City of Milwaukee
 

Alderman Bohl's Biography

Jim Bohl is serving his third full term as 5th District Alderman following his re-election in April 2008.

Alderman Bohl, 39, is a native of Milwaukee’s northwest side. He graduated from Milwaukee’s Madison High School in 1989, before earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Marquette University in 1993 and 1996.

Alderman Bohl serves as Chair of the Common Council’s Licenses Committee, and the City of Milwaukee Taxicab Review Board. He is also a member of the Judiciary and Legislation Committee and the Steering and Rules Committee. Alderman Bohl’s community involvement includes membership on the board of VISIT Milwaukee, and service as the board Vice-President of the Milwaukee Survive Alive Foundation.

Alderman Bohl is consistently recognized for his efforts to lead the Council as a budget hawk and taxpayer advocate. Alderman Bohl has also been a strong fighter for efforts that promote the safety and welfare of his constituents and Milwaukee residents. He has consistently fought to put more police on the streets and led the police department’s recent efforts to realign police districts, allowing for greater police responsiveness in the 5th District. Alderman Bohl has also taken the lead to create a comprehensive plan to address improving road conditions in the city.

Alderman Bohl is firmly dedicated to Milwaukee neighborhoods. He organized his neighborhood’s block watch group and served many years as its leader. He also wrote the city’s “Neighborhood Association Tool Kit” and has fought to keep neighborhoods safe by authoring legislation to restrict payday loan stores and slowing the proliferation of extended hour businesses.

Alderman Bohl has a special affinity for children, and has served as a confirmation instructor, Sunday school teacher and teen mentor. In his spare time, Alderman Bohl enjoys reading biographies, playing and watching sports and spending time with his family.

District homeowners for 16 years, Alderman Bohl and his wife, Calleen, have three daughters. They are active members of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, where Alderman Bohl serves on the Board of Parish Education.

Prior to his election to office in April of 2000, Alderman Bohl taught at Madison University High School in Milwaukee and served as an aide to former Milwaukee Congressman Tom Barrett.


Recent legislation introduced by Alderman James Bohl:

  • 091587 An ordinance relating to public passenger licensing of shuttle vehicles.
  • 081119 Resolution urging Wisconsin’s U.S. Congressional delegation to petition the Treasury Department to allocate a portion of the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program to cities for infrastructure investment and further advocate for the inclusion of federal funding of municipal public works projects in any future economic stimulus package.
  • 081086 Resolution authorizing the Office of the Comptroller to draft and issue an Advisor Request for Proposal to select an Advisor to assist the Common Council in determining if privatizing the Milwaukee Water Works through a long-term lease of Water Works assets to a private sector water utility provider is the highest and best use of this City asset.
  • 081046 An ordinance relating to fees for animal licenses.
  • 081008 Resolution implementing a provision of the 2009 City Budget relating to the Energy Challenge Fund capital account.
  • 090927 A substitute ordinance relating to application filing requirements and approval procedures for permits for temporary extensions of licensed alcohol beverage premises for special events and special party permits.
  • 090706 Resolution directing the Commissioner of City Development to prepare amendments to project plans for tax incremental districts likely to be closed out in 2011 or 2012.
  • 090623 A substitute ordinance relating to the inclusion of street-paving costs in the project plans for newly-created tax incremental districts.
  • 090562 Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds from the Capital Improvements Advance Planning Fund to a subaccount for the West Side Area Comprehensive Plan market analysis, in the 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and 15th Aldermanic Districts.
  • 090421 Resolution accepting a donation of bronze sculptures for Hartung Park.
  • 090352 A substitute charter ordinance relating to review and approval of certain city contracts.
  • 090257 Resolution directing the Commissioner of City Development, the City Comptroller and the Commissioner of Assessments to provide financing information regarding tax incremental districts likely to be closed out in 2010 and 2011.
  • 090152 A substitute ordinance relating to maximum allowable taxicab rates and charges.
  • 090089 Substitute motion amending the Common Council’s Procedure and Rules relating to committee assignment of capital improvement projects.
  • 090090 A substitute ordinance relating to the composition and staffing of the capital improvements committee.
  • 090080 A substitute ordinance relating to disqualification for committee consideration of a new application for certain alcohol beverage licenses upon withdrawal of an initial application.
  • 081746 A substitute ordinance relating to review and approval of public arts projects.
  • 081744 Substitute resolution directing the Commissioner of City Development and the City Comptroller to provide information relating to possible use of tax incremental financing to fund public infrastructure projects outside the boundaries of tax incremental districts.
  • 081662 Substitute resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations Division-Department of Administration to petition the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to reduce city match requirements for arterial and collector street projects.
  • 081584 An ordinance relating to statements required of individuals seeking to be considered disabled persons when applying for loading zone permits.
  • 081578 Substitute resolution accepting a $10,000 cash contribution from the City of Wauwatosa for the purpose of funding the development of Hartung Park.
  • 081543 Resolution authorizing a transfer of funds from the Capital Improvements Advance Planning Fund to a subaccount for the West Side Comprehensive Area Plan, in the 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and 15th Aldermanic Districts.
  • 081474 A substitute ordinance relating to publicly accessible collection bins and bin permit regulations and fees.
  • 081451 Substitute charter ordinance relating to submission of budget estimates for the ensuing fiscal year.
  • 081369 A substitute ordinance providing charges for violations relating to return of garbage and recycling carts to their original location, mowing of grass, and removal of snow, ice and other debris from sidewalks.
  • 081339 Substitute resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to revise and update the City’s pavement restoration policy for utility cuts and trenches in the public street right-of-way.
  • 081248 Resolution amending Common Council Resolution File Number 080563 relating to creation of a taxicab review board.
  • 081247 Substitute resolution relating to the installation of a left-turn traffic signal at the intersection of North 107th Street and West Good Hope Road.
  • 081215 A substitute ordinance establishing a capital improvements committee.
  • 080871 An ordinance regulating the maintenance of abandoned residential properties pending foreclosure and during foreclosure proceedings.
  • 080753 Resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations Division - Department of Administration to seek introduction of state legislation to allow for the towing/booting and impounding of vehicles for unpaid parking citations and refusal to release the vehicles until all outstanding citations are paid or adjudicated
  • 080563 Substitute resolution relating to establishment of a review board to review taxicab charges, fares and regulation.
  • 080461 Substitute resolution establishing an Alcohol Beverage Licensing Task Force.
  • 080343 An ordinance increasing forfeitures for violations relating to return of garbage and recycling carts to their original location, mowing of grass, and removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.
  • 080077 Substitute resolution expressing City of Milwaukee support for efforts to discontinue federal corn ethanol mandates, cease incentives for corn ethanol production and end tariffs on imported biofuels.
  • 080046 Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of up to $150,000 in private contributions to the Hartung Park project for purchasing various park amenities.Resolution relating to the funding and construction of Phase I of Hartung Park with a State of Wisconsin Stewardship Local Assistance Grant with a total project cost of $500,000 with a grantor share of $250,000 and a city match of $250,000.
  • 071402 Resolution relating to the funding and construction of Phase I of Hartung Park with a State of Wisconsin Stewardship Local Assistance Grant with a total project cost of $500,000 with a grantor share of $250,000 and a city match of $250,000.
  • 070324 Substitute resolution reserving and appropriating up to $50,000 from the 2007 Common Council Contingent Fund to hire a consultant to review and evaluate the condition of the City of Milwaukee’s streets and related maintenance and reconstruction procedures.
  • 060075 A substitute ordinance relating to the prohibition, suppression and dispersal of unlawful assemblies and providing penalties.
  • 060086 Substitute resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage of state legislation prohibiting the sale or any other exchange of certain drug paraphernalia.
  • 060222 Substitute resolution reserving and appropriating up to $1.5 million from the 2006 Special Purpose Account - Community Services Staffing for the purpose of funding additional police recruit training and police overtime.
  • 060286 Resolution authorizing the Department of Administration to negotiate agreements with companies desiring to construct a citywide wireless network.
  • 060292 Resolution identifying portions of the Hartung Quarry site, located south of West Keefe Avenue and west of North 99th Street, as the site of a future park to be known as "Hartung Park".
  • 060537 An ordinance relating to zoning regulations for payday loan agencies.
  • 061035 A substitute ordinance relating to signage required for any vehicle that is used in activities subject to licensing as a junk collector or junk dealer.
  • 061134 Substitute resolution requesting the federal government's assistance in fighting violent crime in the city of Milwaukee.
  • 061135 An ordinance relating to the definition of nuisance activity with respect to chronic nuisance premises.
  • 061156 A substitute ordinance relating to regulations for newspaper vending boxes.
 

Email me anytime with your questions or concerns at: jbohl@milwaukee.gov

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