Committee approves Port Milwaukee easements and multiple long‑term leases on Jones Island The committee approved a series of Port Milwaukee files including easements for MMSD and We Energies needs and lease extensions or new leases with South Harbor Milwaukee LLC, Compass Minerals America Inc., and Cargill; Port staff said tenants will invest in infrastructure and that some easements were relocated to accommodate port facility projects.

Port Milwaukee is making waves with new easements and long-term leases that promise to boost economic activity and infrastructure on Jones Island!

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Committee confirms Benjamin Tim as Port Milwaukee director after questions about commercial experience The Milwaukee Common Council Public Works Committee voted to confirm Benjamin Tim as Port Milwaukee director 2-1 after committee members questioned his direct shipping and profit-and-loss experience.

The Milwaukee Common Council has officially confirmed Benjamin Tim as the new director of Port Milwaukee, despite tough questions about his commercial shipping experience.

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Port Milwaukee budget down as cruise dock work continues; summerfest revenue and capital spending fall Port Milwaukee told the Finance & Personnel Committee its proposed 2026 operating budget falls roughly $1.4 million (17%) from 2025, driven largely by declines in special funds and capital spending even as cruise visits and cruise-related projects continue.

Port Milwaukee is gearing up for an exciting 2026 with increased cruise traffic, despite a $1.4 million budget cut and reduced capital spending.

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