Milwaukee Official City Notices: Council Sessions and Winter Service Advisories for Jan. 27

Official City Committee Meetings and Hearings

The City of Milwaukee has several key governing bodies meeting today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Residents are encouraged to participate in the local legislative process through the following sessions:

• Licenses Committee: Meeting at 9:00 a.m. in Room 301-B of City Hall. This committee oversees various business and liquor licensing matters essential to local commerce.
• Board of City Service Commissioners: A virtual meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams and City Channel 25. The agenda includes the approval of classification and probationary reports, as well as requests to extend temporary appointments for critical roles within the Mayor’s Office and Milwaukee Water Works.
• City-County Advisory Board on Climate and Economic Equity: This board will meet virtually at 2:00 p.m. to discuss ongoing sustainability initiatives.
• FPC Oversight and Accountability Committee: Scheduled for 4:30 p.m. in City Hall, Room 301-A, focusing on public safety performance and policy.

Winter Public Health Advisory: Extreme Cold Precautions

Following recent extreme cold warnings, the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) reminds residents that cold weather safety protocols remain a top priority. While the most severe wind chills have begun to stabilize, the risk of frostbite and hypothermia persists. The following public service notices are currently active:

• Emergency Warming Centers: The Washington Park Senior Center at 4420 W. Vliet St. remains a designated emergency warming location. Residents needing immediate shelter or transportation assistance should dial 2-1-1 to be connected with the nearest available resources.
• Health Guidance: Health officials urge the public to dress in multiple layers and limit outdoor exposure. Symptoms of cold-related illness, such as numbness, pale skin, or confusion, should be treated as medical emergencies.

Public Works and Parking Regulations

The Department of Public Works (DPW) reminds all motorists that winter parking regulations are in full effect through March 1, 2026. To ensure efficient snow removal and emergency vehicle access, the following rules apply today:

• Alternate Side Parking: On even-numbered calendar days, vehicles must be parked on the side of the street with even house numbers. On odd-numbered days, vehicles must be parked on the odd side.
• Thoroughfares and Bus Routes: Overnight parking is strictly prohibited on designated through-highways and bus routes between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• Procurement Notice: Today is the final deadline for Vendor Contract Bid #21566 regarding the supply of end ring couplings. Submissions are due to the Purchasing Division by 4:30 p.m.