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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Former Milwaukee Mayor and U.s. Ambassador Tom Barrett Endorses Joel Brennan for Governor
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Joel Brennan
Join Us In Taking Cathedral Square to the Next Level
Fundraiser for Cathedral Square Friends features Tom Barrett and Guy Smith, and music by DJ Shawna.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Cathedral Square Friends, Inc.Fundraiser for Cathedral Square Friends Aims to Shed Light on Important Statue
Featuring special guests Tom Barrett and Guy Smith, spectacular view of Cathedral Square
Jul 28th, 2025 by Cathedral Square Friends, Inc.Milwaukee Recreation to Hold Grand Reopening Ceremony for Newly Renovated Modrzejewski Playfield
Event is set for Tuesday, July 8 at 11:00am
Jun 30th, 2025 by Milwaukee RecreationGov. Evers Appoints Willie Smith to the WEDC Board of Directors
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Gov. Tony Evers
More Members of Law Enforcement Endorse Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
WATCH: Mandela Barnes’ Plans on Public Safety
Sep 17th, 2022 by Mandela BarnesMIlwaukee FAFSA rates increase, reversing pandemic trend
May 24th, 2022 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
On the reemergence of America’s Black Holocaust Museum
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs February 25, 2022
Feb 25th, 2022 by Ald. Milele CoggsCivic Partnership to Present Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Forum February 9th at Turner Hall Ballroom
Event hosted by the Pabst Theater Group, Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com, Listen MKE and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jan 26th, 2022 by Pabst Theater GroupLatinx Leaders Condemn Common Council’s Refusal to Draw New Districts Reflecting Dramatic Growth of Latinx Population; Demand Second Legal Opinion
The press conference occurred shortly after a group of Latinx leaders delivered a letter signed by more than 70 Latinx leaders, organizations, elected officials and allies
Jan 14th, 2022 by Voces de la FronteraStatement on Mayor Tom Barrett’s confirmation as ambassador to Luxembourg
Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa December 17, 2021
Dec 17th, 2021 by JoCasta ZamarripaStatement from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on the Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan:
Dec 16th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Port Milwaukee Announces ‘StewardSHIP’ Initiative to Promote Environmental Sustainability
StewardSHIP initiative will offer discount for Port customers utilizing environmentally-friendly shipping standards
Dec 15th, 2021 by Port MilwaukeePort Milwaukee Helps Move Ascent Project Forward
Last Shipment of Mass Timber Structural Elements Leaving Port Milwaukee for Downtown Tower’s Construction Site
Dec 13th, 2021 by Port MilwaukeeVoces de la Frontera Applauds Mayor Barrett for Listening to Latinx Communities & Vetoing Maps
Dec 6th, 2021 by Voces de la Frontera
Senator Baldwin Applauds House Vote to Pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Bipartisan legislation creates Wisconsin jobs and rebuilds Badger State infrastructure
Nov 6th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinWisconsin Local Leaders Support Passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Making a Major Federal Investment in Rebuilding Water Infrastructure
Praise for Senator Baldwin’s work on bipartisan legislation that will help local communities replace dangerous lead service lines, address dangerous PFAS chemicals, and improve resiliency of infrastructure
Nov 5th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinPfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5 to 11
Nov 4th, 2021 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Fond du Lac North Area Plan Earns City Plan Commission Approval
Oct 22nd, 2021 by City of Milwaukee Department of City Development
Statement by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on the death of Major Harris:
Oct 21st, 2021 by Tom Barrett
City of Milwaukee Hosts 3rd Annual Love Without Violence Conference During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention and the Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault to host series of events to increase awareness and engagement for domestic violence prevention
Oct 19th, 2021 by City of Milwaukee Health DepartmentStatement from Mayor Tom Barrett on Governor Evers’ Investments in Violence Prevention:
Oct 14th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
City and Police Supervisors Reach Agreement on COVID Vaccinations
Oct 13th, 2021 by City of Milwaukee
Mayor Barrett Announces 500 STRONG Homes Loans Awarded to Milwaukee Homeowners
Oct 12th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Mayor Barrett Tells 2024 Democratic Convention Planners “We Are Ready”
Sep 28th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Statement from Mayor Tom Barrett on the Collins Settlement Agreement Report:
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Getting Milwaukee closer to better financial health, more stable housing, and improved public health and safety
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson September 21, 2021
Sep 21st, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier JohnsonCounty Executive Crowley Congratulates Mayor Tom Barrett on Nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg
“Congratulations to Mayor Tom Barrett on his nomination to become the next U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg."
Aug 25th, 2021 by David CrowleyStatement on the nomination of Mayor Tom Barrett as Ambassador to Luxembourg
Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 25, 2021
Aug 25th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier JohnsonMayor Tom Barrett Announces COVID Vaccination Will Be Required for General City Employees
Aug 24th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Port Milwaukee Earns 14th Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo in 2020
Aug 18th, 2021 by Port Milwaukee
The People of Milwaukee Have Spoken Again: Defund the Police
African American Roundtable Releases Statement on City’s Budget Hearing
Aug 18th, 2021 by Liberate MKEMayor Tom Barrett Announces August 16-21, 2021 as Budget Awareness Week
Aug 10th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes Stand With ‘Defunding the Police’
Aug 9th, 2021 by Republican Party of Wisconsin
Black Nite Remembrance Day illuminates the birthplace of local LGBTQ pride
August 5 events to celebrate historic 1961 uprising
Aug 4th, 2021 by Wisconsin LGBTQ History ProjectStatement by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on the 2024 Democratic National Convention:
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Tom Barrett
How the Biden Agenda Delivered for Wisconsin This Week
Jul 30th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Youth Strive to Make Change in Amani
Earn & Learn participants working as community organizers at Dominican Center in Milwaukee’s Amani Neighborhood
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Dominican CenterResidents Invited to Learn About and Comment on the Mayor’s Recovery and Resilience Plan
Jul 16th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Mayor Barrett Focuses on Jobs and Workforce Readiness In Milwaukee Recovery and Resilience Plan
Jul 12th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Mayor Barrett Prioritizes Investments in Housing in Plan for American Rescue Expenditures
Jul 11th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund Grants Awarded
Program Invests in Capital Projects and Education Efforts
Jun 25th, 2021 by City of Milwaukee Department of City DevelopmentMilwaukee Celebrates Couture Construction Investment In Community During Ceremonial Groundbreaking
Dignitaries from the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the AFL-CIO’s Housing Investment Trust and project partners including Barrett Lo Visionary Development, RINKA and Findorff join the celebration to mark this milestone
Jun 16th, 2021 by Barrett Lo Visionary DevelopmentMayor Barrett Proposes a Living Wage of $15 per Hour for All City Employees
Jun 16th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Mayor Barrett to Announce Recipients of the 2021 Mayors Design Awards Monday, June 7
Jun 4th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
AFSCME Wisconsin Statement on Petition to Support Essential City of Milwaukee Employees
May 26th, 2021 by AFSCME Wisconsin Council 32
Riverworks Financial Clinic expands to help Milwaukee residents gain financial stability
Public private partnerships spur clinic’s growth to address long and short-term financial needs
May 14th, 2021 by Riverworks Development CorporationBrewers Home Games to be at Full Capacity Beginning June 25
May 13th, 2021 by Milwaukee Brewers
Mayor Barrett Encourages Milwaukeeans to Wear Denim on April 28
Apr 28th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Statement from Mayor Barrett on the New Impact Review for the I-94 Project
Apr 15th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Community Groups to Receive More than $100,000 to Help Curb Reckless Driving
City grant money to be used for marketing campaigns, murals & community events
Apr 12th, 2021 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public WorksStatement from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Today’s Supreme Court Decision:
Apr 9th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
County Executive Letter to Commissioner of Major League Baseball Re: 2021 All Star Game Relocation
Apr 3rd, 2021 by David Crowley
Mayor Barrett Letter to Commissioner Manfred Regarding the 2021 All Star Game
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Names Two Senior Team Members
Mar 24th, 2021 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Largest solar project in the history of Milwaukee now fully operational in the 13th
Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker March 16, 2021
Mar 16th, 2021 by Ald. Scott SpikerGov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for Milwaukee COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site
Mass vaccination clinic will transition to federal support on March 15
Mar 15th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversCity Now Accepting Applications for New Round of Fresh Food Access Grants
Mar 9th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Common Council honors Dr. Joan Prince for decades of service to Milwaukee
Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Milwaukee Common CouncilResidents are Urged to Take Precautions as Temperatures Drop Below Freezing
Feb 5th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Health Commissioner appointment to be heard at next Public Safety and Health Committee meeting
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding the passing of Hank Aaron:
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Tom Barrett
City of Milwaukee Health Department Vaccination Site to Open at the Wisconsin Center
Jan 11th, 2021 by Tom Barrett
Good Karma Brands’ 101.7 The Truth Launching January 4th, 2021
The station announces a lineup diverse in life experiences and thought
Dec 21st, 2020 by Good Karma BrandsThe Hop celebrating the spirit of the season with new ‘Holidays with The Hop’ station decoration initiative
Dec 18th, 2020 by The Hop
It’s Not Just About 30 Police Officers
The debate about the federal COPS grant is really about long-term commitments and generational change
Dec 16th, 2020 by Milwaukee Common CouncilGov. Evers Announces Software Firm Expert Institute Selects Milwaukee for Midwest Office
Company is latest tech business to invest in southeastern Wisconsin
Dec 14th, 2020 by Gov. Tony EversNew Lease Agreement Solidifies Port Milwaukee As a Hub for Great Lakes Cruising
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Port Milwaukee
As Temperatures Drop, the Milwaukee Continuum of Care Will Provide Shelter for Milwaukee’s Homeless
Nov 30th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
Public Safety and Health Committee meeting set for Tuesday, December 8th
Agenda includes mayor’s nomination of FPC executive director, appointment and reappointment of FPC board members
Nov 30th, 2020 by Ald. Marina DimitrijevicNonprofit Seeks 60,000 Men to Help End Human Trafficking
Five-week HEMAD Campaign launches Nov. 23 to raise awareness and seek an end to societal scourge.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Convergence Resource CenterMayor Names Leon Todd as Executive Director of the Fire and Police Commission
Nov 24th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
The Couture Secures Financing For $188 million Project Construction to Begin January 2021
44-story mixed-use skyscraper will create new public amenities and thousands of new jobs
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Barrett Lo Visionary Development



































































