286-CITY (2489). That one number can connect you with 21 departments, 8,800 employees and 100s of city services, ranging from building permits to parking permission to library hours to garbage pickups.

The City of Milwaukee receives millions of calls annually for services and information, and finding the right number for city services can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming for residents. Ald. Donovan says the city continues to seek ways to improve communications with residents, and this one-stop number for city services makes it even easier to find the right department and person to handle your complaint or request.

Residents will still call 911 for emergencies but can use the new number for any other calls. Of course you can always call Ald. Donovan's office at 286-3778.