Research & Analysis

The research and analysis staff of the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) attends all City of Milwaukee Common Council and Common Council standing committee meetings to assist the Council and other city departments in formulating city ordinances and policy.

LRB Analysts:
 

• Draft legislation for Common Council members and city departments

• Conduct surveys of other municipalities on complex urban issues

• Research and report on governmental issues facing the city

• Review and analyze the annual city budget and report results to Common Council

• Provide technical assistance to task forces and ad hoc committees established by the Common Council

• Keep abreast of municipal issues which may be of interest to the Common Council