Tony Zielinski served as Alderman representing the 14th District (Bay View) on the Milwaukee Common Council from 2004 until 2020. He served on the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors from 1988 until 2004.
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City Will Impound, Yet Legalize Scooters
New plan allows city to impound scooters until state law makes them legal.
Jul 31st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
At Random to Open with New Owner
Classic old cocktail lounge will be run by owner of classic cocktail bar Bryants.
Jul 20th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
Zielinski Backs Scooter Operator Bird
Alderman wants city lobbyists to push for state legislation to legalize scooters.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign
"I want to run against Barrett," alderman says, laying out issues he will use against mayor.
Jul 10th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View’s BID Goes Bye Bye
Also: Downtown hotel sold, new luxury apartment tower opens
Jul 8th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Will Run for Reelection
Mayor calling supporters, plans to run for 5th term in 2020, they say.
Jun 28th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair
Did he lose the powerful post because he's running for mayor?
Jun 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
More Sweets for Bay View, Walker’s Point
Small Pie and Greige Patisserie coming. Plus: Kegel's Octoberfest.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Cynthia Crawford
Bay View Property Owners At Odds
Commercial property owners fight over the future of business improvement district.
Jun 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Reform Needed, Say Council Members
Brown incident proves problem, changes needed, Hamilton, Coggs say at press conference.
May 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Creates Vel Phillips Ave., Plans Statue
N. 4th St. to become Vel R. Phillips Ave.; where will statue go?
May 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Crazy “Bay View Prius Lady”
72-year-old reckless driver now has song, music video by local band Two and a Half Stars.
May 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Businesses Rebel Against BID
In a city with many BIDs, should others worry about such challenges?
May 6th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Downtown Strip Club To Finally Open
Owners tout "the trendiest, sexiest, most exclusive, topless, full alcohol Gentlemen’s Club."
May 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Serve the Greek Freak?
BelAir lost its chance Sunday, but Rare now offers a table. Plus: RC's closes after 40 years.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
“Night Club” Upsets Some in Bay View
New bar, El Relajo on 7th and Oklahoma, just west of Bay View, causes controversy.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
A Very Urban Milwaukee Home
UM President Jeramey Jannene's comfy Bay View bungalow has an oh-so-dry basement.
Apr 20th, 2018 by Michael Horne
The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips
"A giant in our state" dies at 94; city to honor political pioneer with annual award.
Apr 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Toni’s Is Strictly Old Bay View
Full name Toni's Moody Blues, style working class, history harking back to 1886.
Apr 10th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Bay View’s White House Officially Historic
City's Historic Preservation Commission gives tavern a temporary historic designation.
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
About Those Streetcar Stops
Why not a dramatic uniform design for them? Well, because.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Tom Bamberger
White House Tavern Controversy
New owners of 1890 tavern making changes, alderman files for historic preservation.
Mar 5th, 2018 by Michael Horne
City Will Contest Foxconn Power Deal
City Attorney will contest $117 million Foxconn subsidy charged to We Energies customers.
Feb 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Plan Builds 10,000 Affordable Homes
Ambitious plan is centerpiece of mayor's State-of-the-City speech. Will council support it?
Feb 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
No Strip Club for Riverwest
Owners of Tha Circle cite miscommunication, withdraw application.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Barrett’s Power in Decline?
Council taking more power, mayor taking a beating.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Council Responds to Lead Crisis
Following Health Dept fallout, nine bills introduced to address lead poisoning issues.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Grills Mayor, City Health Staff
Tense meeting with unprecedented scrutiny of mayor and few answers from staff.
Jan 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Launches Health Dept. Probe
In wake of Bevan Baker's ouster, council investigating Barrett administration decisions.
Jan 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Sure-Fire Predictions For 2018
How crazy will 2018 be? Let us count the ways.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Embattled Company Leader Absent at Hearing
Head of company with gun, KKK issues, a no-show. Angry council members promise action.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
22% of City Workers Live in Suburbs
Nearly 1,000 workers have left city since state ended residency rule.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
License Issues Close South Side Bars
35 taverns on near South Side lost their licenses since 2012.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Seager Dumped as Fire Fighters Leader
Controversial president had served for seven years. Mike Bongiorno elected to replace him.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards
But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Zielinski Will Run for Mayor
Alderman declares for mayor, two years before the election, and police union endorses him.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Issues Three Budget Vetoes
Will council override Barrett? They'll have to decide next Tuesday.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Seager Out as Fire Fighters Head?
Sources say controversial leader took second in vote, faces runoff election.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Council Approves $1.5 Billion Budget
Despite changes by council, budget still eliminates 27 police officers, 75 firefighters.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn
10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Baby Boomers Is Classic Bay View
The old working-class Bay View before the 288 Stitchweld apartments arose here.
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes
City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Barrett Versus the Backdrop Boys
Or how police-fire benefits are driving the city budget crisis.
Oct 24th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Zielinski Again Attacks Mayor, Streetcar
And again his math doesn't add up.
Oct 24th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Backyard, a Unique Bay View Bar
A tavern here since 1909, and where else can you grill your own steaks outdoors?
Oct 20th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Zielinski Bashes Barrett, Flynn
And Ald. Borkowski joins in, bashing the budget of "Rip Van Barrett."
Oct 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn
Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play
Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?
Oct 4th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves East Side High Rise
After over a year of debate, the 27-story building is moving forward.
Sep 26th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bay View Park Denied, For Now
“It looks like Mayor Barrett won,” says Ald. Zielinski.
Sep 21st, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves East Side Tower
Real test will come at the Common Council next week.
Sep 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The City’s Most Curious Lobbyist
Why is fire fighters’ president quietly lobbying on issues unrelated to his job?
Sep 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
It’s Bay View vs. City Hall!
So says Ald. Zielinski, as he seeks supporters for a Bay View Park.
Sep 8th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Bay Vue Rising
Newest apartment building in Bay View is nearing completion.
Aug 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Park Proposal Rejected
Zielinski wants to create park next to another park. But Plan Commission denies zoning changes.
Aug 15th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Commission Approves 27-Story Tower
Madison developer revives 27-story proposal on Prospect next to Goll House.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Millions of Dollars of Development
New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Gateway Approved
But not before Zielinski introduced an amendment that some claim would have derailed project.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn
"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Romans’ Pub Was Old Speakeasy
Old roadhouse from 1885 had booze and Chicago connections during Prohibition.
Jul 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Bay View Debate Gets Complicated
Objections to huge gateway project could raise rental rates and eliminate green space.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves Raft of Projects
New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Lead Poisoning a “Public Health Crisis”
Health Department official says lead laterals must be replaced, but resources lacking.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Row of Condos Planned for Bay View
Ald. Zielinski wanted change from 45-unit complex to 5 single-family condos.
Jul 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Unsexy South Side Area Makes Progress
Area just west of prosperous Bay View has needed help and is getting it.
Jul 18th, 2017 by Jason Biernat
Council Members Blast Chief Flynn
Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Great Bay View Debate
$25 million, six-floor “gateway” project fuels debate over future of Bay View.
Jun 27th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Huge Project Proposed for Bay View
Six-floor, $25 million project with 144 apartments and 15,000 square feet of retail.
Jun 3rd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Downtown Strip Club Approved
Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.
May 9th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee To Be Built With U.S. Steel?
Zielinski's ordinance requires this for developers getting city funds.
May 8th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
How to Make a Pedestrian Friendly City
New district-by-district reports on improving city for bicycling and walking.
May 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Booming Bay View
Three projects will reshape the north end of the neighborhood.
Apr 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart
Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City 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 Jannene
Bay View Land Gets Protection
Council approves purchasing, protecting Bay View land near Lake Parkway.
Mar 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
County Board Okays Bid for Streetcar
Despite long odds against winning, county will submit bid to the city.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City To Buy Bay View Land
Port of Milwaukee would buy 3-acres from state, open to public in perpetuity.
Mar 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Will South Korea Partner With City?
Daegu, South Korea wants to be a water tech sister city. City panel says yes.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Bay View’s New Vue
A new gateway for the south side neighborhood is taking shape.
Feb 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Lee’s Luxury Lounge Has Blessed Beer
Bay View bar is oddly sprawling place with unique history and ritually blessed bar.
Jan 16th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Council Approves Help For Lead Pipes
But not a lot. Program will replace 300 lead laterals a year, with help for homeowners.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Council’s Battle Over Police
Donovan and several aldermen demand more, Hamilton slaps them down. Who’s right?
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Muni Court Indigents Will Get Lawyers
Common Council votes 9-6 to approve funding for new program.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
City Outlaws Panhandling on Medians, Ramps
Violators could be fined or imprisoned.
Oct 22nd, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Urban Bay View Is Unique
Very urban, newly remodeled, with great views and interesting history.
Oct 13th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Puddler’s Hall, 144 Years of Union History
It will be celebrating History Channel's "Milwaukee Blacksmith" show on Tuesday.
Aug 29th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job
In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Kills Prospect Ave High Rise
Impressive 27-story, $55 million project is dead, due to opposition of neighbors.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Rocky Marcoux Is In Trouble
New Common Council leaders want to ax the DCD leader. But why? Few will say.
Jul 18th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Council Okays Streetcar to Bucks Arena
$40 million extension would add .75 miles to route, also connect convention center.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Rocky Marcoux’s Job in Jeopardy
Council majority votes no, but decision will get reconsidered. His chances look slim.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Towards a Greater Bay View
Neighborhoods west of I-94 need better connections to Bay View, which would improve entire area.
Jun 21st, 2016 by Jason Biernat
Burnhearts Builds on 122-Year History
Mixing hipster vibe and drinks in old working-class bar from the 1890s or earlier.
Jun 15th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Transit Activist’s Modest Bay View Cottage
Small is beautiful for Bill Sell, a fervent advocate for transit and bicycle-friendly policies.
Jun 3rd, 2016 by Michael Horne
Tonic Tavern Was Old Livery Stable
And owner Paul Jonas did a good job of selective restoration.
May 24th, 2016 by Michael Horne
City Hall’s Game of Thrones
Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet the New Boss
Ashanti Hamilton is new Common Council president, but how did he get the votes?
Apr 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Murphy Lose Council Presidency?
Race could be wide open and Ashanti Hamilton might have surprising supporters.
Apr 6th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
County Pension Scandal Poster Boys
Six veterans seeking re-election voted for infamous pension plan that ripped off taxpayers.
Mar 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
