Jeramey Jannene

6 days ago | urbanmilwaukee.com | Jeramey Jannene

After nine polling places completely ran out of paper ballots during the April 1 election, the Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) is moving to drastically increase the number of ballots it orders in advance of future elections. “Our historical data no longer serves us. It is a new normal,” said MEC executive director Paulina Gutiérrez to the Judiciary & Legislation Committee on Thursday.

1 week ago | urbanmilwaukee.com | Jeramey Jannene

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1 week ago | urbanmilwaukee.com | Jeramey Jannene

It’s time to make your voice heard on the options to remove or replace Interstate 794 through downtown Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host an open-house-style public meeting on May 29 to show its refined design alternatives, answer questions and solicit feedback. The meeting will be held at the Milwaukee Marriott Downtown hotel, 625 N.

1 week ago | urbanmilwaukee.com | Jeramey Jannene

Former City Attorney Tearman Spencer will have his day in court to defend himself against felony misconduct charges. In fact, Judge Jorge Fragoso is giving Spencer five of them. Fragoso, during a status conference Thursday, scheduled a full week jury trial for the week of Oct. 27. Spencer’s attorney William F. Sulton said after the hearing that there is “zero” chance his client accepts a settlement agreement.

1 week ago | urbanmilwaukee.com | Jeramey Jannene

Real estate investor Omar Ahmad is planning to turn vacant lots near a busy central city intersection into a commercial hub. He recently secured approval to purchase four vacant city-owned lots to develop a commercial building on 3000 block of N. 35th Street, near the street’s intersection with W. Fond du Lac Avenue and W. Burleigh Street. “The main anchor tenant will be a grocery or fresh produce type operator.