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Milwaukee Will Still Host Democratic National Convention
Would it continue or would it be canceled? Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, those were the questions on Milwaukeeans minds regarding the Democratic National Convention. Earlier this week,…
Mayor Tom Barrett Says the Curfew is a Tool
“I can’t breathe.” Those three words were some of the last words George Floyd ever said. On Monday, May 25, Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer. His death…
Mayor Tom Barrett Takes Oath of Office
Earlier this week, Mayor Tom Barrett took his oath of office. Unlike his past four terms, Barrett’s oath for his fifth term took place in his backyard. Following the oath,…
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Wins Fifth Term
By Karen Stokes After a historically unusual election on April 7, Mayor Tom Barrett succeeded in winning his 5th term as mayor of Milwaukee by defeating State Sen. Lena Taylor…
Mayor Tom Barrett says “This Virus Knows No Borders,” Condemns Hate
Mayor Tom Barrett is condemning hate and encouraging us to come together and be of service to each other during this crisis. Using racist terms for the coronavirus can be…
City Officials Discuss “Stay At Home” Order
Like in many places throughout the world, when coronavirus first came to Milwaukee, residents were told to practice social distancing. The term being used worldwide to encourage people to stay…
Mayor Barrett is Building a Greener Milwaukee
Urban areas around the country are all seeking ways to lessen the environmental impacts by reducing waste, creating more green space, expanding recycling and solar energy. Mayor Barrett has led…
The City of Milwaukee is Preparing for Coronavirus
Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 more commonly known as coronavirus has been the number one topic of discussion around the world. In recent days, the reaction towards coronavirus has…
Mayor Tom Barrett Always Stands with Our City in Times of Need
Six families are left with the devastating loss of their family members after the workplace shooting at Molson Coors on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Milwaukee is still reeling and searching for…
Mayor Tom Barrett Preps for the General Election
As the figurehead of Milwaukee, when Mayor Tom Barrett enters a room it’s nearly impossible to miss him. Barrett has been mayor of Milwaukee since 2004 and is well-known throughout…