Tony Zielinski

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $200

Contribution to Alex Brower of $200

Contribution to Alex Brower of $100

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $50

Contribution to Bob Peterson of $25

Contribution to Bob Peterson of $100

Contribution to Tony Zielinski of $10

Sheriff Clarke offers support for plan to address motorcycle issues

News release from Alderman Tony Zielinski

“Miltown Throwdown” Disrupts Community

Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski

Bay Street Pub May Underwhelm You

It's definitely old Bay View, not the "other East Side." But the beer garden has charm.

Redoing Gateway to Bay View?

Ald. Zielinski and designer of proposed 5-story, 72-unit complex on Kinnickinnic offer new version.

Celebrating the Life of Paul Jakubovich

A host of notables gathered to salute Jakubovich and the fabulous historic architecture of Milwaukee he helped protect.

The Strange Politics of Anti-Streetcar-ites

So when is that referendum coming, and where are those aldermanic opponents?

Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?

Third Ward review board defers decision on Historic Designation. And Milwaukee now has a Croatian sister city.

Bay View’s Golden Age?

A proposal for five new apartment buildings in Bay View. And will At Random be razed?

$40 million development moves forward

This $40 million project will result in the addition of 307 housing units.

Combination grocery store, restaurant and bar opening in Bay View

“What we’re hoping for in Bay View is similar excitement for this very new, very different concept.”

Meeting next week about future of At Random in Bay View

Alderman Tony Zielinski will hold public meeting on Monday, May 11

Neighborhood bar “Revel” planned for former Studio Lounge in Bay View

Sean Pliss, owner of the Oak Lounge, plans to open his new business “Revel” sometime in May or June.

Indianapolis Comes to Bay View?

New $40 million, 307-apartment proposal for Bay View offered only a rendering of an Indianapolis project by the developer. When do we get the full package?

Possible $40 million development eyed for Bay View

Alderman Tony Zielinski will hold public meeting Monday on project proposal

Bay View Boos Building

Some pan the design of proposed Bay View "gateway" project. Meanwhile, the Dover Street School project hits a snag.

The New Gateway to Bay View?

Development proposed at neighborhood meeting would include 5 stories, 3,000 square feet of first floor retail and 72 apartments on 4 floors above this.

Milwaukee Streetcar Approved

After years of debate, streetcar will finally move forward. Final engineering will begin immediately, and construction by the end of the year.

Who is “Lobbying” For the Streetcar?

Money is being spent and wild rumors are flying. So what’s the truth?

A Week of Ground-Breaking News

Announcement of Johnson Controls' 50-story lakefront tower is week's biggest development.

Members of the Common Council Respond to Ald. Dudzik’s Remarks

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council

Streetcar Responses Shows Wide Support

Eleven out of 15 aldermanic districts, and 76 percent of all respondents support the proposed streetcar starter system.

Streetcar Approved, but Held

Large majority votes to approve streetcar, but parliamentary maneuver puts issue on hold until February 10th meeting.

Streetcar Backers Say They Have the Votes

Aldermen Witkowski and Perez now favor it, and touted plan to extend the line into their south-side districts.

Simple Pleasures of The Newport

On the plainer, north side of Bay View, its a classic, unpretentious neighborhood bar.

The Bus Stop That Isn’t

The Bay View “art stop” is neither art nor a good bus stop. For one-tenth the price, the city could have done far better.

S. 13th St. – W. Oklahoma Ave Business Improvement District Begins Operations

Businesses, property owners, and civic leaders are proud to announce that beginning in 2015BID #50 will begin enhancing the S. 13th St. and W. Oklahoma Ave area.

The Legacy of Paul Jakubovich

The City’s Historic Preservation Officer had an unmatched knowledge of and commitment to the preservation of historic buildings.

Avalon Theater’s Grand Opening is a Winner

Barrett salutes the theater’s and Bay View’s redevelopment, but is upstaged by the facility’s lovely redesign.

Committee Takes No Action on Streetcar

Public Works Committee votes to send streetcar proposal to full council, setting up a showdown Dec. 16th.

Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar

Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.

The Bizarre Politics of Ald. Tony Zielinski

Once a hard core conservative, he’s now a Bay View liberal. Except when opposing things like the streetcar.

Bay View ArtStop Opens

It's a bus stop, art work, and urban island. Grand opening is tonight, but we've already got photos of the new amenity.

Alderman Zielinski to host Art Stop Unveiling event Friday

Mayor Barrett, County Board Chairwoman Dimitrijevic also scheduled to participate

Developer Slays NIMBY Objectors

Why East Side development can move so slowly. And when developers can bypass the neighbors.

Alderman Zielinski seeks halt to ‘anti solar, anti-renewable energy’ We Energies rate hike

News release from Alderman Tony Zielinski

Ald. Zielinski: Body cameras should be included in city’s 2015 budget

Wearable body cameras for Milwaukee police officers should be included in Mayor Tom Barrett’s proposed 2015 executive budget

Council approves minimum hourly wage ordinance

Joint news release and file from Alderman Hamilton, Alderman Kovac and Alderwoman Coggs

Uber and Lyft Legalized in Milwaukee

Taxis for anyone who wants to drive one. Uber and Lyft are legal. And someone will probably sue the city to stop this.

Proposal to lift cap on taxicab permits, create legal path for network company vehicles gets second look Tuesday

“The Council is poised to adopt ground-breaking legislation that in my opinion will be looked at by other large cities and communities across the nation.”

Bay View bike and skate shop to upgrade its space

The Bigfoot Bike and Skate store in Bay View has signed a lease for a new storefront.

Humboldt Park Beer Garden One Step Closer to Reality

Beer Garden Scheduled to Open This Month

Ald. Witkowski: Proposed sex offender residency ordinance “badly off-balance”

"This ordinance is badly off-balance and unworkable."

Bay View Dog Park Opens

A mini-city of dog lovers finally has a park for their critters to roam.

City/County Dog Exercise Area to Open in Bay View

A True Partnership for the People

Proposed ordinance would ban “puppy mills”

Proposed ordinance would ban “puppy mills”

Lazy Susan MKE set to open in Bay View

Culinary entrepreneur A.J. Dixon will open a new restaurant – Lazy Susan MKE – at 2378 S. Howell Ave. in Bay View.

Cesar Chavez city worker holiday proposal to be heard by Finance and Personnel Committee

City employees would have the option of taking off on March 31 annually as a holiday observing the birthday of American labor and civil rights champion Cesar E. Chavez.

The House of Hank the Dog

The Brewer's canine mascot has a nine-room Whitefish Bay home and 10,000 square foot lot to roam in, all worth $570,000.

Traffic Safety Art Project

Meeting announcement from Alderman Tony Zielinski

Murphy Announces New Committee Assignments

The changes aren't radical but big winner is Ald. Kovac, who becomes chair of Finance and vice-chair of Steering and Rules.

Legislature’s wage proposal tramples on working families, local control

Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski February 12, 2014

Strengths, experience reflected in changes in Common Council Committee Appointments

President Murphy has appointed Alderman Nik Kovac to succeed him as the new chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee.

Betting on the Common Council

Haven't got your fix with the Super Bowl? Gamble with friends on who will be the next council president.

New Business Opening Just Days Away

Lakeview Vapor, 2915 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., will be opening in the next week.

Crystal Ball for 2014

25 predictions that are certain (well, maybe) to come true this year.

The Rise of Parking-Free Apartment Buildings

Cities across America are slashing the cost of housing by reducing parking in new construction, how about Milwaukee?

Indoor entertainment center slated for 14th Aldermanic District

Attractions will include an inflatable sports arena, laser tag, rock climbing, inflatable obstacle courses with giant slides and free vintage arcade games.

Bike-sharing program moves forward with committee approval

A public bike-sharing system for the City of Milwaukee picked up the endorsement of a key Common Council committee on Wednesday.

More New Bars Opening

A brew pub, a southern style saloon, a wine bar. The list of new places planned is long.

Neighbors, educators invited to meeting about MPS’ proposal for an innovative, first-in-the-region teacher housing facility

Milwaukee Public Schools is inviting neighbors and educators to a Tuesday, Nov. 19 meeting to share input on the district’s Request for Proposals to redevelop the former Dover Street School in the city’s Bay View neighborhood into an innovative, first-in-the-region teacher housing facility.

Priorities and services maintained in Council-approved 2014 budget

The 2014 amended city budget approved today by the Milwaukee Common Council addresses key priorities and maintains quality city services at current levels.

City Authority Okays New Beerline Buildings

RACM approves two apartment buildings with 113 units that will increase density on N. Commerce St.

Jon Richards Will Run for Attorney General

Like Abe Lincoln, Richards has been practicing law all across the state in preparation for his run.

Group looking to open new restaurant in Bay View

A small group of investors is in the process of buying the former Home Bar property, located at 2659 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in Bay View, Alderman Tony Zielinski said.

Grand Opening of KK River Bike Trail

Despite rainy weather, Mayor Barrett and a host of politicians celebrated the new bike trail.

Ald. Tony Z’s Odd Little Home

From his Bay View home surrounded by history, Tony Zielinski is a master fundraiser and seldom-active attorney.

New addition coming to Kinnickinnic Ave. business district

Cream City Swirl, a new business featuring an assortment of frozen yogurt, crepes and gelato, will be opening in Bay View in Business Improvement District #44 along S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Alderman Tony Zielinski said.

Time Warner’s digital conversion benefits Time Warner, not Milwaukee

Joint Statement from Common Council members Jim Bohl, Robert Bauman and Tony Zielinski

Bay View residents fight back against assault with night walk

Alarmed and angered by a recent sexual assault, residents of Bay View will take back the night on Monday, joining together as a community to encourage neighbors to look out for one another and demonstrating their commitment to maintaining Bay View as one of Milwaukee’s safest neighborhoods.

Common Council members call on state to house sex offenders elsewhere

Members of the Milwaukee Common Council sharply criticized a state program that houses dangerous sex offenders in residential neighborhoods this week, calling it “disruptive to neighborhoods” and a “foolish waste of taxpayers’ money.”

King Drive Owner Under Fire, Taxpayers Could Lose $212,000

Ald. Coggs assails company for promising local grocery and leasing to Dollar Tree instead.

Global Anti-Bigotry Campaign Makes U.S. Debut in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Jewish Federation collaborates with U.S. Department of State to launch Hours Against Hate

New legislation targets predatory schools, protects students

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs June 11, 2013

Common Council committee signs off on support for Local First Milwaukee

Sponsored by Alderman Tony Zielinski, the resolution pledges Milwaukee’s backing of the effort, and appropriates $100 for the city’s 2013 Local First Milwaukee membership fees.

Blaming and criticizing job creating businesses is a dumb thing to do

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan

Referendum on same-day registration a chance to make residents’ voices heard

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council

Abele and Other Pols Push Gay Rights

Gay activist Daniel Choi comes to Milwaukee three days before his trial for protesting "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

Avalon Theater auctioning off vintage production equipment, seating

The renovation of the Bay View neighborhood’s historic Avalon Theater will take another step forward this week, as the owner of the building makes way for improvements by auctioning off vintage production equipment, projectors, lighting, popcorn machines and seating, according to Alderman Tony Zielinski.

Every Politician in Town

Well, not quite, but the City's Birthday Party had a big turnout of politicians and insiders.

Same-day voter registration advisory referendum goes to voters on April 2, 2013

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs January 15, 2013

Common Council adopts “Buy Milwaukee/Buy American” proposal

The Milwaukee Common Council took a significant step toward reinvesting in the local economy Tuesday, passing Alderman Tony Zielinski’s proposal that will require the city to purchase certain Milwaukee-made goods when it’s fiscally feasible.

Mr. WEBO’s restaurant will serve up new take on Mexican to Bay View neighborhood

A new restaurant serving Mexican food and even delivering to residents’ doors is the latest addition planned for the Bay View culinary scene, according to Alderman Tony Zielinski.

“Buy Milwaukee/American” proposal passes committee, headed for Common Council vote

The full Milwaukee Common Council will vote October 16, 2012 on a proposal that would require the City of Milwaukee to purchase certain Milwaukee-made goods.

Restaurant will be another high quality addition to Bay View and Milwaukee

Alderman Zielinski said Ciervo Blanco will be another high quality development and dining option for the neighborhood, the 14th Aldermanic District, and the city.

Common Council members call for County to codify changes in Medical Examiner’s procedures

Several Council members met with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office on Friday (Sept. 28) to discuss concerns related to the Derek Williams case.

U.S. Attorney’s insight needed in Williams death investigation

We are respectfully requesting that the office of the U.S. Attorney conduct an investigation into the case of Derek Williams, who died last year while in the custody of Milwaukee police.

Four More Years

The Common Council approves the reappointment of DCD Commissioner Rocky Marcoux for another term.

City Defies Journal Sentinel

Fire & Police Commission will hire consultant the newspaper repeatedly claims is biased.

Tragedy in Oak Creek

Joint Statement from Members of the Common Council

Common Council approves Milwaukee Jobs Act initiative

The Common Council today approved creation of the Milwaukee Jobs Act -Transitional Jobs Program – a multifaceted effort to create employment opportunities for city young people and job seekers from areas of the city that have been particularly hard-hit economically.

New Bike Transit System?

A city committee votes to support a system of bike-sharing kiosks. Other cities have cut auto traffic this way.

Bike-sharing program pedals to Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a resolution Wednesday (July 11) to create a bicycle-sharing program in Milwaukee that if approved could start up in spring 2013.

Council paves way for Bay View art bus shelter

The Common Council today accepted a bequest from the estate of a former Department of Public Works (DPW) employee, paving the way for a portion of the money to be used to construct the Art Stop bus shelter at the triangle where S. Kinnickinnic Ave., E. Lincoln Ave. and S. Howell Ave. meet in Bay View.

Neighborhood business chips in to help Boulevard Theatre

The din of busy shoppers, pedestrians and outside diners on the soon-to-be expanded sidewalks of S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood will have minimal impact on the quiet ambience of the Boulevard Theatre.

Public Safety Meeting

This is one of the safest and best neighborhoods in the City of Milwaukee.

Restaurant expansion another positive for Kinnickinnic Ave. business district

The owner of Guanajuato Restaurant, located at 2301 S Howell Ave., has purchased the vacant building at 2317 S. Howell Ave.