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
Statement from former Ambassador and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett re Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin stepping down:
Join Us In Taking Cathedral Square to the Next Level
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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.

Fundraiser for Cathedral Square Friends Aims to Shed Light on Important Statue
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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

Milwaukee Recreation to Hold Grand Reopening Ceremony for Newly Renovated Modrzejewski Playfield
Civic Media Launches New Mid-day Network Lineup
David D. King vs Goliath
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David D. King vs Goliath

 

Rep. Donovan Blasts Housing Authority Chaos
Gov. Evers Appoints Willie Smith to the WEDC Board of Directors
More Members of Law Enforcement Endorse Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
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More Members of Law Enforcement Endorse Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate

WATCH: Mandela Barnes’ Plans on Public Safety

MIlwaukee FAFSA rates increase, reversing pandemic trend
On the reemergence of America’s Black Holocaust Museum
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On the reemergence of America’s Black Holocaust Museum

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs February 25, 2022

Civic Partnership to Present Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Forum February 9th at Turner Hall Ballroom
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Civic 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

Latinx Leaders Condemn Common Council’s Refusal to Draw New Districts Reflecting Dramatic Growth of Latinx Population; Demand Second Legal Opinion
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Latinx 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

Statement on Mayor Tom Barrett’s confirmation as ambassador to Luxembourg
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Statement on Mayor Tom Barrett’s confirmation as ambassador to Luxembourg

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa December 17, 2021

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on the Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan:
Statement by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett:
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Statement by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett:

 

Port Milwaukee Announces ‘StewardSHIP’ Initiative to Promote Environmental Sustainability
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Port Milwaukee Announces ‘StewardSHIP’ Initiative to Promote Environmental Sustainability

StewardSHIP initiative will offer discount for Port customers utilizing environmentally-friendly shipping standards

Statement by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett:
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Statement by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett:

 

Port Milwaukee Helps Move Ascent Project Forward
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Port Milwaukee Helps Move Ascent Project Forward

Last Shipment of Mass Timber Structural Elements Leaving Port Milwaukee for Downtown Tower’s Construction Site

Voces de la Frontera Applauds Mayor Barrett for Listening to Latinx Communities & Vetoing Maps
City of Milwaukee, Habitat for Humanity Working to Build New Housing in Harambee Neighborhood
For Fourth Year in a Row, City of Milwaukee Celebrates 100 Percent Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index Score
Mayor Barrett and Common Ground Announce City of Milwaukee Joining National Gun Safety Consortium
Senator Baldwin Applauds House Vote to Pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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Senator Baldwin Applauds House Vote to Pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Bipartisan legislation creates Wisconsin jobs and rebuilds Badger State infrastructure

Common Council adopts amended 2022 City budget
Wisconsin Local Leaders Support Passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Making a Major Federal Investment in Rebuilding Water Infrastructure
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Wisconsin 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

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5 to 11
Fond du Lac North Area Plan Earns City Plan Commission Approval
Statement by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on the death of Major Harris:
City of Milwaukee Hosts 3rd Annual Love Without Violence Conference During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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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

Statement from Mayor Tom Barrett on Governor Evers’ Investments in Violence Prevention:
City and Police Supervisors Reach Agreement on COVID Vaccinations
Mayor Barrett Announces 500 STRONG Homes Loans Awarded to Milwaukee Homeowners
Mayor Barrett Tells 2024 Democratic Convention Planners “We Are Ready”
Statement from Mayor Tom Barrett on the Collins Settlement Agreement Report:
Getting Milwaukee closer to better financial health, more stable housing, and improved public health and safety
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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

Healing Spaces Initiative Working to Support Harambee Neighborhood and Residents
County Executive Crowley Congratulates Mayor Tom Barrett on Nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg
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County 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."

Statement on the nomination of Mayor Tom Barrett as Ambassador to Luxembourg
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Statement on the nomination of Mayor Tom Barrett as Ambassador to Luxembourg

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 25, 2021

Mayor Tom Barrett Announces COVID Vaccination Will Be Required for General City Employees
Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces  2021 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods during Virtual Event
Port Milwaukee Earns 14th Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo in 2020
The People of Milwaukee Have Spoken Again: Defund the Police
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The People of Milwaukee Have Spoken Again: Defund the Police

African American Roundtable Releases Statement on City’s Budget Hearing

Mayor Tom Barrett Announces August 16-21, 2021 as Budget Awareness Week
Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes Stand With ‘Defunding the Police’
Black Nite Remembrance Day illuminates the birthplace of local LGBTQ pride
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Black Nite Remembrance Day illuminates the birthplace of local LGBTQ pride

August 5 events to celebrate historic 1961 uprising

Statement by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on the 2024 Democratic National Convention:
How the Biden Agenda Delivered for Wisconsin This Week
Youth Strive to Make Change in Amani
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Youth Strive to Make Change in Amani

Earn & Learn participants working as community organizers at Dominican Center in Milwaukee’s Amani Neighborhood

City Government Prepares for the Bucks Victory Parade
Residents Invited to Learn About and Comment on the Mayor’s Recovery and Resilience Plan
Mayor Barrett Focuses on Jobs and Workforce Readiness In Milwaukee Recovery and Resilience Plan
Mayor Barrett Prioritizes Investments in Housing in Plan for American Rescue Expenditures
Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund Grants Awarded
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Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund Grants Awarded

Program Invests in Capital Projects and Education Efforts

Milwaukee Celebrates Couture Construction Investment In Community During Ceremonial Groundbreaking
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Milwaukee 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

Mayor Barrett Proposes a Living Wage of $15 per Hour for All City Employees
Mayor Barrett to Announce Recipients of the 2021 Mayors Design Awards Monday, June 7
AFSCME Wisconsin Statement on Petition to Support Essential City of Milwaukee Employees
Riverworks Financial Clinic expands to help Milwaukee residents gain financial stability
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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

Brewers Home Games to be at Full Capacity Beginning June 25
Medical College of Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Injury Center Adds New Position, Director of Violence Prevention Policy and Engagement
Mayor Barrett Encourages Milwaukeeans to Wear Denim on April 28
Statement from Mayor Barrett on the New Impact Review for the I-94 Project
Founding Member of national African American Tobacco Leadership Council to Kick-off No Menthol Sunday efforts in Wisconsin
Community Groups to Receive More than $100,000 to Help Curb Reckless Driving
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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

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Today’s Supreme Court Decision:
County Executive Letter to Commissioner of Major League Baseball Re: 2021 All Star Game Relocation
Mayor Barrett Letter to Commissioner Manfred Regarding the 2021 All Star Game
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Names Two Senior Team Members
Largest solar project in the history of Milwaukee now fully operational in the 13th
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Largest solar project in the history of Milwaukee now fully operational in the 13th

Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker March 16, 2021

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for Milwaukee COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site
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Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for Milwaukee COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site

Mass vaccination clinic will transition to federal support on March 15

City Now Accepting Applications for New Round of Fresh Food Access Grants
Common Council honors Dr. Joan Prince for decades of service to Milwaukee
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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

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:
Mayor Names New Chief of Staff
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Mayor Names New Chief of Staff

 

Residents are Urged to Take Precautions as Temperatures Drop Below Freezing
Milwaukee Health Department Invites Residents to Join a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on COVID-19 Vaccinations
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement on the renaming of Old World Third Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive:
Health Commissioner appointment to be heard at next Public Safety and Health Committee meeting
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding the passing of Hank Aaron:
City of Milwaukee Health Department Vaccination Site to Open at the Wisconsin Center
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:
Good Karma Brands’ 101.7 The Truth Launching January 4th, 2021
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Good Karma Brands’ 101.7 The Truth Launching January 4th, 2021

The station announces a lineup diverse in life experiences and thought

The Hop celebrating the spirit of the season with new ‘Holidays with The Hop’ station decoration initiative
It’s Not Just About 30 Police Officers
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It’s Not Just About 30 Police Officers

The debate about the federal COPS grant is really about long-term commitments and generational change

Gov. Evers Announces Software Firm Expert Institute Selects Milwaukee for Midwest Office
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Gov. Evers Announces Software Firm Expert Institute Selects Milwaukee for Midwest Office

Company is latest tech business to invest in southeastern Wisconsin

For Third Year in a Row, City of Milwaukee Celebrates 100 Percent Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index Score
Mayor Tom Barrett endorses Judge Jon Richards
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding the Fire and Police Commission’s Decision on the Milwaukee Police Chief:
New Lease Agreement Solidifies Port Milwaukee As a Hub for Great Lakes Cruising
As Temperatures Drop, the Milwaukee Continuum of Care Will Provide Shelter for Milwaukee’s Homeless
Public Safety and Health Committee meeting set for Tuesday, December 8th
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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

Nonprofit Seeks 60,000 Men to Help End Human Trafficking
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Nonprofit 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.

Mayor Names Leon Todd as Executive Director of the Fire and Police Commission
Beerline Trail Equitable Implementation Plan Wins Prestigious Spark Award from the American Planners Association Wisconsin Chapter
The Couture Secures Financing For $188 million Project  Construction to Begin January 2021
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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

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:
Wisconsin Teachers’ Unions Defend Local Health Departments’ Authority and Call for Even Stronger Action!
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