Tony Zielinski

Does Summerfest Get Special Treatment?

Its bar license owned by private company never gets a thorough review by the city.

New Bay View Plan Envisions Redevelopment of 3 Key Sites

"We no longer have to be reactionary," says Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic.

Mayor Announces Reelection Bid, Kicks Off Spring 2024 Races

Cavalier Johnson seeks a full-term. All city officials are on the ballot.

Supervisors Want County To Buy Only Union-Made Vehicles

Supervisors want only union-made, American vehicles for the county.

See The Future of Bay View

New neighborhood plan attempts to chart shared future for neighborhood.

How Will City Plan Change Bay View?

DCD is at halfway point in process, planning three development sites for neighborhood.

Lead Program Investigation Closed Without Criminal Charges

But investigation confirms program was mismanaged.

Johnson, Donovan Spar Over City’s Future

Candidates for mayor differ on streetcar, partisan politics and who favors defunding police.

Who Will Win Mayoral Primary?

Voter turnout may decide which two candidates get through primary.

Bay View Funeral Home Sold As Development Opportunity

Niemann/Suminski funeral home now owned by investment group led by Tim Olson.

Update Expected Soon on Criminal Investigation Into Health Department

City officials and council members want to know status of DOJ, Milwaukee County DA investigation.

Bay View’s Most Valuable House Has New Owner

Former alderman Tony Zielinski sells both of his houses, now lives in Florida.

City Creating Plan to Develop and Preserve Bay View

New area plan would create shared vision for future of neighborhood.

Should Mayor Appoint Police and Fire Chiefs?

Council members think system is broken; many support change in state legislation.

Bay View Wine Bar Becomes Wine Shop

In response to the pandemic, the owners of Voyager adjust their business model.

Milwaukee Ends Compost Program

As recently as February the city was planning to greatly expand it.

Bay View’s Most Polarizing Home For Sale

Former Alderman Tony Zielinski selling house for $2.1 million.

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

DCD Leader Rocky Marcoux Will Retire

Marcoux has held position for 16 years, survived contentious reappointment battles.

Five Women Make Council History

The Milwaukee Common Council now looks more like the city it represents.

Council Bids Farewell to Bob and Tony

Aldermen Bob Donovan and Tony Zielinski attend their last council meeting and get a warm sendoff.

12 Election Takeaways

How high was turnout, lawyers will be busy, girl power, streetcar wins again and a new council president?

Mixed Results on ACLU Settlement Compliance

Settlement monitor praises commitment by FPC and MPD to getting into compliance.

Council Delays Convention Expansion?

9-4 vote seeks to prevent convention center expansion during pandemic.

Committee Demands Stop-and-Frisk Plan

18 months after court settlement, Judiciary committee wants Fire & Police Commission plan with specific timelines.

City Hopes to Expand Composting

Seeks permanent compost program. Pilot program composts 194 tons of food waste annually.

14 Election Winners, Losers

Beyond the ballot totals, behind the scenes, who were the other election winners and losers?

9 Election Takeaways

What did we learn? The results versus 2016. And the coming ad blitz and voter turnout.

2020 Spring Primary

The results from Tuesday's election.

Mayoral Candidates

Four candidates vying to advance to general election. First in our series of previews.

Presenting the “Real State of the City”

Mayoral candidate, State Sen. Lena Taylor, offers stinging rebuttal to Barrett's speech.

State of the Other City Address

A Tale of two cities?

Barrett dodges debate?

Milwaukee’s voters disappointed again.

City, Partners Creating 13th Street Plan

Effort will focus on charting future of Crisol Corridor.

Nath Kicked Out Of Voces Event

In interview with Urban Milwaukee, Nath gives her version of events.

Meet the Candidates for City Offices

Packed spring election features 46 candidates for 19 city offices.

Conservative in Mayor Race Ejected

Republican David King failed to submit enough valid signatures, vows court appeal.

Police Seek Bay View Hit-and-Run Driver

Manuel Salazar-Gutierrez of La Crosse charged with second-degree reckless homicide.

Former Health Director Blames Barrett

Bevan Baker breaks his silence, slams Mayor and other city departments.

Mayor Bloomberg Comes to Town

Presidential candidate opens campaign office in Milwaukee and tours Public Market.

Who Lost the City Residency Rule?

Lena Taylor blames Mayor Barrett. But did she fight the state law killing residency?

Council approves resolution creating Millennial Task Force

News Release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Barrett Officially Declares Re-Election Bid

Mayor running for 5th term, hopes to serve 20 years as city's leader.

Cafe-Cop House Coming to Clarke Square

Unique center is a partnership of city, non-profit Journey House and police department.

Health Department Probe a State Matter

Criminal investigation taken over by Department of Justice, city officials say.

Committee recommends approval of resolution creating Millennial Task Force

News Release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Poll Shows Barrett Way Ahead

Zielinski, Taylor do poorly and more voters favor streetcar.

Park East Apartments Cleared for Takeoff

Plus: Why Molson Coors picked Milwaukee over Denver.

Council Cuts Police, Adopts $1.6 Billion Budget

Council wrestles with huge fiscal challenges due to rising police costs, declining state aid.

Council Could Override Zielinski on Bay View Development

Developer Scott Lurie's project is headed towards a vote.

No money for police, lead hazard issues or infrastructure, but let’s pump up the streetcar we can’t afford

Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski November 1, 2019

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $200

Lurie’s Bay View Proposal Revived

Plus: MPS unveils new schoolyards, Cambria hotel opens, Athea expanding chemical plant

Sugar Maple Was Once A Bank

And a post office! Now it's a beer lover's paradise, with more than 60 rotating taps.

Contribution to Alex Brower of $200

Zielinski for Mayor Bus Ads Debut

21 MCTS buses now highlight Tony Zielinski's campaign for mayor.

Bay View’s White House Tavern Coming Back

Allison Meinhardt is working to open new business in historic building.

Mayor’s budget cuts deep, fall short

Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski September 24, 2019

Transit Union Stages Rally

Calls for contract to include to backpay and driver security measures, and for the restoration of bus routes.

Ashanti Hamilton Ends Mayoral Bid

Common Council president will run for reelection to his council seat.

Tom Barrett’s Black Voter Challenge

His support solid in black community. But 2020 could be different.

Hamilton Could Still Run for Mayor

Common Council president once again promises an announcement "pretty soon."

Lena Taylor Announces Run for Mayor

"We need leadership and an office that is not corrupt," she declares.

Should Barrett Worry About Reelection?

Another easy win seems certain. Which may not be so good for Milwaukee.

Neighbors Mull Bay View Park Redesign

City solicits input on $500,000 proposal to overhaul Zillman Park.

What’s the Future of Zillman Park?

Bay View park's future could be shaped by public at August 21st community meeting.

Streetcar expansion plans irresponsible in light of Mayor Barrett’s proposed 2020 budget

Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski August 16, 2019

Opposition to streetcar gains stronger foothold

Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski August 14, 2019

Aldrete Will Lead Police-Fire Commission

Attorney, third FPC leader in three years, brings diverse background to challenging job.

Will He or Won’t He Run for Mayor?

Council president Ashanti Hamilton promises his decision by next week.

Council Pushes Plan for $15/Hour Downtown Jobs

Would urge downtown businesses, developers to increase wages, worker protections.

No Streetcar Expansion in Time for DNC

Proposal held again. Marcoux, Hamilton fight over future of streetcar.

Contribution to Alex Brower of $100

Scooters Legalized But Not on Sidewalks

City's action means scooters could be back on streets soon, but fined for using sidewalks.

Gambling Taxpayer Dollars on the Streetcar? Milwaukee is NOT Las Vegas

Statement of Aldermen Tony Zielinski, Bob Donovan, and Mark A. Borkowski June 28, 2019

Urban Milwaukee Celebrates 11th Anniversary

Readers and writers mingle and celebrate at Villa Terrace's Renaissance Garden.

Mayor, Aldermen Celebrate Wisconsin Bike Week

Elected officials lead rides to Downtown to tout city's improving cycling infrastructure.

Council Holds Streetcar Extension

Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.

Will Lena Taylor Run for Mayor?

Group attempting to draft Democratic Senator to run in crowded field.

More streetcar amenities or fixed streets and better services?

Council committee will take up streetcar expansion at Tuesday hearing

Lurie Still Planning Bay View Project

Buildings' size has shrunk. Architecture firm continues to meet with Ald. Tony Zielinski.

Council Says Marcus Center Not Historic

Votes down designation and compromise to save Kiley grove with a friends group.

Mayor Barrett: Secure Our Neighborhoods, Fix Our Streets, and Enough with Your Damned Streetcar

Aldermen urge citizens to voice their opposition to the streetcar by saying “Enough is Enough!’ Joint statement from Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski May 6, 2019

11 Key Facts About Streetcar Extensions

Love the idea? Hate it? Either way we have all the details.

Mayor Wants Three Streetcar Extensions

Will request engineering study of extensions to Bronzeville and Walker's Point

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $50

DA Asked To Consider Charging City Officials

Hamilton, Donovan ask Chisholm to review top officials' actions on lead program problems.

Community Coalition Undercut By City Health Department

Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski April 16, 2019

Trump Backer Running for Donovan’s Seat

Pentecostal church pastor Eduardo Loera latest to run for south side district where Ald. Donovan retiring.

Pattee, Urbal Tea Partner on New Cafe

Developer buying building on S.13th St. in Polonia neighborhood for cafe and tea factory.

Lurie’s Bay View Proposal Not Dead

Withdrawing zoning application doesn't mean project is canceled.

Dimitrijevic Will Run For Common Council

County Supervisor wants to represent Bay View at City Hall.

Marina Dimitrijevic Announces Candidacy for Alderwoman of Milwaukee’s 14th District

"My elected experience representing District 14 residents combined with my neighborhood activism provide me with the strongest foundation to advocate for all of us at the city council."

Milwaukee Alders rally behind JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman

"I’m honored to have the support of so many strong leaders in the City of Milwaukee."

Common Council passes resolution to establish the Growing Entrepreneurs in Milwaukee (GEM) initiative

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Council approves establishment of GEM initiative

Food Truck Truce Reached

But not before Donovan takes shots at the streetcar, potholes, Barrett and Tony Zielinski.

Will Mayor’s Veto of Food Truck Ban Stand?

Council could override but two aldermen have switched to Barrett’s side.

To Host DNC, Barrett Must Be Reelected

He's clearly running, but still hasn't officially announced a race he badly wants to win.

City Approves DNC Contract

City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.

Any City Progress on Affordable Housing?

Has Barrett's 10,000 homes initiative had an impact? Council members give mixed grades

Donovan Won’t Run for Re-Election

Fightin' Bob is walking away. Zamarripa and Bielinski likely to run for council seat.

Aldermen Blast City’s Snowplowing

Just how bad is city's operation? Aldermen allege lies and mismanagement.

Service Workers Push For Higher Wages

Ald. Zielinski's resolution backs Gov. Evers' plan to hike minimum wage to $15 an hour.

City’s misplaced priorities leaving residents and businesses buried this winter

Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski February 18, 2019

Contribution to Bob Peterson of $100

Contribution to Tony Zielinski of $10