Sharon Robinson

Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration

Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.

Bernadette Karanja Named Milwaukee’s Chief Equity Officer

Longtime city workforce leader is new CEO of improving racial and equity outcomes.

Administration Director Sharon Robinson Retiring

Former staffer for congressman and then Mayor Barrett ran city department for 18 years.

Milwaukee Believes Census Didn’t Count 15,800 Residents

City submitting formal challenge with more than $21 million in federal aid on the line.

Did 2020 Census Undercount City Residents?

National data shows much higher undercount of Blacks, Latinos than in 2010.

Federal Grant Could Help Stave Off 1,300 Layoffs

But only for a couple years. Milwaukee still needs state help.

Former Police Captain Wins $350,000 Settlement

Andra Williams charges discrimination after being rejected for two manager jobs.

Dettmer’s Appointment As Public Works Head Is Historic

First female to lead DPW, first time that no major mayor-appointed leaders are white males.

Common Council Has 7 Times The Ideas As It Has Funding

82 ideas for how to spend $394.2 million federal grant. What will council choose?

Federal Funds Could Be Used for Milwaukee Universal Basic Income Program

Funds would establish program infrastructure, city would still need to raise $450,000 from private donors.

City Must Decide How To Spend $405 Million

Latest federal COVID-19 stimulus plan creates pleasant challenge for mayor, council.

Barrett Picks Makda Fessahaye for Human Resources Director

Attorney to replace longtime Employee Relations director Maria Monteagudo.

Almost Half of Budget Amendments Are Policy Footnotes

Footnotes call for a racial equity audit, benches in vacant lots, lead-safe property database and much more.

Council Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees

Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.

City Trails State, Nation in Census Response

Each non-response could cost Milwaukee $1,600 per year for next decade.

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Why The Census Matters to Milwaukee

What you need to know about the Census and why it matters to state, nation.

Officials Advance $500/Month Basic Income Plan

Are you low-income and want $500 per month? The city has a pilot plan, almost.

Contribution to Milele A. Coggs of $100

Downtown Building Getting Overhauled

Plus: More apartments for former Grand Avenue Mall.

New Office For African-American Issues

City transforming two-story building on Fond du Lac into one-stop clearinghouse.

9 Questions About the 2020 Census

It can take as little as 10 minutes. But the results matter so much.

Barrett Officially Declares Re-Election Bid

Mayor running for 5th term, hopes to serve 20 years as city's leader.

Greater Milwaukee Complete Count Committee Holds Community Kick-Off to Prepare for the 2020 Census

"The more people we count means more federal money and fairer elections."

A 50-Story Lakefront Tower?

Colliers dreams up 50-story tower to show what's possible for Clybourn St. site.

African American Affairs Office Planned for W. Fond du Lac Ave.

City will set up clearinghouse for city, community resources at 48th and Fond du Lac.

Barrett Offers Upbeat State of City Speech

Mayor touts employers coming to city, The Hop's launch and a friendly governor.

City Launches Children’s Savings Accounts

City and United Way will start all MPS K-5 students with $25 in a savings account.

Mayor Allows Interim Health Leader

Returns file to the council unsigned, opens door to approval of McManus.

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $400

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $400

City Residents Hiring Program Falls Short

Promising effort employs minorities in construction, needs more monitoring and funding.

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $100

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $100

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $100

Contribution to Michael Murphy of $100

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $150

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $100

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $400

Open Letter to Mayor Barrett Concerning Transit

On Monday, November 10th, your representative to the Regional Transit Authority (RTA), Sharon Robinson, will cast an important vote for the future of transit in our city and region. We write to you to encourage her to vote "yes" to any sales tax funding proposals. While we have recently outlined why we think RTA's are an efficient way to deliver regional services, we have a few more things we think you should consider.

When the Wealthy Serve

A Look at the Commerce Secretary’s Statement of Economic Interests

In-House Election Commission Good Idea?

It is more of an internal workgroup,” Pat Curley said.