COMMON COUNCIL, January 20, 2026
Approved: $25 Million General Obligation Notes for CDBG Programs, 14 ayes, 1 excused
What happened
On January 20, 2026, Milwaukee approved $25 Million General Obligation Notes for CDBG Programs.
The Milwaukee Common Council meeting on January 20, 2026 focused primarily on licensing matters, with no major zoning changes or development approvals.
- Jurisdiction
- Milwaukee, WI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 20, 2026
- Decisions
- 16 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 14 ayes, 1 excused
Free sample: decision 1 of 16
Non-renewal of DT Two Towing License at 2620 W Silver Spring Drive
Non-renewal of recycling, salvaging, or towing premise license for Don L. Thurmond's DT Two Towing at 2620 West Silver Spring Drive in the 1st Aldermanic District. The committee found the operation results in a threat to health, safety, or welfare of the public for failure to comply with towing regulations. Attorney Brian Randall requested reduction to 10-day suspension citing no prior remedial action and proposed operational improvements including signage for cash/credit acceptance and deescalation training.
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Key Decisions (16)
Non-renewal of DT Two Towing License at 2620 W Silver Spring Drive
Petro Mart License Suspension Reduced at 7002 W Center Street
North 76th Street Highway Project Amendment
North Setonia Avenue Design Funding
South 84th Street Highway Project Agreement
Forest Home Avenue/South 16th Street Intersection Project
West Greenfield Avenue Intersection Project
South Cesar Chavez/South 16th Street Intersections Project
$25 Million General Obligation Notes for CDBG Programs
Rooftop Solar Panel Appeal at 2591 North Summit Avenue
City Property Sale at 3743 North 35th Street
City Property Sale at 1246 West Atkinson Avenue
City Property Sale at 1606 West Walnut Street
Residency Incentive Pay Period Amendment
Kinnickinnic River Flood Management Project Amendment
2026 Milwaukee Marathon Operating Agreement
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Development Activity (3)
City Tax Deed Property Sale - 3743 North 35th Street
Residential
City Tax Deed Property Sale - 1246 West Atkinson Avenue
Residential
City Tax Deed Property Sale - 1606 West Walnut Street
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
Multiple Wisconsin DOT highway improvement projects approved for Milwaukee intersections…
Housing Demand
City continues disposing of tax deed properties to private investors,…
Commercial Demand
Discussion of towing company operations at retail centers indicates active…
Sentiment
Community engagement on new business proposals is strong, with over…
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Zoning terms (2)
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Decision moments (16)
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