Jim Bohl is serving his third full term as 5th District Alderman following his re-election in April 2008.
Alderman Bohl, 37, 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 authored 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 14 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: