Nearly a million dollars in federal matching grants will help spur redevelopment activity at Century City Business Park , the former home of manufacturers Tower Automotive and A.O. Smith. The … [Read more...]
Common Council reallocates federal funding to support community-based initiatives
The Milwaukee Common Council on Wednesday gave its final blessing to a plan by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. to redirect $1,000,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funding from City of … [Read more...]
City pension changes projected to save more than $90 million
Pension changes approved today by the full Common Council will save the city approximately $93 million over the next 20 years, Alderman Michael J. Murphy said. The changes were recommended for … [Read more...]
Common Council asks state to put windfall toward shared revenue
On a unanimous vote, the Milwaukee Common Council today passed a measure that urges Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and the state legislature to restore shared revenue to 2002 levels, in light of an … [Read more...]
Common Council approves Milwaukee Jobs Act initiative
The Common Council this week approved creation of the Milwaukee Jobs Act -Transitional Jobs Program – a multifaceted effort to create employment opportunities for city young people and job seekers … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Courier endorsement: Willie Hines for 15th District Alderman
Hines will build on strong record of leadership, results to lead Milwaukee into the future When the voters of the 15th Aldermanic District head to the polls on April 3rd, they should cast their … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Aldermanic candidate Ray Harmon turns in maximum number of nomination signatures to qualify for April Ballot
Aldermanic candidate Ray Harmon turned in 400 nomination signatures--the maximum number allowed and double the required amount--to the City of Milwaukee Elections Commission to qualify for the General … [Read more...]
Community leader and heart transplant recipient Ray Harmon announces campaign for Milwaukee Aldermanic District 9
Community leader and long-time public servant Ray Harmon has formed a campaign for Milwaukee Common Council in Aldermanic District 9 against incumbent Alderperson Robert Puente. “I am very excited … [Read more...]