2012 News Releases

The following news releases have been issued by the Common Council.
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May 23  MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. to address anti-Milwaukee political rhetoric
May 22  Common Council approves resolution on Student Loan issue
May 22  Sidewalk extension project approved for Bay View business strip
May 22  Common Council approves new hotline to report vandalism to vacant buildings
May 22  Alderwoman Coggs Seeks Student Essays on Freedom
May 22 MEDIA ADVISORY: News conference today to keep up streetcar hold pressure
May 22 MEDIA ADVISORY: Fluoridation of city water could end under proposed legislation  |  STATEMENT  |  FILE
May 21  UPDATED STATEMENT:Milwaukee Matters: Joint Statement from Members of the Common Council
May 18  Milwaukee Matters: Joint Statement from Members of the Common Council
May 17  Arts leadership award presented to Alderman Michael Murphy
May 16  LEAP summer youth work program to launch Friday
May 16  Alderman Hamilton volunteering to help renovate Tool Loan Center
May 15  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Donovan will hold streetcar project news conference  |  Letter to mayor
May 11  Ald. Davis and Sen. Taylor will join in protest against proposed smoke shop
May 11  STATEMENT: Alderman Terry L. Witkowski on Replacing the Bradley “Center”?
May 11  MEDIA ADVISORY: City Assessor to appear Monday at Judiciary and Legislation Committee
May 9  MEDIA ADVISORY: Police traffic stop race data to be discussed at committee
May 7  Thousands enroll in optional sewer line warranty program in initial sign-up period
May 4  City of Milwaukee files lawsuit over City Hall terra cotta
May 4  Alderwoman Coggs to take part in Beckum-Stapleton Little League opening day festivities
May 3  Alderman Murphy honored with inaugural Hero Award from Common Ground
May 1  STATEMENT: Alderman Ashanti Hamilton on Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin lawsuit
May 1  STATEMENT: Alderman José G. Pérez  on Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin lawsuit

Apr. 25  Historic restoration of Garden Homes residence to be showcased
Apr. 25  Common Council Committee Appointments Reflect Experience and Leadership  |  Committee List
Apr. 20  MEDIA ADVISORY: Youth Council members to take part in cleanup and community walk
Apr. 19  Two 6th District locations to be featured during Gallery Night events Friday and Saturday
Apr. 19  Milwaukee Youth Council Education Committee to Attend School Board Meeting
Apr. 19  MEDIA ADVISORY: Letter to Mayor: Alderman Donovan urges streetcar project hold, asks for public vote  |  Letter
Apr. 16  MEDIA ADVISORY: Inauguration Ceremonies Tomorrow for City Elected Officials
Apr. 13  Alderwoman Coggs: Residents have several options to report police searches
Apr. 13  Mayor Tom Barrett, Common Council Announce Inauguration Ceremonies
Apr. 12  Common Council approves big fines for vandalism to vacant buildings
Apr. 5  Alderwoman Coggs calls for transparency in FPC, MPD strip searches probes
Apr. 4  City to receive check during Thursday news conference
Apr. 4  Milwaukee Youth Council Prioritizes Youth Employment as Summer Approaches
 

Mar. 8  Youth Council to Send Delegation to 2012 Congressional City Conference 
Mar. 6  Milwaukee Youth Council opposes proposed state voter registration legislation

Feb. 9  Youth Council re-elects Komes as president, approves voter registration drive
Feb. 8   Milwaukee Youth Council to elect officers