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Jul 23, 2026

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Committee approves funding and library access items

Published Jul 23, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2026

Committee approves funding and library access items

The committee recommended adoption of six resolutions, including a new Prescription for Literacy grant pilot, 2026 Community Development Block Grant youth funding, a 2027 funding allocation plan, and a proposal to let public school IDs double as library cards.

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

2027 funding plan held

The committee held the 2027 Funding Allocation Plan for the call of the chair after hearing public input on how city community and economic development dollars should be spent.

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Housing funding plan held

The committee held the 2027 Funding Allocation Plan, delaying action on the resolution by a 3-0 vote.

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Community development committee meeting summary

The committee recommended confirmation of three Business Improvement District appointments and adoption of two funding resolutions.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Community & Economic Development meeting summary

Committee confirmed several Business Improvement District appointments, approved multiple library grants, and recommended adoption of reprogrammed CDBG, HOME, and HOME-ARP funds focused on youth services and affordable housing; it also designated a fall festival as an official city event and approved a change to the Sister Cities Committee membership.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Committee approves MKELove event funding, advances residential preference ordinance, and places arts report and youth council item on file

At the May 20, 2026 Community & Economic Development Committee meeting, members voted unanimously to recommend adoption of a resolution declaring the MKELove Summer Kickback an official City event and reallocating funds; to place the Milwaukee Arts Board annual report on file; to substitute and recommend passage of an ordinance amending residential preference program requirements for construction contracts; and to place an ordinance on the emerging youth achievement advisory council on file.

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Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Committee minutes (Apr 29, 2026): youth advisory ordinance recommended; multiple board appointments confirmed; USDA regional food-system grant recommended

Community & Economic Development Committee met Apr 29, 2026 (City Hall, Room 301-B). Meeting convened 1:35 PM and adjourned 2:01 PM. All five committee members present. The committee unanimously (5-0) recommended passage or confirmation of listed ordinances, appointments, and a resolution accepting a U.S. Department of Agriculture Regional Food System Partnerships Program grant (just under $1,000,000). One appointment (Maritza Ugarte) was held to the call of the Chair. Discussion on the youth advisory ordinance included possible stipends for youth and scheduling for targeted age groups.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Community & Economic Development Committee — April 9, 2026: appointments confirmed; funding and grocery-retention measures advanced

The committee met April 9, 2026 and unanimously recommended confirmation of four appointments, recommended adoption of multiple resolutions including a city partnership with Milwaukee Succeeds, acceptance of a Wisconsin Arts Board grant, reallocations and event funding, directives to pursue grocery and pharmacy retention, and expenditure from the Grocery Store Retention Fund (noted at $2.8 million). An ordinance on residential preference was held to the call of the chair and a DOA communication on fund balances was placed on file.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Community & Economic Development Committee — March 11, 2026: appointments, event resolutions, and reports

Committee convened March 11, 2026 at City Hall (Room 301-B). The committee confirmed multiple appointments (including a Health Department designee), recommended passage of an ordinance on the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council, approved event resolutions (Bronzeville Week and 5th District Movie Night Fund), held several BID reappointments to call of the chair, and placed a City Development annual poster-sales report on file. Votes reported were predominantly 4-0 with Ald. Jackson excused.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Committee recommends confirmation of BID reappointments, youth council nominations, and passage of friendship city ordinance

The Community & Economic Development Committee met on February 19, 2026 at City Hall, Room 301-B. Five members were present. The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of multiple reappointments to Business Improvement Districts #21 and #53, unanimously recommended two Milwaukee Youth Council nominations for confirmation, recommended passage of an ordinance relating to friendship city relationships, and recommended placing Resolution 240483 on file. Ald. Stamper asked that Patricia Keating Kahn and Matt Dorner present details on District #21's Ambassador Homeless Program.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Committee recommends passage of arts board ordinance; approves funding for entrepreneurship summit and FEED MKE food-waste and hunger programs

The Community & Economic Development Committee (Jan. 28, 2026) recommended passage of an ordinance updating Milwaukee Arts Board project guidelines, approved up to $5,000 for the 2026 MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit, held a Bronzeville Week resolution to the call of the chair, authorized a $75,000 DNR service contract for FEED MKE food-waste technical assistance, authorized a $25,000 No Kid Hungry grant to FEED MKE, and placed a Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center resolution on file. All recorded votes were 5-0.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Committee recommends authorizing up to $83,300 from MKE Community Excellence Fund for 2026 events

Special meeting convened Jan. 20, 2026 (8:54 AM–8:58 AM). Attendance: Ald. Stamper, Ald. Dimitrijevic, and Ald. Chambers Jr. (present); Ald. Zamarripa and Ald. Jackson (absent). The committee substituted and then recommended for adoption a resolution to authorize expenditure of up to $83,300 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various 2026 events and initiatives (vote 3–0). The file may be referred to the Common Council meeting at 9:00 AM on Jan. 20, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

City of Milwaukee — Community & Economic Development Committee meeting minutes (Jan 7, 2026)

Meeting convened 1:32 PM in City Hall Room 301-B; present Alds. Stamper, Zamarripa, Dimitrijevic, and Jackson (Chambers Jr. excused). The committee recommended confirmation of five Business Improvement District appointments/reappointments, recommended adoption of resolutions for HUD Continuum of Care funding and a WEDC Vibrant Spaces grant, and recommended adoption of resolutions promoting City employment events, youth internships/apprenticeships, and library metrics reporting. Several items (feasibility study for a business development/training center, ordinance creating a department of equity and inclusion, and expenditure from the MKE Community Excellence Fund) were held to the call of the chair. Meeting adjourned 2:15 PM.

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Briefing

Dec 3, 2025

Committee confirms arts and youth appointments, declares Kings Konnect an official City event, adopts 2026 funding plan, and reviews BID 28 operating plan

On December 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM in City Hall, Room 301-B, the Community & Economic Development Committee recommended confirmation of three appointments (Milwaukee Arts Board and an MPS representative), recommended adoption of a substitute Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan, declared Kings Konnect an official City event with authorization to accept and expend contributions, and recommended placing the Year 2026 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District 28 on file.

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Briefing

Nov 12, 2025

Community & Economic Development Committee — Meeting Minutes (Nov 12, 2025)

Meeting convened at 1:36 PM and adjourned at 2:33 PM in City Hall, Room 301-B. The committee confirmed two Milwaukee Youth Council at-large nominees; confirmed three appointments to Business Improvement District #48; recommended adoption of a substitute resolution to apply for and accept a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Community Development Investment Grant for IV Generations Holdings, LLC; held the Year 2026 Operating Plan for BID 28 and the Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan to the call of the chair; recommended placing on file a reallocation of MKE Community Excellence Fund monies (Girls’ Day at City Hall to Bronzeville Week) and a communication on 2024 Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative accomplishments; and substituted and recommended passage of an ordinance relating to the Milwaukee Arts Board.

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Briefing

Nov 3, 2025

Community & Economic Development Committee — Special Public Hearing on Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan (Nov 3, 2025)

The committee held a public hearing at Mitchell Street Library on a substitute resolution to establish the Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan. Mario Higgins (Community Block Grants Director) presented; 13 community speakers addressed housing, eviction defense, homelessness, disability/accessibility, youth services, and HOME CHDO programs. The committee voted to hold the resolution to the call of the chair.

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