'We want people to be safe:' Mayor Barrett, other Milwaukee leaders issue heat health advisory
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and other city leaders held a news conference Wednesday, July 17 to ensure residents were aware of the safety measures needed during the extreme heat.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett speaks at National Disability Voter Registration Week
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Election Commission, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, IndependenceFirst, the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County, Disability Rights Wisconsin, and Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, July 15 discussed voter registration and accessible voting.This, as July 15 -19 marks National Disability Voter Registration Week.
'Going to start impacting taxpayers:' No resolution in sight after streetcar expansion funding failed to pass
MILWAUKEE -- City leaders in May failed to pass the funding measure that would allow for the expansion of Milwaukee's streetcar route, and there's no immediate resolution in sight.Alderman Tony Zielinski, a longtime critic of the project, said it's a sign that city leaders and their constituents do not support the streetcar's expansion -- and instead of wasting resources, the money for the expansion should be diverted, and used to help secure the city's infrastructure."No.
Griselda Aldrete nominated to be Director of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett nominated local non-profit leader and attorney Griselda Aldrete on Friday, July 5 to be the Executive Director of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission.A news release says in her new role, Aldrete would lead the commission staff and work directly with the Fire and Police Commission members as they oversee the operations, accountability and personnel management of Milwaukee’s Police and Fire departments.Mayor Barrett issued the following statement on this matter:
'Your own paycheck:' Mayor Barrett welcomes young people to work through Earn & Learn Program
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 24 welcomed dozens of young people for their first day of work through the city's "Earn & Learn" program.Through the program, the city partners with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community-based and faith-based organizations.
'This was wonderful:' Cruise ship docks in the Port of Milwaukee, lets hundreds explore the city
MILWAUKEE -- Tuesday, June 11 marked the official start of cruise ship season in Milwaukee as the Pearl Mist arrived at Port Milwaukee.
'Healthier living:' Mayor Barrett kicks off 2019 'Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 3 kicked off his 2019 Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge in the City Hall Rotunda.
Mayor Tom Barrett kicks off Wisconsin Bike Week by riding Bublr bike to City Hall
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, along with members of Milwaukee's Common Council, the Wisconsin Bike Fed, Bublr Bikes and DPW staff, kicked off Wisconsin Bike Week on Monday morning, June 3.
'Important to get to the neighborhoods:' Mayor Barrett defends streetcar expansion proposal
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Wednesday, May 29 called on Milwaukee Common Council members to approve his proposal to expand "The Hop" streetcar after a committee vote on funding the expansion was delayed.Plans to expand "The Hop" came to a halt on May 21, when a Milwaukee Common Council committee voted to delay approving money to extend it.
On 15th annual Ceasefire Sabbath, Mayor Barrett reports homicides 'down 25% from a year ago'
MILWAUKEE -- On Sunday, May 19, Milwaukee Mayor Barrett visited three places of worship in an effort to engage faith communities to fight violence and promote safety in Milwaukee.
Mayors of Milwaukee, Toronto lay down friendly wager over Eastern Conference Finals
MILWAUKEE -- The mayors of Milwaukee and Toronto are amped up over the start of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 15.Mayor Tom Barrett and Toronto's John Tory have made a friendly wager of beer over the outcome of this series.
Mayor Barrett proposes $5M plaza in Westown neighborhood: 'It's about the future of our city'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, racing against the clock to expand the city's streetcar system before the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in July 2020 on Tuesday, May 14, revealed the centerpiece of his proposed project -- a $5 million plaza that would be named after Vel R.
