City of South Milwaukee

10/13/2026

🚌 Help Shape the Future of Public Transit in Milwaukee County!
Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is asking the community to provide feedback on two concepts for future bus service:
🔹 Ridership Concept: Fewer routes with more frequent service.
🔹 Coverage Concept: More geographic coverage with less frequent service.
Everyone is encouraged to share their input!
Learn more, take the survey, and find upcoming community events at:
RideMCTS.com/MCTSForward

10/13/2026

🗳️ HAVE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE YET?

The General Election is Tuesday, November 3! Make sure you’re ready to make your voice heard. 🇺🇸

📅 Here’s how and when you can register:

✅ Online: By Wednesday, October 14, at MyVote.wi.gov

📬 By Mail: Applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, October 14.

🏛️ In Person at the City Clerk’s Office: By 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30.

🗳️ On Election Day: Register at your polling location on Tuesday, November 3.

Don’t wait until the last minute! Check your registration status and find voter information at MyVote.wi.gov.

10/02/2026

🗳️ Mark Your Calendar! Important General Election Dates

The General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. South Milwaukee voters should take note of these important dates and deadlines:

📅 Tuesday, October 6: Deadline to establish residency in order to vote at the General Election in the City of South Milwaukee. Electors who move after this date may vote from their prior address.

📅 Wednesday, October 14: Deadline to mail registration applications and register online. After this date, voters needing to register or update their name/address must do so in the City Clerk’s Office.

📅 Tuesday, October 20: In-person absentee voting (“early voting”) begins at City Hall.

📅 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29: Deadline for the City Clerk’s Office to accept most absentee ballot requests by mail.

📅 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 30: Deadline to register to vote in the City Clerk’s Office. Last day for in-person absentee voting.

📅 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 3 — ELECTION DAY: In-person voting and same-day registration will be available.

📅 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 3: Deadline to return your absentee ballot to the City Clerk’s Office.

🔎 Find voting times, locations and additional election information:
https://www.southmilwaukee.gov/162/Election-Information

Make your plan to vote and mark these important dates on your calendar!

10/01/2026

🎃 CITY OF SOUTH MILWAUKEE TRICK-OR-TREAT! 👻

Get ready for a night of Halloween fun in South Milwaukee!

🍬 Saturday, October 31, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM

We look forward to seeing all of our little ghosts, goblins, witches and superheroes out enjoying Halloween!

🏠 Participating in trick-or-treat? Please turn your porch light on!

Have a safe and happy Halloween, South Milwaukee! 🎃🕷️👻

09/29/2026

🔥 Great News for South Milwaukee! 🔥

The City of South Milwaukee is proud to announce that, effective January 1, 2027, our Public Protection Classification will improve from Class 3 to Class 2!

This achievement reflects a significant improvement in the City’s overall fire protection system. South Milwaukee’s ISO score increased from 73.13 points in 2019 to 83.20 points in 2026—an improvement of more than 10 points.

The evaluation recognizes the strength of our:
🚒 Emergency response capabilities
👨‍🚒 Staffing and training
📡 Emergency communications
💧 Water supply and hydrant infrastructure
🧯 Fire prevention efforts

This accomplishment is truly a citywide effort. Congratulations to Fire Chief John Litchford and the South Milwaukee Fire Department, along with our Water Utility, emergency communications partners, and everyone across the City organization who contributed to this success.

Achieving an ISO Class 2 rating is something our entire community can be proud of! The Fire Department will continue looking for opportunities to strengthen our fire protection system, with the long-term goal of pursuing a Class 1 rating.

👏 Congratulations to everyone who helped make this achievement possible!

09/25/2026

09/24/2026

❄️ Snow Plow Training & Roadeo Day! 🚜

Our Streets Department recently held its annual Snow Plow Training and Roadeo Day, giving staff the opportunity to refresh their skills and prepare for the upcoming winter season.

Training covered snow-removal techniques, salt and brine application, route planning, equipment operation, MS4 stormwater requirements, and the use of road sensors to help crews make informed decisions during winter weather events.

Staff also participated in a hands-on Roadeo course, practicing safe equipment operation, plowing techniques, maneuvering, and responding to simulated roadway challenges.

A big thank you to our dedicated Streets Department staff for preparing to keep South Milwaukee’s roads safe all winter long! ❄️🚜

09/23/2026

**PRESS RELEASE**

Sawall Development, a family-owned Wisconsin development firm with more than 15 years of experience, is proposing a new multifamily housing development in South Milwaukee. The company has developed a portfolio of multifamily and mixed-use projects throughout the region, including Mammoth Springs Apartments in Sussex, Rock Pointe Village in Lannon, and The Granary Townhomes in Union Grove. Sawall Development is working with Engberg Anderson Architects and Trio Engineering on the proposed project.

“We are beyond excited to work with the City of South Milwaukee. Mayor Brett Briesemeister, Economic Development Manager Ericka Lang, City Attorney Chris Smith, and City Administrator Travis Wells have been wonderful to work with. We’ve genuinely enjoyed hearing their vision for South Milwaukee and are excited to play a role in bringing that vision to life.

What stands out to us is a city that welcomes development, embraces new ideas, and is genuinely invested in its future. We’re not just excited to develop in South Milwaukee; we’re excited to become part of the community and contribute to its next chapter,” said Kevin Sawall, Owner| Executive Vice President.

The project would replace an underused former gas station site with new housing and could add to the city's taxable value, pending further feasibility review, environmental due diligence, and refinement of the site plan in coordination with city staff.

"This proposal represents exactly the kind of thoughtful reinvestment we want to see in South Milwaukee, turning an underused site into new housing that strengthens our neighborhoods and our tax base," said Mayor Brett Briesemeister.

The plans presented are conceptual and subject to further review; no final site plan or building elevations have been approved. The Plan Commission's discussion was a presentation, and additional public review will follow as the project develops.

For more information, contact the City of South Milwaukee's Economic Development office, [email protected] or 414-762-2222 x135.

09/22/2026

🌿 Small Actions. Big Impact. 💧

The City of South Milwaukee reminds residents that we all play a part in protecting our local waterways and environment!

🌧️ Stormwater runoff can carry leaves, grass clippings, trash, pet waste, and other pollutants into storm drains—and eventually into our rivers and Lake Michigan.

You can help by:
🍂 Keeping leaves, grass clippings, and other debris out of streets and storm drains
🐾 Picking up after your pets
🧪 Properly disposing of household chemicals
🌱 Using rain barrels or rain gardens to help manage stormwater runoff

Together, we can keep South Milwaukee clean, protect our waterways, and preserve our environment for generations to come! 💙

09/15/2026

🗳️ Today is National Voter Registration Day!

Make sure your voter information is up to date and that you’re ready for the November 3, 2026 General Election.

Visit myvote.wi.gov to:
✅ Check your voter registration status
✅ Register to vote
✅ Update your name or address
✅ Find important election information

Take a few minutes today to make sure your voter information is current!

City of South Milwaukee