In the aftermath of the thunderstorm and high winds that swept through the City of Milwaukee on Monday, June 22, 2015 the Department of Public Works (DPW) will pick up storm-related debris such as downed branches and tree limbs in excess of the 2-cubic yard maximum per household free of charge. Residents must call (414) […]
Nominees sought for 2015 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award
Nominations for the 2015 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award are being accepted through June 30, 2015. The honor is awarded annually to recognize an outstanding city resident who best exemplifies Frank P. Zeidler’s legacy of social justice and civic accomplishment. The award was established by the Common Council in 2006, and city residents who […]
Announcing the MKE Peace Project
What is the MKE Peace Project? The MKE Peace Project (MPP) challenges youth in the central city to assess the causes of violence in their neighborhoods and, subsequently, to provide solutions to the problem.
Mayor Barrett announces 2014 infant mortality data, decreases seen in all categories
Today, Mayor Tom Barrett announced the City of Milwaukee 2014 infant mortality data. Preliminary data from the City of Milwaukee Health Department indicates that in 2014, 84 infants died in Milwaukee prior to their first birthdays, the lowest number in recent history. Using three-year rolling averages, which are statistically more reliable than single-year data, the […]
MKE Plays hiring Program Coordinator
POSITION TITLE: MKE Plays Program Coordinator WORKSITE LOCATION: City of Milwaukee – City Hall and Remote EXPECTED DATES OF CONTRACT: April 2015 – October 2015 LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 20-22 weeks (approximately 10-20 hours per week). Hours worked per week are dependent on volume of community activity for a given park. Night/weekend neighborhood and ad hoc […]
Mayor Barrett to launch Strong Baby Sanctuary initiative
Mayor Tom Barrett and health officials are launching a year-round partnership focused on reducing preventable infant deaths. Called the Strong Baby Sanctuary initiative, the effort builds upon the collaborative work of Mayor Barrett’s annual Strong Baby Sabbath, held each October, and the citywide Strong Baby campaign. “Area faith leaders can play a crucial role in neighborhood […]
Mayor Barrett and Alderman José Perez urge unemployed Milwakeeans to learn more about “Compete Milwaukee” transitional job openings
The City of Milwaukee is pleased to once again offer transitional jobs information sessions for Milwaukee residents. In collaboration with the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB), the United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) and in association with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, two sessions are being held for unemployed individuals interested in 115 […]
Mayor and Common Council announce transitional job openings
The City of Milwaukee, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) and the United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS), is hosting two information sessions for unemployed individuals interested in 115 newly-created six-month transitional jobs with the City of Milwaukee. Transitional Jobs participants who are successfully recruited, interviewed and employed will have the opportunity […]
Mayor Barrett announces city awarded multi-million dollar grant for childhood lead poisoning prevention
Mayor Tom Barrett has announced the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has been awarded $3.9 million over the next three years to support the MHD Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Milwaukee. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is part of more than $112 million in grants […]
City of Milwaukee Health Department farmers’ market stands to open for season
‘Tis the season for fresh produce, and for the fourth year the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is helping area residents access healthy foods by opening weekly farmers’ market stands at MHD health center locations. “Access to healthy food is essential to building a healthy community,” said Mayor Tom Barrett. “By hosting market stands […]