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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Port and Michels Corporation Sign Agreement for Grand Trunk Lease
Company Expands and Extends its work at Port Milwaukee
Nov 16th, 2020 by Port MilwaukeeMilwaukee Restart 2.0 Begins Grant Distribution
Program Provides Assistance to Small Business During Pandemic
Nov 12th, 2020 by City of Milwaukee Department of City DevelopmentKahler Slater to move headquarters to BMO Tower
Move will place architectural firm in Milwaukee’s Central Business District
Nov 9th, 2020 by Kahler SlaterCity of Milwaukee Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of All Community COVID-19 Testing Options
Nov 5th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
Safe. Secure. Counted! Make Sure Your Vote Counts in the 414 this Election Day
City of Milwaukee’s Election Commission provides information on Election Day voting
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Tom BarrettSafe. Secure. Counted! Make Sure Your Vote Counts in the 414 this Election Day
City of Milwaukee’s Election Commission provides information on Election Day voting
Nov 3rd, 2020 by City of Milwaukee Election CommissionLeaders to discuss final voting push before Tuesday’s Fall General Election
Oct 30th, 2020 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
City of Milwaukee/WWBIC to Launch Small Business COVID-19 Forgivable Loan Program
Oct 30th, 2020 by Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp.
Milwaukee Common Council Appoints Dr. Ian B. K. Martin to City Board of Health
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Medical College of Wisconsin
City of Milwaukee Election Commission Launches 414 Votes Website Featuring Daily Voter Tracker
Oct 21st, 2020 by Tom Barrett
City of Milwaukee Expands Early Voting to 14 Locations for the 2020 General Election
Oct 20th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
City of Milwaukee Hosts 2nd 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 13th, 2020 by City of Milwaukee Health DepartmentMayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding night parking regulations:
Oct 12th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
Adam Tindall-Schlicht Wins International Honor
Port Milwaukee Director Cited as an AntwerpXL “40 Under 40”
Oct 6th, 2020 by Port MilwaukeeMayor Tom Barrett released the following statement on workers organizing at Colectivo:
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Tom Barrett
The 23rd Annual Mayor’s Design Awards Goes Virtual in 2020
Honors for Great Additions to Milwaukee’s Built Environment Will Be Revealed Next Week in a Multi-Day Online Celebration
Sep 29th, 2020 by City of Milwaukee Department of City DevelopmentVirtual Doors Open Offers 85+ Online Building Tours, Neighborhood Experiences and More
Event guide, including links to scheduled events
Sep 26th, 2020 by Historic Milwaukee IncMayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing’s Retirement Announcement:
Sep 25th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
Mayor Barrett Announces Launch of Milwaukee Restart 2.0
Efforts Continue to Provide Assistance to Small Business during Pandemic
Sep 24th, 2020 by City of Milwaukee Department of City DevelopmentWisconsin’s funding formula is clearly broken
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Mayor Cavalier JohnsonUtilizing TIF funding to strengthen housing and improve homeownership a win for residents
Joint statement from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Ald. Khalif Rainey and Ald. Russell W. Stamper, IIVirtual joint public hearing on proposed 2021 city budget set for Oct. 6
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes Available at 15 Locations across the City, Including 13 Milwaukee Public Library Branches
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Sep 10th, 2020 by Tom BarrettThe City of Milwaukee Health Department Office of Violence Prevention Implores City Residents to Increase Awareness and Action for Suicide Prevention
Mayor Tom Barrett to dedicate a Proclamation in honor of September’s National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month
Sep 10th, 2020 by City of Milwaukee Health DepartmentElection Commission Urges Milwaukee Residents to Vote Absentee Ahead of November Election with SafeVote Postcard
Sep 4th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
There is still time to be counted in the 2020 Census
Sep 1st, 2020 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
BLOC Statement on the shooting of Jacob Blake
Aug 25th, 2020 by Black Leaders Organizing for Communities
Democratic National Convention Committee and Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee to Donate Laptops, Other Resources to Milwaukee Public Schools
Convention team to donate over 75 Macbook Air computers to help MPS bolster tech resources for the upcoming school year
Aug 16th, 2020 by 2020 Democratic National ConventionCharter Communications Outlines Additional $100,000 Contribution to Support the City of Milwaukee and its Residents
Aug 13th, 2020 by Spectrum
City of Milwaukee Announces $15 Million in CARES Act Funding for Rent Support and Assistance
Aug 12th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
Democrats Announce Wisconsin Speakers and Schedule Updates for 2020 Democratic National Convention: “Uniting America”
Convention Committee Unveils Official Commemorative Credential, which highlights the vibrant history and spirit of Milwaukee
Aug 11th, 2020 by 2020 Democratic National ConventionRep. Bowen Statement on Weekend Incident in Wauwatosa
“The Victim Narrative… is Totally Inaccurate, Irresponsible and False.”
Aug 10th, 2020 by State Rep. David BowenMilwaukee County Executive David Crowley Outlines Vision to Achieve Racial Equity
Aug 10th, 2020 by David Crowley
MPD Chief Morales and FPC Chairman DeVougas deserve removal
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa August 6, 2020
Aug 6th, 2020 by JoCasta ZamarripaWisconsin Support Grows for Senator Baldwin’s Legislation to Provide Federal Funding for Local Jobs Programs
Legislation would support long-term economic recovery by providing dollar-for-dollar federal funding of state jobs programs when unemployment rate is above 7%
Aug 4th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinWhen protests go from peaceful to illegal
City must come up with enforcement strategy to address specific behaviors and traffic issues
Jul 27th, 2020 by Ald. Nikiya DoddDNR Issues Final Site Closure for State’s Largest Brownfield Cleanup Project
Jul 27th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding Bo Black:
Jul 24th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
MPD responds to reported deployment of federal agents in Milwaukee
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Milwaukee Police Department
Mayor Barrett to Continue Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely Series with New Webinar Tuesday
Jul 13th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
Milwaukee Businesses Call on Milwaukee Common Council and Mayor in Support of “MKE Cares” Ordinance
As COVID-19 Cases Grow, Now is the Time to Enact this Life-Saving Measure
Jul 13th, 2020 by Pabst Theater GroupMilwaukee-Area Company Offers 1 Million Free Masks To Help Residents Comply With Proposed City Mandatory Mask Ordinance For Public Places
Company is part of business, citizen coalition urging city to approve ordinance
Jul 7th, 2020 by Rebel ConvertingRegister of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements
Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón
Jun 24th, 2020 by Israel RamónCity of Milwaukee Encourages Contactless Parking Payments with an Updated MKE Park App
Amid COVID-19 concerns, the app allows people to avoid touching the meter and pay for parking on their mobile device
Jun 13th, 2020 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public WorksThe Rotary Club of Milwaukee Names City Librarian Paula Kiely Person of the Year
Jun 12th, 2020 by Rotary Club of Milwaukee
Gov. Evers, Local Leaders Announce Conclusion of Wisconsin National Guard Mission
Jun 9th, 2020 by Gov. Tony Evers
Mayor Barrett Announces Creation of Commission on Police Accountability and Reform
Jun 5th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Law Enforcement in Milwaukee
May 30th, 2020 by Gov. Tony Evers
Mayor Barrett Announces First Round of Cabinet Appointments
May 27th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
Mayor Names Lafayette Crump to Head City Development
Commissioner-Nominee is a Champion of Economic Growth and Inclusion
May 27th, 2020 by Tom BarrettNine Testing Sites Available for Milwaukee’s North Side Neighborhoods
May 25th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
Statement Regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Wisconsin’s Stay at Home Order
May 13th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
Rep. David Crowley declares victory in County Executive race
Apr 13th, 2020 by David Crowley
Dear Governor Evers, Senator Scott Fitzgerald and Representative Robin Vos:
Mar 24th, 2020 by Tom Barrett
Monterey Mills and Eder Flag, team up to start manufacturing of much-needed respirator masks
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Monterey Mills
Milwaukee Mayor and Wisconsin Supreme Court Debates on WISN 12 Cancelled
Health safety concerns amid COVID-19 pandemic prompt decision
Mar 20th, 2020 by WISN 12City of Milwaukee Rolls Out Restaurant Carryout Zones
Program will help restaurants better accommodate customers
Mar 18th, 2020 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public WorksMilwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19
Mar 16th, 2020 by County Executive Chris Abele
First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Confirmed in the City of Milwaukee
Mar 13th, 2020 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
In the Stand-Off Between Mayor Barrett and Chief Morales, Residents are the Real Losers
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - March 9, 2020
Mar 9th, 2020 by State Rep. Bob DonovanImportant Debates in Three Key Races to Air Live on WISN 12
Milwaukee County Executive, Milwaukee Mayor, and Wisconsin Supreme Court
Mar 5th, 2020 by WISN 12Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers to Host Third Annual Health Equity Summit
Empower a Healthier Milwaukee
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Sixteenth Street Community Health CentersMilwaukee 2020 Host Committee Announces New Leadership Team
Feb 28th, 2020 by Milwaukee 2020 DNC Convention Committee
Red Light Cameras Are Not the Cure for What Ails Milwaukee
A Long-Term Solution to Reckless Driving Will Require Leadership
Feb 25th, 2020 by State Rep. Bob DonovanThe Hop Unveils CityPost Smart Kiosk Initiative
Digital kiosks to provide real-time arrival information and other civic amenities while generating revenue to support streetcar operations
Feb 20th, 2020 by The HopThanks A Million, Hop Riders!
The streetcar to celebrate its 1,000,000th rider this week by handing out $1,000,000 worth of discounts to businesses along the route
Feb 19th, 2020 by The HopGabriella Suliga Launches Campaign to Flip Wisconsin State Assembly District 13
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Feb 13th, 2020 by Gabriella SuligaU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces $15.9 Million Federal Grant for Port Milwaukee
Baldwin secures federal investment to support Wisconsin workers, farmers and businesses
Feb 13th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBrew City Match Announces Second Round of Competition
Entrepreneurs and Commercial Property Owners are Invited to Apply
Feb 11th, 2020 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation MilwaukeeMilwaukee 2020 Host Committee Announces Henry Maier Festival Park as Site of Official Convention Delegate Welcome Party
Event will introduce several thousand delegates to all Milwaukee has to offer and kick off convention week activities
Feb 7th, 2020 by Milwaukee 2020 DNC Convention CommitteeBrett Blomme Announces Key Endorsement in Race for Judge
Progressive Champion, Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Blomme
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Brett BlommeSlow To Question, Slow To Respond
"The lack of leadership, at the highest level of city government, continues to frustrate Milwaukee residents."
Jan 30th, 2020 by State Sen. Lena TaylorSen. Craig and Rep. Sanfelippo Respond to Mayor Barrett’s Distorted View of Crime in Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee funds Streetcar instead of Police Officers
Jan 14th, 2020 by State Sen. David CraigStatement of Bevan K. Baker
Statement provided to media on December 23rd, 2019
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Bevan K. BakerCity’s Solar Group Buy Program Wraps up Most Successful Year to Date
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Dec 18th, 2019 by Tom BarrettWhat Is Going On With the Fire and Police Commission?
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 16, 2019
Dec 16th, 2019 by State Rep. Bob DonovanMayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding American Family Insurance’s announcement that it has selected the Mandel building as its new Milwaukee office:
"The company is committed to Milwaukee, and Milwaukee is very pleased with its growing presence here."
Dec 5th, 2019 by Tom BarrettSenator Taylor calls for Barrett to resign over confusion and mismanagement of Fire and Police Commission
Police community relations continue to deteriorate and there is a serious lack of transparency with the FPC and no real dialogue between the board, executive director and the people of Milwaukee.
Dec 5th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena TaylorMayor Barrett Proposes $2.2 Million in Block Grant Funds for Lead Abatement
“We will continue to act proactively to reduce the number of Milwaukee children with lead poisoning.”
Dec 4th, 2019 by Tom Barrett





































































