By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Four years ago, Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson ran for a seat on the Milwaukee Common Council. His eventual success had come after two failed campaigns and a few years working … [Read more...]
Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson Elected President of the Common Council
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 2016, Ald. Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson was elected to the Milwaukee Common Council. Prior to that he worked as a staff assistant to Mayor Tom Barret and twice he ran for a … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Common Council Approves ACLU Settlement
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, Milwaukee’s Common Council voted to approve the settlement between the city and a group of Black and Latinx residents who were represented by American … [Read more...]
Common Council Presidents Come Together To Share Their Legacies
By La Toya Sykes Avenues West Association in partnership with Near West Side Partners recently turned a vision into reality for Executive Director, Keith Stanley by hosting A View from the Top: … [Read more...]
Mayor Barrett Does Not Approve of Common Council’s Actions
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz More than a week after the Common Council named Patricia McManus as the interim health commissioner, on February 15, 2018, during a press conference Mayor Tom Barrett … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Public Safety Committee Supports Smokeless Tobacco Ban
By Mrinal Gokhale The Milwaukee Common Council Public Safety Committee approved an ordinance to ban smokeless tobacco at sports venues and arenas within the City of Milwaukee. Specifically, … [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...]
Policing at the top of the List for First Special Public Safety Meeting
By Dylan Deprey The summer of 2016 came and went like a Shakespearean tragedy. What started in hope with the announcement of the Milwaukee Common Council’s multifaceted Public Safety Plan, … [Read more...]
New Beginnings for Milwaukee Common Council
By Karen Stokes Energy and excitement filled the room as city politicians, citizens and clergy gathered to celebrate a new beginning in Milwaukee. The inauguration of City of Milwaukee elected … [Read more...]
Chantia Lewis Praises Common Council Action to Close Milwaukee Sex Offender Ordinance Loophole
MILWAUKEE- Alderwoman- elect Chantia Lewis praised the Milwaukee Common Council’s unanimous decision today to close a loophole in the City of Milwaukee’s sex offender ordinance. Chantia Lewis has … [Read more...]