2014 Common Council News Releases

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Unimaginable loss for family, unspeakable crime for city

December 29

Ald. Davis statement: In a broken city, questions remain

December 22

Ald. Donovan: Hamilton shooting a tragedy all around, but war on cops needs to end

December 22

Joint statement: Red Arrow Park decision demonstrates need for additional reforms

December 22

Pres. Murphy statement on Red Arrow Park decision

December 22

Council asks state to study merger of Bradley Center, Wisconsin Center boards

December 18

Special ceremony this evening for restored Avalon Theater

December 18

Government by elitists and the people don’t count

December 17

Council approves Milwaukee Promise funding to help city neighborhoods

December 16

City’s STRONG Homes loans offer options to those whose insurance is threatened

December 12

Homeless vets, children would get boost from HTF awards

December 12

2014 City of Milwaukee tax bills are in the mail

December 10

Ald. Davis statement: Luxury versus necessities

December 09

Jobs fair scheduled for opportunities working on St. Ann Center project

December 08

Mayor looking to shut down public vote on downtown streetcar

December 08

Historic Preservation Commission sets 2015 Meeting Schedule

December 05

Police-community discussion: Acknowledging basic conditions, facts first is vital

December 05

Nominations sought for 2014 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards

December 02

Residents asked to provide input on Mill Road Library proposals

December 02

Residents asked to provide input on Forest Home Library proposals

November 26

Time to let the public decide on the streetcar

November 26

Statement: Through the riots, see the pain, and learn from the lessons of Ferguson

November 25

Alderman Donovan will seek petition drive for streetcar referendum

November 24

City of Milwaukee Youth Council calls on Common Council to boost youth-friendly businesses

November 24

DSHA Volleyball Team to be honored at Common Council Meeting on Tuesday

November 24

07-AldWadeTurkeyGiveaway.pdf

November 19

A big league city needs big league public transit options

November 19

Amendments double funding for STRONG Homes Loan program

November 19

Mayor’s doubling down on streetcar more about ego than good policy, leadership

November 19

Alderman Davis appointed to two new National League of Cities committees

November 17

Operation Alley Cat initiative pays off with arrest

November 13

4th Annual Housing Resource Fair is Saturday

November 12

Heroin and Opiates 101 – A Neighborhood & Community Meeting

November 12

Proposed Milwaukee Marathon gets early boost at committee

November 12

15th Aldermanic District town hall meetings this week

November 11

District Attorney watches while the City of Milwaukee implodes

November 11

Common Council finds opportunities for efficiencies in 2015 approved budget

November 10

Finance Committee Creates All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Public Safety

November 06

Dear Mr. Mayor: Stop playing poli-tricks with city residents

November 05

Milwaukee Children’s Zone to address achievement gap on the near south side

November 05

Joseph Brown, 15, to be honored by Common Council for act of heroism

November 04

Barrett administration public safety in disarray

November 03

Fire department trucks, 911 calltakers recommended for addition to budget

October 31

Key information remains under wraps in Dontre Hamilton case

October 31

Indonesian Sister City Signing Ceremony at City Hall

October 28

Alderman Donovan hosting three town hall meetings

October 27

Council proposal would expand rental certificate program

October 27

Cutting corners in police hiring may come back to bite us

October 23

Financial Planning Day offers free financial counseling & workshops

October 23

Rally tonight in new park named for voting rights hero

October 21

Job fair offers employment, experience working on new NWM tower

October 17

Ald. Bauman: Governor Walker wants to raise taxes on gasoline—say it ain’t so

October 16

Ald. Donovan Statement: Cop’s firing warrants more comment

October 16

Alderman Hamilton, community leaders to announce Million Man March commemoration

October 16

Donovan statement: Firing of officer involved in Red Arrow Park shooting reeks of politics

October 15

Historic Property Plaque Program now accepting applications

October 15

Re-Invest in City Homes program receives unanimous Council support

October 14

New location for Saz’s Catering opening in Walker’s Point

October 09

President Murphy invites residents to join the 2014 CROP Hunger Walk

October 09

Community events Friday in 15th Aldermanic District

October 07

Ald. Bauman calls Mayoral veto of home improvement loan program a “slap to the face”

October 03

President Murphy co-hosting ice cream social with MPD on Monday

October 03

Malcolm X fiasco could have been avoided

October 02

School sale legis file

October 02

Alderman Zielinski to host Art Stop Unveiling event Friday

October 01

Public Safety Committee to take up ShotSpotter expansion, pot penalties

October 01

Ald. Coggs, President Murphy invite residents to foreclosure prevention session

September 30

Council members host information sessions about fire and police careers

September 30

Open Records Request filed to provide Red Arrow Park answers

September 30

Ald. Donovan to stand with neighbors fed up with crime, nuisance issues

September 29

Council members call for calm, reason following shooting in Harambee

September 29

Alderman Davis co-sponsors Community Build Day

September 26

Donovan Statement: Politics and Policing Just Don’t Mix

September 25

University Club renovation the first to make use of PACE energy efficiency funding

September 25

Common Council approves historic designation, rezoning for McKinley School property

September 24

Housing stock, affordable housing get boost from Common Council

September 24

Ribbon to be cut for Café India Bar and Grill location in Bay View

September 24

Council approves scrutiny of We Energies’ acquisition, weighs in on deregulation

September 23

Council members target enrollment incentives offered by charter schools

September 23

Nonprofits can buy city-owned foreclosures for $1, additional marketing to continue

September 23

Resolution seeks equal treatment for projects that require moving utilities

September 19

Alderman Stamper co-sponsors Jobs and Resources Event

September 17

Facebook can’t solve our infant mortality problem

September 16

Hamilton family and community deserve answers soon

September 15

Juvenile justice system in shambles

September 15

MPD actions further damage public faith

September 15

Winners of scholarship contest express their love of freedom

September 15

Washington Park tour will highlight housing assets, options

September 11

Hamilton case shows need for new county investigation unit

September 10

Public Works Committee signs off on measure to staff parking ramps fulltime

September 10

Ald. Bauman urges state to allocate more transportation funding to local projects

September 09

License Division looks to process surge of applications for new taxi permits

September 08

Milwaukee to mark September as ‘Recovery Month’

September 07

And yes, the jury got it wrong with acquittal of suspected killer

September 05

Again, the justice system fails Milwaukee

September 04

Public can learn about network vehicle driver job opportunities at event TONIGHT

September 04

Ald. Coggs: Nominate someone for a 6th District Landscape Award

September 03

Alderman Stamper invites residents to join “Arms Around Us” event

September 03

Alderman Donovan issues statement on passing of Tom Nardelli

September 02

Germanson to receive 2014 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

September 02

President Murphy: Tom Nardelli ‘tireless advocate’ for constituents, city

September 02

Milwaukee Intermodal Station adding Megabus service on Wednesday

August 31

After lifting of cab cap, city will begin accepting applications for new taxi permits

August 28

Ald. Donovan sets 3 p.m. news conference at closed business

August 28

Alderman Wade invites residents to join Mayor’s “Walk 100 miles in 100 days” effort

August 28

City website ‘preserves’ former St. Mary’s Convent

August 28

Walk this Saturday with Alderwoman Coggs and Mayor Barrett

August 28

Services set for Sadie Louise Wade

August 26

Alderman Zielinski seeks halt to We Energies rate hike

August 25

Ferguson tragedy reveals shortcomings in Milwaukee justice

August 25

Job fair tomorrow offers employment, experience working on new NWM tower

August 25

My Brother’s Keeper: City’s Black Male Achievement initiatives to be showcased

August 25

A new era, a new arena—Milwaukee should become an investor in the Bucks

August 22

Milwaukeeans invited to “Heal the Hood” at end-of-summer block party event

August 22

Polish Moon Ride celebrates shared heritage in South Side bike tour

August 22

Donovan accepts icy challenge from Chief Flynn

August 21

From Ferguson to Milwaukee (and beyond): Broken Hearts, Broken Trust, Broken System

August 21

Alderman Zielinski: Body cameras should be included in city’s 2015 budget

August 20

Donovan to Mayor Barrett: Quit deceiving the public – there are no extra patrols!

August 19

Join Ald. Dudzik and Mayor Barrett for a Neighborhood walk

August 18

New business continues “green” trend at 51st and Blue Mound

August 14

Kenneth Germanson to receive 2014 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

August 12

Alderman Davis issues statement regarding the One Summer Plus Pilot Program

August 11

Bronzeville Week capped off tomorrow with Art Walk featuring local artists

August 08

Historic Mitchell St. walk with Alderman Pérez and Mayor Barrett

August 06

Alderman Bohl, MPD and Mayor Barrett Invite Residents to National Night Out

August 05

Alderman Donovan: Sheriff Clarke is right on the money

August 05

Amnesty during August on pet licensing late filing fees

August 05

Busy and festive opening weekend on tap for Bronzeville Week 2014

August 01

National Night Out event in Lincoln Park on Tuesday

August 01

Bronzeville Week 2014 offers enrichment for the mind, body and soul

July 30

Join Ald. Witkowski and Mayor Barrett for a Garden District walk

July 30

Cyclists, city officials gearing up for seventh annual Riverwest 24

July 25

Gallery Night in Bronzeville to showcase African and African-American satin dolls

July 25

Work coming next week for stretch of heavily-traveled west side roadway

July 24

Council approves minimum hourly wage ordinance.

July 22

Council approves minimum hourly wage ordinance.

July 22

Council approves minimum hourly wage ordinance.

July 22

Council members to seek honorary street name for Nelson Mandela

July 18

Plan to lift cap on taxi permits, create legal path for network company vehicles gets 2nd look Tues.

July 18

Community JOBS Resource Fair is Monday, July 21

July 17

Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia Festival is Saturday

July 15

Hunger Task Force Summer Meals Program providing food for children

July 15

ZND Committee to hear communication file on status of city-owned vacant lots

July 15

Remembering Sierra Guyton

July 14

Alderwoman Coggs to be honored at inaugural Harambee Community Banquet

July 11

Seeking solutions to prevent another tragedy like Sherman Blvd. crash

July 11

Bay View bike and skate shop to upgrade its space

July 10

Bradley Center, Wisconsin Center efforts should go hand-in-hand

July 10

Historic Preservation Commission looking for public input on plaquing program

July 02

Juvenile crime problems go up, and curfew enforcement goes down

July 01

NML Tower and Commons project small business session is Monday

June 30

“Season One: Performance Showcase @ The ARTery” features day of live acts

June 27

Why we can no longer wait to remedy “The Wait”

June 26

City-owned vacant lots will sell for $1 in 15th Aldermanic District

June 24

Council makes it official: 2nd annual Bronzeville Week to celebrate arts, history and community

June 24

Council to weigh lifting cap on taxi permits, creating legal path for network vehicles

June 23

Alderman Stamper creates Community Crisis Response Team

June 20

Community JOBS Resource Fair is Monday, June 23 Event

June 20

Murphy to take part in MPD new recruit ceremony

June 20

Public invited to offer feedback on spending plan for federal funds

June 20

Alderwoman Coggs invites residents to participate in Juneteenth festivities

June 18

Council hearing Wednesday on proposal to lift cap on taxicab permits, create legal path for network

June 17

Grasping at Straws

June 17

Letter to Mayor Barrett (from May 20th)

June 16

Where’s the Plan?

June 16

Public Transportation Review Board to take up lifting cap on taxicab permits, legal path for network

June 12

Ald. Witkowski: Proposed sex offender residency ordinance “badly off-balance”

June 11

Committee, police department to discuss 911 automated messages

June 11

Alderman Stamper Invites Residents to Discuss Proposed Lee School Sale

June 10

Alderman Stamper invites residents to join him for walk

June 05

Business forum tomorrow to highlight U.S. – Indonesia opportunities

June 03

Juneteenth approved as optional holiday for city workers

June 03

Milwaukee is out of control

June 03

Regional Symposium on Heroin/Opiates Addiction is Wednesday

June 03

Milwaukee Rising open house will showcase rehabbed Common Ground homes

May 30

Police-involved shooting discussion will be a forum for community concerns

May 28

A less than adequate response on oversaturation of sex offenders in Milwaukee

May 27

Council President Murphy and Alderman Stamper issue statements on girl’s shooting

May 22

Milwaukeeans invited to 3rd annual “Heal the Hood” event

May 22

Public Works Committee will hear update on water main breaks

May 21

Red Arrow Park shooting update on Public Safety Committee agenda tomorrow

May 21

Alderman Donovan seeks public safety plan, strategy and vision from Mayor Barrett

May 20

Letter to Mayor Barrett

May 20

Measure seeks hiring of 75 residents to work on city infrastructure projects

May 20

MEDIA ADVISORY-News conference to address city’s wave of weekend shootings

May 19

A Community Desperate for Change

May 16

Alderman Davis plans discussion on process that follows police-involved deaths

May 16

Statement: Donald Sterling is full of crap

May 14

Measure condemning abduction of Nigerian girls passes unanimously

May 13

Council will honor former officer severely wounded in 2009 shooting

May 12

Working toward justice in weekend murder, peace in our city

May 12

“Cream of Cream City” to be recognized at historic preservation awards ceremony

May 09

Alderman Davis to participate in church service in support of abducted Nigerian girls

May 09

Common Council to vote on measure condemning abduction of Nigerian girls

May 09

News conference heralds return of South Side neighborhood ambassadors

May 09

Walgreens at 45th and North Ave. to close its doors

May 09

Proposal would abolish taxi cab cap, allow mobile “rideshare” services

May 08

While Milwaukee Slept

May 07

Shooting of three-year-old a tragic reminder of importance of keeping firearms out of reach

May 06

Alderwoman Coggs to introduce measure condemning mass abduction of girls in Nigeria

May 02

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week kicks off this weekend

May 02

Praying for a swift, thorough recovery for officer involved in shooting, and for the victim’s family

May 02

Council measure seeks changes to allow energy competition and savings (Council file attached)

May 01

Alderwoman Coggs Seeks Student Essays on Freedom

April 29

Federal judge makes right call on “Voter ID” law

April 29

Diverse Array of Local Artwork to be featured during Gallery Night and Day

April 25

Nominees sought for 2014 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

April 23

Alderman Donovan offers real alternative to mayor's plans

April 22

LRB151531-1-puppymills.pdf

April 22

Operation Alley Cat initiative launches Wednesday

April 22

Proposed ordinance would ban “puppy mills”

April 22

Alderwoman Coggs to participate in 4th annual Earth Day celebration

April 17

Five shootings in two hours -- and it's only April

April 09

Politics to blame for delays in rehabbing City Hall’s top floor

April 04

Statement: “Why we can’t wait”

April 03

Time for Milwaukee to stop leaving money on the table

April 03

Lazy Susan MKE set to open in Bay View

March 28

Girls’ Day @ City Hall to foster interest in public service careers, leadership

March 27

Cesar Chavez city worker holiday proposal to be heard by Finance and Personnel Committee

March 25

City Clerk’s office accepting public comment on taxi policy items

March 24

Joint Statement from Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council

March 21

Joint Statement from Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council President Michael J. Murphy

March 21

Politics and Poetry III set for Thursday evening at City Hall

March 19

Lottery Drawing For New Cab Permits

March 14

Coggs & Wade Statement: SB 324 shows state lawmakers are out of touch, hypocritical

March 13

SB324 approval wrong for Milwaukee, wrong for voters

March 12

Bronzeville update meeting to include “fruit” of December charette

March 07

Youth Council delegation headed to 2014 Congressional City Conference

March 07

Chamber’s work finished, but positive efforts to continue on northwest side

March 05

Alderman Davis to hold three town hall meetings this week

March 04

Common Council to honor Vel Phillips & Willie Hines

March 03

Black Male Achievement Advisory Council and partners applaud President Obama’s commitment

February 27

Deadline this week for those seeking a shot at new taxicab permits

February 25

Setting the record straight—Milwaukee sends delegation to address violence among black males

February 25

Celebration at City Hall to mark 100th birthday of Dr. James Cameron

February 24

Alderman Donovan Offers Solution to Milwaukee's Pothole Problems

February 20

City will fight last-ditch effort by cab companies to preserve unfair monopoly

February 20

Event Tuesday to celebrate 100th birthday of Dr. James Cameron

February 20

Alderwoman Coggs hosting Black History Month Read-In tomorrow

February 18

Public Works Committee to again discuss pedal tavern legislation

February 18

Mayor needs to put our money (streetcar) where his words are

February 14

Under new configuration, F&P Committee will continue precedent of fiscal responsibility

February 14

Regional summit offers collaborative approach on heroin epidemic

February 13

Common Council President Murphy announces election for 15th District

February 13

Heroin Summit Letter

February 13

Alderman Bauman proposes parking remedy for downtown businesses

February 12

Legislature’s wage proposal tramples on working families, local control

February 12

Strengths, experience reflected in changes in Common Council Committee Appointments

February 12

Statement from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy

February 11

Six Milwaukee Police Officers to be Honored for Bravery at fire scene

February 10

Alderman Bauman letter to Governor urges nighttime quiet on Hoan project

February 07

Alderman Donovan to be joined by Rep. Vos and others to announce common sense community action plan

February 07

Milwaukee police hit right notes and a treasure is recovered

February 07

Third Ward shaking from disruptive after-hours Hoan Bridge work

February 06

Emergency personnel will soon be visible for miles

February 03

Nearly 80 Submit “Intent to Apply” Forms for New Taxicab Permits

February 03

Alderman Murphy on announcement by Council President Willie Hines

January 31

City to begin accepting “Intent to Apply” forms under new taxi licensing system

January 31

President Hines to vacate Common Council seat

January 31

Difference Makers receive well-deserved recognition

January 30

Thorough investigation promised in police-involved shooting

January 30

Committee to review effects of administrative driver’s license suspensions

January 29

Public Works Committee to hear plans for new taxicab permits

January 29

Residents can get flu shots, enroll in health care coverage at Saturday event

January 29

Difference Makers to be recognized at 6th District town hall meeting

January 27

Public Works Committee to take up pedal tavern legislation

January 27

MKE Business Now Summit Tackles Entrepreneurship and Job Creation

January 24

Alderwoman Coggs Invites Residents to the MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Mixer

January 23

Report details special event permit data, including scofflaws

January 23

Inaugural job & resource fair scheduled for Thursday

January 22

3rd annual MKE Business Now Summit Tackles Entrepreneurship and Job Creation

January 17

Ald. Davis: Restoring ShotSpotter funding is the right move

January 17

Ald. Davis: Word to the Wise

January 17

City’s pension fund outperforms state, Milwaukee County funds in 2013

January 17

Fired Transit Worker to be Honored

January 17

Legal opinion: City cannot delegate regulation of taxicabs to county

January 17

Rich and Diverse Array of Artwork to be featured during Gallery Night and Day

January 16

Milwaukee is a Top 2014 Destination

January 15

Donovan Statement: Mayor’s streetcar double-down doesn’t match up with his jobs claim

January 14

MKECC_members_comment_on_reinstatement.pdf

January 13

Public Transportation Body to Discuss Taxicab Ordinance Implementation

January 09
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