Sep 24
Every adult and child has the constitutional right to be counted. Responses must be submitted by September 30, 2020.
Sep 22
Mayor Barrett virtually presented his 2021 Proposed Executive Budget Address on Tuesday, September 22 at 9 a.m. to the Common Council at City Hall.
Sep 10
Mayor Barrett and City leaders highlighted the addition of 15 new, 24-hour absentee ballot drop boxes located throughout the city in advance of the 2020 presidential election.
Sep 04
Over the coming week, every City of Milwaukee household will receive a SafeVote postcard encouraging them to vote safely from their home by requesting an absentee ballot by mail.
Aug 31
Mayor Tom Barrett joined City leaders and Senior Vice President of the Milwaukee Bucks Alex Lasry to announce Fiserv Forum and Miller Park as two additional early voting centers for the 2020 general election.
Aug 24
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Aug 19
Mayor Tom Barrett invites Milwaukee residents to join him, Budget Director Dennis Yaccarino and Finance & Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Michael Murphy on Wednesday, August 26 from 5-7 p.m. for a hearing and presentation on the City of Milwaukee’s 2021 Budget.
Aug 12
On July 30, 2020, the City of Milwaukee announced an allocation of an additional $15 million in CARES Act funding for rent support and assistance to help over 3,000 families remain in stable housing.
Jul 30
Join Mayor Tom Barrett next week for the next two webinars in the Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely series.
Jul 28
Mayor Tom Barrett announced today the appointment of Joan R. Johnson to serve as Milwaukee Public Library Director and City Librarian.
Jul 27
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding DNC health protocols.
Jul 23
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding federal agents in Milwaukee.
Jul 20
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding in-person classes.
Jul 13
This week, every City of Milwaukee household will be receiving a SafeVote postcard encouraging residents to vote safely from their home by requesting an absentee ballot by mail.
Jul 13
Mayor Tom Barrett and the Milwaukee Health Department join with the Medical College of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Restaurant Association and Milwaukee restaurant operators, to present another Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely webinar.
Jul 02
Mayor Tom Barrett Tuesday announced his plans to commit significant resources from the Community Development Block Grant Fund to address housing, employment and COVID-19 mitigation efforts. The total amount that will be reprogrammed comes to approximately $5.6 million dollars.
Jun 30
Mayor Barrett will host two new webinars alongside community partners and City departments to help share important COVID-19 information on a variety of topics.
Jun 18
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on DACA.
Jun 05
Mayor Barrett announced the creation of a Commission on Police Accountability and Reform to examine police practices and strengthen community trust among law enforcement officers in every neighborhood in the city.
Jun 01
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding Officer Michael Mattioli.
May 27
Mayor Tom Barrett announces first round of cabinet appointments and reappointments for City of Milwaukee leadership positions. Appointments are subject to Common Council confirmation.
May 27
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett today appointed Lafayette Crump as Commissioner of City Development.
May 25
Starting this week, the Wisconsin National Guard will be pausing COVID-19 testing at its Midtown Center. Residents of Milwaukee’s North Side neighborhoods can still access diagnostic COVID-19 testing at nine area hospital systems and community health centers.
May 22
Effective Monday, May 18, 2020, the City of Milwaukee will begin providing hazard pay through funding by the CARES Act to general city employees, including civilian members of the Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Police Department, as well as sworn management personnel who meet eligibility criteria.
May 15
Mayor Tom Barrett, the City of Milwaukee Health Department and Barbicide will be hosting a webinar on Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. CDT.