Politics

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding Fire and Police Commission Director Griselda Aldrete:
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding Fire and Police Commission Director Griselda Aldrete

"Under the leadership of Fire and Police Commission Director Griselda Aldrete, the department is undergoing changes to increase accountability and transparency."

Rep. Robyn Vining Launches Next Forward Wisconsin Project: Fair Maps
Rep. Robyn Vining Launches Next Forward Wisconsin Project

Fair Maps

"This session, I introduced a bipartisan bill with my colleagues that would take this power away from the politicians, and place the responsibility with a non-partisan service agency called the Legislative Reference Bureau."

Congresswoman Moore Supports Decision to Move Forward with Articles of Impeachment

Congresswoman Moore Supports Decision to Move Forward with Articles of Impeachment

"Trump engaged in an unprecedented abuse of power for personal political gain, at the expense of our national security and the integrity of our elections."

Former County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Decides Against Entering Race for Milwaukee County Executive
Senator Taylor calls for Barrett to resign over confusion and mismanagement of Fire and Police Commission

Senator Taylor calls for Barrett to resign over confusion and mismanagement of Fire and Police Commission

Police community relations continue to deteriorate and there is a serious lack of transparency with the FPC and no real dialogue between the board, executive director and the people of Milwaukee.

Alderman Donovan: Fire and Police Commission dysfunction demands a thorough investigation
Alderman Donovan

Fire and Police Commission dysfunction demands a thorough investigation

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 4, 2019

Deb Andraca Enters Race for 23rd Assembly District, Challenges Republican Jim Ott

Deb Andraca Enters Race for 23rd Assembly District, Challenges Republican Jim Ott

“I am running for State Assembly to create a safer, smarter, healthier Wisconsin.”

Supervisors Shea and Taylor Urge All Area Warming Centers to Open at 32 Degrees

Supervisors Shea and Taylor Urge All Area Warming Centers to Open at 32 Degrees

"I want to thank the City-County Housing Task Force for their efforts to expand the availability of warming facilities across the city."

Judge Jill Karofsky announces major labor endorsement in Supreme Court race

Judge Jill Karofsky announces major labor endorsement in Supreme Court race

“It’s a tremendous honor to have the support of IBEW’s hard-working members across the state.”

Mayor Barrett Proposes $2.2 Million in Block Grant Funds for Lead Abatement

Mayor Barrett Proposes $2.2 Million in Block Grant Funds for Lead Abatement

“We will continue to act proactively to reduce the number of Milwaukee children with lead poisoning.”

Public Meeting for Board of Fire and Police Commission Appointee

Public Meeting for Board of Fire and Police Commission Appointee

The public event will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Park Senior Center.

Rep. Robyn Vining Wants Wisconsin to Go Big for Small Business

Rep. Robyn Vining Wants Wisconsin to Go Big for Small Business

This bill creates a one-stop shop for all the information a business owner needs.