The City of Milwaukee Common Council convened on September 23, 2025, to address several key agenda items, primarily focusing on the proposed budget for 2026 and various commendations.

Alderman Dimitrijevich initiated the meeting by moving to refer Mayor Johnson's proposed budget for 2026 to the Finance and Personnel Committee for review. The committee is expected to report back to the Common Council during a scheduled meeting on November 7, 2024, at 9:00 AM. This motion was passed without objection.

Further, Alderman Dimitrijevich proposed a public hearing on the budget, set to take place jointly with the Mayor on October 6, 2025, at 6:30 PM. He emphasized the importance of community engagement by inviting residents to a public listening session on the proposed budget, which will occur on October 18, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Martin Luther King Library.

The meeting also included a segment dedicated to acknowledging various commendations and condolences. The city clerk presented a list of resolutions, including recognition of the Milwaukee Fire Department on its 150th anniversary, congratulations to New Life Community Development on its 25th anniversary, and honors for several individuals retiring from various city departments, including the Milwaukee Health Department and Milwaukee Public Schools.

The council encouraged members to sponsor any of the commendations or condolences by submitting forms to the city clerk before the end of the workday.

As the meeting progressed, the council moved on to reports from standing committees, with Alderman Jocasta Samaripo presenting the report from the License Committee, which included recommendations related to various licenses.

Overall, the meeting underscored the council's commitment to fiscal responsibility and community involvement, setting the stage for further discussions on the budget and recognizing the contributions of local organizations and individuals.