Mayor Barrett says President Trump's budget 'tears down' Milwaukee neighborhoods
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, March 19th stood in the middle of the state's largest public housing development and said President Donald Trump was sacrificing neighborhoods like it in Milwaukee.The president's budget released last week slashes federal funding for housing and urban development programs, with White House officials saying the initiatives simply don't work.
Officer-involved shooting of Jermaine Claybrooks 1st to be investigated by "Suburban Investigations Team"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, March 19th addressed the officer-involved shooting that happened in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, March 16th. 32-year-old Jermaine Claybrooks was killed near 19th and Stark.
In State of City, mayor announces pilot program that will share GPS locations of juvenile offenders
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, in his State of the City address Monday, March 6th focused on what's ahead for the city, along with some challenges.
Mayor Tom Barrett says city is 'thriving' during annual State of the City address
MILWAUKEE — From crime prevention to job creation -- this year's State of the City address praised the good and tackled the bad.
Mayor Barrett previews State of the City address: "Going to be upbeat, but won't ignore real challenges"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, March 5th previewed his 2017 State of the City address.Mayor Barrett addressed the media Sunday morning at the Harley-Davidson University and Conference Center near 38th and Juneau.Barrett will deliver his annual State of the City address on Monday morning.In previewing the address, Barrett said it will be an honest conversation about what is going on in Milwaukee.
Mayor Barrett mum about President Trump's potential Great Lakes cuts
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett refused to answer a question from FOX6 on Sunday, March 5th about a report that President Donald Trump intends to make major cuts to Great Lakes restoration efforts.“We’ll have more to say on that next week,” said Jodie Tabak, the mayor’s spokeswoman, shutting down the question.“We’ll absolutely have a lot more to say on that, OK?” Barrett said, before answering questions about his annual State of the City address, which is scheduled for Monday.The Trump's administration is considering whether to dramatically cut annual funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative from $300 million to just $10 million, the Detroit Free Press reported last week.It’s not clear why Barrett was unwilling to answer the question.
"We got a house!" Mayor Barrett highlights efforts to get homeowners into once-vacant homes
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday, February 28th highlighted efforts to get homeowners into once-vacant homes.
Mayor Barrett lifts winter parking restrictions in the City of Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Monday afternoon, February 20th that effective immediately, he is lifting the winter parking restrictions in the city.
"We will not take testimony from politicians:" GOP lawmaker plans inner-city hearings on crime
MILWAUKEE -- A Republican state lawmaker has scheduled six committee hearings in urban areas across Wisconsin, vowing to shut out politicians from testifying as he allows inner-city residents to discuss the crime in their neighborhoods with legislators.
More than 300 guns seized in Milwaukee so far in 2017: "Look what our officers are up against"
MILWAUKEE -- Sawed-off shotguns, Glocks and assault rifles are just some of the weapons taken off the streets of Milwaukee so far in 2017.
Mayor Barrett unveils plans for new green space next to Fondy Farmers Market
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Wednesday, February 8th unveiled plans for a new green space.It will be located next to the Fondy Farmers Market near Meinecke and Fond du Lac.PHOTO GALLERYThe project is part of a greenscaping program through the city's Environment Collaboration Office to improve North Avenue from 8th to 27th Streets.A community outreach session on the green space will be held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9th at Walnut Way Center.
Mayor Barrett signs resolution in opposition to President Trump's executive order on immigration
MILWAUKEE -- Local refugee groups united Tuesday, February 7th as three federal judges grilled lawyers from the Justice Department and Washington state -- as they determine whether to lift a nationwide halt against President Donald Trump's travel ban against citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday night assured people that in Milwaukee, immigrants will be safe.
"Lead-Safe Milwaukee:" New campaign launched to reduce childhood exposure to lead
MILWAUKEE -- Health experts say there is no amount of lead which is considered safe in the human blood stream, but Milwaukee County leaders say testing continues to indicate the presence of lead in the blood streams of Milwaukee children.
Mayor Barrett thanks veterans for their service at luncheon in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A crowd of dozens of veterans came together during a luncheon Thursday, January 26th.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett thanked them for their service.It took place at MiKey's Modern BBQ in downtown Milwaukee.The event, sponsored by SURG Restaurant Group was part of Mayor Barrett's 10th annual Holiday Drive supporting veterans.The luncheon benefited more than 70 veterans participating in the VA Supported Housing Program."I think we all recognize that our veterans have made so many sacrifices and some of them are struggling right now.
Mayor Barrett: Milwaukee is not a sanctuary city, but immigrants will not be persecuted here
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is joining the discussion on immigration enforcement.On Wednesday, January 25th, Pres.
Mayor Barrett celebrates sale of 502nd foreclosed home in 2016: "Important to have families in these homes"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett attended a real estate closing to offer congratulations Wednesday, January 11th.The closing marked the sale of the 502nd foreclosed home in Milwaukee in 2016.Mayor Barrett congratulated the buyer, Jorge Toto, at his new home near 45th and Glendale.The number of foreclosed homes sold exceeded the city's goal by more than ten percent."For me, it's important to have families in these homes, and we've been working very, very aggressively over the last three years.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett signs lead pipe removal ordinance; work to begin in spring of 2017
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett signed on Tuesday, December 20th the ordinance authorizing the replacement of lead water service lines and creating a special assessment for lead water service lines on private properties.
Milwaukee DPW workers on standby for weekend snow; 4-inch rule to take effect at 11pm
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Department of Public Works says they will do whatever they need to do to keep the streets safe, as predicted snowfall Friday afternoon into Saturday evening hits."For the third weekend, in a row, now, we`re going to have a snow operation, in the city of Milwaukee," said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.City officials say there are more than 300 workers standing by to work 12-hour shifts.
After charges filed in death of Sylville Smith, Mayor Barrett calls for body camera video release
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett addressed the media Thursday afternoon, December 15th after charges were filed against former Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown in connection with the August shooting death of Sylville Smith near 44th and Auer.
Mayor Barrett provides warming center, cold weather safety information
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Wednesday, December 14th held a news conference to provide cold weather safety information.