Candidates should make position known on Disclose Act

Candidates should make position known on Disclose Act

American politics today is bursting at the seams with money, and most of it is donated anonymously. That lack of transparency is troubling to Alderman Michael J. Murphy and to members of the Common Council.

Where my loyalties rest

Where my loyalties rest

I feel compelled to respond today to the comments about me that came from Jeff Fleming on behalf of the Barrett administration.

Janitors urge redevelopment authority to reject loan to rich, irresponsible developer

Janitors urge redevelopment authority to reject loan to rich, irresponsible developer

Janitors today at the meeting of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) will urge that the authority reject a request for a million dollar loan from developer Stewart Wangard.

Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia Festival is Saturday

Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia Festival is Saturday

The Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia (ACT) Business Improvement District #29 will be holding its free 2012 neighborhood celebration on the triangle at Capitol Dr. and Atkinson Ave. on Saturday, August 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Property Values Drop for Fourth Consecutive Year – Values Off 3.2%

Property Values Drop for Fourth Consecutive Year – Values Off 3.2%

Only seven of 72 counties had increased values.

Milwaukee County Chairwoman Reacts To Parks Director Depature

Milwaukee County Chairwoman Reacts To Parks Director Depature

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic released the following statement upon learning of the departure of Milwaukee County Parks Director Sue Black:

County Executive Abele Announces National Search for New Parks Director

County Executive Abele Announces National Search for New Parks Director

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is announcing a national search for a new Parks Director to replace Sue Black. Black is no longer with Milwaukee County.

Alderman Donovan to announce new efforts in fight against streetcar

Alderman Donovan to announce new efforts in fight against streetcar

Alderman Bob Donovan will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, August 16) to announce new efforts in his bid to derail the proposed downtown streetcar project.

MCTS SERVES IRISH FEST

MCTS SERVES IRISH FEST

Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Straight to the Gate of Irish Fest.

We need a real public safety strategy, not another street roll call

We need a real public safety strategy, not another street roll call

We need to fill the MPD officer vacancies and create a real public safety strategy for Milwaukee.

Alderman Donovan to Mayor: Start paying attention to Milwaukee
Alderman Donovan to Mayor

Start paying attention to Milwaukee

How did the first moments of my first day of vacation begin (today)?

City of Milwaukee Health Department partners with businesses, community groups to give children a healthy start to the school year

City of Milwaukee Health Department partners with businesses, community groups to give children a healthy start to the school year

The event is part of Milwaukee Child Health Week, which runs August 10-17 and is designed to promote the importance of access to a medical provider and encourage parents to assure basic health services for children, including immunizations.