COMMON COUNCIL

Monday, October 6, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl.

TL;DR

The Milwaukee Common Council held a public hearing on the Mayor's proposed 2026 Executive Budget. This meeting allowed residents to provide input on the city's financial plan for the upcoming year through the eComments system.

Key Decisions

  • 2026 Executive Budget Public Hearing Hearing Conducted
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Roll Call.
  3. Introduction of Officials Present.
  4. Public Hearing on the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Executive Budget.
  5. Adjournment.
  6. Public comments made using the eComments system can be found within the following file:
  7. 250705 Communication relating to public comments on the Mayor's Proposed Executive Budget for 2026.
    Communication
  8. Details regarding the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Executive Budget can be found within the following file:
  9. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
  10. This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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