COMMON COUNCIL, November 25, 2025
Approves WEDC Community Development Investment Grant for Ivy Generations, 14-0 (1 excused)
What happened
The Milwaukee Common Council overrode Mayor's vetoes on the 2026 budget by a 14-0 vote, restoring city worker wage increases and $8 million in fire department capital equipment funding.
- Jurisdiction
- Milwaukee, WI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- November 25, 2025
- Decisions
- 21 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 14-0 (1 excused)
Free sample: decision 1 of 21
Override of Mayor's 2026 Budget Vetoes
Council voted 14-0 to override all mayoral vetoes on the 2026 budget, including: city worker wage increases (AFSCME), $8 million new borrowing for fire department capital equipment (offset by $4 million reduction to infrastructure/municipal services building and $4 million increased GO borrowing), $70,000 for city treasurer to restore printed tax receipt mailing, $25,000 for Task Force on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, $20,000 for Common Council legislative affairs travel, creation of Department of Equity and Inclusion, and creation of Department of Community Wellness and Safety.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Milwaukee Common Council overrode Mayor's vetoes on the 2026 budget by a 14-0 vote, restoring city worker wage increases and $8 million in fire department capital equipment funding.
Key Decisions (21)
Override of Mayor's 2026 Budget Vetoes
Milwaukee Police Association Contract Ratification
Red, White, and Blue Tavern License Suspension Reduced
Tax Refund Interception for Private Ambulance Companies
Historic Designation for Milwaukee Auditorium and Arena
16th Street Viaduct Rehabilitation MOU Amendment
16th Street Bridge Cost Participation Amendment
I-94 East-West Project Traffic Mitigation Agreement
Accessible Public Improvements Appropriation
Non-Assessable Public Improvements Appropriation
MMSD Inflow and Infiltration Grant Application
South Harbor Milwaukee LLC Lease Extension
Compass Minerals America Lease Agreement
Cargill Incorporated Lease Agreements
Settlement of Keeshawn Thomas Estate Lawsuit
Settlement of Lakisha Bridges Lawsuit
Tenant Fire Safety Acknowledgment Ordinance
Police Vehicle Pursuit Data Collection
Milwaukee Arts Board Ordinance
WEDC Community Development Investment Grant for Ivy Generations
Exclusive Right to Negotiate for 15th District Properties
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (3)
JT Wells Milwaukee Gas Plug Installation
Commercial
So High Corner Inc. Parking Lot Purchase
Commercial
Ivy Generations Development
Other
Market Signals (6)
Labor
City worker wage increases approved through budget veto override, with…
Infrastructure
$8 million in new borrowing approved for fire department capital…
Sentiment
Multiple council members expressed concerns about Act 12 fiscal constraints…
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