lessons of Ferguson
Joint statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Nov 25th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Barrett Moving Forward With Streetcar
If Common Council approves at December 16 meeting, construction would start in late 2015, and Milwaukee would follow in footsteps of many other cities.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
4th Annual Housing Resource Fair is Saturday
Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Finance Committee Creates All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Public Safety
Additional Police Officers Will Be One Part of Comprehensive Strategy Throughout All City Departments
Nov 6th, 2014 by Milwaukee Common Council
Shepherd Express Endorses Charlie Fox for 5th District Supervisor
The Shepherd Express today announced its endorsement of Charlie Fox for 5th District County Board Supervisor.
Oct 29th, 2014 by Charlie Fox
City Program Could Sell Homes for $1
New RICH program will sell city-owned foreclosed homes at very low prices.
Oct 28th, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
County Supervisor Candidate Charlie Fox’s Historic Home
If Fox is to become the model for future supervisors of a "gentleman politician," he has the perfectly pedigreed home to go with such a title.
Oct 20th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Putting the Pieces Together
Can the 15 year project revive an area that’s been in decline for 50 years? Last story in a series.
Oct 17th, 2014 by Susan Nusser
RICH program, selling city-owned foreclosed homes for $1, receives unanimous Council support
ews release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Oct 14th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Clean Wisconsin Action Fund Endorses Charlie Fox for 5th District Supervisor
The Clean Wisconsin Action Fund officially announced their endorsement of Charlie Fox for Milwaukee County Board Supervisor District 5.
Oct 13th, 2014 by Charlie Fox
Community events Friday in 15th Aldermanic District
Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II invites residents to two events taking place on Friday, October 10.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Charlie Fox Comments on County Executive’s Budget in Absence of District Supervisor
Charlie Fox, candidate in the November 4 Special Election for the open 5th District Milwaukee County Board seat, attended County Executive Abele’s 2015 budget presentation.
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Charlie Fox
Nonprofits can buy city-owned foreclosures for $1, additional marketing to continue
Qualifying nonprofit organizations will be allowed to purchase certain cityowned, tax-foreclosed properties for one dollar.
Sep 23rd, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Washington Park tour will highlight housing assets, options
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II invites residents take a Washington Park Neighborhood Housing Tour .
Sep 11th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Charlie Fox Statement on the Future of Milwaukee County’s City Campus
“We must take our time and plan the future of City Campus carefully with input from all stakeholders."
Jul 30th, 2014 by Charlie Fox
Council approves minimum hourly wage ordinance
Joint news release and file from Alderman Hamilton, Alderman Kovac and Alderwoman Coggs
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Council members to seek honorary street name for Nelson Mandela
Joint news release from Alderman Davis, Alderman Wade and Alderman Stamper
Jul 18th, 2014 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Remembering Sierra Guyton
Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II July 14, 2014
Jul 14th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Seeking solutions to prevent another tragedy like Sherman Blvd. crash
Statement of Alderman Willie C. Wade July 11, 2014
Jul 11th, 2014 by Willie Wade
AFSCME Endorses Charlie Fox for 5th District Milwaukee County Board Seat
Charlie Fox, candidate for 5th District County Supervisor, was endorsed last week by the Milwaukee County PEOPLE Committee of AFSCME District Council 48.
Jul 7th, 2014 by Charlie Fox
NML Tower and Commons project small business session is Monday, June 30
Information will be shared for small and disadvantaged businesses interested in opportunities available during $450M NML HQ project
Jun 30th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
City-owned vacant lots will sell for $1 in 15th Aldermanic District
Property owners in Milwaukee’s 15th Aldermanic District on the north side will be able to purchase vacant lots from the city for $1.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Charlie Fox Announces Campaign for 5th District County Board Supervisor
"I believe the County Board should be a catalyst for progress and change, despite its obvious headwinds."
Jun 20th, 2014 by Charlie Fox
Alderman Stamper invites residents to discuss proposed Lee School sale
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II will hold a town hall meeting Wednesday, June 11.
Jun 10th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Royal Right Wing Renovation
Bradley Foundation's third 19th century building, the Bloodgood Residence, will be renovated. And three candidates announce for open county supervisor seat.
Jun 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
New Pocket Park for Lindsay Heights
Located at 14th and Wright, park is part of mayor's "Home Gr/own Milwaukee" initiative.
May 29th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
Council President Murphy and Alderman Stamper issue statements on girl’s shooting
The jointly issued statements below from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Russell W. Stamper II address the Clarke Street Elementary School playground shooting Wednesday
May 22nd, 2014 by Milwaukee Common Council
A Community Desperate for Change
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton will host a Black Male Achievement Advisory Committee (BMAAC) meeting with Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, May 19th.
May 16th, 2014 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Common Council to vote on measure condemning abduction of Nigerian girls
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
May 13th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Important meeting information from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Walgreens has taken the unfortunate step of closing – suddenly – its store located at 4520 W. North Ave.
May 13th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Working toward justice in weekend murder, peace in our city
Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II May 12, 2014
May 12th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Council will honor former officer severely wounded in 2009 shooting
News release from the Common Council
May 12th, 2014 by Milwaukee Common Council
Common Council to vote on measure condemning abduction of Nigerian girls
#bringbackourgirls
May 9th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Walgreens at 45th and North Ave. to close its doors
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II has plans to work with neighbors and the business community to address a soon-to-be-closed Walgreens at 4520 W. North Ave.
May 9th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Eyon Biddle’s Rescued Rental
The candidate for alderman lives in Triangle North neighborhood, on a block rescued by investor Yusuf Dahl.
Apr 22nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
