Join the Villard Avenue Business Improvement District on Thursday Nov. 7, 2019 at 12:00 pm to celebrate the new Villard Commons development, located at 3619 W. Villard Ave. Spearheaded by Index Development Group in partnership with Brinshore Development, the $ 8.3 million, 4 floor, mixed-use new development is set to break ground on Thursday November […]
Joint Statement on the Sterling Brown case
As Council members we’ve had front row seats to witness far too many situations where the law fails to deliver justice.
Job opening: A pivotal position for early childhood education in Milwaukee
As part of the city budget adopted last fall, the Common Council approved the creation of a new director level position to champion early childhood education in Milwaukee.
City of Milwaukee to celebrate 28 Days of Black History throughout February
In honor of Black History Month, the City of Milwaukee website and the City Channel (Milwaukee’s government access cable channel) will again recognize influential figures in Milwaukee’s Black history with the 28 Days of Black History campaign.
Shuttering of Lincoln Hills a first step in bringing true rehabilitation for youth offenders
In recent years there have been concerted efforts shared by city, county and state officials, mental health providers, community organizers, families, and other community stakeholders to reimagine the pathways we use to rehabilitate youth who are sentenced for serious offenses.
Milwaukee loses an old-school entertainment icon
I found out today that Milwaukee has lost an iconic nightclub owner and music promoter with the passing of Arlis Jones, and I offer my sincere condolences to his friends, his family and the extended family that worked as staff members at his many establishments over the years.
City’s commitment to police reforms persists in the face of flagging federal interest
While some suspected this was coming, I must first say that I am still very disappointed by the news this week that Attorney General Jeff Sessions is shying away from the Department of Justice’s prior commitments to help cities like Milwaukee enact police reforms.
Pres. Hamilton blasts council members for divisive and irresponsible press release
Earlier today, a majority of the Common Council delegation from the South Side of Milwaukee issued a press release that divisively and irresponsibly urged the Milwaukee Police Department to rearrange its priorities and assign more officers to the South Side.
Rain garden installation is Saturday in Milwaukee’s Garden Homes Park
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton is excited to invite residents of Milwaukee’s historic Garden Homes neighborhood to help install a community rain garden tomorrow, October 22.
Common Council survey seeks public safety solutions from the community
In response to concerns about public safety in the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton and Public Safety Committee Chair Alderman Bob Donovan said the council is asking members of the public to participate in a brief survey to help guide the efforts of elected officials and shape city policies that will make Milwaukee a safer place to live and work.