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2026 Common Council Press Releases

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Compost Workshop and Plant Sale Return to the Garden District Saturday

6/4/2026

Alderman Stamper to participate in prescription transfer event at Hayat Pharmacy

6/3/2026

Public invited to attend open house info sessions at Midtown Center development site

6/2/2026

Heal the Hood Block Party & Resource Fair Returns Tomorrow

5/29/2026

W. Hampton Ave. closed in aftermath of 5-alarm fire at vacant building

5/21/2026

Cream of the Cream City Awards to shine a spotlight on Historic Preservation efforts

5/21/2026

Media availability to focus on road work mess on city’s near south side

5/20/2026

Alderman Chambers: Clearing Confusion at the Midtown Center

5/14/2026

REMINDER: Alderman Stamper to host final Community Property Assessment Information and Appeal Assistance session

5/14/2026

Statement on the passing of Dr. William Finlayson

5/12/2026

Council adopts resolution in opposition to latest round of proposed We Energies rate hikes

5/12/2026

REMINDER: Alderman Stamper to host Community Property Assessment Information and Appeal Assistance sessions

5/12/2026

Leaf Collection Policy Update

5/12/2026

Alderman Stamper to host Community Property Assessment Information and Appeal Assistance sessions

5/8/2026

Alders Burgelis, Stamper to announce details of free yard waste bag distribution effort

5/6/2026

Wishing our sister city, Kragujevac, a Srecna Slava

5/6/2026

Annual Spring Perennial Exchange to take place on Saturday

5/6/2026

Technical error causes Project Clean and Green confusion

5/5/2026

Ald. Taylor: Proposed development in the 9th District has received 100% opposition

5/4/2026

Alderman Chambers: SCOTUS decision turns the clock back on voting rights

4/30/2026

Ald. Spiker - Bag the New Leaf Pickup Policy

4/30/2026

Ald. Westmoreland: DPW announced leaf collection change – that doesn’t mean it’s happening

4/30/2026

Family Community Resource Fair set for Saturday, May 2

4/30/2026

City Hall to host Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month event

4/30/2026

Public comment tool opened for communication file on ongoing flooding concerns

4/27/2026

President Pérez introduces files to address issues surrounding problem landlords

4/24/2026

Ald. Westmoreland: Project Clean and Green comes to the 5th District beginning May 4th

4/24/2026

Call for vendors goes out for 2026 Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival

4/23/2026

National Drug Take Back Day taking place on April 25

4/23/2026

Ald. Taylor to host community meeting with focus on reckless driving

4/22/2026

Council adopts comprehensive package to address food insecurity citywide

4/21/2026

New file seeks greatly expanded pothole filling by DPW

4/21/2026

Common Council adopts, Mayor signs legislation making Milwaukee a Sensory Inclusive City

4/21/2026

Big Clean MKE returns for citywide beautification

4/21/2026

Alderman Burgelis statement on the passing of Dan Bice

4/21/2026

Alderman Bauman: Leaf backup apparent in clogged catch basins

4/20/2026

Second Annual Apprenticeship Day a Resounding Success

4/17/2026

Alderman Bauman: DPW leaf collection failure exacerbates recent flooding

4/17/2026

Alderwoman Pratt introduces communication file to discuss ongoing flooding concerns

4/16/2026

Ald. Pratt to host series of neighborhood walks this spring, summer

4/14/2026

Alderman Bauman: WisDOT must step in to ensure proper security at Intermodal Station

4/13/2026

As weather warms, residents are encouraged to report potholes

4/13/2026

Council legislation creates options to help retain fresh food, grocery and pharmacy access

4/10/2026

Council President José G. Pérez: Governor Evers signs bill to remove barriers for DACA recipients

4/9/2026

Statement from Council President José G. Pérez: Michelin Guide offers Milwaukee another opportunity to shine

4/8/2026

Spring Election includes a return to polling at Lyons Park for some District 11 voters

4/6/2026

Steering and Rules Committee approves legislation making Milwaukee a Sensory Inclusive City

4/6/2026

Alderwoman Taylor: Statement on tragic domestic violence homicide

4/2/2026

Joint statement from Alds. Zamarripa and Brower on the ICE detention of Salah Sarsour

4/2/2026

Joint statement on the arrest and detainment of Salah Sarsour

4/2/2026

Ald. Chambers: A measure of last resort for juveniles’ misbehavior: Accountability enforcement exists in City Code of Ordinances

4/1/2026

Apprenticeship program enrollment remains on the rise

3/31/2026

Joint statement on International Transgender Day of Visibility

3/31/2026

Alderwoman Moore: It’s Time to Keep Youth Safe and Engaged This Summer

3/30/2026

Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award, Akuwa Dantzler Scholarship awarded at Girls’ Day

3/27/2026

Alderman Stamper: Our communities are not the problem -- they are the priority

3/26/2026

16th Annual Girls’ Day @ City Hall set for Thursday, March 26

3/25/2026

Council approves creation of Stella’s Playground, city’s first universally accessible play space

3/25/2026

Ald. Westmoreland: Construction failure in planning, coordination, communication, and execution is unacceptable

3/25/2026

Ald. Moore to tout All In, All Youth, All Summer resource and employment fair at City Hall press conference

3/24/2026

Community Invited to Neighborhood Meeting for New 9th District Housing Development

3/24/2026

It's official: Bronzeville Week celebration set for August 1 – 8, 2026

3/24/2026

Ald. Moore to host inaugural All In, All Youth, All Summer resource and employment fair

3/23/2026

First-Ever Public Safety Residency Incentive Sets New Standard for Milwaukee Labor Contracts

3/20/2026

Ald. Zamarripa: Statement on reports of alleged sexual misconduct by the late Cesar Chavez

3/18/2026

Give Our Public School Workers Their COLA Raise on July 1st

3/17/2026

DACA recipients, Wisconsin economy to receive boost via bipartisan legislation

3/17/2026

Alderman Brower: Statement on committee approval of law enforcement ICE identification ordinance

3/12/2026

Registration Deadline Extended for Girls’ Day @ City Hall

3/12/2026

TOMORROW: City Career Fair at Villard Square Library

3/11/2026

Ald. Westmoreland: Some reckless drivers are getting a reality check - at the impound lot

3/10/2026

Community celebration of life for Akuwa C. Dantzler set for Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum

3/6/2026

Joint Statement on passage of ICE Out legislation

3/5/2026

Council adopts legislation in opposition to We Energies’ 75/25 plan

3/3/2026

10th District Washington Heights Resident Named Finalist for 2026 Good Food Awards

3/2/2026

Milwaukee Police Department Adopts SOP Modification Prohibiting Facial Coverings - A Victory for Increased Transparency Under Council’s ICE Out Framework

3/2/2026

Registration will open for 16th annual Girls’ Day @ City Hall on Monday

2/27/2026

Ald. Peter Burgelis statement:– ‘Milwaukee Metro Fire’ Name Misleads the Public

2/26/2026

Alderwoman Taylor sets meeting to discuss proposed large housing development

2/25/2026

Reminder re Bilingual South Side Community ICE Awareness Meeting

2/25/2026

Committee to Review Ordinance on Lifesaving Sprinkler Permit Fee Waivers Tomorrow

2/23/2026

Being aware and prepared is the best course of action

2/20/2026

Ald. Jackson, FAST Fund at MATC to Distribute Groceries

2/19/2026

Joint statement from the full Common Council on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson

2/18/2026

Ald. Westmoreland: Statement on the passing of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson

2/17/2026

Alderman Chambers: Statement on the February 11 incident at City Hall

2/17/2026

Ald. Dimitrijevic issues objection to Wisconsin Electric Power Company proposal

2/17/2026

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Statement on the passing of Akuwa Dantzler

2/17/2026

Statement from Ald. Zamarripa on Feb 11 Incident

2/17/2026

Nominations now being accepted for 2026 Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award

2/13/2026

Involvement team schedules business and resident meeting on the Lisbon Avenue Reconstruction Project

2/13/2026

Ald. Dimitrijevic to host community meeting for residents to get involved, be prepared

2/12/2026

Alderman Burgelis, Supervisor Capriolo, and Alderperson Zamarripa Announce Bilingual South Side Community ICE Awareness Meeting

2/11/2026

Council Members to Unveil ICE Out Milwaukee Legislative Package

2/10/2026

Statement from Ald. Peter Burgelis on New Fiscal Transparency Measures and MPS Budget Accountability

2/10/2026

Common Council to Recognize Reuben Harpole, Peter Feigin during Tomorrow's Meeting

2/9/2026

Council Members to Host Black History Month Celebration Tomorrow

2/9/2026

The correct call: MPD decides against facial recognition technology

2/6/2026

Ald. Brower statement - Standing up to ICE: Resources & Summary from February 2 Town Hall

2/6/2026

Accepting Nominations for the Cream of the Cream City Awards in May 2026

2/4/2026

Council legislation would direct city departments to help attract and retain grocery stores

2/3/2026

Train on Trades Career Expo to connect students with careers in the trades this week

2/2/2026

Alderwoman Taylor: Apartment building fire leaves firefighter and tenants injured

2/1/2026

Communication file seeks discussion of city response in face of possible federal surge

1/30/2026

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit to feature workshops, vendors, keynote address, and more

1/30/2026

Joint statement from Alds. Zamarripa and Moore: 27th Street Viaduct to close for lengthy stretch starting Monday, February 2

1/29/2026

Statement from Alderman Scott Spiker: Enough is Enough

1/28/2026

Statement from Alderman Bauman: The very definition of highway planning insanity

1/27/2026

Ald. Burgelis to host a pair of in-district office hours for residents

1/26/2026

Out in the cold: Landlord called out for building evacuation due to no heat, water

1/26/2026

Alderwoman Taylor: Mail not being delivered to some northwest side residences

1/25/2026

Upcoming MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit to feature workshops, vendors, panel discussions, and much more

1/23/2026

Common Council Acts to Protect Taxpayers Following Historic Property Tax Increases Driven by MPS Referendum

1/22/2026

Joint Statement: “Know Your Rights and Resources” webpage launched

1/22/2026

Community Invited to Granville Redevelopment Public Meeting Tomorrow

1/20/2026

6th District Town Hall Meeting set for Jan. 21

1/16/2026

Once again, suburbs punt on addressing the social challenges of the region

1/15/2026

Joint Statement: Swipe With Caution: Criminals Target Milwaukee Residents Through Dating Apps

1/14/2026

Bilingual statement from Ald. Zamarripa: Help catch hit-and-run driver who severely injured 30-year-old woman

1/10/2026

Statement from Alderwoman Pratt: ALDI store at Sherman and Custer set to close on Sunday

1/9/2026

City Issues RFP for key Harambee neighborhood property

1/8/2026

It’s Merry Mulch time again in the Garden District!

1/8/2026

New south side community group set to launch on Saturday, Jan. 10

1/8/2026

Milwaukee Common Council Members Condemn ICE-Related Shooting in Minneapolis

1/7/2026

Alderwoman Taylor: On the passing of dedicated public servant Don Richards

1/7/2026

Alderman Bauman: Statement on the status of Peter Feigin

1/5/2026

South Side District 11 Records Significant Reported Crime Reductions in 2025, Outpacing Citywide Trends

1/2/2026