Milwaukee mayor to DNC planners: 'We are ready' for 2024 convention
The mayor's office in Milwaukee revealed on Tuesday, Sept. 28 that Mayor Tom Barrett has formally responded to the Democratic National Committee’s invitation to compete to host its 2024 national convention by saying the city is in.
Barrett presents 2022 budget; tops $1.7 billion, calls for new officers
Mayor Tom Barrett presented his 2022 Executive Budget to the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday morning, Sept. 21.
Barrett presents 2022 budget plan to Milwaukee Common Council
Mayor Tom Barrett will present his 2022 Executive Budget to the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday morning, Sept. 21.
War Memorial ceremony: Barrett, Crowley recall 9/11
The Milwaukee County War Memorial Center hosted a ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 11 – honoring the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
Gov. Evers welcomes MPS students back to school
Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett welcomed MPS students back to class on the first day at Rogers Street Academy.
Milwaukee Common Council president plans mayor run
Common Council President Cavalier Johnson would become Milwaukee's acting mayor should Tom Barrett depart and said he will run for the job.
Common Council president plans Milwaukee mayor run
Common Council President Cavalier Johnson would become Milwaukee's acting mayor should Tom Barrett depart and said he will run for the job.
Mayor Barrett's local Luxembourg ties
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett attended Luxembourg Fest in Belgium prior to being nominated as the U.S. Ambassador to the European nation.
Milwaukee mayor's local Luxembourg ties
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett attended Luxembourg Fest in Belgium prior to being nominated as the U.S. Ambassador to the European nation.
Milwaukee's Tom Barrett longest-serving mayor of US big city
In a political career that spans nearly four decades at the city, state and federal levels, Tom Barrett has always touted his Milwaukee roots.
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett Biden Luxembourg ambassador pick
President Joe Biden nominated Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to serve as a key leader on U.S. foreign policy and aid.
Milwaukee mayor's ambassador nomination marks latest chapter
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg nominee, has a political career that began 37 years ago in the Wisconsin Assembly.
Milwaukee mayor nominated for US ambassador role
President Joe Biden nominated Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg.
Mayor Barrett comments on nomination
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Wednesday commented on his nomination by President Joe Biden as U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg.
Biden nominates Milwaukee Mayor Barrett for foreign policy role
President Joe Biden on Wednesday, Aug. 25 nominated Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to serve as a key leader on U.S. foreign policy and aid.
COVID vaccine required for Milwaukee city employees
Milwaukee County officials, including County Executive David Crowley and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, provided an update regarding COVID-19.
Milwaukee County officials discuss COVID
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for city employees, and other Milwaukee County officials discussed the latest trends and information related to the pandemic.
Mask mandates return in Dane County, Chicago
As cases of COVID-19 surge, mask mandates are returning – reinstated in Dane County and Chicago indoors. In Milwaukee, the mayor said no mask mandate is being put in place, but city leaders are keeping an eye on the numbers and figuring out what's next.
Milwaukee begins inaugural Budget Awareness Week
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the city has taken on more than $53 million in financial losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. This, as city leaders work to include more of their residents in 2022 budget talks.
Milwaukee south side residents' patience stretched thin days after power outage
In some areas, a path of destruction from severe storms Tuesday, Aug. 10 was still left to clean up Thursday. In Milwaukee's Walker Square Neighborhood, frustrations were boiling over, with residents still waiting for the city's tree removal crews to make it to the block.