6th District News Releases

2013

May 21  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs invites residents to “Heal the Hood”
May 7 
Alderwoman Coggs Seeks Student Essays on Freedom
Apr. 24 
Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Denim Day reflections on officer’s plea deal
Apr. 3 
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Milwaukee voters send a message to Madison on sameday registration
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. 27 
Politics and Poetry II set for tonight  |  FLYER

Mar. 19  
Girls’ Day at City Hall showcases public service careers for young women

Feb. 27 
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Wilson confirmation could be start of better, more open, inclusive and accessible process
Feb. 21 
Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Williams inquest an exercise in transparency, justice
Feb. 21  
MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs cooking in Social Development Foundation fundraiser tonight
Feb. 14 
State again awards tourism grant to promote Milwaukee Natural Hair Care Expo
Feb. 11  
MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs hosting Black History Month Read-In tonight

Feb. 1  
Alderwoman Coggs Names 6th District Difference Makers Winners

Jan. 29 
MEDIA ADVISORY: 6th District Town Hall Meeting will feature Fire and Police Commission appointee
Jan. 25 
MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit back for a second year
Jan. 23 
MEDIA ADVISORY: MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit set for this Saturday
Jan. 15  
Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on Same-day voter registration advisory referendum goes to voters on April 2, 2013
Jan. 4  NAACP’s One MKE town hall encourages civic engagement
Jan. 2 
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Hands off Kwanzaa


2012

Dec. 28  Nominations sought for 2012 6th District Difference Makers Award
Dec. 27  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs invites residents to Kwanzaa celebration tomorrow
Dec. 21  MEDIA ADVISORY: Christmas dinner to be served to family hit hard by loss
Dec. 12  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs, Alderman Kovac, Alderman Hamilton, and Alderman Pérez on Public vetting process needed for Fire and Police Commission appointments
Dec. 12  12 Days of Christmas effort to help needy children and families
Dec. 11  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs on Fire and Police Commission makes the right call
Dec. 4  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs on Fire & Police Commission erred in reinstating Officer Schoen
Dec. 3  Alderwoman Coggs elected to NLC National Black Caucus leadership post
Oct. 31  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs invites residents to “Politics & Poetry” tomorrow

Oct. 23  Council votes to support County Board’s Medical Examiner legislation
Oct. 17  U.S. Civil Rights Division now accepting tips from Milwaukee citizens about MPD
Oct. 16  Common Council prioritizes televising Fire and Police Commission meetings
Oct. 10 STATEMENT: Pattern and practice of potential police misconduct warrants federal investigation
Oct. 2  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs invites residents to town hall meeting Wednesday
Oct. 2  Stirring words about freedom bring students scholarship awards
Oct. 1  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs on Citizens still waiting for answers about illegal strip searches
Oct. 1  STATEMENT: Alderman Kovac, Alderwoman Coggs, Alderman Pérez, and Alderman Hamilton on GE Foundation Demonstration Schools
Sept. 28  Common Council members question Medical Examiner on Williams investigation
Sept. 28  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs on Supreme Court’s decision a win for democracy
Sept. 26  Common Council members to meet with Medical Examiner on Williams investigation
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. 21  Housing Resource Fair will feature key agencies, workshops
Sept. 21  Project Patchwork artwork created by Alderwoman Coggs to be part of event
Sept. 14  Council members set for NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner
Sept. 10  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs on Everest College Impending Closure No Surprise
Aug. 22 STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs on Public should pay attention to AG’s Voter ID Law effort
Aug. 22  MEDIA ADVISORY: Ald. Coggs seeks word on status of strip search/cavity search investigations | Letter to Chief Flynn | Letter to Mr. Tobin
Aug. 6  MEDIA ALERT: Growing Power food market grand opening POSTPONED
Aug. 6  Growing Power food market grand opening in Bronzeville today
July 27  MEDIA ADVISORY: Gallery Night and Day Friday and Saturday in Bronzeville
July 26  Nominate someone for a 6th District Landscape Award
July 24  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs on Saying Bye – to Sydney Hih
July 20  MEDIA ADVISORY: Garfield Avenue Festival comes to Bronzeville Saturday
July 19  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs on From the ashes: Rising to the occasion in Riverwest
July 19  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs on Voter ID Law injunction is appropriate
July 13  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs, Alderman Hamilton, and Alderman Pérez on Chief Flynn should provide answers in public forum
July 11  MEDIA ADVISORY: TRUE Skool to hold community cleanup effort in Bronzeville today
July 9  Skyline Music Starts Tuesday
July 3  N. Port Washington Ave./Rd. Reconstruction Underway
June 28  Looking out for seniors during the hot weather
June 26  MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow Night at La Follette School 
June 26  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on Respect and Appreciate the Past by Ushering in the Future: Allow Sydney Hih to be Demolished 
June 22  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs to present at expo on Sunday
June 18  Alderwoman Coggs to take part in Juneteenth Festivities
June 18  Alderwoman Coggs seeks voter experience input in online survey; wants Council review of Election Commission practices

June 15  MEDIA ADVISORY: Park to be dedicated Saturday at once troubled location
June 6  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on Election energy, turnout a victory for Milwaukee
May 22  Alderwoman Coggs Seeks Student Essays on Freedom
May 9  MEDIA ADVISORY: Police traffic stop race data to be discussed at committee
May 4  Alderwoman Coggs to take part in Beckum-Stapleton Little League opening day festivities
Apr. 19 
Two 6th District locations to be featured during Gallery Night events Friday and Saturday
Apr. 13 
Alderwoman Coggs: Residents have several options to report police searches
Apr. 5 
Alderwoman Coggs calls for transparency in FPC, MPD strip searches probes
Mar. 22 
Girls' Day at City Hall Again Pairs Young Women with Public Service
Mar. 12 
STATEMENT: Judge grants permanent injunction blocking Voter ID law
Mar. 6 
STATEMENT: Voter ID law injunction: a significant victory
Mar. 5 
Every penny of $141 million settlement share should be used for foreclosure programs, Aldermen say
Feb. 7  MPD alcohol license review measure approved by Common Council  |  FILE 111128
Feb. 7  Ribbon cutting and events Wednesday for new Bronzeville area project
Feb. 1  
Ribbon cutting and events next week for new Bronzeville area project
Jan. 27 
MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting in the 6th District Hosts Discussion on Sustainability Efforts in the City
Jan. 27 
MKE Business Now Summit Addresses Entrepreneurship and Job Creation
Jan. 24 
MEDIA ADVISORY: MKE Business Now Launches Entrepreneaurship Summit This Satu
Jan. 20 
MEDIA ADVISORY: Painter Sylvester Sims to be Featured at Gallery Night on King Drive in Bronzeville Friday and Saturday
Jan. 9  
Recall Election would be Included in Tracking of Voter ID Law


2011

Dec. 6  Public Comment Deadline on USPS Stations is Today and Wednesday
Dec. 5 
MEDIA ADVISORY: Church to host Voter ID Forum Tonight
Nov. 28 
MEDIA ADVISORY: Youth Town Hall Meeting to be hosted by Alderwoman Coggs this Evening
Nov. 18 
STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Decries Murders, Calls For Collaboration With Residents
Nov. 14 
Petition Effort Calls for Keeping Milwaukee USPS Stations Open
Oct. 28 
MEDIA ADVISORY: Concealed Carry Informational Meeting
Oct. 27 
Freedom Essay Scholarship: Ald. Coggs Announces Winners in 4th Year of Contest
Oct. 21 
Gallery Night to Showcase Diverse Array of Artwork
Oct. 18 
Public Meetings Set on Possible Closures, Consolidations of USPS Stations
Oct. 14 
MEDIA ADVISORY: Voter ID Information Meeting Tonight
Oct. 12 
MEDIA ADVISORY: Housing Resource Fair will Feature Key Agencies, Workshop
Oct. 3 
MEDIA ADVISORY: Council Committee to Take up Free Birth Certificate Measure TODAY
Sept. 29 
Alderwoman Coggs to Moderate Workshop Discussion on Voter ID Law
Sept. 29 
MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting Tonight at Siloah Lutheran School
Sept. 27 
STATEMENT: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on Mayor's Budget Address
Sept. 23  Council Members to Participate in NAACP Annual Event
Sept. 23  Alderwoman Coggs to Discuss State Budget Impact on Milwaukee
Sept. 20  Common Council Approves Concealed Carry, USPS Measures
Sept. 13  Public Safety Committee Will Take Up Concealed Carry Measures
Sept. 12  Committee to Hear File on Possible Closing of USPS Facilities  |  File 110539
Sept. 9  News Conference to Address DMV State ID Concerns
Sept. 9  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs Working with Youth to Find Peaceful Alternatives
Sept. 1  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs to be part of Intergenerational Dialogue
Aug. 29  Council Members Lobby Against Post Office Closings  |  Letter
Aug. 19  Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest Deadline Extended
Aug. 5  Meet Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs at African World Festival
Aug. 4  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs to Speak at GirlTalk Back-to-School Event
July 28  Summer of Peace Youth Rally is Friday
July 28  MEDIA ADVISORY: Gallery Night on King Drive in Bronzeville Friday
July 28  Riverwest 24 Encourages Cycling; Brings Community Together
July 15  MEDIA ADVISORY: Bronzeville Comes Alive with Garfield Avenue Festival
July 14  Public Safety Committee Approves MPD Files on Diversity Training, Traffic Stops
July 12  Free Home Energy Workshops Come to Riverwest Tomorrow
July 12  Anti-Violence Rally today at BP Station Ransacked on July 3
July 12  MEDIA ADVISORY: Skyline Music Starts this Evening
July 8  MEDIA ADVISORY: Second Street Pride Project to Include Benches and Walking Path
July 5  STATEMENT: Disturbing Reports of Disorder and Violence
June 30  Pedal-Powered Energy Parade Encourages Residents to “Power Down”
June 30  MEDIA ADVISORY: Chief Flynn to Attend Town Hall Meeting Tuesday
June 24  National Expo in Milwaukee Sunday Expected to Draw 1,500 Attendees
June 17  Juneteenth Marks 40th Milwaukee Anniversary on Sunday
June 10  Alderwoman Coggs Chairing Urban League National Day of Service Event
June 8  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs to Speak on Governor’s Proposed Childcare Cuts
May 24  Girls’ Day at City Hall Pairs Young Women with Public Service
May 19  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Says Now that Voter ID Bill Has Passed, it’s Time to Mobilize
May 16  Bronzeville Area Call for Development Marks Important Milestone
May 13  Alderwoman Coggs Seeks Student Essays on Freedom
May 11  STATEMENT: A Pricey Solution in Search of a Problem
Apr. 27  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs says Denim Day Raises Awareness
Apr. 20  UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Safety Officials to Appear at Committee to Discuss Diversity Questions
Apr. 20  MEDIA ADVISORY: Diversity Questions To Come Before Committee
Apr. 18  Alderwoman Coggs to Discuss Status of Women at 4th Street Forum
Apr. 13  Residency and Retention Go Hand in Hand
Apr. 12  STATEMENT: Common Council Votes to Oppose State Recycling Grant Cut  |  File #101566
Apr. 4  Public Forum Tonight on State Budget and its Ramifications for MPS and the Future of Education in Milwaukee
Apr. 3  MEDIA ADVISORY: MPS Town Hall Meeting Monday at Riverside will be hosted by Three Alums now on Common Council
Mar. 31  MEDIA ADVISORY: Joint Town Hall Meeting Friday: The Impact of the State Budget on the City of Milwaukee
Mar. 29  MEDIA ADVISORY: Underground Utilities to be Examined
Mar. 28  MEDIA ADVISORY: Joint Town Hall Meeting Tuesday
Mar. 23  State Tourism Grant will Fund Promotion of National Expo in Milwaukee
Mar. 14  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Says Sinkhole Will be Repaired Safely and as Expediently as Possible
Feb. 17  City of Milwaukee Common Council Members Standing with Wisconsin Workers
Feb. 17  Illegal Dumping Legislation Passes Committee 5-0
Feb. 15  MEDIA ADVISORY: Marcoux to Attend Bronzeville Mixer Event Wednesday
Feb. 3  15th Amendment Anniversary Commemorated Today
Jan. 5  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Regarding Velma L. Coggs: Her Story


2010

Dec. 9  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs on What it Means When Rail Funds Head Elsewhere
Nov. 11  Common Council “On Board” in Rail Support Letter to USDOT Sec’y Ray LaHood  |  Letter
Oct. 12  STATEMENT: Council Approves Bronzeville Single-Family Housing Project
Oct. 12  RiverWalk Project Connects Today at Council
Oct. 8  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on DA’s Office Findings

Sept. 21
  Common Council Creates Bronzeville Advisory Committee
Sept. 16  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Regarding Poll Incident
Aug. 30  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs Regarding Passing of C.C. Henderson
Aug. 27  Freedom Scholarship Winner Announced
Aug. 4 
MEDIA ADVISORY: Bronzeville Mixer Event Set for Thursday with Alderwoman Coggs
July 20 
Committee Supports $171,000 in City Funding for 1st Bronzeville Area Projects
July 20  MEDIA ADVISORY: Neighborhood March Wednesday Will Include Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
July 16  Events Tomorrow for United South Neighborhood Community Action Day | Action Day Flyer

July 13  MEDIA ADVISORY: Community Action Day Walk-Through to Include Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
July 12  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs on Weekend Shootings
July 1  MEDIA ADVISORY: Church Steps Up to Request MPD Roll Call Near Where Officer Was Shot
June 4  Festival Tomorrow to Celebrate Harambee Community Action Day
May 25  Sponsors Issue Statement on Approval of Milwaukee River Greenway Overlay Legislation
Apr. 20  Alderwoman Coggs Sponsors Town Hall Meeting on Housing
Apr. 15  Ald. Coggs Challenges Students To Put Freedom In Writing
Apr. 1  Public Input Sought on Milwaukee River Greenway Overlay Zone
Feb. 11  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on Everest College BOZA Issue
Jan. 21  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Regarding Shooting Outside Boss' Lounge
Jan. 13  Mounting Community Opposition to Plans for Everest College, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs Says
Jan. 12  MEDIA ADVISORY: Troubled Firm’s Plan for College Branch Subject of Wednesday News Conference

Jan. 12 
STATEMENT: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on Fire Safety


2009

Dec. 23  Christmas Gift from City to be Delivered Soon
Dec. 23 
Joint Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Nik Kovac Regarding Milwaukee Fire Department
Dec. 11  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Regarding Possible 6th District Development
Nov. 10  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Regarding MLK Drive Rave
Oct. 23  Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs One of Holy Redeemer’s Women of Honor
Oct. 22  Coakley Withdraws Plan to Relocate DHS Facility to Bronzeville Area
Oct. 13  Common Council Wants DHS Facility to Stay Put at 12th and Vliet
Oct. 9  Freedom Essay Scholarship
Oct. 1  Mayor, State Rep., DOA Secretary and School Board Director to Discuss MPS Issues in Public Forum Tonight
Sept. 30  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Regarding Police Officer Shot Serving Warrant
Sept. 30  Mayor, State Rep., DOA Secretary and School Board Director to Discuss MPS Issues in Public Forum
Sept. 18  Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs to Receive “Woman of the Year” Award
Sept. 18  MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Works Project Incorporates Wheel Tax Dollars and MORE Worker Provisions
Sept. 11
  Reuben Harpole Honorary Street Naming Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Today
Sept. 9  STATEMENT: Ald. Coggs on Serial Killer Suspect Arrest
Sept. 3  MEDIA ADVISORY: Ald. Coggs Asks Residents to Let Their Voice Be Heard Today
Sept. 2  MEDIA ADVISORY: Ald. Coggs Asks Residents to Let Their Voice Be Heard
Aug. 21  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Asks Residents To Join Her At Health Fair
Aug. 17  MEDIA ADVISORY: Council Member Promotes Library Meetings
Aug. 14  MEDIA ADVISORY: Council Member Promotes Library Meetings
Aug. 3  National Night Out Celebration Comes to the 6th District
Jul. 31
  Grand Opening for King Drive Business in the 6th District
Jul. 30  Ald. Coggs Extends Deadline for Freedom Scholarship
Jul. 20  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs and Alderman Kovac on Riverwest Safety
Jul. 1  NEWS BRIEF: Ald. Coggs & Ald. Kovac Invite Residents to See Newly Restored Kilbourn Reservoir Park on July 4
Jun. 19  Alderwoman Coggs Challenges Students To Put Freedom In Writing
Jun. 1   Two Students "Keeping the Dream Alive"
May 22  STATEMENT: Ald. Coggs on Search for North Side Serial Killer
Apr. 15  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs and Alderman Kovac Co-Sponsor Business Seminar
Apr. 14  Common Council Says “Yes” to Push Bill Requiring Child Care Van Safety Alarms
Apr. 13  Common Council to Seek Passage of Bill Requiring Child Care Van Safety Check
Apr. 6  NEWS BRIEF: Ald. Coggs Reminds Students that “I Am the Dream” Scholarship Deadline is April 15
Apr. 6 
CLARIFICATION: Citizens Can Sign Up to Receive Text Alerts From Alderwoman Milele Coggs
Apr. 3
  Citizens Can Sign Up to Receive Text Alerts From Alderwoman Milele Coggs
Mar. 25  Benefits Ordinance Approved by Common Council
Mar. 3  MEDIA ADVISORY: News Conference on Community Benefits Ordinance Following Council Meeting Today
Mar. 2  Common Council Committee Approves Benefits Ordinance
Feb. 13  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Responds To Media
Jan. 16  Ald. Coggs Invites Students To Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In Writing


2008

Dec. 16  Common Council Approves City Purchase of Former Black Holocaust Museum Building
Sept. 4  Freedom Scholarship Aids Educational Goals
July 30  STATEMENT: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs About Closure of America’s Black Holocaust Museum
July 29  Alderwoman Coggs To Attend MFD Recruitment Push This Week At Urban League Office
June 19  Ald. Coggs Challenges Students To Put Freedom In Writing