City Engineer for the City of Milwaukee
Content referencing Samir Amin
New City Engineer Must Tackle Reckless Driving
Committee approves Kruschke to job. And alders want him to focus on safety.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Jerrel Kruschke Appointed City Engineer
Mayor Barrett finds a familiar face to replace Samir Amin.
Dec 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
About That Proposed Street Lighting Fee
Average homeowner fee is $45 per year so city could replace 100-year-old circuitry
Oct 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Spending Hours Reviewing Barrett’s Appointments
Plenty of praise and criticism for department heads, including Jeff Polenske and Jeanette Kowalik.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees
Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Threatens City Shakeup
Votes to hold every Barrett cabinet appointment, wants systemic change in all city operations.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Barrett Announces First Round of Cabinet Appointments
May 27th, 2020 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Street Safety Funding Passes Committee
DPW would get $1.2 million in new, dedicated funding for complete streets.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Tent City Being Evicted
Plus: A packed week of real estate news, including the Schuster's project moving forward.
Oct 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Couture Streetcar Extension Decision Pushed to June 2020
"We look like complete fools," says Bauman as Marcoux expresses confidence in project.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Struggles on Couture Streetcar Extension
As project drags, officials to meet with Federal Transit Administration to discuss options.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Couture Getting New Signage
Plus: Walker's Point brewery may become climbing gym, funding for Soldiers Home project.
Aug 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Couture Changes Financing Plan
Developer misses funding deadline, plans to apply again. Baird & Co. now working on the deal.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Aldermen Blast City’s Call Center
Should you call 286-City to report a pothole? Don't bother, some aldermen say.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Free Streetcar Rides Planned for 2020
City hopes to maintain free rides to keep up ridership but this could leave funding gap.
Jun 26th, 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
Barrett Offers Upbeat State of City Speech
Mayor touts employers coming to city, The Hop's launch and a friendly governor.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Karen Dettmer Will Lead Water Works
Committee puts veteran engineer through the ringer before endorsing her appointment.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
