Thomas “Tom” Barrett served as mayor of Milwaukee from 2004 through December 2021. He resigned to become U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg.
Barrett, a resident of the Washington Heights neighborhood, is married to Kris Barrett. The couple has four adult children.
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A New Generation of Political Leaders
GenXers and Millennials are replacing Baby Boomers in political office.
May 6th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Taco Truck Issue Still Not Settled
Agreement between owner and area alderman Bob Donovan has fallen apart.
May 6th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
A Clarke Square Groundbreaking
Unconventional partnership breaks ground on 40-unit apartment building.
May 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s Happening in the New 9th?
Ald. Chantia Lewis plans a State-of-the-District speech focused on a new economic model.
May 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Owners Appeal Raze Order
City wants to redevelop vacant mall citing inaction, safety concerns, but ownership objects.
May 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Key Facts About Streetcar Extensions
Love the idea? Hate it? Either way we have all the details.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Arts Cafe in Walker’s Point
Plus: Eulogy for Joe Bartolotta. And Laughing Taco closes at Crossroads Collective.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Barrett Talks Up Streetcar Extension
Mayor discusses three-part streetcar extension in interview with Urban Milwaukee.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Huron Building Breaks Ground
Jeffers' track record wins praise, gains $14 million crowdfunding for 11-story office tower.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
We Energies Has Capitol Clout
Its holding company spent $1 million on lobbying and $1 million donating to mostly GOP candidates.
May 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Inside Milwaukee’s Successful DNC Bid
Mayor speaks off the cuff to reveal what happened, what's going on now, what is to come.
May 2nd, 2019 by Michael Horne
Mayor Wants Three Streetcar Extensions
Will request engineering study of extensions to Bronzeville and Walker's Point
May 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s New Horse Stables Break Ground
MKE Urban Stables to house police department's mounted patrol, offer equine therapy.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
MSOE To Redevelop Oldest Residence Hall
Aging Johnson Hall will become Hermann Viets Tower, gain glassy, southern addition.
Apr 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
St. Joseph Hospital’s Future Raises Questions
Here are the key issues in the controversy.
Apr 27th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Arbor Day Edition
Mayor, MPS Superintendent, 4th graders plant 32 trees at Ohio Playfield.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Teaching UWM Students About a City
“Focus on the Future” tour, on spring break, is an eye-opening look at Milwaukee.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Frank Schneiger
Chisholm Confirms Health Department Probe
DA says months-long investigation of how lead abatement program was handled continues.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Who Wants to Design A New City Flag?
Common Council starting process intended to end flag debate.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
DA Asked To Consider Charging City Officials
Hamilton, Donovan ask Chisholm to review top officials' actions on lead program problems.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s First Eco-Neighborhood
Community partners celebrate reinvigoration of Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A Luxury Tower with Affordable Housing
Housing Authority to build 32-story, $150 million tower whose income would support affordable housing across city.
Apr 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves “John Shaming” for Prostitution
Unanimously supports higher fines, shaming customers. But sex workers group objects.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Blasted on Infant Mortality Grant
African-American led organizations say Mayor, Kowalik killed their effort to get grant.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Worth $2.5 Million
The three buildings need $6 million in repairs. Oh, how a mighty mall has fallen.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Michael Horne
20th MANDI Awards Get Big Turnout
Many politicians at celebration honoring those improving city's neighborhoods.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks, City Unveil “Fear the Deer” Streetcar
Learn how to find the vehicle, and see what's inside.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Turn Milwaukee River Green
Team painting the city green for the NBA playoffs.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Moves to Demolish Northridge Mall
Condemnation order starts process to razing building and perhaps seizing property.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s Spring Turnout Up 50% Since 2017!
Contrary to early report, Milwaukee actually had strong turnout for Supreme Court race.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s the Infrastructure Plan for DNC?
Council, led by Bauman, pushes for city to have citywide, coordinated plan for convention.
Apr 4th, 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
SEIU Biggest Labor Union Campaign Donor
Public-private employees union spent $718,700 on Evers, $131,140 on Neubauer.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Food Truck Truce Reached
But not before Donovan takes shots at the streetcar, potholes, Barrett and Tony Zielinski.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Port Milwaukee Sees Overseas Growth
Last year, port had 43 international visits, up 25 percent from 2017.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
6 Things to Know About Lincoln Hills
A primer on how state’s youth prisons will be changed. Or not.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Who Should Win A Mayor’s Design Award?
Nominations open until March 31st for 22nd annual Mayor's Design Awards contest.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Lessons of Baltimore
A city falling apart, its police department dysfunctonal. Can Milwaukee learn from this?
Mar 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Youth Correctional Center Planned for North Side
State facility at 6600 N. Teutonia would replace troubled Lincoln Hills center.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Will Mayor’s Veto of Food Truck Ban Stand?
Council could override but two aldermen have switched to Barrett’s side.
Mar 15th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
4 Ways To Get Involved In DNC
12,000 volunteers needed for 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee.
Mar 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Extension Planned To Start in September
Extension to convention center would open in time for 2020 Democratic Convention.
Mar 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
To Host DNC, Barrett Must Be Reelected
He's clearly running, but still hasn't officially announced a race he badly wants to win.
Mar 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Vetoes Food Truck Ban
"We should support the opportunities and great flavors they bring to Milwaukee."
Mar 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Did Democrats Choose Milwaukee?
Choosing this city for 2020 convention is about winning and signaling Democratic values.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves DNC Contract
City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
12 Rules For City in DNC Convention Contract
Democrats want lots of insurance, safes, security, live streaming and more.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Wins 2020 Democratic Convention
Barrett and other leaders help city beat out Miami and Houston for national convention.
Mar 11th, 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
Any City Progress on Affordable Housing?
Has Barrett's 10,000 homes initiative had an impact? Council members give mixed grades
Mar 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan Won’t Run for Re-Election
Fightin' Bob is walking away. Zamarripa and Bielinski likely to run for council seat.
Mar 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Aldermen Blast City’s Snowplowing
Just how bad is city's operation? Aldermen allege lies and mismanagement.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Cafe Opening in Silver City
Plus: Kitt's to reopen, Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea comes to Yankee Hill, but no more food trucks for W. National Ave.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
An Extra Four Days to Pay Parking Tickets
City extending grace period on parking ticket payments.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Food Trucks Banned on W. National Ave.
Council approves resolution to ban food trucks from S. Layton Blvd. west to city limits.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Littering Will Now Cost $500
Council raises minimum fine from $25 to $500. "Our streets are dirty," says Ald. Stamper.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Will Now Make Flag Decision
Will city ever have new flag? Council punted issue to arts board and board punted it back.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Three City Libraries Will Get Solar
But city wants to install five times more solar power and faces We Energies opposition.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Summit Credit Union Coming to Walker’s Point
New branch of growing credit union will be located along S. 1st St. at Freshwater Plaza.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Reggie Moore’s ‘Blueprint for Peace’
Head of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention talks trauma with journalist Mike Gousha.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
MPD Releases Name, Details About Slain Officer
Matthew Rittner is third officer killed in line of duty in last eight months.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Architectural Planner Helps Underserved Areas
Prof. Carolyn Esswein and Community Design Solutions help develop city neighborhoods.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
Council Approves Civilian Health Oversight Board
In the wake of health department's critical failures, mayor and council want more oversight.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Leader for Zoning Appeals Board
Mayor picks attorney Brett Blomme to succeed controversial BOZA board chair.
Feb 4th, 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
First COP Houses Coming to City
Council members debate impact as Harambee area gets community oriented policing houses.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jenny Fischer
American Family Plans Downtown Building
"Fairly large building" planned for Madison insurance company's Milwaukee office.
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Nonsense In Front of City Hall
The sculpture by Tony Cragg is a great work — but not for the reasons you might expect.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Tom Bamberger
Should the Streetcar Be Free?
How much would it cost to make The Hop free after 2019? And is it worth it?
Jan 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Great Music from Milwaukee
South Milwaukee Performing Arts presents Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra, Robin Pluer and Stas Venglevski.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Jim Cryns
Lead-Free Homes a Priority for Kowalik
But “we don’t have enough contractors,” city’s new health commissioner says.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Sells Vision to Local Leaders
Governor urges business leaders to help two parties find common ground on tough issues.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Extending Streetcar to Convention Center
Short extension can be built without federal funds, adding more ridership.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Welcome to Milwaukee, Mr. Walker
Governor who warned voters about evils of this city will now live here.
Jan 7th, 2019 by James Rowen
Only Neubaurer, Hagedorn in Court Race
Two-candidate, left vs. right race for state Supreme Court. Neubauer has raised more money.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Could Milwaukee Freeway Project Be Revived?
Walker killed E-W freeway project, but Evers could revive it.
Dec 31st, 2018 by George Mitchell
Top 10 Stories of 2018
Fiserv Forum, Komatsu, Michels, The Hop, but what surprise story took number one?
Dec 28th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Lt. Gov.-Elect Barnes Confident Funding Will be Secured to Host DNC
City will know soon if it will host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Dec 27th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
Huge Michels Deal Gets No Direct Subsidy
Company and 250 jobs moving to city, in new 8-floor complex. City helps finance riverwalk.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Officials Oppose Wealth Test for Immigrants
Barrett, Abele, Moore oppose Trump plan requiring minimum income for immigrants to America.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Meets with Mayor, Common Council
Speech at City Hall indicates governor and city might finally be on the same page.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Huge Crowd At Sherman Phoenix Opening
Fire-ravaged bank now home to a market with 28 local businesses.
Dec 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
There Are Solutions to City’s Poverty
They include more low-income housing, fewer fines and less incarceration.
Nov 30th, 2018 by Dr. Peter Edelman and Mark Angelini
Ashanti Hamilton Files for Mayoral Run
Is Chris Abele planning to back Hamilton?
Nov 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
McKinley School Plan Passed Despite Protests
Opponents of affordable housing plan show up at City Hall with signs, to no avail.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Rated 2nd Worst Place For Blacks
Milwaukee gets dismal ranking in study tracking relative income, incarceration rates, six other factors.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
Council Slaps Down Mayor’s Vetoes
Legislative body rejects all five vetoes by Mayor Tom Barrett.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes
Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Advances McKinley School Project
Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s Lead Program is Working Again
New health commissioner is resolving troubling issues, Mayor Barrett reports.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget
A city store? No more alley repairs? Cutting tree trimming? The $1.5 billion budget has it all.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Arts Board Wants New City Flag Search
Process to select popular People's Flag not inclusive enough, board decides, so start over.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
How Dane, Waukesha Counties Hurt Walker
Lowest margin for him in 8 years in Waukesha, reflecting his high disapproval rating.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer
33 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?
Nov 7th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Nikiya Dodd Handily Wins Council Seat
Political veteran could have a big impact on upcoming city budget debate.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Pay Hike for City Politicians Is On Hold
Ald. Chantia Lewis delays vote on 13.6% raise she and some other colleagues want. Mayor threatens veto.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Big Week of Real Estate News
The Couture, Michels and streetcar headline a busy week.
Nov 4th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Pride, City Debut Rainbow Crosswalks
Crosswalks near Cathedral Square Park celebrate city's LGBTQ community.
Nov 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Opens to Public
"This is your assignment: ride the streetcar," says Mayor Barrett.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
