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Your daily civic digest ◆ Friday, May 15, 2026
Resolution relating to the Electronic Technician 2 eligible list for the Milwaukee Police Department
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Aldermen Introduce Legislation on Leaf Raking Policy
Council members Scott Spiker and Lamont Westmoreland issued a press release announcing they would introduce legislation to allow residents to continue raking leaves indefinitely, in response to the city's initial leaf bagging proposal.
Aldermen Scott Spiker and Lamont Westmoreland ◆ 2026-05-13
Divided Council Reaches Deal on Leftover Federal Pandemic Funds
The Milwaukee Common Council approved allocating $617,214 in remaining ARPA federal grant funds to the Bridge Project (unconditional cash grants to low-income mothers) and the Legal Aid Society's Eviction Free MKE program (legal counsel for those facing eviction). The vote passed 10-5 with additional funding expected to be identified in August or September.
Milwaukee Common Council ◆ 2026-05-13
Mayor Johnson and DPW Commissioner Announce Compromise on Leaf Collection Policy
Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Department of Public Works Commissioner Jerrel Kruschke announced a revised leaf collection policy that allows residents to continue raking leaves into the street or bag them for curbside pickup using compostable bags, reversing a previous proposal to require bagging only.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson ◆ 2026-05-12
City of Milwaukee Challenges We Energies Rate Increase
The City of Milwaukee announced it will challenge We Energies' proposed electric rate increase of 10.28% in January 2027 and 5.52% in January 2028, which would raise the average residential bill to $157 in 2027 and $166 in 2028.
City of Milwaukee ◆ 2026-05-12
Council Adopts Resolution in Opposition to Latest Round of Proposed We Energies Rate Hikes
The Milwaukee Common Council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing We Energies' request to increase utility rates and authorizing the City Attorney to intervene in the 2027-2028 rate case. The resolution was introduced by Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic to protect the interests of the city and its residents.
Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic ◆ 2026-05-12
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on Food Truck Curfew
Milwaukee County Judge Jean Kies issued a temporary restraining order on May 8, 2026, preventing the city from enforcing the new food truck curfew ordinance until at least June 10, 2026. The restraining order was granted in response to a lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty on behalf of food truck owner Abdallah Ismail. Food trucks can continue operating until 1 a.m. in downtown areas and until 1 a.m. near Burnham Park pending the June 10 hearing.
Milwaukee County Court / City of Milwaukee ◆ 2026-05-08
City Hires Independent Investigator to Review Alderperson Dispute
Milwaukee's Department of Employee Relations hired an outside investigator on May 7, 2026, to review a February 11 verbal altercation between Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderperson Mark Chambers Jr. at City Hall. Zamarripa filed a formal complaint with DER after withdrawing her complaint with the Ethics Board. Mayor Cavalier Johnson's office stated it would not weigh in on the incident to maintain independence.
City of Milwaukee Department of Employee Relations ◆ 2026-05-07
Food Truck Curfew Ordinance Challenged in Court
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a lawsuit on May 7, 2026, against the City of Milwaukee challenging the constitutionality of the food truck curfew ordinance approved unanimously by the Common Council in April and signed by Mayor Cavalier Johnson on April 22. The lawsuit argues the ordinance violates the state constitution's right to earn an honest living and equal protection provisions.
City of Milwaukee / Common Council ◆ 2026-05-07
Mayor's Office Clarifies Food Truck Operator Communications
On May 7, 2026, Jeff Fleming, communications director for Mayor Cavalier Johnson, issued a statement clarifying that no food truck operators have met directly with the mayor in recent weeks and no promises were made. Fleming stated that one staff person met with Fatty Patty owner Abdallah Ismail and shared his concerns with the Mayor's council liaison.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson's Office ◆ 2026-05-07
Affordable Milwaukee apartments get TIF endorsements
Mayor Cavalier Johnson's Department of City Development proposed tax incremental financing districts for two affordable apartment developments totaling $84 million, endorsed by the Redevelopment Authority on May 4. Projects include conversion of former Doctors Hospital and Austin Commons in Bay View, pending Common Council approval.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson / Department of City Development ◆ 2026-05-05
New Restaurants & Bars
Recent license applications
What's Changing
Zoning, development, and neighborhood changes
Legislation
Resolutions
None recent
Communications
Communication from the Office of the Mayor for the temporary appointment for Mary Reed, Communications and Community Eng
Communication from the Office of the Mayor for the temporary appointment for Karin Tyler, Communications and Community E
Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirm
Communication from the Office of the City Attorney relating to the likely effects of Louisiana vs. Callais, et al.
Other
Resolution relating to the Electronic Technician 2 eligible list for the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the Electronic Technician 3 eligible list for the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the Electronic Technician 1 eligible list for the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the appointment to the Office Assistant III position within the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the appointment to the Police Services Specialist - Investigator position within the Milwaukee Po
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City Hall, Room 301-B
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Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
KeyCITY PLAN COMMISSION
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809 N.Broadway, 1st Floor Boardroom
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Common Council Chamber
KeyLICENSES COMMITTEE
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Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall
KeyFINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl.
KeyHOUSING AUTHORITY
2026-05-08
Merrill Park, 222 North 33rd Street Milwaukee, WI 53208
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City Hall, Room 301-B
SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE
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STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE
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ZONING CODE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
2026-05-14
EMERGING YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
2026-05-14
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE COMMISSION
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YOUTH COUNCIL
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FPC TESTING AND RECRUITING COMMITTEE
2026-05-12
MILWAUKEE ARTS BOARD PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE
2026-05-12
MILWAUKEE ARTS BOARD
2026-05-12
MKE COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE
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BRONZEVILLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2026-05-11