By LaKeshia N. Myers As we embark on a new legislative session, there have already been stern indications that things will be difficult for Milwaukee—city and county—in the next state budget. … [Read more...]
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African American Roundtable Supports a Participatory Budgeting Process in Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes The African American Roundtable (AART) released a statement on Milwaukee’s proposed 2023 budget. “While the Milwaukee Common Council decided against cuts to libraries and the … [Read more...]
On the Chopping Block: How Quality-of-Life Issues Dominate Mayor’s 2023 Budget Proposal
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
Public Safety, Pensions and Lead: Mayor Barrett Announces 2020 Budget
By Dylan Deprey As the days grow shorter, air grows crisp and leaves descend across Milwaukee’s streets, Fall has officially arrived. Along with construction crews packing up their gear and … [Read more...]
Pension Contributions Among Challenges Raised During Preliminary Budget Hearing
By Karen Stokes The City of Milwaukee held the 2020 Preliminary Budget Hearing on Thursday, Aug.15 at the Zeidler Municipal Building. The purpose of the public meeting was to discuss the … [Read more...]
Common Council Refocuses on Neighborhoods in Amended City Budget
The Milwaukee Common Council on Friday adopted an amended 2017 city budget that refocuses priorities to improve neighborhood quality of life, boosts public safety using a holistic approach to crime, … [Read more...]