Skip to Content
 

2016 Common Council News Releases

Please wait while we gather your results.

It’s time for Mulchfest 2017

Dec. 29

Ald. Borkowski: Unlikely robbery location offers key reminders

Dec. 28

Ald. Rainey announces holiday decoration contest winners

Dec. 22

StartSmart now helping Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs

Dec. 22

MPL Board selects dynamic MLK Library Branch development

Dec. 21

Key MLK Library development presentations taking place today

Dec. 20

MKE Plays receiving $100K gift at City Hall on December 22

Dec. 20

Northwest side employer in major hiring push

Dec. 19

Public Safety Survey results ready for viewing

Dec. 16

“Spotlight on Youth” documentary taping at Washington Park

Dec. 15

Ald. Rainey: A step forward for justice in the shooting death of Sylville Smith

Dec. 15

Ald. Stamper: Charges against former officer Heaggan-Brown are the right call

Dec. 15

2016 tax bills are in the mail

Dec. 12

Ald. Rainey announces 7th Aldermanic District holiday decoration contest

Dec. 08

Alderman Pérez invites residents to Nochebuena Celebration

Dec. 08

Fee reduced for snow plowing license in hopes of increasing options

Dec. 07

Office Hours in the District with Alderwoman Coggs on Dec. 8

Dec. 06

Community meeting on Saturday to discuss lead service line proposal

Dec. 05

Ald. Witkowski invites community to first annual tree lighting

Dec. 01

Nominations now open for 6th District Difference Makers Award

Dec. 01

Ald. Witkowski welcomes new business to Garden District

Nov. 30

Milwaukee County on pace for a record-setting year of opioid overdose deaths

Nov. 30

Updated release for Drug Mail Back Program - with list of participating locations

Nov. 30

Drug mail-in initiative will make it easy to dispose of unused meds

Nov. 29

Police Aide and Fire Cadet Programs accepting applications through this Friday

Nov. 29

Ald. Murphy: Smokeless tobacco banned at Miller Park, other MKE sports venues

Nov. 22

Ald. Stamper: New restaurant is good news for W. North Ave. area

Nov. 22

City to partner with UWM on far North Side redevelopment workshop

Nov. 22

Joint statement: Major neighborhood improvement grant will help Sherman Park

Nov. 22

Residents encouraged to attend WIS 175 Visioning Study Meeting

Nov. 21

Alderman Perez: Ad mocking Bradley Tech students was vile

Nov. 18

REMINDER: 6th Annual Housing Resource Fair happening tomorrow

Nov. 18

Alderman Donovan: Ask for the records, please!

Nov. 17

Council members call on Chief to boost South Side officer staffing

Nov. 17

Kinn micro-hotel eyes January open in Bay View’s KK business district

Nov. 17

Pres. Hamilton blasts council members for divisive and irresponsible press release

Nov. 17

6th Annual Housing Resource Fair this Saturday

Nov. 16

Alderman Donovan hosting three town hall meetings

Nov. 15

Ald. Donovan: Protests and Play-Doh therapy? Enough already!

Nov. 11

Bradley Tech High School hosting November 16 career day

Nov. 11

Common Council approves budget measure to boost Housing Trust Fund

Nov. 10

Washington Park Neighborhood Health Resource Fair set for Saturday

Nov. 10

Alderman Murphy proposes smokeless tobacco ban

Nov. 08

Common Council refocuses on neighborhoods in amended city budget

Nov. 04

“Warrant Withdrawal Wednesdays” start today at Municipal Court

Nov. 02

Tanzanian Sister City signing ceremony set for Monday at City Hall

Nov. 02

Alderman Cavalier Johnson to host town hall meeting Nov. 3

Nov. 01

Ald. Perez: Police seeking suspect in homicide near S. 7th and W. Greenfield

Oct. 31

Ald. Murphy: Time for DA to release the video footage of MPD fatal shooting

Oct. 28

Ald. Rainey: Release of Sylville Smith police video needed to bring peace to Sherman Park

Oct. 28

Members of Council issue joint letter to DA John Chisholm

Oct. 28

Alderwoman Lewis to host public safety town hall meeting Nov. 5

Oct. 27

Council members sponsor Oct. 27 job fair with more than 100 employers

Oct. 26

Pulaski session to be last in series of Saturday hearings on public safety issues

Oct. 26

Ald. Donovan: Poll shows respect for police nears all-time high – go figure

Oct. 25

President Hamilton: Onyx surrenders licenses

Oct. 25

Green Corridor leaders to unveil new public art, commission “Solar Flower”

Oct. 24

Nature-themed Enderis Playground makeover is a shining success

Oct. 21

Free Bronzeville Gallery Night on King Drive

Oct. 21

Rain garden installation is Saturday in Milwaukee’s Garden Homes Park

Oct. 21

11th District Town Hall Meeting set for October 25

Oct. 20

12-1020-pschearing_advis.pdf

Oct. 20

Ald. Bauman: Paul Henningsen had a passion for service, neighborhood revitalization

Oct. 20

Ald. Johnson: Huge early voting turnout happening at Midtown Center

Oct. 20

Inspiration, loving memories help spark rebirth for west side playground

Oct. 20

NACOPRW national conference to be held in Milwaukee next week

Oct. 19

MKE Financial Planning Day: A sound investment of your time

Oct. 18

Third Public Safety Committee hearing is tomorrow at Obama High School

Oct. 14

Ald. Hamilton: Dr. Driver & MPS deserve due credit for MPS turnaround efforts

Oct. 13

DPW Sanitation services to amend E-Notify choices

Oct. 13

Common Council survey seeks public safety solutions from the community

Oct. 12

News conference set to announce public safety survey

Oct. 12

Alderman Johnson invites residents to family-friendly Halloween celebration

Oct. 11

Council signs off on “Ban the Box” legislation for city job applicants

Oct. 11

Common Council to recognize North Side’s Dr. Lester Carter on Tuesday

Oct. 10

First in series of Saturday hearings on public safety issues to be held on near NW side

Oct. 05

Council members to unveil “Ban the Box” legislation for city employment

Oct. 03

0Alderwoman Coggs announces 6th District Landscape Award winners

Sep. 30

Ald. Witkowski invites community to Fall Festival

Sep. 30

First in series of city hearings on public safety issues to be held Monday

Sep. 30

String of daytime burglaries prompts warnings from Ald. Lewis, MPD

Sep. 30

Public Safety Committee to examine issues of prostitution and human trafficking

Sep. 28

Alderwoman Coggs to host town hall covering city budget, contest winners

Sep. 27

City hearings on public safety issues to be held throughout October

Sep. 27

Ald. Rainey: Announcement of Talgo’s new Century City project is cause for excitement

Sep. 26

Ald. Stamper hosting town hall-style “Meetings on the Block”

Sep. 26

Alderwoman Lewis invites residents to unique job fair opportunity

Sep. 26

Ald. Coggs to participate in Milwaukee Film Festival panel discussion on urban farming and nutritional education

Sep. 23

Westown Crossing Association to hold kickoff meeting

Sep. 23

Big Brothers Big Sisters mentees experience making laws, meeting leaders at City Hall

Sep. 21

Council signs off on resolution creating the Office of African American Affairs

Sep. 21

Engine Conference celebrates local manufacturing

Sep. 21

Havenwoods Walk/Run and Harvest Fest Registration Closes Today

Sep. 21

Bronzeville Week celebration set for August 5 – 12, 2017

Sep. 20

Ald. Murphy: Leaked documents show waste of millions just to stir GOP voters

Sep. 16

Alderman Pérez invites residents to MPD District Two open house

Sep. 16

Make your Business a Success through the Pivot Program

Sep. 16

First meeting of Water Quality Task Force set for tomorrow

Sep. 15

Ald. Donovan urges seven community meetings on public safety action plan

Sep. 14

Andre Lee Ellis, Rose Daitsman named winners of the 2016 Zeidler Public Service Award

Sep. 14

Ald. Lewis invites residents to Granville BID’s Car, Truck and Bike Spectacular

Sep. 13

Local subcontractors sought to work on 15th and North project

Sep. 13

SOLD OUT: A Seat at the Table receives overwhelming response

Sep. 12

Ald. Murphy: On the sudden passing of Eric Von

Sep. 09

Pink and Teal Party raising awareness about breast, ovarian cancer

Sep. 09

President Hamilton: Eric Von -- A smooth voice, a good man

Sep. 09

Saturday: Fall perennial and seed exchange in the Garden District

Sep. 09

Work underway at site of NW side restaurant fire

Sep. 09

300+ Strong Movement to host 2nd Annual Community Rally at Sherman Park

Sep. 08

Ald. Donovan: Mayor: Strongly urging owners, residents to install water filters for lead

Sep. 07

Ayanna Ellzey wins Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest

Sep. 07

Potawatomi pledge generous gift for MKE Plays project

Sep. 07

Resolution seeks creation of Office of African American Affairs

Sep. 07

Ald. Donovan: Abele’s “asinine” comment regarding Public Safety Plan way off base

Sep. 06

Neighbors, children needed Thursday to help improve 6th District playground

Sep. 06

Ald. Donovan: Rahm Emanuel and Chicago get it—How about Milwaukee?

Sep. 02

Ald. Coggs introduces file to generate discussion of Sylville Smith case

Sep. 01

Entrants sought in 6th Aldermanic District landscaping awards contest

Aug. 31

Alds. Johnson & Hamilton, Mayor Barrett to launch Books in the Barbershop

Aug. 30

Two MPD officers to receive honors for heroic actions while off duty

Aug. 30

Free Back-To-School Immunizations Available for Milwaukee Students

Aug. 29

Alderwoman Coggs: Special Bronzeville job and info session set for next week

Aug. 26

Community invited to Heal the Hood Fest at Parklawn YMCA

Aug. 26

State rules hinder tax referendum on Milwaukee Police Dept. staffing surge

Aug. 26

We Got This finishes up season on Saturday

Aug. 26

Alderman Witkowski invites residents to play music outdoors, celebrate life

Aug. 25

All Things in Common block parties are set for this weekend

Aug. 25

Artist Market to be held in Garden District this weekend

Aug. 25

Far North Side police begin crackdown on late night drag racers

Aug. 25

Northtown Church hosting back-to-school supply giveaway and carnival

Aug. 25

Public safety action plan to be announced this afternoon

Aug. 23

Ald. Coggs invites students to attend Use Your Words Back-to-School Field Day

Aug. 19

Ald. Johnson appointed to League of Wisconsin Municipalities board

Aug. 18

Midtown Center hosting Back-to-School “Superstars and Supplies” event

Aug. 18

Ald. Donovan: MPD and DA must vigorously pursue charges following threats to officer

Aug. 17

Ald. Johnson extends invitation to Housing Authority Contractor Fair today

Aug. 17

MKE Plays ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday at 17th and Vine

Aug. 17

“Care closer to home” for children, families at new clinic at Midtown Center

Aug. 16

Youth sports camp to feature non-traditional sports, mentorship

Aug. 16

Ald. Hamilton: The only path to justice involves peace and patience

Aug. 15

Ald. Rainey: A plea for peace in our neighborhoods

Aug. 15

Alderman Donovan: On curfew, Mayor Barrett, I respectfully disagree

Aug. 15

Pancakes & Poetry, Art Walk and youth talent event to close out Bronzeville Week

Aug. 12

Ald. Stamper: Proposals for Community Block Grant Funding mean jobs, development

Aug. 11

Cool Aid & Canvases and Paint-N-Sip top Bronzeville Week schedule through Friday

Aug. 11

Ald. Witkowski invites residents to National Night Out event

Aug. 10

Ald. Zielinski: BID #44 to get breakfast and lunch restaurant

Aug. 09

Council members to announce community resource hub initiative with help from up to 25 local churches

Aug. 09

Support the Blue Day rally to feature President Hamilton, Aldermen Donovan and Borkowski

Aug. 09

Aug. 8-10 Bronzeville Week events - see what's on tap

Aug. 08

Free school supplies available at Kluge Playground Back-to-School event

Aug. 05

Major regional job fair takes place August 9th

Aug. 04

Alderman Donovan: History ought to be a lesson for Milwaukee

Aug. 03

Bronzeville Week 2016 kickoff news conference set for Thursday

Aug. 03

City accepting bids for repainting of Fondy Farmers’ Market

Aug. 03

Ald. Bohl invites neighbors to Police District 7 National Night Out in Kops Park

Aug. 02

Alderman Perez invites residents to MPD District Two National Night Out event

Aug. 02

Alderwoman Lewis invites residents to National Night Out block party

Aug. 02

At vigil for drowned infant, community to stand against domestic violence

Aug. 02

President Hamilton invites residents to National Night Out at Lincoln Park

Aug. 02

Alderman Johnson invites residents to join him, Mayor Barrett for Sunday walk

Jul. 29

Powered by pedals and people, ninth annual Riverwest 24 takes off tonight

Jul. 29

Ald. Coggs: Stop the Violence Awareness Event set for Saturday

Jul. 28

Child Support 101 info session set

Jul. 28

City's Summer of Peace Youth Rally is Friday

Jul. 28

Hamilton will host completion event for 5th annual “Be the Change” program

Jul. 27

Consul of Mexico in Milwaukee to be honored by Common Council

Jul. 25

Ald. Rainey: A productive response to injustice is needed in wake of gas station shooting

Jul. 22

Final session in series of special Public Safety Committee meetings set for Monday

Jul. 22

Ald. Witkowski invites community to ‘Choose to Re-Use’ Clean out the Closet Day

Jul. 21

Milwaukee residents invited to Rhythm & Bloom concert series opening

Jul. 21

Ald. Coggs invites residents and business owners to Bronzeville update meeting

Jul. 20

Proposal seeks ballot measure on surge hiring of 150 MPD officers

Jul. 20

Joint statement: Outrage at ambush of MPD officer & other police shootings

Jul. 19

05-0718-pdshootingrx_stmt.pdf

Jul. 18

13-0720-tastegateway_advis.pdf

Jul. 18

Ald. Coggs invites residents to Garfield Avenue Blues, Jazz, Gospel & Arts Festival

Jul. 15

President Hamilton applauds Senator Baldwin’s Stronger Way Act legislation

Jul. 15

Tunes with a view: free Skyline Music Series starts this evening

Jul. 12

“We Got This” enters third summer of mentorship

Jul. 08

Ald. Bohl: Praying for peace in the aftermath of the Dallas shooting

Jul. 08

Ald. Donovan: Cops, the domestic guardians of our great democracy

Jul. 08

Ald. Johnson: A call for action

Jul. 08

Ald. Murphy: Shooting in Dallas compounds an already tragic situation

Jul. 08

Ald. Witkowski: Attack on Dallas police is an attack on American society

Jul. 08

Bike tune-ups and community rides taking place in Westlawn neighborhood

Jul. 08

County Youth Services on agenda for special Public Safety Committee meeting

Jul. 08

City seeks proposals for Community Development Block Grant Funding

Jul. 07

Council takes key step to address problem of food deserts

Jul. 06

Garden District prepares for farmer’s market grand opening, ‘Choose to Re-Use’ event

Jul. 06

HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run approved as part of Bronzeville Week 2016

Jul. 06

Jazz in the Hood raises awareness for bone marrow and blood donations

Jul. 06

Deadline for Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest is one month away

Jul. 05

Council issues joint statement from all members on Supreme Court decision on residency

Jun. 24

Garden District Choose-to-Reuse event Saturday

Jun. 24

Get your construction career on track starting at June 28 info session

Jun. 24

Key judges set to meet with Public Safety Committee

Jun. 24

Kickoff to a Safe Summer event is tonight

Jun. 24

City fireworks ban still in place - news conference set for Friday

Jun. 23

MKE Plays receives generous gift for work at Enderis playground

Jun. 23

Sheriff Clarke set to meet with Public Safety Committee

Jun. 23

Alderman Cavalier Johnson, students, launch effort to reclaim city parks from gun violence

Jun. 22

Milwaukee police response times on Public Safety Committee’s agenda

Jun. 22

Replacement of laterals, water mains for lead abatement on S & R Committee’s agenda

Jun. 22

MKE Plays, Sarah Zarate receive recognition from Public Policy Forum

Jun. 20

Juneteenth festivities mark start of #BronzevilleSummer series

Jun. 17

Public Safety Committee holds special meeting with Attorney General’s office

Jun. 17

Ald. Donovan corrected/revised statement: Citizens still not protected by the system

Jun. 16

Home cleaning and recycling events continue Saturday in the Garden District

Jun. 16

500 Fathers needed to stand up against violence, set positive tone for Milwaukee

Jun. 15

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis to host 9th District kickoff meeting

Jun. 15

Deadline approaching for 2016 Zeidler Public Service Award nominations

Jun. 15

Public video art event set for Historic Mitchell Street

Jun. 15

Council approves bolstered city workforce development measure

Jun. 14

Make your business a success from the start

Jun. 14

Ald. Murphy invites community to Enderis Park Farmers Market

Jun. 13

Tippecanoe Library will offer Saturday hours for the first time in years

Jun. 10

Walk with Ald. Bauman and Mayor Barrett previews Historic Concordia Tour of Homes

Jun. 10

Alderman Cavalier Johnson, neighbors, to join forces against speeding, reckless driving

Jun. 09

Ciclovía MKE, South Side Bicycle Day, to feature car-free streets in Walker’s Point

Jun. 09

MKE Plays offering summer jobs to youths and providing meals at new playgrounds

Jun. 09

Public Safety Committee holds special meeting with Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office

Jun. 09

Ald. Donovan: County’s defensive reaction to committee testimony disappointing

Jun. 07

Home cleaning and recycling events return to the Garden District Farmers’ Market

Jun. 07

MKE Plays the recipient of one of Bucks Foundation’s first grants

Jun. 06

Chief Flynn to discuss gun violence reduction strategies, other crime issues at Public Safety Committee

Jun. 05

Ald. Pérez takes part in opening ceremonies for Sun Fair 2016 on Historic Mitchell Street

Jun. 03

Alds. Kovac and Pérez invite residents to attend free Shakespeare performances

Jun. 03

Celebrate Wisconsin Bike Week with Alderman Kovac

Jun. 03

DPW hosting Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale in Garden District

Jun. 03

Reimagined Hartung Park headed down final stretch

Jun. 03

Alderman Cavalier Johnson announces 2nd District office hours

Jun. 02

Common Council leading the way on multi-pronged public safety effort

Jun. 02

Council to unveil multi-pronged approach to public safety at Thursday news conference

Jun. 01

Reckless driving, speeding on Public Safety Committee’s agenda

Jun. 01

Milwaukeeans invited to 5th annual “Heal the Hood” event

May. 27

Joint statement: Milwaukee’s gun violence is far from a joking matter

May. 26

President Hamilton supports MPS Black Lives Matter initiative & My Brother’s Keeper

May. 26

Bolstered city workforce development measure pushes forward

May. 25

Alderman Borkowski: Milwaukee carjackings hit a new low

May. 23

Alderman Donovan: Time to reopen Ethan Allen facility

May. 23

Alderman Donovan: Let’s get to the root of the problem

May. 20

International Stop the Violence Prayer Walk is Saturday

May. 20

Thurston Woods playground rehab effort set for Saturday

May. 20

Ald. Donovan: Offer of police substation laudable, but real problem remains scarcity of cops

May. 18

East-West Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study Public Open House

May. 18

My Brother's Keeper Youth Forum set for Saturday

May. 18

Garden District Perennial and Seed Exchange a money saver

May. 13

Mural-makers to transform East Side alley into a work of art

May. 13

Heroin study funding to go before Public Safety Committee

May. 11

Council President Hamilton urges community support for “Violence Prevention Month”

May. 09

MKE Plays awarded prestigious NEA grant

May. 09

Ald. Lewis: Neighborhood grateful for quick action by police in last night’s hold-up

May. 06

Alderman Donovan: Milwaukee needs all hands on deck

May. 06

Alderwoman Coggs co-sponsoring special Mother’s Day brunch

May. 05

Outdoor painting competition begins this weekend

May. 05

Ald. Coggs Statement: Funding for Bronzeville project is good news for museum

May. 03

Nominees sought for 2016 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

May. 03

Pres. Hamilton to launch effort to raze blighted properties in Milwaukee’s central city

May. 03

Washington Park Housing Resource Fair is Saturday

Apr. 29

Alderman Kovac invites community to join students in Arbor Day tree planting

Apr. 28

MKE Plays ready to transform Marcus DeBack Playground

Apr. 28

Council President Hamilton announces 2016-2020 committee assignments

Apr. 26

Ald. Donovan to help dedicate memorial tree for late MPD officer

Apr. 22

Ashanti Hamilton elected as Common Council President

Apr. 19

Statement of 10th District Alderman Michael J. Murphy

Apr. 19

Coalition voices support for Alderman Hamilton as next Council President

Apr. 18

Bublr Bikes to launch Bay View station

Apr. 15

Common Council, Mayor announce public inauguration ceremonies

Apr. 15

Joint Statement from Alds. Milele A. Coggs & Ashanti Hamilton

Apr. 13

Alderwoman Coggs launches 8th Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest

Apr. 08

New store is a healthy win for Milwaukee's Bronzeville

Apr. 04

Alderwoman Coggs launches 8th Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest

Apr. 01

Council adds review panel's meetings to City Channel lineup

Mar. 30

Roll-out news conference set for "Keep the Change" initiative

Mar. 25

Girls’ Day at City Hall: A day of empowerment and engagement

Mar. 23

JCP Construction to open new headquarters on Historic MLK Drive

Mar. 23

Major job fair to focus on transportation industry

Mar. 22

Initiative seeks to improve city debt collection practices, policies

Mar. 20

Ald. Hamilton: Dismissal of Rob Jeter as UWM coach was unwarranted

Mar. 18

Crime in South Side’s Gateway to Milwaukee area is down 40 percent

Mar. 16

Departments to provide updates on LBAT legislation follow-through

Mar. 15

Register now for 6th annual Girls' Day at City Hall

Mar. 09

Ald. Borkowski: Southwest Side shooting is a startling, terrible tragedy

Mar. 07

Ross Dress for Less to open its doors Saturday on Milwaukee’s South Side

Mar. 03

Ald. Perez: President's visit shines positive light on city, 12th District and UCC

Mar. 02

Restoration of iconic Bronzeville mural to be unveiled tomorrow

Mar. 02

Council adopts 'Keep the Change' anti-panhandling initiative

Mar. 01

Deadly crash offers stark lesson

Feb. 24

Black History Month Read-In set at MLK Library

Feb. 22

Alderman Bohl: Northwest side job fair set for next week

Feb. 19

Week's events reflect UW-Milwaukee's stature and importance

Feb. 12

News conference to address vehicle theft 'epidemic'

Feb. 10

Politics & Poetry event planned for this evening at City Hall

Feb. 04

New restaurant ready for opening in Bay View

Feb. 02

Students at DSHA organize bottled water drive Wednesday to benefit Flint

Feb. 02

Ald. Wade announces resignation from Milwaukee Common Council

Feb. 01

Committee to consider initiative to address panhandling

Jan. 25

5th Annual MKE Business Now Summit this weekend sparks entrepreneurship

Jan. 22

Special ceremony for neighborhood sign installation

Jan. 22

Six receive Difference Makers Award from Alderwoman Coggs

Jan. 21

News conference to promote DOJ listening session on MPD

Jan. 20

Difference Makers to be honored at 6th District Town Hall Meeting

Jan. 19

Youth Council to forward restorative justice initiative to Common Council

Jan. 19

Celebrating Dr. King: King Fest set for Monday

Jan. 15

Center Street Park Ice Rink to open for season, with new improvements

Jan. 13

C-viche, specializing in Latin American small-plates, opening in Bay View

Jan. 13

Ald. Donovan: Church sets example by offering refuge from bitter cold

Jan. 12

News conference to address auto dealer break-ins

Jan. 05