Spencer Coggs is the City of Milwaukee Treasurer. He was formerly a Wisconsin State Senator, and for a brief period held both positions.
Campaign Finance Reports
2020 - July Continuing - Report Not in System
2021 - January Continuing - $10,000 - 1 contributions
2020 - January Continuing - $12,000 - 2 contributions
2019 - January Continuing - $3,700 - 1 contributions
2018 - July Continuing - No Contributions
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Pumpkin Palooza Pumpkin Giveaway Returns Oct. 19
FREE family event features games, good times and pumpkins for the kids.
Oct 2nd, 2024 by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational CareHigh Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday
State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil, City Officials Celebrate Inauguration
'When you go into public service, you should feel the weight and responsibility.'
Apr 17th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneEvan Goyke Ousts Tearman Spencer As City Attorney
Spencer had been plagued by problems and controversies during his one term in office.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCity Attorney Race Is Vitally Important
Incumbent Tearman Spencer has caused countless problems for City of Milwaukee.
Mar 25th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyMeet the Candidates For City Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee
Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneFour To Be Honored at Indaba African Ball
Benefit funds free community summer entertainment series
Jan 26th, 2024 by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational CareTax Bill Mixup Will Result In Approximately 600 Bills Being Reissued
City of Milwaukee forgot to include unpaid fees for hundreds of properties.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneGroundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson
Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneNew Council Members Sworn In To Great Applause
Andrea Pratt, Lamont Westmoreland and Larresa Taylor join first full council in 17 months.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneAnnual Black History Month Read-In to take place Monday
Feb 24th, 2023 by Ald. Milele Coggs
What To Look For On Your Property Tax Bill
You'll want to make sure this credit appears on your bill. It's worth nearly $250.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneChambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneTreasurer Coggs Rejects Budget Cuts
Mayor's proposed budget eliminates temporary workers, could begin eliminating practice of paying taxes in person.
Oct 4th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneJuneteenth Now An Official City Holiday
Ald. Milele Coggs leads the charge for full city recognition after 2014 'halfway measure'.
Sep 26th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneShould Select City Employees Be Paid More Than Mayor?
Alderwoman Coggs warns it could primarily benefit white men.
May 27th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCity Faces $9.5 Million In Legal Claims
Allegations of coerced confession, wrongful termination and underpayment of wages.
May 4th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneIndaba African Ball Rescheduled for March 26
Jan 24th, 2022 by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
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.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Backs City Redistricting Plan
But what about a third Latino majority district?
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneThe Race Is On For Lt. Governor
The last time there was no incumbent, back in 2010, nine candidates ran for the position.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Steven WaltersWhere Are Act 10 Players Today?
Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Steven WaltersIt’s Official, Old World Third Will Be MLK Drive
Barrett and council members reflect on racial division and what the renaming symbolizes.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Graham KilmerContribution to Spencer Coggs of $10,000
December 31, 2020 - View ReportCity Offers Financial Deal to Taxpayers
Use credit card to pay property taxes and City Treasurer will waive fee. Average taxpayer would net $33.00.
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneZamarripa Defends Her Double Dipping
Alderwoman will collect second full-time salary as state legislator for eight months.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyJuneteenth Flag Flies Over City Hall Complex
City flies flag for the first time as county and state follow suit.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity To Furlough, Cut Hours For 750 Employees
Revenue down $27 million in pandemic and city forced to make cuts.
May 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene2020 Spring Election Results
Live City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County results for the April 7th Spring Election.
Apr 13th, 2020 by Urban MilwaukeeCity Treasurer Candidates
Spencer Coggs versus Brandon Methu in race to be city's property tax collector.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState Treasurer Godlewski brings together Homeowners Task Force to help Wisconsinites buy homes and stay in them
State Treasurer Godlewski teams up with local treasurers to tackle foreclosure and empower taxpayers
Mar 4th, 2020 by Sarah Godlewski9 Election Takeaways
What did we learn? The results versus 2016. And the coming ad blitz and voter turnout.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMeet the Candidates for City Offices
Packed spring election features 46 candidates for 19 city offices.
Jan 15th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAnonymous Crime Reporting Service Launches
"Crime doesn't pay, but Crime Stoppers does," says Alderwoman Chantia Lewis.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneRep. Jason Fields Will Run for Comptroller
Fields joins Aycha Sawa and Alex Brower in race to replace retiring Martin Matson.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneContribution to Spencer Coggs of $3,700
December 31, 2018 - View ReportThe Collective PAC Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor of Wisconsin
Today’s endorsement joins Mahlon Mitchell’s growing list of support.
Jul 27th, 2018 by Mahlon MitchellJuneteenth Day 2018
Neither rain nor chilly summer temperatures stopped the festivities, as our photos attest.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Jack FennimoreSherman Park Has Been a Melting Pot
Tracing the neighborhood’s German, Jewish and African American heritage.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhD2017 State of the City
As Delivered by Mayor Tom Barrett
Mar 6th, 2017 by Mayor Tom BarrettDrug mail-in initiative will make it easy to dispose of unused meds
Multifaceted first-of-its-kind in the nation city partnership aimed at opioid and heroin epidemic; includes CVS Pharmacy, MMSD, City of Cudahy, DOJ, DEA, US Bank and USPS
Nov 29th, 2016 by Ald. Jim BohlMayor Barrett’s 2017 Executive Budget Address
As Delivered
Sep 26th, 2016 by Mayor Tom BarrettStreetcar Signing Is Quite a Celebration
The mayor, business leaders and pols toasted the streetcar in Cudahy's Irish Pub, with Michael Cudahy on hand.
Feb 13th, 2015 by Michael HorneAndy Hurley’s Fall Out Shelter
The popular drummer is a fan of elegant prairie school architecture, perfect for Lake Drive.
Sep 17th, 2014 by Michael HorneRemembering Tom Nardelli
There was a little of Bob Newhart in Nardelli, but he helped improve the city in important ways.
Sep 4th, 2014 by John NorquistThe Sheer Ambition of Marina Dimitrijevic
She’s running for assembly but wanted to continue as county supervisor and collect two full-time salaries.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Bruce MurphySen.Carpenter’s Rather Dull Duplex
His sided, south side home, in suburban-like Jackson Park, is a veritable pillar of middle-class respectability.
Jun 15th, 2014 by Michael HorneTime for Milwaukee to stop leaving money on the table
At news conference, city leaders and IRS to tout importance of claiming Earned Income Tax Credit
Apr 3rd, 2014 by City of MilwaukeeThe House of Hank the Dog
The Brewer's canine mascot has a nine-room Whitefish Bay home and 10,000 square foot lot to roam in, all worth $570,000.
Mar 24th, 2014 by Michael HorneMayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address
Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery
Feb 24th, 2014 by Mayor Tom BarrettMEDIA ADVISORY – Alderwoman Coggs hosting Black History Month Read-In tomorrow
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19
Feb 18th, 2014 by Ald. Milele CoggsMilwaukee taxpayers can avoid parking headaches and long lines
Pay your taxes at US Bank.
Dec 16th, 2013 by Ald. Jim BohlSpencer Coggs’ Very New Northwest Side Home
Ironically, the City Treasurer lives next to three lots that are delinquent in paying him their property taxes.
Nov 11th, 2013 by Michael HorneAld. Pérez’s Tiny, Former Jesuit Home
His tiny lot and 840 square-foot home make him a true man of the people. And not much of a gardener.
Aug 25th, 2013 by Michael HornePACE energy efficiency initiative for buildings moves forward
Building on the success of the Me2 program, the City of Milwaukee is developing new financial resources to help building owners finance energy efficiency improvements on their properties and improvements that save energy dollars, create better buildings, create local jobs and improve the environment.
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Ald. Michael MurphyWill Abele Run for Mayor?
That's one way to consolidate city and county government, by grabbing both executive positions.
May 15th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyHines for Mayor, Coggs for Life, Thomas for 34%, and More City Politics
Welcome to the seventh installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week the focus is all on City of Milwaukee elected officials following yesterday's election. I explore the likelihood that Willie Hines runs for Mayor, how the new Common Council will resemble the old Common Council, the wide disparity in vote totals between districts, Bob Donovan winning the war, the shocking number of votes Johnny Thomas got, and Spencer Coggs' new job.
Apr 4th, 2012 by Jeramey JanneneLautenschlager’s Fast Ones – Past Speeding Tickets Raise Residency Issues
Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager exploits a legal loophole.
Mar 29th, 2004 by Michael HorneCarpenter to Run For Congress
Rep. Jerry Kleczka is the son of a machinist. A Carpenter wants to replace him.
Jan 26th, 2004 by Michael HorneKrug Scores Joint Finance Seat
Rep. Shirley Krug was chosen Monday to take a seat on the influential Joint Committee on Finance
Dec 4th, 2003 by Michael Horne