Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Adopts 2024 Milwaukee Budget

Mayor Johnson attempted to lower property tax increase using federal grant.

Mayor’s Veto Reduces Property Tax

Cavalier Johnson issues single veto, replacing small tax hike with federal grant money.

Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals

Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.

Full Legalization of Scooters Ends Up In City Budget

But it doesn't mean it immediately goes into effect.

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.

Council Debates 53 Budget Amendments, Adds Spending, Services

Full-day meeting adds services, but includes lots of discussion on what is or isn't appropriate.

Tentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program

Northcott Neighborhood House could step in to do work for long-delayed program.

Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement

Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.

Council Wants New Deal, Says Convention Center ‘Outsmarted’ City

No revenue sharing payments to city expected for next two years under 2020 deal.

Fire Department Reopening Station At 13th and Layton

Chief Lipski picks Engine 17, shuttered in 2021, to reopen.

Fire Department Debating Which Station To Reopen

For first time in years, MFD thinks about growth. Down to three options.

District 3 residents invited to town hall meetings regarding 2024 city budget

Milwaukee Faces Future Budget Challenges

Act 12 didn't solve all of city's fiscal woes says Wisconsin Policy Forum.

Milwaukee Could Get $5 Million Citizen-Led Transformation Fund

But council members have plenty of questions about Mayor Cavalier Johnson's proposal.

Police Department Botches $15 Million Grant Application

Would have paid for dozens of officers. Administration then chooses not to tell council or public.

Mayor’s budget ignores his own Climate and Equity Plan

Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman September 19, 2023

Ald. Dimitrijevic encourages residents to follow along with, participate in 2024 budget process

Mayor Unveils 2024 Budget With New Sales Tax

But a massive deficit still looms for Milwaukee.