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COMMON COUNCIL

Friday, November 7, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · Common Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Milwaukee Common Council spent most of the day working on the 2026 city budget, making multiple amendments to the Mayor's proposed budget. After a lengthy session that lasted over six hours, the council ultimately approved the amended budget with multiple changes.

Key Decisions

  • 2026 City Budget Adopted with Amendments
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. The meeting was called to order at 9:29 a.m.
  2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent invocation.
  3. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
  4. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
  5. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  6. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  7. Announcements were made.
  8. Hearing no other business the meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office
  9. This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
  10. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
  11. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  12. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
  13. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  14. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  15. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  16. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  17. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  18. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  19. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  20. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  21. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  22. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  23. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  24. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  25. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
  26. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  27. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
  28. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  29. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  30. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  31. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  32. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
  33. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  34. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  35. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  36. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  37. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  38. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  39. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  40. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  41. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  42. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  43. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  44. 250001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.
    Budget
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: