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Saying Bye – to Sydney Hih
Jul 24th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
With today’s vote by the Common Council to not reconsider the vote we took earlier this month to lift the interim historic designation for Sydney Hih, I am hopeful that we can move forward to entertain possible new development projects at and near that location.
Common Council approves Milwaukee Jobs Act initiative
Jul 24th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
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.
Proposal seeks change to allow water negotiations with Waukesha for wider service area
Jul 23rd, 2012 by Ald. Jim Bohl
A Common Council resolution to be considered for immediate adoption tomorrow would amend a resolution approved earlier this month by the Council to allow negotiations with the City of Waukesha for water service to the city’s existing service area and to the area beyond its service area.
Important Bronzeville meeting info from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Jul 20th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Come and get an update on the Bronzeville redevelopment efforts and to meet the new Bronzeville Advisory Committee.
Garfield Avenue Festival comes to Bronzeville Saturday
Jul 20th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
The free festival brings neighbors together to celebrate with plentiful music and entertainment, food, prizes, games and children’s activities.
From the ashes

Rising to the occasion in Riverwest
Jul 19th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
I would like to offer my sincere thanks to all of the Milwaukee Fire Department personnel who responded to Tuesday’s five-alarm fire at 631 E. Center St. in Riverwest.
Voter ID Law injunction is appropriate
Jul 19th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
I have consistently spoken out against the state’s “Voter ID” law as being a pricey solution in search of a problem, and I wholeheartedly applaud the ruling Tuesday by Dane County Circuit Judge David Flanagan barring enforcement of the photo identification requirements of the law.
Film screening, event to mark Nelson Mandela Day
Jul 17th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. are co-hosting a documentary film screening and event Wednesday marking International Nelson Mandela Day, in honor of the Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president of South Africa.
Milwaukee Sustainability Planning and Homeowner Resource Event
Jul 17th, 2012 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Residents are invited to attend a free City of Milwaukee sustainability planning and homeowner resource event on Thursday evening.
Milwaukee Recreation Keeps it Cool
Jul 16th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
On weekdays when the temperature is predicted to be above 85 degrees (or when the city issues a heat advisory), the Milwaukee Department of Public Works attaches industrial-strength sprinklers to the fire hydrants at seven Milwaukee Recreation playgrounds.
FREE art activities for kids in the 8th District!
Jul 13th, 2012 by Ald. Bob Donovan
Join A.W.E. artists to create paintings, masks, sculptures and many other imaginative projects to take home!
Chief Flynn should provide answers in public forum
Jul 13th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Joint Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, and Alderman José G. Pérez

Saying Bye – to Sydney Hih

Common Council approves Milwaukee Jobs Act initiative

Proposal seeks change to allow water negotiations with Waukesha for wider service area

Important Bronzeville meeting info from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Garfield Avenue Festival comes to Bronzeville Saturday

Rising to the occasion in Riverwest

Voter ID Law injunction is appropriate

Film screening, event to mark Nelson Mandela Day

Milwaukee Sustainability Planning and Homeowner Resource Event

Milwaukee Recreation Keeps it Cool

FREE art activities for kids in the 8th District!

Chief Flynn should provide answers in public forum

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