Mayor Barrett along with the Office of Emergency Management have mobilized a volunteer reception center to assist Milwaukee residents who are elderly, disabled or ill and in need of assistance with flood related problems including debris clean-up in basements. Individuals with special needs can call 286-CITY to request assistance from the newly activated volunteer center.

• Special Needs - If you are elderly, disabled or ill and in need of help with clean-up, please call 286-CITY (2489) 

The City of Milwaukee will hold a 2011 Preliminary Budget Hearing to ensure the 2011 City of Milwaukee Budget addresses the needs of our community. Mayor Tom Barrett, Finance and Personnel Committee Chair, Alderman Michael Murphy, Budget Director Mark Nicolini and budget staff will provide information regarding the budget planning process and give attendees an opportunity to share input on City services. City residents are encouraged to attend.

2011 Preliminary Budget Hearing
Monday, August 2, 2010, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Zeidler Municipal Building, Room 102
841 N. Broadway (use the Broadway St. entrance)

Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Mayor’s Office at (414) 286-2200.

The Wisconsin Legislature, in the 2009-2010 Legislative Session, enacted 2009 Wisconsin Act 12, “Wisconsin’s Smoke-Free Law,” which prohibits smoking in all enclosed locations that are sites of employment or public places, including taverns, restaurants, lodging and retail establishments. The Wisconsin Smoke-Free Law took effect Monday, July 5th.

There is every indication that businesses and patrons in the City will follow the law.

Beginning July 5th, the City will be prepared to receive specific complaints:

• By phone through City Call Center (286-CITY)
• Online through E-Services Request

If follow-up on complaints is required, it will be handled cooperatively by the Department of Neighborhood Services, the Milwaukee Health Department, and, if necessary, the Milwaukee Police Department.

Learn more about Wisconsin’s Smoke-Free Law. 

Meet Sparky, the Fireworks Task Force safety mascot. He'll keep you posted on fireworks events throughout Milwaukee this summer.

Remember, it is illegal to sell, use or possess fireworks in the City of Milwaukee and violators face fines up to $1,000. Fireworks are illegal and dangerous. Celebrate the safe way and leave it to the professionals!

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On Wednesday, Mayor Tom Barrett kicked off the 5th annual Earn & Learn program in which Milwaukee young people participate in summer employment and educational activities. This year approximately 1,500 students will participate in the Mayor's summer youth employment initiative. Read more...

The Public Policy Forum presented two of its highest awards to the City of Milwaukee Thursday morning in the Forum's annual "Salute to Local Government." The City of Milwaukee honored for two innovative programs: Milwaukee Foreclosure Partnership Initiative and Milwaukee Public Library's green roof project. Read more... 

The City of Milwaukee has earned top prize in the National League of Cities’ City Cultural Diversity Awards. The award goes to cities recognized for implementing quality and innovative programs in communities to enhance and promote cultural diversity. Milwaukee earned the first place award in its population category for implementing the Community Benefits ordinance, known as the MORE ordinance (Milwaukee Opportunities for Restoring Employment). Read more...