The following news releases have been issued by the Common Council.
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Dec. 30  Nominations sought for 2013 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards
Dec. 30  Anonymous donor pledges $10,000 in matching funds to help orphans
Dec. 27  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Happy Holidays: Fired transit worker gets Scrooged
Dec. 20  One-stop city resource guide needed for home buyers, owners  |  RESOLUTION
Dec. 20  Fund for orphans left in wake of murder-suicide to be announced today
Dec. 19  Statement from Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr.
Dec. 18  Milwaukee celebration of life and work of Nelson Mandela this evening
Dec. 17  Spreading the word about Milwaukee’s Pay at the Bank Program for City Taxes
Dec. 17  Andrea Williams is special guest host for Milwaukee celebration of life and work of Nelson Mandela
Dec. 16  UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY: News conference to highlight public celebration of life and work of Nelson Mandela
Dec. 16  MEDIA ADVISORY: News conference to highlight public celebration of life and work of Nelson Mandela
Dec. 13  Meeting to focus on potential development opportunities in Bronzeville
Dec. 13  Milwaukee taxpayers can avoid parking headaches and long lines
Dec. 12  MEDIA ADVISORY: Aldermen Donovan and Pérez to address shooting, neighborhood concerns
Dec. 12  City employees and retirees deserve the truth
Dec. 11  2013 City of Milwaukee Property Tax Bills
Dec. 10  Transit system bidders will address Public Transportation Review Board
Dec. 6  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.: Official Statement from the Republic of South Africa
Dec. 6  MEDIA ADVISORY: Re-opening of Gee’s Clippers in Bronzeville is Saturday
Dec. 6  Indoor entertainment center slated for 14th Aldermanic District
Dec. 6  Spotlight on pension crises in other cities provides perspective
Dec. 5  Loss of Nelson Mandela felt in Milwaukee, worldwide
Dec. 5  President Hines on passing of former Common Council member E. Fay Anderson
Dec. 5  Bike-sharing program moves forward with committee approval
Dec. 5  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Attack gives Milwaukee a bloody, broken nose
Dec. 4  MEDIA ADVISORY: State selling off ideal site for business development on Layton Ave.
Dec. 3  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.: Bed-sharing tragedies are senseless, preventable and shameful
Dec. 3  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Alderman Donovan to Mayor Barrett: “What is happening with the streetcar project?”
Dec. 2  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.: City leaders are right to crack down on duty disability retirement abuse

Nov. 26  Statement form Alderman Willie C. Wade: New system for contracting police services will benefit business, public safety
Nov. 26  Common Council approves Housing Trust Fund grant award projects
Nov. 26  Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Malcolm X sale holds great potential for neighborhood
Nov. 26  Bequest honors World War II veteran, will add police vehicle to city fleet
Nov. 26  Fresh Coast Classic Kickoff is Wednesday
Nov. 22  43rd annual Thanksgiving food drive at Centro Hispano
Nov. 21  Statement from Milwaukee City Attorney Grant Langley: City to file formal complaint against Dynacare
Nov. 20  Turkey giveaway Thursday will help families in need
Nov. 19  Ordinance to improve taxicab service in Milwaukee passes
Nov. 19  Alderman Davis: NLC’s Congress of Cities and Exposition provided superb training and knowledge-building opportunities
Nov. 19  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Murder milestone signals a tipping point
Nov. 19  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Zielinski joins janitors, community supporters in rally for good-paying jobs
Nov. 15  Hearing set for ordinance to improve taxicab service in Milwaukee I FILE
Nov. 8  Workshops and key agencies on tap for tomorrow’s Housing Resource Fair
Nov. 7  Second Café India location opening this spring in Bay View
Nov. 1  Priorities and services maintained in Council-approved 2014 budget

Oct. 31  Common Council to meet Friday to adopt 2014 city budget
Oct. 30  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.: Return of guns to former cop shows system that needs fixing
Oct. 29  Sale of former Malcolm X Academy property held by Council committee
Oct. 29  New anti-prostitution initiative meeting with success on South Side
Oct. 29  Statement from President Willie L. Hines, Jr.: Casino decision is about preserving jobs in Milwaukee
Oct. 22  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Public deserves open process on Malcolm X sale and sales of other public buildings  |  RESOLUTION
Oct. 21  FPC nominees to appear at community forum tomorrow
Oct. 18  Alderman Donovan to Host Town Hall Meetings
Oct. 18  Milwaukee City Channel expands offerings to include second streaming feed online
Oct. 16  Group looking to open new restaurant in Bay View
Oct. 15  Federal grant will spur further redevelopment of Century City site
Oct. 15  Council approves Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week
Oct. 15  Youth Council awards $137,978 for Milwaukee youth programs
Oct. 14  Milwaukee budget for 2014 gets high marks in Public Policy Forum report
Oct. 11  Council members to attend RUHS track ribbon-cutting ceremony
Oct. 10  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Mayor urges Alderman Donovan to run for DA
Oct. 9  Statement from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton: Milwaukee residents deserve a Milwaukee hearing on MPS buildings bill
Oct. 8  News conference will highlight options available at Foreclosure Prevention Event
Oct. 8  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Twelve infants die in co-sleeping deaths in 10 months in Milwaukee – where is the outrage?!  |  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Enough is enough with co-sleeping deaths
Oct. 4  Statement from President Willie L. Hines, Jr.: Latest sentence in police strip search case fails to do justice
Oct. 3  Youth Council hosts discussion with Egyptian students  |  MYC PICTURE
Oct. 2  Bank where robbery took place to host community safety forum
Oct. 2  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.: Time for quick end to federal shutdown
Oct. 2  Eighth annual Fatherhood Summit offers resources, advice for Milwaukee dads  |  AGENDA

Sept. 30  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Barrett’s 100 cops just won’t cut it
Sept. 27  Statement from Alderman Jim Bohl: Floated county taxi takeover ill-conceived
Sept. 25  New community clinic to open in Amani neighborhood
Sept. 25  Milwaukee advances to second phase of NLC’s black male achievement grant
Sept. 25  Statement from Alderman José G. Pérez: Going green is good news for workers and the environment
Sept. 24  Statement of President Willie L. Hines, Jr.: Milwaukee Common Council unanimous in opposition to Kenosha casino
Sept. 13  Statement of Alderman Donovan: What kind of city are we becoming?
Sept. 13  Expressions of freedom net scholarships for Milwaukee youth
Sept. 13  Alderman Donovan to honor local heroes Saturday
Sept. 11  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Time for County Executive to urge reallocation of streetcar funds  |  LETTER
Sept. 11  Alderman Zielinski and Local First Milwaukee to be featured on The Morning Blend
Sept. 9  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Nothing substantive has changed, and nothing substantive will change
Sept. 6  New addition coming to Kinnickinnic Ave. business district
Sept. 5  Common Council reallocates federal funding to support community-based initiatives
Sept. 4  Neighborhood Ambassadors to again provide boost to near south side neighborhoods
Sept. 3  MEDIA ADVISORY: Couple to receive 2013 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

Aug. 29  Statement from Aldermen Jim Bohl, Robert J. Bauman and Tony Zielinski: Time Warner’s digital conversion benefits Time Warner, not Milwaukee
Aug. 29  Statement from Alderman José G. Pérez: Welcome, Harley riders!
Aug. 29  Story Hill neighborhood prepares for Harley-Davidson 110th parade
Aug. 29  Time Warner Cable switching Milwaukee’s City Channel to digital format
Aug. 28  MEDIA ADVISORY: South side residents rally Thursday to “Take Back Our Neighborhoods”
Aug. 28  Statement from Aldwoman Coggs: Remembering a special leader, friend, mentor and Godfather
Aug. 27  Harpoles to receive 2013 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award
Aug. 27  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Donovan urges merger of MPS public safety with MPD  |  LETTER
Aug. 27  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.: Searching for a culprit in Milwaukee violence? Let’s all look in the mirror.
Aug. 23  Statement from President Hines: Federal approval of Kenosha casino poised to hurt Milwaukee
Aug. 23  MEDIA ADVISORY: Villard Avenue Day Festival is Saturday
Aug. 22  Bay View residents fight back against assault with night walk
Aug. 20  Wauwatosa/Milwaukee construction project will impact traffic along N. 100th St.
Aug. 20  MEDIA ADVISORY: Speaker Vos, Sen. Darling and other legislators to join Alderman Donovan on neighborhood walk
Aug. 14  Bronzeville Week all about celebrating the past, present and future of key Milwaukee district
Aug. 13  Youth Council to hear agencies’ funding requests for city youth programming
Aug. 12  Statement from Alderman Alderman Ashanti Hamilton: Community violence concerning, proposed solutions lacking
Aug. 12  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Mayor’s MPD overtime math doesn’t add up
Aug. 9  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.: ‘Divide and Conquer’ politics stagnates Milwaukee’s economy, shuts out black males
Aug. 8  Statement from Alderman Joe Dudzik: Deadly summer of gun violence takes innocent Family Dollar employee
Aug. 7  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Blame the state, pass the buck, mission accomplished
Aug. 5  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Donovan reaches out to Governor Walker on Milwaukee’s drumbeat of deadly violence  |  LETTER  |  Statement from July 29, 2013
Aug. 2  MEDIA ADVISORY: Community invited to Monday candlelight vigil at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin
Aug. 1  Statement from Aldermen Tony Zielinski, Nik Kovac and José G. Pérez: Russian persecution of gays is reprehensible and alarming

July 29  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Where’s the Outrage? Wake Up Milwaukee!
July 26  Alderman Pérez urges neighbors to offer support to grieving family
July 26  Major conference next week will attract national and international guests  |  NBC-LEO Summer Conference Schedule
July 26  Brady Street Business Improvement District announces Brady Street Festival
July 26  Riverwest 24 a spectacle of cycling endurance, neighborhood spirit
July 26  MEDIA ADVISORY: Gallery Night in Bronzeville to showcase artist Leslie Dickerson
July 24  Inaugural Milwaukee Latino Carnival: Mask unveiling event today
July 23  Council approves ‘Girls’ Day’ as official city program
July 23  Common Council members call on state to house sex offenders elsewhere
July 23  Information and assistance is available to help citizens deal with dangerous heat
July 19  Alderwoman Coggs invites residents to Garfield Avenue Blues, Jazz, Gospel & Arts Festival
July 16  Committee shifts more community development funding directly to local organizations
July 16  Committee recommends plan to provide foreclosure alternatives
July 11  Public Safety Committee to take up FPC appointment confirmation
July 11  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.: Public's help requested to apprehend armed robber  |  ATTACHMENT
July 10  “Nelson Mandela Day” in Milwaukee July 18; join the global movement for good
July 9  Skyline Music series starts today
July 3  Garden District Farmers’ Market celebrates summer on Saturday
July 2  PACE energy efficiency initiative for buildings moves forward
July 2  Statement from Mayor Tom Barrett, Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. and Alderman Michael J. Murphy: City of Milwaukee to Defend
State Constitution
July 2  Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Council votes against food seller’s license for Dollar Tree
July 1  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Barrett & Council to Walker and Legislature: “Give me my ball, I’m going home”

June 28  Operation Harden the Target aims to help cut crime in near south side area
June 28  MEDIA ADVISORY: Fire and Police Commission nominee to join Ald. Pérez in meet and greet forum
June 21  Third annual Milwaukee Natural Hair Care Expo set for this weekend
June 20  Statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy: Legislators think they know what’s best for Milwaukee neighborhoods
June 18  Fatherhood event this week will include young men in panel discussion
June 18  LEAP summer youth work program kicking off its second year
June 14  Milwaukee Recognized as ‘Playful City USA’ Community
June 14  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.: Prayers for former President Nelson Mandela
June 13  Polish museum management delegation set for City Hall visit, welcome
June 11  Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: New legislation targets predatory schools, protects students
June 11  City reaches settlement in lawsuit filed by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
June 7  Alderwoman Coggs will join rally Saturday morning at Dollar Tree site
June 7  Madison High School Community Learning Center (CLC) beautification project artwork to be unveiled
June 5  Man charged in scam targeting south side residents
June 5  Commercial corridors could get surveillance cameras under city program
June 4  Common Council committee signs off on support for Local First Milwaukee
June 4  “Council Rewind” offers new insight into Milwaukee’s legislative process
June 4  Nominees sought for 2013 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

May 31  Statement from Alderman Joe Dudzik: Hypocrisy alive and well in the 8th District
May 31  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Business moving from Milwaukee = wake up call
May 30  Festival starts Friday on Historic Mitchell St.
May 29  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.: Milwaukee needs greater investment in human capital
May 29  Operation Impact alley lighting initiative expands to Burnham Park
May 29  MEDIA ADVISORY: High school students will march against gun violence, deliver petition to local leaders
May 28  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs invites residents to Bronzeville update meeting
May 28  Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Results of Williams probe expose deeper problems
May 28  Statement from President Willie L. Hines, Jr.: Prosecutors miss the mark in Williams decision
May 21  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs invites residents to “Heal the Hood”
May 21  City pension changes projected to save more than $90 million
May 20  Milwaukee Arts Board to distribute grant awards totaling $157,500 (Corrected)
May 16  Basura Bash pits neighbors against crime and grime on the south side
May 15  Federal judge’s decision on Zoo Interchange Environmental Impact Statement creates opportunity for new direction in transportation investment
May 10  Streetcar project to be addressed during Saturday rail event
May 10  Historic Preservation Honored Wednesday at Cream of Cream City Awards Ceremony  |  Cream of the Cream City Award Winners
May 9  Statement from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski: Slight traffic jam, but we are making progress on taxicab service improvements
May 9  Statement from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton: Proposal deserves a closer look...and perspective
May 9  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Common sense prevails on downtown streetcar project
May 8  MEDIA ADVISORY: SDC’s 7th Annual Spring Community Job and Resource Fair is May 18
May 8  MEDIA ADVISORY: Proposal to boost MPD overtime, add 20 officer recruits to get committee hearing
May 7  Alderwoman Coggs Seeks Student Essays on Freedom
May 7  STATEMENT: President Hines and Supervisor Stamper on Washington Park homicide
May 6  MEDIA ADVISORY: State of city’s taxicab service focus of special committee hearing today
May 2  City car sharing partnership brings Zipcar to the 3rd Aldermanic District
May 2  Milwaukee among 11 cities selected in NLC black male achievement project
May 2  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Alderman Donovan calls for increasing police overtime funding, adding 20 new officers  |  EMAILS

Apr. 30  Council vote clears way for new NML downtown HQ tower
Apr. 30  Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits, improve taxi service to get special committee hearing
Apr. 29  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Donovan looking for answers after large fight with shots fired gets no response
Apr. 24  Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Denim Day reflections on officer’s plea deal
Apr. 23  MEDIA ADVISORY: South African Consul General to attend Freedom Day celebrations in Milwaukee
Apr. 23  Statement from President Willie L. Hines, Jr.: Plea deal in cavity searches case is a disappointment
Apr. 19  MEDIA ADVISORY: Residents invited to pitch in with neighborhood spring cleanup
Apr. 17  Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits, improve taxi service to get Thursday committee hearing
Apr. 16  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Blaming and criticizing job creating businesses is a dumb thing to do
Apr. 9  Milwaukee Jobs Act components get boost from Council
Apr. 5  New report casts doubts on sports venues’ economic impact claims  |  REPORT
Apr. 3  Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.: Injury to MPD Sergeant a wake-up call to Milwaukee youth
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  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: State legislation will effectively kill the downtown streetcar project
Mar. 27  Politics and Poetry II set for tonight  |  FLYER
Mar. 26  MEDIA ADVISORY: Youth Council sends a message to Mayor, Common Council
Mar. 26  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Zielinski to host community meeting on proposed volleyball facility
Mar. 22  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Pérez urges residents to attend benefits for fire victim families
Mar. 21  MEDIA ADVISORY: News conference will announce Sunday rally at Serb Hall
Mar. 20  Council members donning denim for a good cause
Mar. 19  Girls’ Day at City Hall showcases public service careers for young women
Mar. 19  Immigration summit next week will feature key experts, timely discussions
Mar. 13  MEDIA ADVISORY: Avalon Owner Lee Barczak and Alderman Zielinski to host news conference and sneak peak of Avalon Theater auction
Mar. 13  Alderman Pérez appointed to NLC national Hispanic leadership post
Mar. 12  Avalon Theater auctioning off vintage production equipment, seating
Mar. 11  “Solar Riverwest” Group Purchase Program Debuts TONIGHT
Mar. 11  Milwaukee Arts Board Recognizes Outstanding Artists of the Year
Mar. 11  Statement of Alderman Bob Donovan: Alderman Donovan calls for hiring 300-400 new police officers; points to New York City’s example
Mar. 8  Youth Council delegation headed to 2013 Congressional City Conference
Mar. 6  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Pérez invites residents to Zilber Clarke Square Community Listening Café
Mar. 6  Consumer voices sought on proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits
Mar. 6  Statement of Alderman José G. Pérez: District 12 welcomes Natural Resource Technology to the Freshwater Hub
Mar. 5  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Donovan streetcar news conference will feature anti-rail expert
Mar. 1  Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy: Public Service Commission loses sight of the public interest in power line decision

Feb. 28  Common Council approves two new facets of Milwaukee Jobs Act
Feb. 27  Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Wilson confirmation could be start of better, more open, inclusive and accessible process
Feb. 26  Statement of Alderman Willie C. Wade: Thank you, Mr. Davis 
Feb. 25  Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy: Attack on residency continues Governor’s “divide and conquer” strategy
Feb. 22  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan In Derek Williams case, “justice” is in the eye of the beholder
Feb. 21  Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Williams inquest an exercise in transparency, justice
Feb. 21  Statement from President Willie L. Hines, Jr.: Williams death inquest jury gets it right
Feb. 21  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs cooking in Social Development Foundation fundraiser tonight
Feb. 21  Statement from President Willie L. Hines, Jr.: Governor Walker’s budget proposals prompt fresh concerns for Milwaukee
Feb. 19  Business owners can learn the psychology of attracting wealth
Feb. 18  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: If residency requirement is lifted, Mayor Barrett needs to look in the mirror to see who’s to blame
Feb. 15  Free haircuts to be offered during Sunday event for needy families
Feb. 15  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Hamilton hosting Black History Month Read-In on Monday
Feb. 14  State again awards tourism grant to promote Milwaukee Natural Hair Care Expo
Feb. 14  Milwaukee residents have new ways of applying to serve on city boards and commissions
Feb. 13  Statement from Alderman Robert J. Bauman: Alderman urges caution as Milwaukee County considers the sale and disposition of county facilities
Feb. 11  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderwoman Coggs hosting Black History Month Read-In tonight
Feb. 8  MEDIA ADVISORY: Kosciuszko Monument headed to Ohio for much needed preservation makeover
Feb. 6  Alderman Pérez part of this week’s “Around the Corner” episode on MPTV
Feb. 6  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.: Scrutiny of MPD is not carte blanche for criminals
Feb. 5  Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits gets Friday hearing
Feb. 1  President Obama proclaims February National African American History Month
Feb. 1  Immigration reform holds promise for Milwaukee, U.S., aldermen say
Feb. 1  Alderwoman Coggs Names 6th District Difference Makers Winners

Jan. 31  Urban home ownership, maintaining neighborhood vitality to be discussed during City Hall event Friday
Jan. 30  Statement from Alderman Joe Dudzik: Streetcar utility concerns are nothing new
Jan. 30  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Two more reasons to say “NO!” to the downtown streetcar
Jan. 30  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Donovan releases plan to revitalize Milwaukee’s downtown  |  DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE:
“OLD WORLD CHARM, NEW WORLD CLASS”
Jan. 29  MEDIA ADVISORY: 6th District Town Hall Meeting will feature Fire and Police Commission appointee
Jan. 28  MEDIA ADVISORY: Presentation set for commendation marking Catholic Schools Week
Jan. 25  MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit back for a second year
Jan. 25  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Instead of lifting residency requirement, let’s expand school choice and fix the “funding flaw”  |  Letter to Governor Walker
Jan. 23  FPC confirmation starts with committee hearing tomorrow
Jan. 23  MEDIA ADVISORY: MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit set for this Saturday
Jan. 23  Statement from Alderman Willie C. Wade: Common Council’s plan will allow developers to combat blight
Jan. 22  A conversation about changing local government: A response to state lawmakers’ plan to restructure the Milwaukee County Board
Jan. 18  Historic Preservation, Clerk’s Office team up to document condemned convent
Jan. 17  MEDIA ADVISORY: Council President Hines & Ald. Witkowski to announce process changes for FPC confirmations
Jan. 16  None better than city’s pension system, national report shows
Jan. 16  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.: Innocent until proven guilty 
Jan. 15  Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on Same-day voter registration advisory referendum goes to voters on April 2, 2013
Jan. 14  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan: Enough is enough with co-sleeping deaths
Jan. 13  Indonesian Consul General set for City Hall visit, welcome
Jan. 11  MEDIA ADVISORY: Common Council to recognize state champion Saint Anthony soccer team
Jan. 10  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alderman Donovan to recognize heroic wife of store owner
Jan. 10  Family needs assistance to help pay for 15-year-old daughter’s funeral
Jan. 4  NAACP’s One MKE town hall encourages civic engagement
Jan. 2  Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Hands off Kwanzaa