Common Council members have made amendments to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s proposed city budget for 2026 and will vote on it Nov. 7.
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Residents criticize mayor’s process for selecting new head of Office of Community Wellness and Safety
Some residents are unhappy with the hiring process Mayor Cavalier Johnson used to select the next leader of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety.
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5 things to know and do the week of May 5
Walk with Mayor Cavalier Johnson; learn about requirements for landlords; celebrate mental health with the Milwaukee County Overdose Prevention Team; attend a women’s health fair; and take in the latest line dance.
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Future of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety in jeopardy amid funding uncertainties
The Office of Community Wellness and Safety faces uncertainty in the next few years, with federal funds disappearing and the city facing its own budget challenges.
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Is Vision Zero working to reduce reckless driving? City officials seek your input.
Milwaukee officials want residents to weigh in on the Vision Zero Action Plan, which outlines specific strategic actions to decrease reckless driving and increase safety on the city’s streets.
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Will police officers be placed in MPS schools before the Feb. 17 deadline? It doesn’t look like it
It’s been more than a year since the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools missed the state-mandated deadline to place police officers in schools. A judge recently imposed a new deadline of Feb. 17, but it appears this deadline won’t be met either.
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Why is gun violence down? Milwaukee organizers weigh in
Homicides and nonfatal shootings were down across the city in 2024 compared to 2023. Safe & Sound organizers talk about why they think things got better.
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Gun violence down across state, including Milwaukee, report says
Gun violence homicides dropped by nearly 17% in Wisconsin over the first eight months of 2024 compared to the same time period in 2023, a report says.
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5 things to know and do the week Aug. 5
Help the Urban Ecology Center with its monarch butterflies; hear Northridge Mall updates; attend a panel discussion hosted by MKE Black; enjoy festivities at a safety fair; and network with community members during Bronzeville breakfast.
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Michael Totoraitis reflects on first year as health commissioner, looks forward to full term
Michael Totoraitis brings his unique skill set and stability to the role of Milwaukee commissioner of health, a position that has seen extremely high turnover over the past several years.