Terry Witkowski

Statement on the passing of Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Alderman Scott Spiker November 5, 2024

Wisconsin Democrats Remember Jonathan Brostoff and Terry Witkowski

Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Officers Association and Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 Endorse Jack Eckblad for Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4

Endorsed by 14 Organizations and 13 Leaders Before Election Day

Council approves resolution for honorary street renaming in honor of Ald. Witkowski

Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Earns Endorsements of Milwaukee County Register of Deeds, State Representative Ortiz-Velez, and Trio of Supervisors: Adds to List of Local Leaders Supporting Eckblad’s Campaign for Bold, Responsible Leadership

Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Announces First Slate of Endorsements: Local Leaders Endorse Vision of Bold, Responsible Leadership

Supervisor Haas Will End Decade-Long Tenure on Milwaukee County Board in April

Patty Doherty Announces Her Run for 13th District Alderwoman

"For the past 12 years, I have worked in the office of the Common Council and for the last 11 years, as Alderman Donovan’s Legislative Assistant."

It’s time we rethink County government

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan November 11, 2019

Josh Zepnick announces candidacy for 13th District alderman

“Too many South Side residents feel that the new economic investment either goes to really poor areas or already wealthy areas, with the middle ground often left paying more and more in taxes and fees.”

Patty Doherty announces her run for 13th District Alderwoman

As your Alderwoman, I can promise you that I will do my best to seek your input on all important decisions brought before the Council and I will work hard to represent your interests in City government.

Rafael Rivera announces his candidacy for Milwaukee’s 13th Aldermanic District

If elected, I plan to make the safety of everyone within our district a high priority.

Scott Spiker announces candidacy for 13th District alderman

Should I be elected, I will continue to be a fierce advocate for the interests of the residents of the Garden District.

Patricia Torres Najera announces candidacy for Milwaukee’s 13th District

My number one priority is to have safe neighborhoods where family and individuals can live, work, and play.

Statement by Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

May 23, 2019

Mayor Barrett: Secure Our Neighborhoods, Fix Our Streets, and Enough with Your Damned Streetcar

Aldermen urge citizens to voice their opposition to the streetcar by saying “Enough is Enough!’ Joint statement from Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski May 6, 2019

Common Council approves legislation to develop a reserve workforce for snow and ice control

Sponsored by Alderman Robert J. Bauman and co-sponsored by Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Council File #181747 addresses many of the issues DPW faces during snow and ice control operations.

A statement from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski following the March 22 special Public Safety and Health Committee meeting

March 22, 2019

Joint statement on the death of a Department of Public Works worker

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Robert Donovan, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Joint statement on fallen Milwaukee Police Officer

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Robert Donovan, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski

Ald. Witkowski introduces Winter Wonderland Holiday Light display in the Garden District

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Report potholes to 286-CITY: Just one call…that’s all!

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Thank you, poll workers – we are grateful!

Statement of Alderman Terry L. Witkowski - November 6, 2018

Ald. Witkowski invites participation in Play Music on the Porch Day

The event was started to give people the opportunity to play and learn music with others and meet new people in the community.

Find your local flavor at the Taste of the Gateway event

"The Taste of the Gateway event is a great way to get to know some of the best locally owned and operated restaurants in the community."

Joint Statement on the death of Officer Michael Michalski

From Alderman Terry Witkowski, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Nicholas Kovac, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, Alderman Bob Donovan, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, and Alderman Robert Bauman

Committee votes against south side hotel proposal

"It was true Democracy in action as the public spoke on how this operation would negatively affect the neighborhood, school children and businesses."

Craft Fair in the Garden District this weekend

There will be a variety of unique vendors, a bake sale, concessions, along with a caricature artist and a psychic reader who will charge for services.

Steady increase in hit-and-run crashes a troubling trend for Milwaukee

Public Safety and Health Committee to cover deadly topic on Thursday

Alderman Witkowski releases City Attorney opinion on FPC’s inadequate notice in appointing new police chief

"Board members have repeatedly said they want to act independently, but that does not free them from obeying state statutes governing meeting notices."

Protect the earth and each other by properly disposing of meds

Throwing unused medicine in the trash or flushing it down the toilet is harmful to the environment.

Ascension announces pause to service downsizing at St. Joseph

Press release from Alders Khalif J. Rainey, Michael Murphy and Bob Donovan

Fire and Police Commission violates open meetings law, leading to do-over for police chief appointment

News release and meeting agenda from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Council approves Ascension service retention measure

"Citizens across our city rely on Ascension facilities for care..."

Legislation seeks to increase ignition and key security in Milwaukee

Alderman Witkowski sponsored files to be heard by Public Safety and Health Committee tomorrow – Thursday, January 25

Council set to act on Health Department crisis

Joint statement from the Milwaukee Common Council

Council committee passes Green Alert system measure

News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Alderman Witkowski says proposed hotel would diminish quality of life

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Council approves Libya slave trade condemnation measure

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - December 19, 2017

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Garden District mural work, “Flowers in Bloom”

The mural is a part of a neighborhood beautification project.

First meeting is tonight for Milwaukee Safety and Civic Commission

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski and Council President Ashanti Hamilton

Judge Rebecca Dallet clear choice of Milwaukee County leaders

“I am honored and humbled to have earned the support of these officials, who work every day to make our communities stronger.”

Citizens of Milwaukee

For the 14th consecutive budget, Mayor Barrett is going to cut your fire department.

City officers to provide key updates on moves to foster business growth

Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee will hear reports Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

Safety for our teachers and students must be paramount

Statement of Alderman Terry L. Witkowski - August 23, 2017

Ald. Witkowski to kick off 4th Annual Play Music on the Porch Day at Ronald Reagan High School

This is the first time Play Music on Your Porch Day will take place in the City of Milwaukee and it is happening in the Garden District.

Find your local flavor at Taste of the Gateway

The event will feature food tastings, live music, artists, and raffles.

Celebrate the 3rd Annual Garden District National Night Out Event

This event includes an array of activities for children and adults.

Proposal allows strip clubs in over 200 possible sites and takes away public input!

Statement of Alderman Terry L. Witkowski June 6, 2017

Aerotropolis Milwaukee informational session set for next week

Alderman Witkowski invites public to May 23 session at Tippecanoe Library

Historic Flooding with Three Pieces of Legislation

City, county responding to increasing frequency of flooding.

“City of Milwaukee family” mourning the loss of a dedicated member

Statement of Alderman Terry L. Witkowski March 23, 2017

Ald. Witkowski invites residents to “Around the Corner” preview party

“Around the Corner” is a Milwaukee Public Television program hosted by Milwaukee native and Emmy-winning actor John McGivern.

Milwaukee historian John Gurda to hold public talk next week

Mr. Gurda, a Milwaukee-born writer and historian, has studied his hometown since 1972.

Committee action clears the way for sale of former “Dino’s Italian Restaurant”

The building had been vacant for a number of years before the city was forced to foreclose upon it.

Ald. Witkowski invites neighbors to meeting about future of S. 27th Street

Future plans for five sites, including the Wildenberg Hotel, will be among the items discussed.

Council urges Legislature to introduce fair property tax assessment policy bill

"Homeowners in Wisconsin already pay 70% of the total statewide property tax levy."

Council approves move to study property problems caused by LLCs

“We are talking about landlords who own properties in some of Milwaukee’s most vulnerable neighborhoods, and they have been gaming the system”

City hearings on public safety issues to be held throughout October

News release from Alds. Ashanti Hamilton & Bob Donovan

Mayor Barrett’s 2017 Executive Budget Address

As Delivered

Alderman Witkowski invites residents to play music outdoors, celebrate life

“In times past it was common to hear live music emanating from porches, yards and street corners”

Alderman Witkowski invites residents to National Night Out event

National Night Out invitation from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Proposal seeks ballot measure on hiring 150 MPD officers

Alderman Zielinski co-sponsors measure, which is scheduled for hearing Monday

Proposal seeks ballot measure on hiring 150 MPD officers

For city property owners, the total cost on their tax bill is estimated to be 47 cents per $1,000 of assessed value each year from 2017 to 2021.

Outrage at ambush of MPD officer & other police shootings

Joint Statement from All Members of the Common Council

Ald. Witkowski invites community to inaugural Taste of the Gateway

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Taking “Home” out of Home Rule

Joint Statement from All Members of the Common Council

Tippecanoe Library will offer Saturday hours for the first time in years

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

South Side State Representative Josh Zepnick Calls on Leon’s Owner to Rescind Policy Requiring English-Only Communications

Zepnick wants owner Ron Schneider to immediately rescind the policy and establish a reasonable set of expectations that addresses both customer service efficiency and treating everyone with respect regardless of their ethnic background.

Garden District Perennial and Seed Exchange a money saver

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Council President Hamilton announces 2016-2020 committee assignments

News release from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton

Lies about the Archbishop

The following is a statement from Milwaukee Alderman Terry Witkowski:

2016 State of the City

Hmong American Peace Academy - February 8, 2016

City storm water efforts making an impact

News event Wednesday to tout newly constructed bioswales

Get rid of old books at the “Choose to Re-Use” book exchange

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Public Safety Committee to take up FPC executive director appointment

Public Safety Committee chair Alderman Terry L. Witkowski said the two hearings will allow the public to select the time that best fits their schedule.

Review of state juvenile justice system urged in Council file

The Common Council’s Judiciary and Legislation Committee will hear a proposal Monday to ask the State of Wisconsin to conduct a full review of the state’s juvenile justice system. The committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13 in room 301-B at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St. Council file # 150104 (attached), sponsored by Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, is item number 11 on the agenda. The resolution urges the State of Wisconsin to undertake a review of the juvenile justice system. It urges the review to focus on: Modernization of penalties. Age-appropriate sentencing. Proper use and supervision of probation and parole. Proper use of incarceration. Data-driven tools for effectiveness, with an emphasis on preventing recidivism and providing deterrence. The measure also directs the Department of Administration, Intergovernmental Relations Division to lobby the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate to pursue the review. Alderman Witkowski said Wisconsin ranks as the 7th highest state in terms of referral of students in school to police and courts, with 10.2 per 1,000 students referred compared to the national average of 5.8 per 1,000 students. He said the current state-created system was designed for the 1950s with two-parent households, with one of them staying home to raise children. “This is not close to reality today,” the alderman said. “Today judges release offenders to their parents as in the 1950s, but no one is there to supervise them. They order probation but the number of probation officers has gone down so there is little supervision, and juvenile detention facilities were a state budget cut as the Wales School for Boys, the nearest such facility to Milwaukee, is closed down.” “The juvenile justice system is a state creation and I am asking them to study it and bring it into the 21st century,” Alderman Witkowski said.

An attack on the caregivers

Statement from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski July 6, 2015

Statement from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski June 19, 2015

My thoughts are with the Wauwatosa police detective who was shot this morning on Milwaukee’s northwest side.

Garden District Urban Orchard project will be unveiled on Friday

Sustainable system likely the first of its kind in Milwaukee

South Side loses a true public servant

Statement of Alderman Terry L. Witkowski May 22, 2015

Local Business Action Team producing legislation to simplify city permitting

The first two pieces of legislation to eliminate outdated laws and licensing requirements for Milwaukee business owners are advancing through the Common Council committee process.

Alderman Witkowski schedules report on MPD records failure

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Alderman Davis asks for investigation into MPD records failure

News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

MPD lost video report requires action, immediate response

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 11, 2015

Downtown, south side Local Business Action Team public sessions on tap

The public forum on Friday, March 13 will be at 9 a.m. in room 301-B at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.

Mayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address

Monday, March 9th, 2015 - Alverno College

Helping small businesses thrive: Local Business Action Team to hold public forums

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Packing House Owner Announces Run for Milwaukee Alderman 13th District

The second-generation owner of Milwaukee’s famous The Packing House Restaurant has announced his candidacy to run for alderman in the Milwaukee district that is home to the popular restaurant.

News conference Tuesday to explore proposals for eventual, extended streetcar routes

Several members of the Milwaukee Common Council and a member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors will hold a news conference Tuesday.

Council asks state to study merger of Bradley Center, Wisconsin Center boards

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Council approves Milwaukee Promise funding to help city neighborhoods

News release and maps document from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton

Fire department trucks, 911 calltakers recommended for addition to budget

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Public Safety Committee to take up ShotSpotter expansion, pot penalties

A proposal to significantly expand the ShotSpotter gunshot detection area in Milwaukee will be discussed by the Public Safety Committee.

Proposal to lift cap on taxicab permits, create legal path for network company vehicles gets second look Tuesday

“The Council is poised to adopt ground-breaking legislation that in my opinion will be looked at by other large cities and communities across the nation.”

Bradley Center, Wisconsin Center efforts should go hand-in-hand

Alderman Witkowski news conference will call for changes in board structures

VISIT Milwaukee Names 2014-15 Officers and Board of Directors

VISIT Milwaukee announces its officers and Board of Directors for the business year 2014-15.

Ald. Witkowski: Proposed sex offender residency ordinance “badly off-balance”

"This ordinance is badly off-balance and unworkable."

Committee, police department to discuss 9-1-1 automated messages

Representatives from the Milwaukee Police Department will address questions about how emergency calls are handled tomorrow (June 12) during the meeting of the Common Council’s Public Safety Committee.

Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address

Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery