Politics

Public vetting process needed for Fire and Police Commission appointments

Public vetting process needed for Fire and Police Commission appointments

Joint Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, and Alderman José G. Pérez

Walker Reversal on Same Day Registration Does Not Go Far Enough

Walker Reversal on Same Day Registration Does Not Go Far Enough

According to press reports today Governor Walker has reversed himself on repealing same day registration, stating he would not sign a bill that cost as much money as the Government Accountability Board has estimated.

Rep. Richards’ Huffington Post blog: Gov. Walker, GOP Allies Put Voter Suppression Ahead of Helping the Middle Class
Rep. Richards’ Huffington Post blog

Gov. Walker, GOP Allies Put Voter Suppression Ahead of Helping the Middle Class

In his latest blog post on the Huffington Post website, Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) calls on Gov. Scott Walker and legislative Republicans to drop their plans to end same-day voter registration.

County Board Fiddles as Mental Health System Burns

County Board Fiddles as Mental Health System Burns

An Open Letter to Media and Residents of Milwaukee County from Milwaukee County Supervisor Joe Sanfelippo

FPC’s change of heart in Schoen case sets dangerous precedent

FPC’s change of heart in Schoen case sets dangerous precedent

Today’s reversal by the Fire and Police Commission on the reinstatement of Officer Richard Schoen should be very troubling to Milwaukee residents.

Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

Fire and Police Commission makes the right call

Fire and Police Commission makes the right call

Fire and Police Commission makes the right call

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Hosts Final Leg of “Chat with the Chair” Listening Session Tour of Milwaukee County

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Hosts Final Leg of “Chat with the Chair” Listening Session Tour of Milwaukee County

Four “Chats” set for this week include South Milwaukee, West Milwaukee, Greenfield and Greendale

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Supervisor Bowen Calls for Fire & Police Commission Reform

Supervisor Bowen Calls for Fire & Police Commission Reform

Bowen to Join Community Leaders in News Conference 5 p.m. Today at City Hall

Commission’s decision to reconsider should not be based on pressure

Commission’s decision to reconsider should not be based on pressure

I am very disappointed that a mob of angry citizens has apparently persuaded the Fire and Police Commission to reconsider its decision to reinstate Police Officer Richard Schoen.

Alderman Davis selected for NLC National Black Caucus leadership post

Alderman Davis selected for NLC National Black Caucus leadership post

Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. has been selected to serve as a special member of the Board of Directors of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) for the National League of Cities (NLC).