| December 2010 |
| Dec. 21 Council Approves Wisconsin Ave. and Juneau Ave. Bridge Projects |
| Dec. 21 Ordinance Upgrading Vacant Building Registration Passes 15-0 |
| Dec. 20 STATEMENT: Ald. Donovan on Six Common Sense Steps to Begin a Bradley Tech Turnaround | 2007 MPS News Release |
| Dec. 9 STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs on What it Means When Rail Funds Head Elsewhere |
| Dec. 9 Ald. Donovan Issues Subpoena to Police Chief Edward Flynn | Subpoena |
| Dec. 7 Hotel Projects Top Historic Preservation Commission’s Agenda |
| Dec. 7 STATEMENT: Alderman Donovan Regarding Bradley Tech News Blackout |
| Dec. 6 Arrests of Robbery Suspects Eases Fears |
| Dec. 4 - CANCELED - MEDIA ADVISORY: Layton Boulevard Upgrades to be Detailed at News Event |
| Dec. 2 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Donovan to Present Honor to 100-year-old Wal-Mart Greeter |
| Dec. 2 STATEMENT: President Hines Addresses Recent Rash of Accidents on Fond du Lac |
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| November 2010 |
| Nov. 23 Council Approves Revenue Bond Financing for Summerfest Upgrade |
| Nov. 23 Alderman Joe Davis Appointed to Key International Council |
| Nov. 22 2010 Frank P. Zeidler Award Winners Announced |
| Nov. 17 STATEMENT: President Hines Says Being Open for Business Means Making an Investment in Business |
| Nov. 16 President Hines Welcomes Caterpillar to Milwaukee, Praises Bucyrus International |
| Nov. 16 STATEMENT: Ald. Bohl Says The “Truth-O-Meter” Needs re-Calibrating | DPW Documents |
| Nov. 12 MEDIA ADVISORY: Grade Schoolers to Rake Leaves at Vacant South Side Homes |
| Nov. 11 Common Council “On Board” in Rail Support Letter to USDOT Sec’y Ray LaHood | Letter |
| Nov. 9 Inauguration Ceremony Wednesday for Milwaukee Youth Council |
| Nov. 5 Council Approves 2011 Budget that Lowers Property Taxes, Reduces Solid Waste fee |
| Nov. 3 Flood Insurance Buyers Need to Beware, and Be Aware, Aldermen Warn | FEMA News Release |
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| October 2010 |
| Oct. 28 STATEMENT: What the Prescription Label Proposal Does NOT Do |
| Oct. 27 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Wade to Collaborate on “Get-Out-the-Vote” Initiative |
| Oct. 27 Aerotropolis Corporation Becomes Official Today |
| Oct. 25 STATEMENT: Ald. Hamilton on “Milwaukee Promise” Amendment Looks to Measure Efficacy |
| Oct. 25 STATEMENT: Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. on Son's Arrest |
| Oct. 22 MEDIA ADVISORY: Volunteers to Join Alderman Davis in Cleanup of Elderly Couple’s Flood Damaged Basement |
| Oct. 21 Prescription Drug Disposal Legislation Passed by Council Committee |
| Oct. 21 Committee Approves Measure that May Bring Reduced Rates for Flood Insurance |
| Oct. 13 Milwaukee Residents may get Reduced Rates for Flood Insurance |
| Oct. 12 MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Information Meeting Regarding the Improvement of Wisconsin Ave. Bridge over the Milwaukee River |
| Oct. 12 STATEMENT: Council Approves Bronzeville Single-Family Housing Project |
| Oct. 12 Report on Milwaukee Pension System Misses the Mark |
| Oct. 12 RiverWalk Project Connects Today at Council |
| Oct. 11 Council to Weigh in on Nationwide Moratorium on Foreclosures |
| Oct. 11 Alderman Donovan seeks OpenSky records |
| Oct. 8 STATEMENT: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on DA’s Office Findings |
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| September 2010 |
| Sept. 29 MEDIA ADVISORY: President Hines to Address Education Funding at Fourth Street Forum TOMORROW |
| Sept. 29 STATEMENT: MPS Failures Continue to Fuel Poverty in Milwaukee |
| Sept. 27 STATEMENT: Time is Now for Residents to Seek FEMA Assistance |
| Sept. 27 Alderman Donovan: Mayor’s Proposed Budget Doesn’t Pass Smell Test |
| Sept. 24 Benefit Event Saturday Set to Thank Milwaukee Police Officers |
| Sept. 23 STATEMENT: Pres. Hines to Keynote Opening Ceremony of Milwaukee College Prep, Lindsay Heights Campus |
| Sept. 23 National Public Lands Day to be Celebrated at Lynden Hill |
| Sept. 22 STATEMENT: FEMA Walk-In Center a Familiar Site, Great Choice |
| Sept. 21 Common Council Creates Bronzeville Advisory Committee |
| Sept. 20 STATEMENT: Alderman Wade Regarding FEMA Individual Assistance Decision |
| Sept. 20 President Hines Announces Appointments to Flooding Study Task Force |
| Sept. 17 Villard Square Brings Housing, New Library, Jobs and Hope |
| Sept. 17 MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Invited to Emergency Flood Disaster Meeting |
| Sept. 16 STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Regarding Poll Incident |
| Sept. 15 “General Lee” & Dillinger Car from Public Enemies Headline Historic Mitchell Street Classic Car Show |
| Sept. 1 STATEMENT: Alderman Wade Regarding MMSD Projects |
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| August 2010 |
| Aug. 31 President Hines, Mayor Barrett Urge School Support from St. Marcus Rooftop |
| Aug. 30 STATEMENT: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs Regarding Passing of C.C. Henderson |
| Aug. 27 Freedom Scholarship Winner Announced |
| Aug. 25 STATEMENT: Opportunity Can Knock on Boarded-Up Doors |
| Aug. 23 Fix Sewers and Roads Before Spending a Dime on Our Train Station |
| Aug. 23 Upgrade of Intermodal Station Platform Areas Long Overdue |
| Aug. 19 City of Milwaukee Announces Survey Push in Preparation for FEMA Appeal |
| Aug. 18 STATEMENT: Alderman Joe Davis on Flooding Aftermath, Likely Causal Factors, Need for Fund to Help Victims |
| Aug. 18 STATEMENT: President Hines, Alderman Hamilton Criticize FEMA Decision, Praise Mayor Barrett for Continuing the Fight for Funding |
| Aug. 18 MEDIA ADVISORY: Meeting Tonight to Address Flooding Issues on Far South Side |
| Aug. 16 City Department Scuttles Plan Requested by Another City Department to Fast-Track In-Rem Foreclosures |
| Aug. 16 President Hines Addresses Death of Man in Police Custody |
| Aug. 13 MEDIA ADVISORY: Villard Avenue Day Festival Tradition Continues This Saturday |
| Aug. 13 MEDIA ADVISORY: Salvation Army Donates Football Equipment |
| Aug. 13 STATEMENT: Flooding Response: A Call for All Hands on Deck |
| Aug. 11 City Anti-Graffiti Efforts to Receive Big Boost from Operation Impact |
| Aug. 11 President Hines, Mayor Daley to Discuss Education, Budgetary Strategies in Chicago |
| Aug. 9 STATEMENT: Pres. Hines and Alderman Donovan Commend Officers, Urge Residents to Cooperate with Police |
| Aug. 9 New “Rhino” to Track Possible Criminal Activity |
| Aug. 9 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Hamilton Hosts Town Hall Meeting |
| Aug. 6 Jones Island Scenic Overlook Historic Additions Dedicated on Saturday |
| Aug. 5 MEDIA ADVISORY: Students to Attend PGA Clinics Through Fellowship Open |
| Aug. 5 Making Over Milwaukee |
| Aug. 4 MEDIA ADVISORY: Bronzeville Mixer Event Set for Thursday with Alderwoman Coggs |
| Aug. 3 MPS Rec Cancels All Ages Graffiti “Art” Course |
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| July 2010 |
| July 28 MEDIA ADVISORY: Ald. Hamilton to Help with Clean Up |
| July 28 STATEMENT: Ald. Joe Davis Regarding Applebee’s at Midtown Center Closing |
| July 27 Foreclosed, Abandoned Homes Present Huge Flood Damage Question |
| July 27 Council Members Unanimous on Flooding Task Force; State Smoking Ban Implemented Locally |
| July 27 Alderman Wade Asks Neighbors to Look in on Elderly and Disabled for Basement Help |
| July 23 City of Milwaukee Residents Urged to Report Flood Damage |
| July 23 Power Substation Damage Causes Street Light Outages |
| July 23 City of Milwaukee Task Force Proposed to Study Flooding |
| July 22 STATEMENT: Ald. Donovan on New Information on TRUE Skool, Inc. and Graffiti |
| July 21 MEDIA ADVISORY: Preliminary 2011 Budget Hearing Scheduled |
| July 20 Committee Supports $171,000 in City Funding for 1st Bronzeville Area Projects |
| July 20 MEDIA ADVISORY: Political Strategy Memo on High Speed Rail Offered to Gubernatorial Candidates | Memo to GOP Candidates for Governor |
| July 20 MEDIA ADVISORY: Neighborhood March Wednesday Will Include Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs |
| July 19 MEDIA ADVISORY: Cabs on Patrol (C.O.P.) Program Puts Cab Drivers on Watch |
| July 19 CORRECTED MEDIA ADVISORY: Graffiti “Art” Has Alderman Irate |
| July 19 MEDIA ADVISORY: Graffiti “Art” Has Alderman Irate |
| July 16 Events Tomorrow for United South Neighborhood Community Action Day | Action Day Flyer |
| July 16 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Hines and Residents to Hold Press Conference TODAY, Demand that MMSD Fund Solution |
| July 16 Time for City, MMSD to Make Proactive Basement Backup Prevention Effort |
| July 16 Meeting Next Week on MKE’s Future High Speed Rail Line |
| July 15 MEDIA ALERT: City Residents Can Use Online Report Form for Backups |
| July 15 MEDIA ADVISORY: Youth Interns Will Hear About Importance of Work |
| July 15 Council Member Says Miracle League Bid Worthy of Support |
| July 15 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Wade to Moderate Foster Care Community Forum Tonight |
| July 13 MEDIA ADVISORY: Community Action Day Walk-Through to Include Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs |
| July 13 National League of Cities Calls for Immigration Reform |
| July 13 Citizens to Patrol Milwaukee’s Jackson Park Neighborhood |
| July 12 STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs on Weekend Shootings |
| July 12 MEDIA ADVISORY: Midtown “Day Watch” Neighborhood Walk Happening Tuesday |
| July 9 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Hamilton Promotes ACT BID |
| July 7 Milwaukee Job Corps Center Job Fair Happening This Week | Job Fair Flyer |
| July 7 Private Alarm Systems Task Force Holds Public Hearing |
| July 6 MEDIA ADVISORY: Agreement Linking South African University and UW-Milwaukee to be Signed |
| July 1 Remembering Tragedy Inspires Safe Celebrating |
| July 1 MEDIA ADVISORY: Church Steps Up to Request MPD Roll Call Near Where Officer Was Shot |
| July 1 STATEMENT: President Hines Praises Purchase of Former Finney Library by Wisconsin Lutheran College and Pathways to College |
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| June 2010 |
| June 28 Administration Asks MPD to Enforce Smoking Ban in Taverns |
| June 25 Alderman Hamilton, Common Council President Hines to Join in Inaugural Community Event |
| June 25 MEDIA ADVISORY: Committee to Discuss Leveraging Funds |
| June 23 MEDIA ADVISORY: Proposal to Expand Operation Impact in Response to Business Petition | STATEMENT | Mission Statement | Letter to Pat Curley | Letter to Mayor with Signatures |
| June 21 MEDIA ADVISORY: Fire Symptom of Need to Secure Vacant Properties |
| June 21 STATEMENT: Alderman Jim Witkowiak on Graffiti Laws Needing State-Level Attention |
| June 14 Common Council to Host World Champion Irish Dancers; to Take Up Zoning and Licensing Matters |
| 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 10 MEDIA ADVISORY: South Side Graffiti News Conference Now Set for 11:00 a.m. Today |
| June 9 MEDIA ADVISORY: South Side Seeing Graffiti Explosion; News Conference Called for 1:00 p.m. Thursday |
| June 8 Milwaukee Arts Board to Distribute Grant Awards Totaling $177,000 |
| June 8 STATEMENT: The Poor Will Always Be With Us – But Will They Be Allowed In New Berlin? |
| June 4 Festival Tomorrow to Celebrate Harambee Community Action Day |
| June 4 Public Ceremony Sunday to Celebrate Opening of Hartung Quarry Park |
| June 1 Committee to Consider Proposed Four-Month Moratorium on Precious Metal and Gem Dealer Licenses | File # 100121 |
| June 1 Public Ceremony Sunday to Celebrate Opening of Hartung Quarry Park |
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| May 2010 |
| May 25 Sponsors Issue Statement on Approval of Milwaukee River Greenway Overlay Legislation |
| May 20 Alderman Hamilton New President of Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees |
| May 19 Milwaukee and Waukesha Council Members Work Toward Regionalism |
| May 19 Mayor Barrett and Common Council President Hines Announce 2nd Annual Emerging Business Sustainability Conference |
| May 17 Unemployment Task Force Plans Continue to Move Forward |
| May 17 No Occupancy Permit, No Problem for Sex Offenders to Live Down the Block |
| May 11 STATEMENT: Tosa High Speed Rail Stop Idea Has Traction |
| May 10 STATEMENT: This “Bob” Says “No!” to Downtown Trolley |
| May 6 Alderman Calls for Analysis of Proposed Police Administration Building Renovation |
| May 6 Data Shows Streetcar Line Compares Favorably to Busiest MCTS Bus Routes |
| May 5 Operation Impact 2010 to Build on Momentum of Successful First Two Years |
| May 5 MEDIA ADVISORY: Milwaukee Image and Perception Task Force Inaugural Meeting TODAY |
| May 3 Lease Arrangement for Intermodal Facility Leaves Local Taxes Unpaid |
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| April 2010 |
| Apr. 30 MEDIA ADVISORY: Plainfield Curve Neighbors Pleased With I-94 Noise Walls |
| Apr. 29 STATEMENT: New MPD Crime Numbers Are Good News, But City Not in Position to Keep the Trend Going, Alderman Donovan Says |
| Apr. 28 STATEMENT: Milwaukee’s “Surplus” Needs Some Clarification | Tax Stabilization Fund 2001-2010 |
| Apr. 28 May 1 Neighborhood Clean Up Along Capitol Drive Looking for Volunteers |
| Apr. 26 Alderman Proposing Task Force to Address Unemployment |
| Apr. 26 Northwestern Mutual Puts Up Big Money for Milwaukee-Damaging Drexel Interchange |
| Apr. 21 Milwaukee Goes International in Poverty Relief |
| Apr. 21 MEDIA ADVISORY: Pedal Pushing in the Capitol |
| Apr. 20 Alderwoman Coggs Sponsors Town Hall Meeting on Housing |
| Apr. 20 STATEMENT: Licenses Committee Unanimously Approves Task Force Reforms |
| Apr. 15 Ald. Coggs Challenges Students To Put Freedom In Writing |
| Apr. 12 Council to Vote on Clarifying Licensing of Manufactured Home Communities |
| Apr. 6 STATEMENT: Alderman Kovac on the 100th Anniversary of Socialists Winning Milwaukee Elections |
| Apr. 6 STATEMENT: Parents: It’s Curfew Time in the City of Milwaukee – Do You Know Where Your Children Are? Not Knowing Could Cost You | Legislation Text |
| Apr. 6 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Bauman to Hold Midtown “Day Watch” Neighborhood Walk Thursday |
| Apr. 6 STATEMENT: Alderman Jim Witkowiak on Club Sugar TV News Story |
| Apr. 1 Public Input Sought on Milwaukee River Greenway Overlay Zone |
| Apr. 1 Hartung Quarry Park to Receive Sculptures |
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| March 2010 |
| Mar. 29 STATEMENT: Alderman Donovan on New MPD Pursuit Policy | MEDIA ADVISORY: MPD Changes Pursuit Policy; Alderman Donovan to Hold News Conference |
| Mar. 29 STATEMENT: Alderman Willie Wade on MPS Hat Incident | Letter From MPD |
| Mar. 24 STATEMENT: Alderman Willie Wade on Approval of Talgo Lease |
| Mar. 24 MEDIA ADVISORY: Council President Hines to Speak at Garden District Town Hall Meeting |
| Mar. 19 City Partners with Clear Channel to Promote Google Opportunity |
| Mar. 19 STATEMENT: President Hines on Passing of Joseph Zilber |
| Mar. 15 MEDIA ADVISORY: Third Annual Frank P. Zeidler Memorial Lecture Is March 23 |
| Mar. 15 Milwaukee Honored with Cultural Diversity Award |
| Mar. 15 Alderman Donovan Says He Refuses to Accept Early Release Felons | Letter to Governor Doyle |
| Mar. 15 MEDIA ADVISORY: Council Finance Chair Alderman Murphy to Address City’s Pressing Financial Issues |
| Mar. 12 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award 2010 Nominees Sought |
| Mar. 10 City of Milwaukee “All-In” in Attempt to Lure Google |
| Mar. 9 STATEMENT: Ald. Witkowiak Regarding Voter Fraud Story |
| Mar. 8 Council President Hines: Now is the Time for RTA |
| Mar. 5 Milwaukee Arts Board Recognizes Outstanding Artists of the Year |
| Mar. 3 MEDIA ADVISORY: MPD and DNS to Join Alderman Bauman for Neighborhood Walk Tomorrow |
| Mar. 3 Housing Trust Fund Awards Include Homeless Vets, Youthbuild Program |
| Mar. 2 STATEMENT: Alderman Terry Witkowski Regarding Pension Changes |
| Mar. 2 STATEMENT: Alderman Wade Regarding Talgo Announcement |
| Mar. 2 STATEMENT: President Hines, Aldermen Praise Governor Doyle and Mayor Barrett for Bringing Talgo to Tower |
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| February 2010 |
| Feb. 26 MEDIA ADVISORY: School’s Life-Saving Cardiac Response to be Recognized During Friday Event |
| Feb. 25 MEDIA ADVISORY: School’s Life-Saving Cardiac Response to be Recognized During Friday Event |
| Feb. 23 Acting Fire Chief to Discuss Mutual Aid Pact at Public Safety Committee |
| Feb. 22 Milwaukee First to Offer Innovative Solar Power Revolving Loans |
| Feb. 18 Private Alarm Systems Task Force Holds First Meeting |
| Feb. 17 Milwaukee to be Represented at World Urban Forum |
| Feb. 17 Milwaukee Officials to Pay Visit to Chicago Unified Call Center |
| Feb. 16 MEDIA ADVISORY: Store Owner who Fought Off Armed Robbery Attempt to Receive Citation |
| Feb. 11 STATEMENT: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on Everest College BOZA Issue |
| Feb. 11 STATEMENT: President Hines Commends DPW on Excellent Snow Operation |
| Feb. 9 Task Force to Assess Milwaukee’s Identity to be Voted on Today |
| Feb. 8 Common Council to Hear from Milwaukee Bucks’ Hammond, to Deal with MFD Staffing, Licensing and Razing Issues |
| Feb. 8 Ald. Joe Davis Re-appointed To National League Of Cities Finance Committee |
| Feb. 5 MEDIA ADVISORY: Two Fish & Five Loaves Brings Food Philosophy to Midtown |
| Feb. 4 STATEMENT: Alderman Jim Witkowiak Issues Statement on MABAS Study |
| Feb. 2 New Group To Assess Milwaukee Identity |
| Feb. 2 Dane County Airport Rail Stop “A Mistake,” Alderman Says |
| Feb. 1 Council Panel to Examine Foreclosure Crisis in City of Milwaukee Today |
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January 2010
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| Jan. 29 Council Panel to Examine Foreclosure Crisis in City of Milwaukee |
| Jan. 28 STATEMENT: Hines, Bauman Praise “Historic” Federal Investment in Wisconsin Rail |
| Jan. 28 MEDIA ADVISORY: Scheduled Brownout in District 2 Raises Concerns - News Conference Today |
| Jan. 27 MEDIA ADVISORY: Scheduled Brownout in District 2 Raises Concerns |
| Jan. 21 STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Regarding Shooting Outside Boss' Lounge |
| Jan. 19 National League of Cities’ Prescription Drug Discount Program in Milwaukee Incredible Success |
| Jan. 19 Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. Appointed To Top NLC Leadership Post |
| Jan. 19 STATEMENT: Alderman Kovac Regarding Pizza Man Fire |
| Jan. 19 MEDIA ADVISORY: Fire Department’s Staffing & Equipment Shortfalls Exposed by Pizza Man Fire; News Conference Called for 1:30 p.m. Today |
| Jan. 15 Three of Four Stores Found Selling Stolen Gold & Jewelry Surrender Licenses |
| Jan. 13 Mounting Community Opposition to Plans for Everest College, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs Says |
| Jan. 13 MEDIA ADVISORY: File Urges Study of Consolidation or Merger of City, County, & MPS Services & Agencies | Related Files |
| Jan. 12 STATEMENT: Alderman Jim Witkowiak Regarding Becher St. Liquor Application & Media Report |
| 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 |
| Jan. 7 STATEMENT: Ald. Hamilton on Urgency of MPS Legislation |
| Jan. 6 MEDIA ADVISORY: Fire Department “Brownouts” to be Aired at Public Safety Committee |
| Jan. 6 STATEMENT: President Hines on Senate Bill 405 |
| Jan. 5 MEDIA ADVISORY: Ald. Zielinski Challenges Police Uniform Purchase |
| Jan. 5 MEDIA ADVISORY: Polish Dancers, Area Dignitaries to Welcome Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki |
| Jan. 4 STATEMENT: President Hines Exhorts Citizens to Obey Police, Welcomes Chief’s Review of Recent Fatalities |
| Jan. 4 STATEMENT of Ald. Bob Donovan: Let’s Place the Blame Where it Truly Belongs |
