| December 2011 |
| Dec. 29 STATEMENT: The Suburban Doesn't Work in the Urban: A New Model for the Grand Avenue Mall |
| Dec. 27 STATEMENT: Alderman James N. Witkowiak on two tragic accidents |
| Dec. 20 President Hines Reaches Out to County Board Chair on Bus Security | LETTER |
| Dec. 20 MEDIA ADVISORY: South 27th Street Now Open For Business |
| Dec. 19 Alderman Plans Hearing to Discuss MPD and MCSO Resources |
| Dec. 16 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs to take part in Community Brainstorming Session |
| Dec. 16 Bascule Bridge Repair News Conference |
| Dec. 15 WUWM Panel Discussion will feature Alderwoman Coggs |
| Dec. 12 Tax Information Changes Detail MPS Choice Program |
| Dec. 9 2011 City of Milwaukee Property Tax Bills |
| Dec. 6 Historic Preservation Honored Tomorrow at Cream of Cream City Awards Ceremony |
| Dec. 6 Demand for Docking Spots Demands Rules, Alderman Says |
| Dec. 6 Public Comment Deadline on USPS Stations is Today and Wednesday |
| Dec. 5 MEDIA ADVISORY: Church to host Voter ID Forum Tonight |
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| November 2011 |
| Nov. 30 Common Council Approves Continuing Salary Freeze |
| Nov. 28 MEDIA ADVISORY: Youth Town Hall Meeting to be hosted by Alderwoman Coggs this Evening |
| Nov. 22 City to Showcase Award-Nominated Historic Homes |
| Nov. 22 Fresh Coast Classic Kickoff News Event is Tomorrow |
| Nov. 21 Taking Action to Create Jobs, Restore Economic Security |
| Nov. 18 STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Decries Murders, Calls For Collaboration With Residents |
| Nov. 18 MEDIA ADVISORY: 34 Ways to Assist Annual Turkey Giveaway at Parklawn Y Tomorrow |
| Nov. 17 Statement of Alderman Bob Donovan: Streetcar Project Being Rammed Down Our Throats |
| Nov. 15 Municipal Court Now Accepting Not Guilty Pleas Online |
| Nov. 14 Public Meeting this week about Possible USPS Station Closures |
| Nov. 14 Petition Effort Calls for Keeping Milwaukee USPS Stations Open |
| Nov. 8 Design Contest Launched for Green Corridor |
| Nov. 6 MEDIA ADVISORY: Christmas Tree Coming from the 11th District - Again |
| Nov. 4 Council Approved 2012 Budget Holds Property Taxes Steady |
| Nov. 4 Alderman Terry L. Witkowski Honored with KGMB Award |
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| October 2011 |
| Oct. 31 Council Members See Opportunity for Much Needed Infrastructure Work |
| Oct. 28 MEDIA ADVISORY: Concealed Carry Informational Meeting |
| Oct. 27 Freedom Essay Scholarship: Ald. Coggs Announces Winners in 4th Year of Contest |
| Oct. 24 STATEMENT: Hiring Laid-Off Sheriff’s Deputies Could be a Win-Win Option for City | Letter to Chief Flynn |
| Oct. 21 Gallery Night to Showcase Diverse Array of Artwork |
| Oct. 19 New Fire Dousing Technology to be Displayed Thursday |
| Oct. 19 MEDIA ADVISORY: Milwaukee Youth Council Hosts Public Forum |
| Oct. 18 Public Meetings Set on Possible Closures, Consolidations of USPS Stations |
| Oct. 14 MEDIA ADVISORY: El Rey Brings New Life and Business to Oklahoma Ave. |
| Oct. 14 MEDIA ADVISORY: Voter ID Information Meeting Tonight |
| Oct. 13 MEDIA ADVISORY: Treasurer’s Office Reform Ideas Laid Out by Alderman Jim Bohl | City of Milwaukee Office of the City Treasurer: A Policy Plan for Reform |
| Oct. 12 MEDIA ADVISORY: Housing Resource Fair will Feature Key Agencies, Workshop |
| Oct. 7 MEDIA ADVISORY: Streetscaping Project for Layton Boulevard to be Announced on Monday |
| Oct. 5 Officials: Downtown Streetcar Money Should be Used for MCTS Buses | Letter to Rep. Gwen Moore |
| Oct. 3 Boost Investment in City Infrastructure, Alderman Bauman Urges |
| Oct. 3 MEDIA ADVISORY: Council Committee to Take up Free Birth Certificate Measure TODAY |
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| September 2011 |
| Sept. 30 MEDIA ADVISORY: Milwaukee Neighbors to Celebrate Renewed Park |
| Sept. 30 Alderman Hamilton Encourages City to “Love the Library” |
| Sept. 30 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Donovan will help Honor 94-year-old Crossing Guard |
| Sept. 29 Alderwoman Coggs to Moderate Workshop Discussion on Voter ID Law |
| Sept. 29 Alliance can be Job Creating Engine, Alderman says |
| Sept. 29 MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting Tonight at Siloah Lutheran School |
| Sept. 28 Alderman to take part in Sister Cities Exchange Event at UWM |
| Sept. 27 Council to Deliberate on Mayor’s Proposed 2012 City Budget | Revised 2012 Budget Calendar |
| Sept. 27 STATEMENT: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on Mayor's Budget Address |
| Sept. 27 Alderman Davis Partners with City Agencies to Avert Health Hazard |
| Sept. 27 Concerns Regarding Valley Power Plant go to Public Works Committee |
| Sept. 23 Council Members to Participate in NAACP Annual Event |
| Sept. 23 MEDIA ADVISORY: City Hall Ceremony to Celebrate Doors Open Milwaukee |
| Sept. 23 Alderwoman Coggs to Discuss State Budget Impact on Milwaukee |
| Sept. 22 MEDIA ADVISORY: Ceremony Today for Jackson Park Neighborhood Marker |
| Sept. 21 Generous Donations for MPD Bicycle Officers to be Announced |
| Sept. 21 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Donovan to take Part in Clean Up News Conference TODAY |
| Sept. 20 Common Council Approves Concealed Carry, USPS Measures |
| Sept. 19 Milwaukee Youth Council Allocates Funds |
| Sept. 13 Public Safety Committee Will Take Up Concealed Carry Measures |
| Sept. 12 Pérez Named 2011 Winner of Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award |
| 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 |
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| August 2011 |
| Aug. 29 Streetcar Utility Cost Inquiry Spurs Response | Letter |
| Aug. 29 Council Members Lobby Against Post Office Closings | Letter |
| Aug. 22 Community Input – Now – Critical for Future Hoan Ped/Bike Lane |
| Aug. 19 Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest Deadline Extended |
| Aug. 18 Milwaukee Youth Council Lobbies County Executive on Transit Fares | Resolution | Letter to County Executive |
| Aug. 17 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Donovan Releases 10-Point Plan for Milwaukee | STATEMENT: Action Plan | Enclosures |
| Aug. 10 Milwaukee Youth Council Members Prioritize Positive Youth Actions |
| Aug. 5 Meet Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs at African World Festival |
| Aug. 5 STATEMENT: Ald. Murphy on State Fair Violence |
| Aug. 5 We’re Reaping the Harvest We’ve Sown |
| Aug. 5 Harbor Speed Restrictions in Effect for Air & Water Show |
| Aug. 4 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs to Speak at GirlTalk Back-to-School Event |
| Aug. 3 Green Corridor Project’s First Meeting to Include Growing Power |
| Aug. 2 Bank of America Commits to Major Neighborhood Stabilization Effort in Milwaukee |
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| July 2011 |
| July 29 Milwaukee Residents Deserve Hearing on Waukesha Water Diversion |
| July 28 Summer of Peace Youth Rally is Friday |
| July 28 MEDIA ADVISORY: Inaugural Garden District Days Festival Starts Friday |
| July 28 Benefit Event Friday & Saturday Set to “Honor Our Local Heroes” |
| July 28 MEDIA ADVISORY: Gallery Night on King Drive in Bronzeville Friday |
| July 28 Riverwest 24 Encourages Cycling; Brings Community Together |
| July 27 Milwaukee Shines Solar Financing Program Helps Homes Add Solar |
| July 27 Be The Change Celebrates First Students to Complete Program |
| July 21 UWM Annual Dump-n-Run Event This Friday |
| July 21 Alderman Donovan to Receive National WeTip Award |
| July 19 2012 Funding Allocation Plan Focuses Block Grant Dollars on the Community |
| July 18 Council File Would Spur Tracking of Voter ID Law Impact |
| July 18 Donovan Calls for a Referendum on Downtown Streetcar |
| 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 13 MEDIA ADVISORY: Milwaukee Streetcar Project Goes to Steering & Rules Committee |
| July 13 Workshop Scheduled for HUD Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program |
| July 12 MEDIA ADVISORY: Hearings Set for City’s Community Development Block Grant Funding | Memo |
| July 12 Free Home Energy Workshops Come to Riverwest Tomorrow |
| July 12 Council asked to take Stand Against High-Alcohol “Blast” Beverage | Council File |
| July 12 Emergency Services Predominant in Fire Department Summary |
| 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 8 CORRECTED MEDIA ADVISORY: Festival is Saturday at Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia |
| July 7 MEDIA ADVISORY: Festival is Saturday at Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia |
| July 6 Common Council Adopts “Plan A” District Boundary Plan | "Plan A" Map |
| July 5 STATEMENT: Disturbing Reports of Disorder and Violence |
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| June 2011 |
| June 30 Pedal-Powered Energy Parade Encourages Residents to “Power Down” |
| June 30 MEDIA ADVISORY: Chief Flynn to Attend Town Hall Meeting Tuesday |
| June 30 Harbor Speed Restrictions in Effect on July 3rd |
| June 29 Aerotropolis Milwaukee Moves Forward |
| June 29 New Loan Program Aimed at those Facing Foreclosure |
| June 28 Dangerous Speeds on North 64th & North 68th Streets Prompt Action by Alderman |
| June 28 STATEMENT: Comptroller W. Martin “Wally” Morics Announces Retirement Plans |
| June 27 Panel Sends “Plan A” District Boundary Option to Common Council | "Plan A" Map |
| June 24 Budget Provisions Would Negate City Benefits Ordinance |
| June 24 National Expo in Milwaukee Sunday Expected to Draw 1,500 Attendees |
| June 22 Common Council Members ask Governor to Veto Pay for Fired Officers | Letter |
| June 22 Wilson Creek Crossing Project Underway |
| June 21 Public Works Committee to Receive Flooding Task Force Recommendations |
| June 21 Be the Change Youth Leadership Program Launches |
| June 21 MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting Tonight on Redistricting Plan |
| June 20 Redistricting Plan Goes to Committee | Plan A Map | Plan B Map |
| June 17 Juneteenth Marks 40th Milwaukee Anniversary on Sunday |
| June 16 New Harbor Speed Restrictions Promote Safety |
| June 14 MEDIA ADVISORY: Session Moved Up to Draw Trial Aldermanic Districts |
| June 10 MEDIA ADVISORY: Cold Spring Park Daytime Neighborhood Walk Happening Tuesday |
| June 10 Alderwoman Coggs Chairing Urban League National Day of Service Event |
| June 9 Flooding Study Task Force to Vote on Recommendations |
| June 8 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs to Speak on Governor’s Proposed Childcare Cuts |
| June 7 MEDIA ADVISORY: Dr. Gregory Thornton, MPS Superintendent to Speak with Youth Council |
| June 3 MEDIA ADVISORY: Deadline Approaches to Nominate for Zeidler Public Service Award |
| June 3 Alderman Bohl Wants Change in City’s Reassessment Notice Practices |
| June 3 Municipal Court Garners Public Policy Forum Award for Use of Technology |
| June 2 CORRECTED MEDIA ADVISORY: Grand Opening Ceremonies for U.S. Historic Route 41 TODAY | Agenda |
| June 2 MEDIA ADVISORY: Grand Opening Ceremonies for U.S. Historic Route 41 TODAY | Agenda |
| June 1 MEDIA ADVISORY: Public to Get Chance to Draw Trial Aldermanic Districts |
| June 1 Proposed Aldermanic District Boundary Plan Released |
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| May 2011 |
| May 31 Grand Opening of Historic Route 41 Highlights Revival of S. 27th Street |
| May 25 Operation Impact Enters its 4th Year of Bolstering Public Safety |
| May 24 MEDIA ADVISORY: Youth Council to get Face Time with Mayor Tom Barrett |
| 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 17 Neighborhood Ambassadors to be Introduced Wednesday |
| May 16 Bronzeville Area Call for Development Marks Important Milestone |
| May 16 MEDIA ADVISORY: Ald. Davis Hosts Evening Forum to Address Black Male Achievement |
| May 13 Alderwoman Coggs Seeks Student Essays on Freedom |
| May 13 MEDIA ADVISORY: Ald. Davis Hosts Charity Basketball Game to Help Family of Teen Killed at Scrap Yard |
| May 11 STATEMENT: A Pricey Solution in Search of a Problem |
| May 11 City Channel 25 now Streaming Live 24/7 |
| May 10 STATEMENT: President Hines Commends MPD for Apprehending Assault Suspect |
| May 10 MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayfair Mall’s Senior GM to Address Milwaukee Youth Council |
| May 10 Common Council to Begin City Redistricting Process |
| May 6 Sen. Darling MIA for Milwaukee on Arts Funding Cut |
| May 5 STATEMENT: PETA: A Chuck Roast Short of Common Sense |
| May 5 MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Davis to Help Host Rally to Remember Boy Killed at Scrap Yard |
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| April 2011 |
| Apr. 28 Study to Look at MFD Downsizing, Possible Cost Saving Options |
| Apr. 27 STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs says Denim Day Raises Awareness |
| Apr. 27 Drop Off Meds and Get Free Fertilizer |
| 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. 18 MEDIA ADVISORY: Resurfacing of W. Appleton Ave. Topic of Public Information Meeting |
| Apr. 14 STATEMENT: Ald. Davis Says Motives Should not be Called into Question |
| Apr. 13 STATEMENT: Ald. Donovan on Chief Flynn and OpenSky Records |
| Apr. 13 Residency and Retention Go Hand in Hand |
| Apr. 12 STATEMENT: Common Council Votes to Oppose State Recycling Grant Cut | File #101566 |
| Apr. 12 STATEMENT: Indiana County’s No Confidence Letter about OpenSky Forwarded to Alderman Donovan | Letter |
| Apr. 8 Additional Surveillance Cameras Coming to Cesar Chavez Dr. |
| Apr. 4 MEDIA ADVISORY: How the State Budget and Residency Bill will Affect Milwaukee |
| 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 |
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| March 2011 |
| Mar. 31 MEDIA ADVISORY: Joint Town Hall Meeting Friday: The Impact of the State Budget on the City of Milwaukee |
| Mar. 31 New Collaborative Health Clinic in the 15th District Opens Today |
| Mar. 30 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award 2011 Nominees Sought |
| Mar. 29 MEDIA ADVISORY: Underground Utilities to be Examined |
| Mar. 28 MEDIA ADVISORY: Labor Historian to Deliver Zeidler Lecture on Importance of Public Sector Unions |
| Mar. 28 MEDIA ADVISORY: Joint Town Hall Meeting Tuesday |
| 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. 23 State Tourism Grant will Fund Promotion of National Expo in Milwaukee |
| Mar. 21 Alderman Donovan: Newly Released Documents Show OpenSky “Bid Rigging” |
| Mar. 18 MEDIA ADVISORY: Labor Historian to Deliver Zeidler Lecture on Importance of Public Sector Unions |
| Mar. 16 Time is Now for Milwaukee to Speak Against Residency Bill |
| Mar. 14 STATEMENT: President Hines Praises Legacy Bank for Unparalleled Support to Milwaukee Economy |
| Mar. 14 STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Says Sinkhole Will be Repaired Safely and as Expediently as Possible |
| Mar. 10 STATEMENT: Alderman Witkowiak Says Residency Matters: Working AND Living in Your Community Has Impact |
| Mar. 9 MEDIA ADVISORY: State Republican Leaders Should Reconsider Their Raid on Milwaukee |
| Mar. 8 STATEMENT: Alderman Donovan Says Mayor Has Explaining & Apologizing to Do |
| Mar. 7 Milwaukee Arts Board Recognizes Outstanding Artists of the Year |
| Mar. 4 MEDIA ADVISORY: City Hall Event to Celebrate 200th Birthday of Increase Lapham |
| Mar. 4 MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Information Meeting Regarding State DOT Project for Hwy. 145 Bridges |
| Mar. 2 Alderman Davis to Lead National League of Cities International Council Forum on Foreign Trade |
| Mar. 1 STATEMENT: Council Passes File Opposing Budget Bill Provisions |
| Mar. 1 Common Council’s “Shared Sacrifice” File on State Budget Passes 13-1-1 |
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| February 2011 |
| Feb. 28 Council’s “Shared Sacrifice” File Addresses State Budget Repair Bill |
| Feb. 28 STATEMENT: End the Circus, Solve the Problems |
| Feb. 22 Alderman Wants City Hall Entrances, Sidewalks and Street Reopened |
| Feb. 17 City of Milwaukee Common Council Members Standing with Wisconsin Workers |
| Feb. 17 Illegal Dumping Legislation Passes Committee 5-0 |
| Feb. 17 STATEMENT: Alderman Hines and Alderman Bauman Urge State Legislature to Be Consistent, Fair in Budget Repair Bill |
| Feb. 15 MEDIA ADVISORY: Marcoux to Attend Bronzeville Mixer Event Wednesday |
| Feb. 10 Milwaukee Youth Council Elects Officers |
| Feb. 3 STATEMENT: City Needs to Mount Full-Court Press on Snow Cleanup; Focus on Garbage Collection a HUGE Mistake |
| Feb. 3 15th Amendment Anniversary Commemorated Today |
| Feb. 3 STATEMENT: First Blizzard of the Century Not a Problem for Milwaukee |
| Feb. 1 Milwaukee Arts Board Annual Grant Process Now Open |
| Feb. 1 Alderman Bohl’s Neighborhood Meeting CANCELED |
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| January 2011 |
| Jan. 28 STATEMENT: Alderman Witkowiak Says Meal Site Set for Super Sunday Re-Opening |
| Jan. 20 Municipal Court Goes “Live” with All-Electronic Court Case Management System |
| Jan. 20 Common Council Approves New Payment Terms for Contractors |
| Jan. 19 Thank You, Wave Development LLC |
| Jan. 19 Housing Trust Fund Award Choices Approved by Common Council |
| Jan. 19 Alderman Bauman’s Insightful Planning Makes Marriott a Better Project |
| Jan. 14 Proposed “Reverse Auction” Legislation Could Save City Time and Money |
| Jan. 12 MPL’s Paula Kiely to Address Milwaukee Youth Council |
| Jan. 11 STATEMENT: Alderman Witkowski Says “Punish the Developer” Does Not Serve Milwaukee’s Needs |
| Jan. 8 STATEMENT: Alderman Witkowski Says Historic Preservation Commission Role Needs Legislative Review |
| Jan. 7 Letter from President Hines to MPS Board of School Directors President Michael Bonds |
| Jan. 6 Flooding Study Task Force Holds First Meeting Today |
| Jan. 5 STATEMENT: Alderwoman Coggs Regarding Velma L. Coggs: Her Story |
| Jan. 4 President Hines and Senator Darling: Joint Announcement on Plans to Attract High-Performing Schools to Empty MPS Buildings, TOMORROW |
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