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2018 Common Council Press Releases

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Kwanzaa event to feature celebration and market place

Dec. 28

Update and announcement to be shared on Milwaukee’s homeless crisis

Dec. 26

8th annual MKE Business Now Summit Tackles Entrepreneurship and Job Creation

Dec. 26

City leaders to discuss 2019 budget at Community Brainstorming Conference tomorrow

Dec. 21

Ald. Witkowski introduces Winter Wonderland Holiday Light display in the Garden District

Dec. 19

Alderman Rainey’s voter registration resolution approved by Council

Dec. 19

Alderman Perez: Council action paves way for Komatsu Mining Corp. Move to Harbor District

Dec. 18

Council approves measure to fight resident displacement in areas near downtown

Dec. 18

Ald. Johnson: Praise for HACM exemplary hiring and contract gains for low-income residents

Dec. 18

Ald. Tony Zielinski to Sponsor Legislation to Ensure Proper Coverage for City Employees Struggling with Addiction and Other Mental Health Problems

Dec. 17

Santa Claus Is Coming To Pete's Bronzeville THIS WEEKEND!

Dec. 14

2nd District Holiday Event Saturday - A free teddy bear to first 100 kids

Dec. 14

Ald. Johnson: Leading Men Fellows program offers promising impact for young Milwaukee children

Dec. 13

Community Conversation: Development without Displacement tomorrow

Dec. 12

Lame-duck session measures not in tune with Milwaukee, region - Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski

Dec. 06

Event to benefit family of Sandra Parks

Dec. 05

Joint Statement on state Legislature post-election session

Dec. 05

Alderman Rainey: Apply for Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Summer Programs

Dec. 05

Committee could discuss police shooting of unarmed man

Dec. 05

Ald. Johnson: Kudos to Advocate Aurora on minimum wage hike decision

Dec. 05

Governor-elect understands Milwaukee is a part of Wisconsin, not apart from it - Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Dec. 04

Canstruction® sculpture ceremony tomorrow

Dec. 04

Alderman Perez: Coakley Brothers Awarded Green Luminary Award

Dec. 04

Nominations now open for 6th District Difference Makers Award

Dec. 03

Ald. Donovan: Mayor again neglects basic responsibilities

Dec. 03

Garden Homes Neighborhood Plan One Year Update & Fellowship tonight

Dec. 03

Final report released by City-County Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force

Nov. 30

Stage set for Garden District Christmas tree lighting

Nov. 30

Ald. Murphy: State overrules Milwaukee consumers and businesses, impacts public health

Nov. 29

City-County Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force to issue final report

Nov. 29

Grand opening set for The Sherman Phoenix

Nov. 28

Parklawn YMCA must reconsider facility cuts - Statement of Alderman Rainey

Nov. 28

Alderwoman Coggs: Council overrides mayoral veto of COP house initiative

Nov. 28

Alderman Donovan: Marquette, a vacant Ramada Inn and homelessness

Nov. 28

Special Public Safety and Health Committee meeting tomorrow on homelessness

Nov. 27

Common Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto on Amendment Tackling Neighborhood Blight

Nov. 27

Public open house to feature adjusted MCTS bus route network

Nov. 27

Support Safe Walking & Biking to School in Choice Neighborhood

Nov. 26

Alderman Murphy invites public to Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force’s final community session tomorrow

Nov. 26

Final Community Engagement Session Hosted by Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force Tomorrow

Nov. 26

Seventh Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway to be held this afternoon

Nov. 20

A child’s life cut short over nothing - Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Nov. 20

New report reinforces urgent need for Office of African American Affairs

Nov. 19

Aldermen Donovan and Borkowski to address Milwaukee’s homeless crisis

Nov. 19

FDA crackdown on flavored tobacco products can turn the tide - Statement by Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Nov. 16

Community Engagement Session set by Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force

Nov. 16

Grand opening set for first ARCH house for artists in the community

Nov. 16

Ald. Rainey: Council approves key budget item to encourage entrepreneurship to address food deserts

Nov. 16

FDA tightening on flavored tobacco products and e-cigarettes is correct move - Statement from Alderman Murphy

Nov. 15

Alderman Rainey invites residents to apply for Census jobs

Nov. 15

Ceremony to mark reopening of S. 1st St. Bascule Bridge

Nov. 15

City Hall event to celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Nov. 15

Alderman Bauman’s amendments pass to repair roads and tackle neighborhood blight

Nov. 15

Ald. Donovan: Thank you, Mike Crivello, for your dedicated service to Milwaukee

Nov. 15

Alderwoman Lewis elected to NLC National Black Caucus post

Nov. 14

President Hamilton sets news conference on legislation modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act

Nov. 14

Amended 2019 budget creates watchdog position, adds health outreach positions, and establishes neighborhood COP houses

Nov. 13

8th Annual Housing Resource Fair this Saturday

Nov. 13

Holiday Folk Fair International to again feature city presence

Nov. 13

President Hamilton welcomes Youth Innovation Center to 1st District

Nov. 12

Help needed to find driver in fatal hit-and-run incident

Nov. 12

Businesses and officials: Keep Milwaukee’s popular food grading system

Nov. 09

Report potholes to 286-CITY: Just one call…that’s all!

Nov. 08

A new day in Wisconsin - Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Nov. 07

Select Fairview homes eligible for free program aimed at reducing basement backups

Nov. 07

Rebuilding relationships between the Wisconsin Capitol and City Hall - Statement from Alderman Murphy

Nov. 07

Municipal Research Center grand opening

Nov. 07

Alderman Johnson: Milwaukee flexes its voting muscles in historic fashion

Nov. 07

Alderman Witkowski: Thank you, poll workers – we are grateful!

Nov. 06

Fall Festival to feature job fair, health screenings and resources

Nov. 06

Alderman Zielinski: Statement on the passing of labor leader Phil Neuenfeldt

Nov. 05

Bronzeville Week celebration set for August 3 – 10, 2019

Nov. 05

Early voting turnout in Midtown meets Alderman Johnson’s challenge

Nov. 05

Council approves Bay View equine facility

Nov. 05

Voter participation news conference set for Midtown center

Nov. 02

Alderman Rainey: $800,000 added to 2019 city budget for Office of African American Affairs

Nov. 01

Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday event set for November 14th

Oct. 31

Ald. Lewis: Saving for the future while taking care of our employees now

Oct. 30

Common Council President Hamilton at Garden Homes Mural Unveiling

Oct. 29

Alderwoman Coggs to take part in Pizza, Popcorn & Professionals: Careers in Politics

Oct. 29

Common Council President Hamilton and Alderman Stamper at gift event for children dealing with loss

Oct. 29

Ald. Witkowski, Sup. Haas to talk City and County budgets

Oct. 26

Ald. Zielinski: Gubernatorial candidates should share their specific plans for Milwaukee

Oct. 24

Letter from Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton to Alderman Tony Zielinski

Oct. 23

Alderman Stamper announces Metcalfe Park Building Bridges sessions

Oct. 23

Joint Committee on Downtown Streetcar Implementation meeting this week

Oct. 23

Alderwoman Coggs will hold Office Hour in the District

Oct. 23

Alderman Perez: Honored to be recognized by UMOS

Oct. 23

Alderman Zielinski: Citizens deserve to hear from Bevan Baker in public proceeding

Oct. 22

Alderwoman Coggs welcomes Bader Philanthropies Global Headquarters

Oct. 19

Alderman Johnson: Regional transit approach needed to help workers keep jobs, fill abundant vacancies

Oct. 19

Free Gallery Night on King Drive

Oct. 18

Midtown Center new store grand opening set

Oct. 18

Alderman Donovan: Mayor Barrett’s Treatment of Dr. Patricia McManus Disgraceful

Oct. 18

West Capitol Drive grocery store to host grand reopening event

Oct. 17

TODAY: North side’s first public handball court to be unveiled

Oct. 17

Alderman Rainey announces Sherman Park Building Bridges sessions

Oct. 17

Lunch & Learn Series offers helpful training for developers - final session today

Oct. 15

North side’s first public handball court to be unveiled

Oct. 15

Bronzeville grocery store invites community to one year anniversary celebration

Oct. 12

Fall Fest is Saturday in the Garden District

Oct. 12

Family-friendly Harvest Fest brings fun for everyone

Oct. 12

Michael Rosen, Calvin Shields, Jr. named winners of the 2018 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

Oct. 10

Joint public hearing on proposed 2019 city budget set

Oct. 08

Alderman Zielinski: Mayor signs regressive parking meter tax legislation

Oct. 04

Alderman Rainey invites young men and men to Fatherhood Summit

Oct. 04

Alderwoman Coggs announces 6th District Landscape Award winners

Oct. 03

Alderman Zielinski welcomes Klement’s Sausage Company expansion

Oct. 03

HBCU College fair at Harold Vincent High School

Oct. 03

Event to feature unveiling of a new Art in the Community project

Oct. 02

Ald. Donovan, Ald. Pérez and MPD to announce extensive near south side beat cop initiative

Oct. 02

11th District Town Hall Meeting set for October 9th

Oct. 02

Alderman Murphy congratulates Brewers for NL Central title

Oct. 01

Alderman Rainey applauds grant for Sherman Park Phoenix project

Sep. 28

Alderwoman Coggs to host town hall covering city budget, landscape award winners, city services

Sep. 26

Alderman Perez: Fatal house fire a stark reminder about fire safety

Sep. 25

Voter participation package passes Council

Sep. 25

Connecting Milwaukee workers to Foxconn plant on agenda for tomorrow

Sep. 25

Milwaukee’s Young Children Need to Be the Focus - Statement from Alderman Borkowski

Sep. 24

Alderman Donovan: Governing Milwaukee is a two-way street

Sep. 24

Special ceremony to mark naming of Vel R. Phillips Ante Chamber

Sep. 24

Packers players to take part in MKE Plays playground build

Sep. 24

Former Commissioner of Health will not appear before Steering and Rules Committee

Sep. 21

Lunch and Learn Series to focus on 'Basic Building Code' during next session

Sep. 21

Learn more about Fire Cadet opportunity during open house events

Sep. 21

Alderwoman Coggs invites public to the Eighth Annual Doors Open Milwaukee Event

Sep. 20

Business Incubator to offer free introductory entrepreneurship workshop

Sep. 20

Midnight League games to be played at north side location this fall

Sep. 19

Legislation seeks to nurture socially-responsible contractors

Sep. 18

Alderwoman Lewis: New Health Advisory Committee can spike citizen participation and engagement on critical issues

Sep. 18

Alderman Pérez invites public to the Eighth Annual Doors Open Milwaukee Event

Sep. 18

Voter participation package moves forward

Sep. 17

Riverworks Week kicks off with full slate of events

Sep. 17

Hispanic Heritage Month brings wealth of events for Milwaukee, region

Sep. 14

FDA crackdown on e-cigarettes is correct move - Joint Statement by Alderman Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson

Sep. 13

Legislation would require solar for new small residential housing projects

Sep. 13

Alderman Johnson: Tommy could be key partner in push for Wisconsin corrections reforms

Sep. 12

Winner of scholarship contest expresses powerful belief in freedom

Sep. 12

Fire officials to explain reasoning behind marking abandoned homes

Sep. 07

Joint Statement on Health Department Leadership

Sep. 05

Ald. Coggs invites students to back to school Urban Peace Party

Aug. 31

Nominations now open for 6th District landscaping awards

Aug. 31

Statement from Alderman Rainey on recent violence

Aug. 30

Joint Statement on the Sterling Brown case

Aug. 29

Alderman Stamper hosts 15th District block party and book bag give away

Aug. 29

Alderman Pérez: Welcome those celebrating Harley-Davidson 115th anniversary

Aug. 29

Alderman Rainey: Help needed to bring justice in fatal hit-and-run incident

Aug. 28

Alderman Donovan: The Couture and promises not kept

Aug. 28

Join Alderman Stamper for walk in Sherman Park neighborhood tomorrow

Aug. 27

Join Alderman Stamper for Suit-Give-A-Way

Aug. 27

City Attorney filing a step in wrong direction

Aug. 27

Alderman Rainey: A successful debut for Hip-Hop Week MKE

Aug. 27

We Got This to conclude 5th season

Aug. 24

Join Alderman Stamper tomorrow for Big Clean MKE

Aug. 24

Hip-Hop Week MKE program looks at genre’s roots

Aug. 24

Garden Homes Family Fest this Saturday

Aug. 24

Ald. Witkowski invites participation in Play Music on the Porch Day

Aug. 23

New café set for grand opening in 9th District

Aug. 22

Hip-Hop Week MKE continues - Events to cover financial and physical health, employment

Aug. 21

Next Lunch & Learn Summer Series session to focus on 'Occupancy'

Aug. 17

News conference to launch inaugural Hip Hop Week MKE

Aug. 17

Alderman Borkowski: Streetcar Called “Disaster”

Aug. 17

Donated school supplies to be delivered to Pierce Elementary

Aug. 17

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

Aug. 16

Five Points Exchange Charette Community Presentation set

Aug. 15

Ald. Johnson: Newly renovated Midtown Center store provides big boost

Aug. 15

Ald. Rainey: Clinic nurses need to be able to provide critically important care, services

Aug. 15

Ald. Donovan: Per capita Milwaukee’s homicide rate on par with Chicago’s

Aug. 15

2018 Hip Hop Week MKE Premiere Opening set

Aug. 14

A Shift in the Wind: Editorial/opinion piece from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Aug. 14

Alderwoman Coggs: Heinous triple shooting near 10th and Burleigh

Aug. 13

Join Alderman Witkowski for Milwaukee Police Department District Six’s “National Night Out”

Aug. 10

Find your local flavor at the Taste of the Gateway event

Aug. 10

Council members to be recognized during 150th birthday celebration for RUHS

Aug. 10

Ald. Donovan: Commissioner McManus did the absolute right thing

Aug. 10

Milwaukee Promise Zones End of Summer Celebration TODAY

Aug. 10

2018 Bronzeville Week closing weekend

Aug. 09

Ald. Donovan: Eight dead in eight days – What Milwaukee needs to do to turn things around but won’t

Aug. 09

Connect Capital selection could bring positive investments to city, 7th District

Aug. 09

Final Wheelin’ at Westlawn free bicycle tune-up event of the summer

Aug. 08

Municipal Court – Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday and employment resource event in the community

Aug. 08

Bronzeville Week continues with interactive arts events for kids, adults

Aug. 07

Ald. Donovan: Public’s help needed to catch brazen thief

Aug. 07

Join Alderman Stamper for Milwaukee Police Department District Three’s ‘National Night Out’

Aug. 06

Bronzeville Week continues with 4th Street being renamed Vel R. Phillips Avenue

Aug. 06

President Hamilton will host completion ceremony for participants in the 9th annual “Be the Change” program

Aug. 06

Ald. Donovan: Homicides, shootings and disorder abound -- but no plan in sight

Aug. 06

2018 Bronzeville Week opening weekend - 5K for health birth outcomes, festival planned

Aug. 03

Grant accepted to beautify city parks with hundreds of trees

Aug. 01

Ald. Rainey: Let us work to surpass our reputation as City of Festivals

Aug. 01

Council action to help breathe life in to former Target building in the 9th District

Aug. 01

Council votes to push for change in state law to legalize motorized scooters

Jul. 31

Council partners with community organizations to address lead issues

Jul. 31

Schedule set for 2018 Bronzeville Week -- Kickoff news conference set

Jul. 31

Prime commercial development opportunity opens up in Bronzeville

Jul. 27

Press conference Saturday - Alderman Pérez says we are taking our neighborhoods

Jul. 27

Unveiling set for Westlawn community mural project

Jul. 27

Join Alderman Stamper for Community Pop Up and Aldermanic Walk

Jul. 27

Alderman Rainey welcomes Good City Brewing to the Century City Business Park

Jul. 26

Joint Statement on the death of Officer Michael Michalski

Jul. 26

Pres. Hamilton: Grieving the loss of a brave and well-regarded officer

Jul. 25

Alderman Donovan: Milwaukee is grieving another tragic loss

Jul. 25

Officer killed in the line of duty - Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Jul. 25

Ald. Donovan: Thug responsible for assault at George Webb now in custody

Jul. 25

YES introduces new training program for locally-owned startups

Jul. 24

Milwaukee drops the ball again on race relations - Statement from Ald. Rainey on standing ovation for Josh Hader

Jul. 23

Joint statement from Alds. Johnson and Hamilton: Job opening: A pivotal position for early childhood education in Milwaukee

Jul. 23

Free summer health fair set for Pete’s Fruit Market in Bronzeville

Jul. 20

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

Jul. 20

Alderman Witkowski to join Mayor Barrett for a summer walk to promote wellness

Jul. 20

City's Lunch and Learn Summer Series to study 'City Approvals' during July 23 session

Jul. 20

Good Hope Road Library project construction begins

Jul. 20

President Hamilton: Familiar name of new Employ Milwaukee leader is great news for our future

Jul. 20

Alderman Rainey makes pitch for Milwaukee to host Jay-Z’s annual music festival

Jul. 19

Ald. Donovan: Illegal drugs are strangling the life out of our neighborhoods

Jul. 19

Statement from Alderwoman Lewis on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Jul. 18

Hip-hop legend RZA to perform his score with classic kung-fu movie

Jul. 17

Committee votes against south side hotel proposal

Jul. 17

Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearings

Jul. 16

Summer Job Fair Block Party is Saturday, July 14

Jul. 13

Ald. Johnson: It’s time to outlaw conversion therapy in Wisconsin

Jul. 13

Alderman Stamper encourages shoppers to visit Pop-UP MKE on W. North Ave.

Jul. 13

“Heal the Hood” event to focus on positive activities, celebrating community

Jul. 12

Council leaders to unveil DirectConnectMKE workforce social media platform

Jul. 11

Renaming will be a reminder and a tribute - Statement from Alderman Johnson on Vel R. Phillips anteroom proposal

Jul. 11

Council unanimous in urging reunification of parents and children separated at the border

Jul. 11

Video shows shocking assault of George Webb worker

Jul. 06

Alderwoman Coggs and Alderman Kovac to grand marshal 4th of July parade

Jul. 03

Ald. Rainey: Electing a police chief puts the power in community’s hands

Jun. 29

Alderman Stamper to hold Community Meeting on Future of North Division High School Tonight

Jun. 28

Nomination period extended for 2018 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

Jun. 28

New 4th of July Parade Coming to 9th District

Jun. 28

Alderman Bauman: Dockless scooters put unsuspecting public in legal jeopardy

Jun. 28

City leaders say Shop Small on Center Street

Jun. 28

Aldermen Donovan and Borkowski joint statement on HUD letter calling out poor city response to lead crisis

Jun. 27

Kevon Looney Homecoming Celebration

Jun. 27

Committee a unanimous ‘yes’ on proposal to rename anteroom in honor of Vel Phillips

Jun. 27

Riverworks City Center Ribbon Cutting taking place today

Jun. 27

Ald. Donovan: At this point the Journal Sentinel owes Alderman Zielinski an apology

Jun. 27

Public Health Alert Involving K2

Jun. 27

Presidential visit to trigger downtown traffic gridlock and major parking restrictions at the expense of local taxpayers

Jun. 26

Ald. Stamper to hold public meeting on future of North Division High School

Jun. 26

Construction on West Capitol Drive project to begin July 9

Jun. 25

Program to tackle opioid abuse - Tuesday evening at Mitchell Street Branch

Jun. 25

Council approves CDBG funds for minority business development

Jun. 25

Granville Blues and Jazz Festival this weekend

Jun. 22

Joint news conference at City Hall to focus on MPD pursuit policy

Jun. 22

Alderwoman Coggs to speak at Wisconsin Women of Color Network event Saturday

Jun. 22

Sherman Park Community Association to hold community meeting

Jun. 22

Alderman Stamper invites residents to B.L.A.C.K is Beautiful event Saturday

Jun. 22

Alderwoman Lewis: Keeping families intact is always what’s best

Jun. 21

Alderwoman Coggs to host Women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter

Jun. 20

Common Council passes e-cigarette measure

Jun. 20

Council approves FPC executive director measure, OKs move to push for hiring seasonal police officers

Jun. 20

Come to the Wheelin’ at Westlawn free bicycle tune-up events

Jun. 20

Common Council authorizes sale of site planned for ‘restaurant classroom’

Jun. 20

Joint Statement: Separating families at the border is cruel, unnecessary

Jun. 20

Statement from Alderman Rainey on children shooting victims

Jun. 20

Community invited to participate in Juneteenth festivities

Jun. 18

City receives $30,000 ‘Meet Me at the Park’ grant to increase access to local play spaces

Jun. 18

Ald. Donovan: Letter from friend of Officer Irvine’s family ought to be a wake-up call for all of us

Jun. 18

MKE Plays Summer Kick-Off Event at City Hall

Jun. 15

Public Father’s Day celebration for the community this Sunday

Jun. 15

Griot Apartments and America’s Black Holocaust Museum celebration event

Jun. 15

President Hamilton: We must combat reckless and unsafe driving

Jun. 14

Milwaukee Promise Zones 2018 Summer Initiative Kickoff Friday

Jun. 13

Ald. Rainey: Milwaukee must be courageous enough to embrace new technology

Jun. 13

“We Got This” work initiative starts 4th summer run

Jun. 13

Ald. Johnson: Newly enacted state law yet another power grab

Jun. 12

Warning League to kick off 45th basketball season

Jun. 11

Round 2: Lunch & Learn Summer Series offers helpful training for developers

Jun. 08

Saturday: Community Engagement Session Hosted by Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force

Jun. 08

Cherry Court Baby Box community baby shower is Saturday

Jun. 08

Joint statement on fallen Milwaukee Police Officer

Jun. 08

Statement from Alderman Borkowski on fallen MPD officer

Jun. 08

Statement from Alderman Donovan on fallen MPD officer

Jun. 08

Statement from Alderman Pérez on fallen MPD officer

Jun. 08

Statement from Alderman Johnson on fallen MPD officer

Jun. 08

Statement from President Ashanti Hamilton on fallen MPD officer

Jun. 08

Legislation would create Crime Stoppers program in City of Milwaukee

Jun. 07

MKE Plays Summer Kick-Off CANCELLED

Jun. 07

Summer Job Fair in the street set for Saturday, June 9

Jun. 05

Additional Sterling Brown video demands transparency and accountability

Jun. 05

Aldermen urge further interviews in Health Department investigation

Jun. 05

Community Engagement Session Hosted by Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force

Jun. 04

President Ashanti Hamilton participating in bike to work week

Jun. 01

Alderman Stamper press event tomorrow on adopt a block with faith community

Jun. 01

Alderman Pérez encourages retailers to apply for ‘pop up’ storefront - application due June 6

May. 31

Common Council passes resolution focusing on drag racing spectators

May. 30

Council approves creation of special deputy health commissioner position

May. 30

Council on board in opposing reduction in Amtrak’s long-distance train network

May. 30

Ald. Coggs: Public’s help needed to solve Memorial Day homicide

May. 30

Alderman Zielinski: Sterling Brown incident authenticates predictions from years past

May. 25

“Heal the Hood” event to focus on ending violence, celebrate community

May. 24

Job fair for all ages and skill levels this Friday

May. 24

President Hamilton calls for special election for 5th District Council seat

May. 24

Ald.Donovan: Sterling Brown case leaves us with many unanswered questions

May. 24

A special time and a time to move on to a new challenge - Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl

May. 24

Joint statement: Latest video presents an opportunity to make long overdue changes

May. 24

Ald. Donovan: Has policing in urban America become an undoable job?

May. 23

Alderwoman Coggs to host Bronzeville Neighborhood Meeting tonight

May. 23

Trauma-informed care training to be offered to all city employees

May. 22

Community listening session to feature newly appointed head of Fire and Police Commission

May. 18

Lunch & Learn Summer Series offers helpful training for developers

May. 18

President Hamilton to speak at 200 Nights of Freedom Finale

May. 18

Resolution focusing on drag racing spectators moves forward

May. 17

Alderman Rainey: Help catch cowardly hit-and-run suspects

May. 17

160-block community cleanup effort in Harambee

May. 17

Statement by Alderwoman Lewis on La Keisha Butler recommendation

May. 17

A pillar in the community, a naming in his honor - Statement from Alderman Rainey on Dr. Lester Carter

May. 17

Alderwoman Lewis appointed to federal advocacy committee with National League of Cities

May. 17

Alderman Rainey: Fire tragedy comes to N. 25th St.

May. 15

Honorary Dr. Carter street sign naming ceremony on Friday

May. 15

Hearing for newly appointed FPC director, other key items on deck for Council committee

May. 15

Alderwoman Coggs will hold office in the district on Thursday

May. 14

Alderman Johnson: Triple shooting rocks normally quiet 2nd District

May. 14

Rally for Safe Streets rescheduled for Monday

May. 11

Promise Zone Bike Ride tomorrow come rain or shine

May. 10

Seed and plant swap this weekend in the Garden District

May. 10

Alderman Murphy: State overpays for building, hurts city in process

May. 08

Legislation to rename street to honor Vel Phillips

May. 08

Common Council approves full lead hazard review for city-owned properties

May. 08

City partners with UW-Milwaukee on two initiatives

May. 08

Ald. Donovan: Officers deserve our thanks – not armchair quarterbacking

May. 04

Alderman Rainey: Arrest near 51st and Capitol raises questions

May. 04

Ald. Stamper: Residents should keep watch out for paintball shooters

May. 02

Ald. Pérez: Be responsible behind the wheel

May. 01

Statement from Alderwoman Lewis on traffic enforcement partnership

May. 01

Governor showing selective memory with Foxconn comments: Had no problem canceling contract with international train maker Talgo

May. 01

President Hamilton to take part in panel discussion of film MILWAUKEE 53206

May. 01

Ald. Johnson: Dangerous drivers be warned

Apr. 30

Rumble Young Man Rumble Milwaukee

Apr. 30

Alderman Rainey: St. Joseph hospital scraps plans to cut services

Apr. 27

Preliminary report to be released by Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force

Apr. 27

Statement from Alderman Pérez on murder investigation

Apr. 27

Art Walk on West Vliet Street this weekend

Apr. 27

Legislation mandates lead water lines replacement at child care facilities

Apr. 26

Craft Fair in the Garden District this weekend

Apr. 25

Ald. Lewis: Be vigilant on Denim Day and beyond

Apr. 25

Aldermen ask Mayor Barrett to step aside if he enters race for Governor

Apr. 25

Nominations now open for 2018 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

Apr. 24

Ald. Rainey: A dangerous ride that must be made safer

Apr. 24

Steady increase in hit-and-run crashes a troubling trend for Milwaukee

Apr. 24

Ald. Witkowski releases City Attorney opinion on FPC’s inadequate notice

Apr. 23

Two-day closure to affect Historic Preservation Commission office, LRB Library

Apr. 20

FPC poised to approve new firefighter eligible list

Apr. 19

Arts @ Large to hold gallery opening in honor of civil rights hero Vel Phillips

Apr. 19

Ascension announces pause to service downsizing at St. Joseph

Apr. 18

President Hamilton: Inspired and emboldened by a true stateswoman, Vel Phillips

Apr. 18

A titan no longer with us - Statement on Vel Phillips from Ald. Rainey

Apr. 18

Fire and Police Commission violates open meetings law, leading to do-over for police chief appointment

Apr. 18

Alderman Bohl: On the public service of Vel Phillips

Apr. 18

Ald. Johnson: Wisconsin loses a champion with the passing of Vel Phillips

Apr. 18

Alderwoman Coggs: On the passing of Milwaukee trailblazer Vel Phillips

Apr. 18

Council approves Ascension service retention measure

Apr. 17

Common Council unanimously approves establishing the Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award

Apr. 17

Alderwoman Coggs to host town hall meeting at Hillside Resource Center

Apr. 16

Alderman Zielinski’s ‘no salary history’ resolution would boost pay equity

Apr. 16

Foxconn to hold information session for Milwaukee contractors

Apr. 13

Alderman Stamper invites 15th District and city residents to Social Development Commission Job Fairs

Apr. 13

Nominations due for Milwaukee’s Rumble Young Man Rumble award

Apr. 13

Ald. Johnson: Threat to JobLines routes could mean jobs lost for city residents

Apr. 13

Ald. Zielinski: Ascension contributing to health care disparity gulf in Milwaukee

Apr. 13

UPDATED/CORRECTED: News conference scheduled for 2 p.m. to address hospital downsizings

Apr. 12

News conference scheduled to address hospital downsizings

Apr. 12

Release of Council report to ramp up scrutiny of Foxconn development

Apr. 11

Milwaukee Urban League opens new Workforce Technology Center

Apr. 11

Saturday: Community event on keeping safe from lead hazards

Apr. 11

Ald. Donovan: Is St. Francis Hospital next on the chopping block?

Apr. 10

Ald. Murphy: Ascension service reduction at St. Joseph hospital impacts most vulnerable

Apr. 09

Alderman Rainey wants St. Joseph hospital to discuss plans firsthand to public

Apr. 09

Ald. Donovan: Mayor needs to address exodus of inner city health care providers

Apr. 09

Legislation looks to local source for water infrastructure needs

Apr. 04

TODAY: City to mark national CDBG Week initiative during special event

Apr. 04

Black Panther viewing and Talk Back

Apr. 04

Alderwoman Coggs launches 10th Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest

Apr. 03

City to mark national CDBG Week initiative during event

Apr. 03

MKE Plays Receives $10K contribution

Mar. 29

Ald. Murphy: Prominent legal victories highlight expertise in City Attorney’s Office

Mar. 29

Common Council secures additional funding for STRONG Homes Loans

Mar. 28

Citizens even more empowered to report illegal dumping

Mar. 27

City of Milwaukee César E. Chávez Day celebration Thursday at City Hall

Mar. 27

Conversion therapy banned by Common Council

Mar. 27

Transit options for Foxconn plant on agenda for Public Transportation Review Board

Mar. 27

Conversion therapy ban allows for free faith counseling

Mar. 26

Milwaukee Promise Zones effort vital to maximize State’s Economic Opportunity Zones

Mar. 23

Initiative to help build, rehab, and repair 100 homes in Midtown

Mar. 23

Ald. Pérez says 'I told you so' with closure of Social Security Office

Mar. 23

Updated/corrected: Meeting tonight to call for keeping Social Security Field Office open

Mar. 20

Joint statement from Alds. Donovan, Perez & Borkowski: Watching MPD closely during a critical transition period

Mar. 19

Award highlights unprecedented growth of 6th District

Mar. 16

Alderman Pérez asks public for help in identifying vandals

Mar. 16

Oscar’s Winner’s Circle grand opening set for Monday

Mar. 16

Eviction Defense Project offers FREE legal aid in Milwaukee

Mar. 16

DeNeve appointed public relations supervisor for Common Council - City Clerk’s Office

Mar. 16

Ald. Murphy: GOP lawmakers again embrace anti-Milwaukee stance with BID measure

Mar. 15

Ms. Jasmine Johnson receives Vel Phillips Trailblazer Award

Mar. 15

News event at noon Thursday to address properties targeted in city “drug house” lawsuit

Mar. 14

Ald. Rainey: Summer Youth Internship Program offers great opportunities

Mar. 14

Ald. Lewis: I stand with our children

Mar. 14

Girls’ Day at City Hall

Mar. 13

Ald. Rainey: Condolences to family, friends of girl killed Saturday

Mar. 12

Milwaukee and Irpin, Ukraine to sign Sister City agreement

Mar. 12

Influential Milwaukee women to be honored on city website, cable channel

Mar. 09

City resources are available for sexually transmitted diseases

Mar. 09

Bloom and Groom program helps spruce up Sherman Park

Mar. 09

Ald. Perez: English & Spanish statement on proposed closing of Social Security office

Mar. 09

Joint Statement on International Women’s Day

Mar. 08

Ald. Johnson: Committee votes “yes” on conversion therapy ban

Mar. 08

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy on International Women’s Day

Mar. 08

Measure to hire more city workers advances

Mar. 08

Alderman Stamper encourages 15th District residents to attend the Washington Park Job Fair

Mar. 08

Hateful displays ban on worksites moves forward

Mar. 08

Alderman Pérez voices gratitude for vigilance on proper DACA bill

Mar. 07

Measure would ban conversion therapy in Milwaukee

Mar. 07

Ald. Zielinski: Public lead safety initiative moves forward

Mar. 07

Alderman Pérez to join in protest with Rep. Gwen Moore today at 11:30 a.m.

Mar. 07

March Meter Madness offers help for energy customers

Mar. 06

Students will view Black Panther, discuss film afterward

Mar. 06

07-BLMABlackPantherevent.pdf

Mar. 06

Ald. Johnson: Residency law change leading to exodus of people, dollars

Mar. 06

State changes to residency law having a negative impact on Milwaukee

Mar. 05

Registration deadline nearing for 8th annual Girls’ Day at City Hall

Mar. 05

Ald. Donovan: Wave of MPD retirements puts public safety at risk, new interim chief in difficult spot

Mar. 01

If you see dangerous potholes please report them

Mar. 01

Register now for 8th annual Girls’ Day at City Hall

Feb. 28

Two development projects to help boost 6th District

Feb. 28

Hip-Hop Week MKE unanimously approved at Common Council meeting

Feb. 27

Council approves licensing changes to enhance security at downtown parking facilities

Feb. 27

Meeting regarding first District 2 homicide of 2018

Feb. 26

Ald. Donovan: Mayor Barrett: 14 years in office and not a plan in sight

Feb. 26

Alderman Bohl: A better strategy is needed in dealing with lead laterals

Feb. 26

Alderman Zielinski invites residents to Public Safety Meeting

Feb. 26

2nd Annual Black History Program to be held in City Hall

Feb. 22

Gas station shutdown for selling water in pumps

Feb. 21

Ald. Murphy: Bill usurps authority of Milwaukee citizens, could bring hardship to taxpayers

Feb. 19

Alderman Witkowski congratulates new interim police chief

Feb. 19

Ald. Donovan: Even car thieves think judges are soft

Feb. 19

Alderwoman Coggs to host Black History Month Read-In

Feb. 19

Council Members Congratulate Interim Police Chief on Appointment

Feb. 16

Council members respond to Chief Flynn’s exit tour of local media

Feb. 12

Ald. Murphy: Comments by newly appointed interim Health Department commissioner troubling

Feb. 09

President Hamilton: From Dr. Patricia McManus: Comments clarified

Feb. 09

Safety Summit to be held on February 24

Feb. 09

Alderman Murphy and Alderman Bohl partner with the Milwaukee Fire Department to reduce opioid crisis

Feb. 08

Forum to discuss Interim Chief of the Milwaukee Police Department

Feb. 08

Alderman Zielinski aims to harness funds from the Department of Health Services for lead awareness

Feb. 07

Alderwoman Lewis congratulates Dr. McManus on new appointment

Feb. 07

Expanded Amtrak service for Foxconn plant on agenda for Public Transportation Review Board

Feb. 07

New clinic development coming to MLK Drive

Feb. 06

Alderwoman Coggs to host Office in the District event

Feb. 06

Prayer vigil set for 5:30 p.m. TODAY for slain hit-and-run victim

Feb. 06

Aldermen Peréz expresses his condolences after a fatal hit-and-run crash

Feb. 05

“Fire on Ice” event Saturday at Black Cat Alley

Feb. 02

5th Annual Sock Drive event features music, basketball and fun

Feb. 02

Alderwoman Coggs: Silence is complicity: If you see something, please say something

Feb. 02

Ald. Donovan: Gag order for Health Department employees lifted by mayor

Feb. 01

Applications for Earn & Learn Summer Youth Internship Program Now Open

Feb. 01

City of Milwaukee to celebrate 28 Days of Black History throughout February

Feb. 01

Resolution aims to take down Milwaukee Health Department’s restrictive communication policy

Feb. 01

Ald. Rainey: Key details missing from the Mayor’s account of lead testing crisis

Jan. 31

Alderman Stamper: What we really need >>> Answers

Jan. 31

Common Council alerts at-risk populations of lead risks after City of Milwaukee Health Department fails to notify public

Jan. 31

Ald. Donovan: Mayor’s involvement in incident with Bucks player disturbing

Jan. 30

Steering and Rules Committee to discuss report on MHD lead prevention program

Jan. 30

The administration has lost the Common Council’s confidence in addressing the lead issue

Jan. 30

Aldermen ask City Attorney for legality of Paul Nannis’ position

Jan. 29

1_Alderwoman Lewis’ shopping cart resolution passes committee

Jan. 26

7th Annual MKE Business Now Summit set for tomorrow

Jan. 26

Ald. Coggs to tour businesses as part of MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit

Jan. 25

President Hamilton to announce launch of the Milwaukee Collaborative Community Committee

Jan. 25

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Day kicks-off tomorrow

Jan. 25

Legislation seeks to increase ignition and key security in Milwaukee

Jan. 24

7th Annual MKE Business Now Summit aims to attract entrepreneurs

Jan. 22

Attend the City of Milwaukee Job Fair at City Hall

Jan. 22

Light & Unite Red Campaign for substance abuse awareness

Jan. 22

Legislation seeks lead service line replacement for city-owned properties

Jan. 19

6th District Difference Makers honored for community betterment

Jan. 18

Ald. Rainey: Healthy juice options legislation approved by Council

Jan. 17

Ald. Stamper: Council stands together against intolerance

Jan. 17

Alderman Rainey thanks colleagues for support passing Green Alert

Jan. 17

Legislation seeks tighter security requirements for downtown parking facilities

Jan. 17

Resolution calls for Milwaukee Water to give public lead updates

Jan. 17

Resolution seeks to spare Milwaukee We Energies ratepayers from huge Foxconn bill

Jan. 17

Ald. Coggs: Town hall to include 6th District Difference Makers Awards

Jan. 16

Ald. Donovan: Commissioner Baker’s departure leaves us all with many, many questions

Jan. 16

Bus driver who aided pregnant woman on Christmas Eve to be honored at City Hall

Jan. 16

Resolution to call for comprehensive audit of Milwaukee Health Department

Jan. 16

City’s Employer of National Service status offers promise for service agency vets

Jan. 11

Anti-sexual harassment training policy passes Council committee

Jan. 10

Council committee passes city field worker safety measure

Jan. 10

Alderman Bohl: Suspect and vehicle occupant shot near 85th & Concordia

Jan. 09

Alderman Donovan to deliver State of Public Safety in the City of Milwaukee address

Jan. 08

Alderman Zielinski: There should be no golden parachute for Chief Flynn

Jan. 08

Police Chief selection: Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council

Jan. 08

Ald. Perez: Charges in nearly year-old murder offer hope of justice

Jan. 05

Council committee recommends approval of Green Alert system measure

Jan. 05

Free session to teach how to prepare healthy and delicious meals

Jan. 05

President Hamilton: Shuttering of Lincoln Hills a first step in bringing true rehabilitation for youth offenders

Jan. 05

Proposal seeks healthy juice options for food program users

Jan. 05

UPDATED: Hip-Hop Week MKE receives key support at Common Council committee

Jan. 05

Drop off your old working Holiday lights and outdoor displays

Jan. 04

Hip-Hop Week MKE passes Common Council committee

Jan. 04

Alderman Donovan: A note of thanks to the Red Cross

Jan. 03

Alderman Rainey: Red Cross makes the right call

Jan. 03

Alderman Witkowski says proposed hotel would diminish quality of life

Jan. 03

Assistance needed in locating a missing man

Jan. 02

City of Milwaukee Health Department to award first letter grade to restaurant

Jan. 02

Public Works Committee to discuss rate hike to fund work at Racine’s Foxconn facility

Jan. 02

Ald. Borkowski: Health Department mistakes worsen city’s lead crisis

Jan. 31

Common Council set to act on Health Department crisis

Jan. 31

New digs for City Records Center

Jan. 31