May 21 City pension changes projected to save more than $90 million Apr. 5 New report casts doubts on sports venues’ economic impact claims | REPORT Apr. 1 Statement from Aldermen Coggs, Perez, Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Kovac, Zielinski, Davis and Hines: Referendum on same-day registration a chance to make residents’ voices heard Mar. 1 Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy: Public Service Commission loses sight of the public interest in power line decision Feb. 25 Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy: Attack on residency continues Governor’s “divide and conquer” strategy Jan. 16 None better than city’s pension system, national report shows
2012
Dec. 20 Council members applaud 911 cell phone shift vote by County Board Dec. 3 Double-decker freeway, annexations among concerning options at I-94 hearings Nov. 8 Common Council Approves Picks for Housing Trust Fund Awards Nov. 2 Common Council makes cuts in approved budget, preserves property tax relief Oct. 16 MEDIA ADVISORY: CWNA annual meeting Thursday to feature elected official town hall Sept. 27 Common Council to deliberate on Mayor’s proposed 2013 City Budget Sept. 25 Common Council calls on state to put windfall toward shared revenue Sept. 24 MEDIA ADVISORY: Common Council members will call for U.S. Attorney investigation into Derek Williams death | JOINT STATEMENT: U.S. Attorney’s insight needed in Williams death investigation Sept. 14 STATEMENT: Alderman Murphy on State funds for BMO/Harris Bradley Center helpful; others could also be helped Sept. 5 Common Council Sets Standards for Elementary School Playgrounds | School Play Space Standards Aug. 17 Candidates should make position known on Disclose Act | Letter June 19 MEDIA ADVISORY: Event Wednesday will tout summer safety in the city May 17 Arts leadership award presented to Alderman Michael Murphy May 3 Alderman Murphy honored with inaugural Hero Award from Common Ground Jan. 18 Commonn Council Approves Power Line Compromise Jan. 18 Council Members to be Part of Milwaukee Rising News Conference, Tour
2011
Nov. 30 Common Council Approves Continuing Salary Freeze Sept. 30 MEDIA ADVISORY: Milwaukee Neighbors to Celebrate Renewed Park Sept. 27 Council to Deliberate on Mayor’s Proposed 2012 City Budget | Revised 2012 Budget Calendar Aug. 5 STATEMENT: Ald. Murphy on State Fair Violence Aug. 2 Bank of America Commits to Major Neighborhood Stabilization Effort in Milwaukee July 29 Milwaukee Residents Deserve Hearing on Waukesha Water Diversion June 28 STATEMENT: Comptroller W. Martin “Wally” Morics Announces Retirement Plans June 22 Common Council Members ask Governor to Veto Pay for Fired Officers | Letter May 6 Sen. Darling MIA for Milwaukee on Arts Funding Cut Mar. 25 The Milwaukee Arts Board Promotes a Citywide Effort to Document Milwaukee’s Public Art Mar. 24 Council Members Oppose Cuts to Arts Funding Mar. 7 Milwaukee Arts Board Recognizes Outstanding Artists of the Year Mar. 1 Common Council’s “Shared Sacrifice” File on State Budget Passes 13-1-1 Feb. 1 Milwaukee Arts Board Annual Grant Process Now Open Jan. 19 Housing Trust Fund Award Choices Approved by Common Council
2010
Nov. 23 Council Approves Revenue Bond Financing for Summerfest Upgrade Nov. 11 Common Council “On Board” in Rail Support Letter to USDOT Sec’y Ray LaHood | Letter Nov. 5 Council Approves 2011 Budget that Lowers Property Taxes, Reduces Solid Waste fee Oct. 12 Report on Milwaukee Pension System Misses the Mark Oct. 11 Council to Weigh in on Nationwide Moratorium on Foreclosures Aug. 5 Making Over Milwaukee July 27 Foreclosed, Abandoned Homes Present Huge Flood Damage Question July 23 City of Milwaukee Residents Urged to Report Flood Damage July 15 MEDIA ALERT: City Residents Can Use Online Report Form for Backups June 14 MEDIA ADVISORY: Key Obstruction for Lake Michigan Game Fish to be Removed, Opening Up 37 Miles of River and Streams | Directions to News Event June 8 Milwaukee Arts Board to Distribute Grant Awards Totaling $177,000 Mar. 5 Milwaukee Arts Board Recognizes Outstanding Artists of the Year Mar. 3 Housing Trust Fund Awards Include Homeless Vets, Youthbuild Program
2009
Dec. 22 Council Poised to Approve Summerfest Lease Extension Nov. 13 Alderman Murphy to Host Benefit for Ethiopia’s Homeless Children Nov. 6 Council Adopts 2010 City Budget that Maintains Vital Services, Lowers Solid Waste Charge Aug. 24 MEDIA ADVISORY: Park East Art Project Fully Realized Aug. 21 Park East Art Project Fully Realized May 29 Milwaukee Will Defer Look at Water Privatization, Aldermen Say | Letter to Comptroller | Letter to City Attorney Feb. 26 President Hines And Alderman Murphy Praise President Obama For Budget Commitment To Great Lakes Feb. 10 Housing Trust Fund Awards Welcome News in Gloomy Economic Times
2008
Oct. 27 State Trail Extension To Be Part Of Zoo Interchange Project Aug. 14 MEDIA ADVISORY: City To Reaffirm Irish Ties That Bind Aug. 13 Merrill Park Courts Channel Positive Energy Aug. 11 MEDIA ADVISORY: Banner Ceremony To Welcome Henry Winkler And "Bronze The Fonz" Event Jun. 13 It’s Frozen Custard To The Rescue Jun. 3 Generous Grant Keeps Balls Bouncing & Youngsters Busy At West Side Parish May 30 Asset Forfeiture Money To Help Expedite New MPD Task Force HQ At Former Station Mar. 7 Police Division Will Move To Former District Three Station Mar. 6 State Senate Unanimously Approves Housing Trust Fund Bill Feb. 15 Council Resolution Seeks Boost For Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative Jan. 14 Committee Favors Five Projects For First Round Of Housing Trust Fund Grants
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