15th District News Releases

2009

Nov. 6  Council Adopts 2010 City Budget that Maintains Vital Services, Lowers Solid Waste Charge
Nov. 4  President Hines in Madison to Hear from U.S. President Obama, Sec. Duncan on Meaningful Education Reform
Oct. 14  President Hines, YMCA Announce New Mentoring Recruitment Program
Oct. 13  Citizens Invited to Joint Public Hearing Tonight on 2010 Budget
Oct. 7  President Hines, Residents Mourn Loss of “Querro” Evans
Sept. 1  President Hines' Remarks from Yesterday's MPS News Conference
Aug. 24  STATEMENT: President Hines on MPS Governance
Jun. 19  President Hines Expresses Concern Over Flooding, Sewage in City Neighborhoods
May 29  Milwaukee Will Defer Look at Water Privatization, Aldermen Say  |  Letter to Comptroller  |  Letter to City Attorney
May 1  STATEMENT: President Hines and Mayor Barrett on RTA and Sales Tax
Apr. 29  President Hines Welcomes TARP Congressional Oversight Committee to Milwaukee
Mar. 27  City’s TID Districts Could Provide Millions for Local Street Work, Create Jobs
Mar. 11  STATEMENT: President Hines Welcomes GLUE Founders; Milwaukee Hosts National Conference
Feb. 26  President Hines And Alderman Murphy Praise President Obama For Budget Commitment To Great Lakes
Feb. 16  Futures of MPS and City of Milwaukee Inextricably Linked
Jan. 29  President Hines Applauds Governor Doyle’s Straightforward Leadership In State Of The State Address
Jan. 23  President Hines’ Statement on Harley-Davidson Layoffs
Jan. 20  President Hines’ Statement On The Inaugural Ceremony For President Obama

2008

Dec. 9  MEDIA ADVISORY: Alcohol Beverage Licensing Panel to Hold Public Hearing This Week
Oct. 27  Our City Needs Systemic Change
Oct. 8  MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Listening Sessions Continue TODAY
Oct. 1  MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Listening Sessions Begin TODAY
Sep. 30  MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Listening Sessions Begin Tomorrow
Sep. 26  President Hines Praises Joseph Zilber’s Leadership, Commitment to Central City
Sep. 24  Common Council Members Will Hear From Residents on Mayor’s Budget
Sep. 12  President Hines Urges Council to Engage Residents on Mayor’s Proposed Fee Increases
Aug. 19  MEDIA ADVISORY: Teutonia Gardens to Celebrate Grand Opening
Aug. 12  STATEMENT: President Hines Asks "What Is Water Worth?"
Jul. 28  President Hines Addresses Fire Fatality
Jul. 25  President Hines Responds to Tragic Death of Seiaires McHenry Jr.
Jul. 16  STATEMENT: “Pothole Fee” Eliminates Street Assessments, Far Better than Increasing Property Taxes
Jul. 7  STATEMENT: Common Council President Hines Decries Murders, Calls For Genuine Collaboration With Residents
Jun. 27  Common Council Pres. Hines Announces New Task Force To Analyze Licensing Procedures
Jun. 25  President Hines’ Statement on Yesterday’s Guilty Verdict
Jun. 23  MEDIA ADVISORY: Council President Hines Pushes for Increased Food Donations
Jun. 17  Juneteenth Day: A Solemn Celebration
Jun. 13  Common Council President Hines Announces Grand Opening Of Foundation Park
May 6  President Hines Calls For Action In Evaluating Milwaukee's Racial Disparities
Apr. 24  Hines Draws On Members' Strengths, Experience & Leadership In Making Council Committe Appointments
Apr. 24  2008-2012 Common Council Committee Appointments By Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr.
Apr. 7  STATEMENT: Council President Hines Commends Milwaukee Journal Sentinel For Winning Pulitzer Prize
Mar. 19  STATEMENT: President Hines Applauds Gov. Doyle, Milwaukee Delegation For Passing SB 176, Calls For Further Reforms
Mar. 13  STATEMENT: President Hines Welcomes Circus Parade Back To Milwaukee, Wants Public Transit To Return Too
Feb. 11  An Open Letter From Council President Hines Regarding Weekend Violence