Alderman Bauman’s amendments pass to repair roads and tackle neighborhood blight

In the budget approved by the Common Council this week, Alderman Bauman successfully sponsored multiple amendments to repair roads and tackle neighborhood blight in the City of Milwaukee.

Alderman Bauman’s amendments enhance Milwaukee roadway infrastructure through increased funds of $1 million and $1.8 million dollars respectively to the Department of Public Works Local Streets Program and High Impact Paving Program.

“Roads plagued with potholes and other pavement issues are among the top concerns in the City. These amendments will not address all roadway infrastructure needs but does provide our DPW with much needed resources,” he said.

Another amendment sponsored by Alderman Bauman provides higher capacity for removal of abandoned, vacant homes by an additional $1.5 million to the Department of Neighborhood Services Concentrated Blight Elimination capital improvements project. Alderman Bauman, who chairs the Public Works Committee, pushed for this amendment citing approximately 475 condemned buildings slated for demolition in the City of Milwaukee.

Recent Press Releases by Ald. Bob Bauman

Common Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto on Amendment Tackling Neighborhood Blight

Nov 27th, 2018 by Ald. Bob Bauman

"I am appreciative of my fellow Council members who saw the need for additional resources to tackle this major blight issue facing neighborhoods."

Connecting Milwaukee workers to Foxconn plant on agenda for tomorrow

Sep 25th, 2018 by Ald. Bob Bauman

Alderman Bauman is leading the city’s exploration of connecting low-income Milwaukee residents with the Foxconn facility, conducting multiple hearings on this issue.

Dockless scooters put unsuspecting public in legal jeopardy

Jun 28th, 2018 by Ald. Bob Bauman

“It’s irresponsible for this company to come into Milwaukee and place the unsuspecting public in legal jeopardy.”