Research & Analysis

The research and analysis staff attends all City of Milwaukee Common Council and Common Council standing committee meetings to assist the Council and other city departments in formulating city ordinances and policy. In addition to drafting city ordinances and resolutions,  analysts also provide fiscal analysis and research and write reports for the Common Council dealing with governmental concerns. One of the main responsibilities of this section is the annual review of the budget submitted by the Mayor, which involves review of all city department budgets and providing analysis on these budgets to the Council.

Legislative Reference Bureau Analysts:

• Draft legislation for Common Council members and city departments

• Conduct surveys of other municipalities on complex urban issues

• Research and report on governmental issues facing the City

• Review and analyze the annual executive budget

• Provide technical assistance to task forces and ad hoc committees established by the Common Council

• Keep abreast of municipal issues which may be of interest to the Common Council

For more information contact:
Barry Zalben

Reference Bureau Manager

(414) 286-2267