Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Milwaukee public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety with low priority
Vice chair vacancy
The commission honored Vice Chair Bree Spencer at her final full board meeting, crediting her with major policy changes including the video release and vehicle pursuit policies.
Police officer recruitment process overhaul
MPD is moving from year-round police officer recruiting to three fixed three-month application windows a year, which staff say will give them reset time, clearer expectations for candidates, and more incentive to follow through.
Do Portugal Circus in the Historic Third Ward
The family circus, returning after last year's denial, was rejected again for a Van Buren Street site over lack of neighbor notification and conflicts with Labor Day weekend events.
Food truck health compliance and truck routing
Taqueria La Vecindad's food truck was caught twice without running water in under two months. The operator promised to drain tanks nightly, insulate lines, and stop driving his overweight truck down S. 43rd Street by Jackson Park.
911 Call Answer and Dispatch Times
Great news here: 99.3% of 911 calls were answered within 15 seconds last quarter, and emergency outlier calls dropped to zero. The dispatch center is rolling out universal call-taker training combining police and fire call types.