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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Ethanol Shipping Fuels Worries
U.S. Oil could also ship crude oil across local waters.
May 18th, 2017 by Graham KilmerPlan to Replace Mill Road Branch Moves Ahead
MPL Project Receives Tax Credit Award from WHEDA
May 17th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public LibraryWHEDA to Help Restore Soldiers Home
$1.4 million in low-income housing tax credits for 1860s “Old Main” building.
May 16th, 2017 by Graham KilmerCity, County Public Safety Agreement Wins Approval
Mayor Barrett, County Executive Abele announce partnership to improve public safety
May 11th, 2017 by Mayor Tom BarrettPort Milwaukee Earns 2016 Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo Moving through the St. Lawrence Seaway
Milwaukee saw an increase of more than 50% in the amount of cargo that moved through the St. Lawrence Seaway in 2016.
May 11th, 2017 by Port MilwaukeeDowntown Strip Club Approved
Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.
May 9th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneBader Breaks Ground on New Central City HQ
One of Milwaukee's largest foundations is moving to neighborhood it hopes to improve.
May 8th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneFinally, Greenwich Park Apartments Opens
The six-story apartment building has a mix of affordable and market rate units.
May 4th, 2017 by Graham KilmerJennifer Gonda On the Hot Seat
New Water Works director opposed by some aldermen, and faces tough lead pipes issue.
May 4th, 2017 by Dave FidlinState Bike Summit Held May 4
Annual summit in Milwaukee a must for bike lovers and advocates.
Apr 30th, 2017 by Dave SchlabowskeFitch Rating Portrays Positive Outlook for City’s Budgetary Future
Mayor Barrett’s effective, strategic fiscal management recognized through Fitch Rating
Apr 28th, 2017 by Mayor Tom BarrettCan City Mend Highway 175?
Four plans to fix terminus at 46th and Lisbon presented.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Graham KilmerMayor Barrett Urges Milwaukee Residents to Wear Denim April 26
Denim Day Milwaukee part of international effort to support survivors, challenge myths around sexual assault
Apr 25th, 2017 by Mayor Tom BarrettSt. Rita Church to be Razed, Replaced
Plan includes $20 million senior living complex on Lower East Side.
Apr 24th, 2017 by Michael HorneWhy Strip Club Deal Fell Apart
Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCity Approves The Couture
December groundbreaking likely; Barrett says second tower could be built.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Barrett Urging President Trump to Address Lead Service Lines
Federal support, direct investment needed to replace lead service lines in Milwaukee
Apr 18th, 2017 by Mayor Tom BarrettMilwaukee TechForce Training Center Named Milwaukee’s Best Public/Private Partnership
TechForce is home to Employ Milwaukee’s TechHire IT training program.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Housing Authority of the City of MilwaukeeBublr Opens New Downtown Office
Officials celebrate first office tenant to move into Grand Avenue Mall.
Apr 14th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCould Pabst Brewery Transform Industry?
CEO sees new Milwaukee brewery as place for innovative creations.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Michael HorneStreetcar Rails Being Welded
Mayor, MPS students on-hand to see the work
Apr 7th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Neighborhood Innovators Win Top Honors
Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Recognizes 2017 winners at annual gala
Apr 7th, 2017 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation MilwaukeeOfficials Celebrate Garfield Development
Groundbreaking for $17 million development and reopened Black Holocaust Museum.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Graham KilmerHidden Loaded Guns And No Training
Republican bill to end permits and training for concealed carry is dangerous.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee to Host 2,500 Professional Women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at its Central Regional Conference, April 6-9, 2017
The gathering is expected to bring more than 2,500 attendees, fill almost 3,000 hotel rooms and generate $2.4 million in direct spending.
Apr 4th, 2017 by VISIT MilwaukeeAlderwoman Lewis to host State of the District event on April 5
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis invites residents from throughout the city to attend her inaugural State of the District Address
Mar 30th, 2017 by Ald. Chantia LewisMayor Barrett Kicks-Off Annual Summer Youth Employment Program
Earn & Learn Provides Young Individuals with Job Skills, Work Experience
Mar 29th, 2017 by Mayor Tom BarrettCity Won’t Delay Streetcar for County
Ald Zielinski's attempt to delay streetcar for county only gets his own vote.
Mar 28th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneFood Trucks Banned On Brady Street
Council okays ban request by business improvement district. Mayor must approve.
Mar 28th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneSix Organizations Approved for Grants through the Milwaukee Employment/Renovation Initiative
Up to 100 Tax-Foreclosed Homes Will Be Renovated in the Greater Sherman Park Area and Up to 100 Unemployed or Underemployed People will Get a Job.
Mar 25th, 2017 by City of MilwaukeeMilwaukee Stands with Planned Parenthood
The gathering comes the day before the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act and block Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursements.
Mar 22nd, 2017 by Planned Parenthood of WisconsinMayor Barrett, Employ Milwaukee, HACM and Blue 1647 Kick Off TechHire IT Training Program at the Milwaukee TechForce Training Center
Employ Milwaukee and its partner Blue 1647 are providing training for individuals who wish to pursue a career in certain IT occupations.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Housing Authority of the City of MilwaukeeBarrett Sells Milwaukee to GOP
City has reinvented itself, deserves greater investment from state, he argues.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Steven WaltersCity to Acquire Green Space on Conway Street in Bay View
Land Provides a Buffer between Port and a Residential Neighborhood
Mar 14th, 2017 by City of MilwaukeeThe Environmental Mayor Holds Forth
Barrett keeps pushing for green solutions despite opposing political winds.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Matt MussaShould County Operate Streetcar?
Board members push -- belatedly -- for county transit to operate streetcar.
Mar 8th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneIrish Festivities at The Shops of Grand Avenue leading up to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 11th
Milwaukee’s parade is the sixth oldest in the nation.
Mar 7th, 2017 by Westown Association2017 State of the City
As Delivered by Mayor Tom Barrett
Mar 6th, 2017 by Mayor Tom BarrettMilwaukee Public Library Enters into Historic Partnership with MPS to Give 65,000 Students Digital Library Cards
LibraryNow offers complete digital access to MPL resources to every MPS student
Mar 6th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public LibrarySecond Lakefront Tower Coming?
Barrett-Lo has made plans for second tower next to The Couture.
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Bucks and Daktronics Announce Pair of New Community Initiatives
Partnership with Milwaukee Police Department will return Bucks basketball cards to the community; Daktronics will also provide six new scoreboards for area youth centers
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Housing Authority Welcomes Dr. Ben Carson as HUD Secretary
Earlier today the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Dr. Carson as the 17th HUD Secretary.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Housing Authority of the City of MilwaukeeHammes HQ Starts Construction
Brookfield firm moves downtown next year into classical-styled building.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Barrett Highlights Housing Efforts through Partnerships
Ocwen’s commitment is contributing to City efforts in helping residents keep, renovate homes
Mar 1st, 2017 by Mayor Tom BarrettSt. Patrick’s Parade Returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, March 11th
Week of Irish Entertainment Planned
Mar 1st, 2017 by Westown Association2017 Milwaukee Film Festival Call for Entries Now Open
Festival Offers to Pay for All Work Screened; Free Entry for All Films; $34,500 in Cash Prizes Promised
Feb 28th, 2017 by Milwaukee FilmNon-Comm Radio Milwaukee Turns 10, Celebrating With Year of New Features, Events Highlighting Milwaukee Music and Community
For 10 Years, Community-Supported Station Has Broadcast Unique Mix of Indie, Urban and Milwaukee Music and “Stories”; Focused on Improving City
Feb 27th, 2017 by 88Nine Radio MilwaukeeChurch Becoming Brewery
Pabst coming back to where it all began.
Feb 24th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneBucks Select Apartment Developer
Up-and-coming development firm will build 90-unit building
Feb 24th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneBMO Harris Bank Reinforces Commitment to Milwaukee’s Sherman Park Community with Announcement of New Branch
The new branch, which is targeted for completion in the fall, will feature BMO’s new “Smart Branch” concept.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by BMO Harris BankIs Milwaukee Still Thirsty for Spreenkler?
How Spreenkler channeled the power of creativity, and why its reviving its Meetups.
Feb 21st, 2017 by Gabrielle BarriereSlumlord’s River Hills Mansion
James Herrick lives in $1.1 million home, makes money off squalid rental properties.
Feb 15th, 2017 by Michael HorneMilwaukee Subsidizes The State
The city gets only 66 cents in state spending for every dollar in state taxes paid.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyNominations Sought for the 20th Annual Mayor’s Design Award
Top Local Additions to the Built Environment Will Be Honored
Feb 14th, 2017 by City of MilwaukeeHammes Revises Controversial Design
City panel approves a shorter, stouter building. Will that stop the complaints?
Feb 13th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCelebrating Black History Month With Art
Works by winning young artists will be shown at U.S. Cellular stores.
Feb 12th, 2017 by Alexandria BursiekFirst Ever Urban Candlelight Hike at Three Bridges Park on Saturday, February 25
Co-hosted by Friends of the Hank Aaron State Trail, Menomonee Valley Partners, and Urban Ecology Center.
Feb 10th, 2017 by Menomonee Valley PartnersNew Park Will Be Really Green
New Fondy 'storm-water park' will be sustainable, eco-friendly... and green.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Brandon AndereggChris Kegel: The World’s Most Generous Man
Celebration of Life and Funeral Mass
Feb 8th, 2017 by Press ReleaseMayor Tom Barrett Statement on Wisconsin State Senate Bill 3: Ban on Project Labor Agreements
"Hiring a well-trained, high quality workforce is a priority for me."
Feb 8th, 2017 by Mayor Tom BarrettVisa ban protest Thursday
Academics United: No Visa and Immigration Ban
Feb 6th, 2017 by Press ReleaseGOP’s Redistricting Lawyers Are Big Donors
Lawyers paid $2.1 million to defend gerrymandering, give $76,000 to politicians.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Matt RothschildNew UCC Facility For Women Addicts
Heroin overdose deaths in county up 241% since 2010.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by Naomi WaxmanThe Problem Of Architecture Review Boards
All the rules for developers kill bad buildings. But do they also kill the great ones?
Feb 1st, 2017 by Tom BambergerLowell Holtz Going Flip for Flop With John Humphries in Race for State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Holtz Publicly Expressed Enthusiasm to Implement the Common Core Academic Standards That He Now Declares Must Be Fought
Jan 30th, 2017 by One Wisconsin NowClarke Square Gets Wantable
Fast-growing Wantable will move there, Nehring's Sendik's grocery may join it.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneProgram Expunges Juvenile Records
City partners in program for young adults in public housing to remove job barrier.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Edgar MendezReport Finds Wealth of Historic Buildings
New guide for redeveloping historic Milwaukee aims to foster growth.
Jan 20th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneHow Milwaukee Handled “Flint” Crisis
Were city officials asleep? Should they be doing more?
Jan 19th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyCity’s $1 Home Program a Great Idea
But you’d never know it, given how some of the media covered it.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyBublr Bikes “Challenge” Residents to Ride Outdoors in February, Offer Prizes
“Challenge” Encourages Bublr Biking As Way to Stay in Shape During Winter
Jan 12th, 2017 by Bublr BikesCity’s $1 House Program Criticized
Residents question why only developers can buy foreclosed homes for a dollar.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Jabril FarajBublr Bikes Moving HQ, Maintenance Operation Into Shops of Grand Avenue
Move Kicks Off Grand Avenue Revitalization, Places Bublr at Center of Regional Network
Jan 5th, 2017 by Bublr BikesGoodbye Downtown Transit Center
Bus barn is coming down for 44-floor, lakefront high rise, The Couture.
Dec 30th, 2016 by Jeramey JannenePublic’s Trust Abused on Police Videos
Flynn, Barrett gave misleading statements on Sylville Smith video, yet it still hasn’t been released.
Dec 29th, 2016 by Bill LuedersState Law Constrains Entrepreneurs
Employee non-compete contracts make Wisconsin less competitive, less innovative.
Dec 28th, 2016 by Mayor Tom BarrettMayor Barrett’s 10th Annual Holiday Drive Supports Local Veterans
Service Members Benefitted from Annual Drive during Holiday Season
Dec 22nd, 2016 by Mayor Tom BarrettMilwaukee Public Library Martin Luther King Branch Redevelopment Moves Ahead
MPL Board of Trustees Selects Young Development for Project
Dec 21st, 2016 by Milwaukee Public LibraryLax Rules Expose Kids To Lead-Tainted Water
Gaps in federal drinking standards leave schools and day care centers untested.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. HallHermes and Martinsek Re-Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair
Of the 11 Commissioners that run MMSD, seven are appointed by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and subject to Common Council confirmation.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictMixed Reactions to Charges in Sylville Smith’s Killing
DA charges officer Heaggan-Brown. Family and community demand video's release.
Dec 16th, 2016 by Jabril FarajMayor Barrett Encourages Residents to Familiarize Themselves with Cold Weather Safety Information
Proper precautions are necessary to stay safe and healthy all season long
Dec 14th, 2016 by Mayor Tom Barrett33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration “We Shall Overcome”
Presented in Cooperation with the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
Dec 13th, 2016 by Marcus Performing Arts CenterUWM Dean elected a Royal Institute of British Architects fellow
Bob Greenstreet joins 29 other newly named fellows of RIBA.
Dec 12th, 2016 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeShaker’s Cigar Bar is Smoking
City's only cigar bar has fine dining and retro-cocktails, classic architectural artifacts.
Dec 9th, 2016 by Michael HorneFund for Lake Michigan Commits $250,000 to Estabrook Dam Removal
Removing the dam will restore crucial habitat for native fish species including sturgeon, walleye, salmon and trout.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Fund for Lake MichiganBMO Harris to Build New High-Rise
The story behind Milwaukee's newest tower and oldest bank, and how deal was done.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneBucks and SkillSmart Partner on new Workforce Development Platform for Arena District Employment
First community town hall meeting scheduled for Dec. 15 at Journey House to introduce local jobseekers to the platform and assist with RPP certification.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Milwaukee BucksDNR Delays on Lead Poisoning Issue
State officials fail to update lead testing guidance in wake of Flint crisis.
Dec 4th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. HallWill Problem Intersection Be Fixed?
City hopes to fix North and Lisbon and issues spotlighted by Urban Milwaukee.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Graham KilmerThe Man Who Combats Violence
Problem impacts everyone, says Reggie Moore, who runs Office of Violence Prevention.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Alexandria Bursiek$1 Million In Donations to City Politicians
Our Political Contributions Tracker hits $1 million, reveals who’s giving and getting cash.
Nov 29th, 2016 by Urban MilwaukeeU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Mayor Tom Barrett Announces $6 Million for Workforce Development to Employ Milwaukee
The funds will be used to train 1,430 individuals, and coordinate regional planning to attract and retain businesses.
Nov 17th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinCommon Council approves budget measure to boost Housing Trust Fund
Housing Trust Fund increase of $200,000 will boost supportive housing efforts
Nov 10th, 2016 by Ald. Michael MurphyCity Streets Makeover Adds Bike Lanes
60 miles of streets resurfaced, many with new bike lanes.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Dave SchlabowskeInside Jury Duty in Milwaukee
A day in the life of a Milwaukee County juror.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Barrett Reports on In-Person Absentee Voting Numbers
More than 38,000 in-person absentee ballots have been casted since September 26
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Mayor Tom BarrettCity of Milwaukee and Bublr Bikes Complete Installation of 10 New Bike Share Stations
Expansion continues into more Milwaukee neighborhoods
Nov 3rd, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public WorksMore Than Downtown Development Needed
City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Jabril FarajMayor Barrett Launches Violence Prevention Planning Process
Comprehensive planning process aimed at reducing violence, guiding citywide investment begins
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Mayor Tom Barrett