Milwaukee Common Council

Alex Brower defeated Daniel Bauman in the special election for Milwaukee Common Council District 3.

Brostoff was a tireless advocate for his community, both as a state representative and later as a member of the Milwaukee Common Council.

All 15 Milwaukee Common Council seats are up for election April 2, 2024.

Alderman Michael Murphy talks about his decision not to seek reelection to the common council after more than 30 years and his plans for the future. Plus, hear reactions from his constituents.

Of the 15 Milwaukee Common Council seats up for election this spring, only districts 5, 7, and 11 have primary contests on Feb. 20. The two top vote-getters from each race will advance to the April 2 election.

The City of Milwaukee budget comes after the summer's shared revenue deal and city and county votes to increase sales taxes.

Council members may try to push back against some Republican requirements for Milwaukee.

Milwaukee is gearing up for its spring election on April 4. Meet the candidates running for Common Council in Milwaukee's 9th district.

Residents of the district haven’t had a representative on the Common Council for more than six months.

Milwaukee’s 5th district has been without a Common Council representative since former Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd stepped down last fall. Seven candidates were vying for the seat representing Milwaukee’s far northwest side. The February primary narrowed it down to Annette Jackson and Lamont Westmoreland.