City of Milwaukee - File #: 260023

• File #: 260023
• Version: 0
• Type: Communication
• Status: Placed On File
• File created: 4/21/2026
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 5/12/2026
• Title: Communication from the Department of Public Works regarding pothole patching requests and responses including location, timeframe and historical data.
• Sponsors: ALD. MOORE
• Indexes: REPORTS AND STUDIES, STREET IMPROVEMENTS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
5/12/2026	0	COMMON COUNCIL	PLACED ON FILE	Pass	15:0
4/29/2026	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE; Minutes note: Communication File 12 and 19 were discussed together. Appeared Kevin Muhs (DPW - City Engineer) Zachary Roeder (DPW - Infrastructure) Appeared Thomas Wangerin (DPW - Infrastructure) Alderwoman Moore noted heavy constituent outreach (calls/emails/texts) about widespread potholes after a difficult winter and asked for transparency on DPW’s plan to address the issue. Alderwoman Pratt supported a more aggressive pothole strategy by expanding repair hours (including weekends and earlier starts), citing success in other cities. She emphasized public frustration (“paying for a service”) and described safety/quality-of-life impacts for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians; also noted vehicle damage. Ald. Chambers stressed a desire for more proactive identification of potholes rather than relying only on resident tickets, including documenting potholes seen by city crews. (see full video for more details)	Pass	5:0
4/21/2026	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

260023

Version

ORIGINAL

Reference

Sponsor

ALD. MOORE

Title

Communication from the Department of Public Works regarding pothole patching requests and responses including location, timeframe and historical data.

Requestor

Drafter

CC-CC

Laurie Phillip

4/21/2026