Daniel has a degree in history and religious studies from the University of Wisconsin and is pursuing a master's in urban planning. He was born and raised in Milwaukee and currently lives in Riverwest with his family. Daniel is a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.

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This is Dnaiel Bauman's first time running for public office. 

Support for affordable housing and tenant rights

Believes everyone deserves access to affordable housing and supports tenant rights.

Advocacy for policies preventing displacement

Supports policies that prevent displacement, expand homeownership opportunities, and hold landlords accountable.

Believes quality housing is a right and is essential for safety, economic opportunity, and community well-being.

- Believes everyone deserves access to affordable housing and supports tenant rights.
- Supports policies that prevent displacement, expand homeownership opportunities, and hold landlords accountable.
- Believes quality housing is a right and is essential for safety, economic opportunity, and community well-being.

Housing & Urban Development

Advocates for strong public services and community engagement.

Believes in the importance of accessible public education and youth programs.

- Advocates for strong public services and community engagement.
- Believes in the importance of accessible public education and youth programs.

Public Services

Believes safety is essential for a thriving city and that "every resident, in every neighborhood, feels safe—whether walking to work, biking with their family, or waiting for a bus."

Supports expanded public safety strategies that prioritize intervention, prevention, and mental health resources.

- Believes safety is essential for a thriving city and that "every resident, in every neighborhood, feels safe—whether walking to work, biking with their family, or waiting for a bus."
- Supports expanded public safety strategies that prioritize intervention, prevention, and mental health resources.

Public Safety

Support for public transit and infrastructure investment

Plans to prioritize building pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.

Advocacy for safe streets and traffic safety measures

Supports implementing Vision Zero strategies to eliminate traffic-related deaths and injuries by improving street design and enforcement measures.

- Plans to prioritize building pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- Supports implementing Vision Zero strategies to eliminate traffic-related deaths and injuries by improving street design and enforcement measures.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Support for small businesses and local economy

Supports more efforts to aid small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Advocacy for good-paying jobs and workforce development

Believes the city must actively pursue economic development by "championing good-paying jobs, fighting for resources, and putting working families first."

- Supports more efforts to aid small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Believes the city must actively pursue economic development by "championing good-paying jobs, fighting for resources, and putting working families first."

Economy

As of January 13, 2025, Daniel Bauman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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Daniel Bauman

Focus on equitable city planning and housing stability

Believes quality housing, including affordable, workforce, and market-rate options, is a right and essential for safety, economic opportunity, and community well-being.

Commitment to community engagement in infrastructure planning

Commitment to community engagement and good governance

Commitment to addressing systemic inequalities

Advocate for renewable energy and sustainability

Advocates for renewable energy and sustainability


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I was born and raised in Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood at a time when it was still a model of stability—middle-class, diverse, and full of opportunity. But I also watched as my city changed. Good-paying jobs disappeared, public resources shrank, and the North Side, where I grew up, was steadily starved of investment. From an early age, I developed a deep appreciation for Milwaukee’s history—especially its legacy of good, clean government that once worked for its people. I also became aware of the systemic issues that needed to be addressed to make that legacy a reality again.
By the time I was a teenager, I was already engaged in Milwaukee’s biggest challenges. At 16, I worked on a documentary about segregation in the city, gaining firsthand insight into how deeply inequality was embedded in our neighborhoods. Around the same time, I began joining my mother in her activism—marching in anti-war protests as a child and later helping her with volunteer work at NARAL. These experiences shaped my belief that real change comes from both grassroots action and policy reform.
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In college, I continued this work. I was a member of the Memorial Union Labor Organization, and I helped push for university divestment from sweatshop labor, learning how advocacy could create tangible shifts in power. After graduating with a degree in History and Religious Studies from the University of Wisconsin, I served as an AmeriCorps VISTA member in Brooklyn, NY. There, I worked to expand access to critical services for immigrant communities, fought for increased funding in neglected neighborhoods—testifying before the New York City Council—and joined efforts to curb NYPD over-surveillance of Arab-American communities in the years following 9/11. I was also active in movements opposing stop-and-frisk policies and took part in Occupy Wall Street. Through this work, I saw firsthand how government policies, for better or worse, shape the daily lives of the people they serve.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, my family and I returned to Milwaukee. Shortly after, I joined Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s team—first as a volunteer, then as deputy campaign manager, and later as a Staff Assistant in the Mayor’s Office. In this role, I worked on reckless driving prevention, community development, and neighborhood outreach, partnering with Business Improvement Districts across the city to strengthen local communities by building up communal gathering spaces. My return to Milwaukee also coincided with the nationwide protests following the murder of George Floyd. Like so many others, my family and I marched in Milwaukee’s streets, and I made it a priority to help my children understand why.
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After leaving the Mayor’s office, I began coursework for a Master’s in Urban Planning at UW-Milwaukee. There, I helped launch the Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice—a necessary initiative aimed at dismantling segregation in declining cities like Milwaukee. Outside of work and school, I continued my commitment to local activism—leading a tree-planting campaign in Gordon Park, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, and serving on the board of Garfield's 502 Rhythm & Blues Festival.
Today, my family and I live in Riverwest, where my children attend Milwaukee Public Schools. I remain involved in my community through organizations like the Riverwest Investment Cooperative, Habitat for Humanity, and Garfield’s 502 Rhythm & Blues Festival. My deep roots in Milwaukee and my work in both grassroots organizing and city government have given me the perspective and experience to fight for a city that works for everyone.
Milwaukee was once a national model for good governance—one that put its people first. We need leadership that reflects that again. As your Alderman, I will fight for transparent, effective governance, advocate for the most vulnerable, and push for real investment in communities that have been left behind. Our approach to underserved neighborhoods over my lifetime has only resulted in more under-resourced communities. That has to change. I’m running to build a Milwaukee that is safer, more inclusive, and more just—because this city deserves nothing less.
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Diana Vang-Brostoff
“Daniel Bauman’s dedication to our community is unmatched. He has the experience, the heart, and the vision to continue Jonathan’s work and to fight for a Milwaukee that works for everyone.”
Mayor Cavalier Johnson
“I’ve worked alongside Daniel and seen his passion for tackling the toughest issues, from reckless driving to community development. His leadership on the Common Council will benefit residents across the district and the city as a whole.”
Riverwest Advocate Ruth Weill
“Daniel Bauman knows and loves Riverwest. From supporting local initiatives to showing up and listening to residents, he’s demonstrated that he cares about our neighborhood’s unique spirit and challenges.”
Community Leader Andre Lee Ellis
“One thing I know for sure Daniel Bauman is the best choice. He has the heart of the people as his whole reason for running. He will keep that same interest when working for us.”
Retired Judge & Advocate James Gramling
“Daniel Bauman has the qualities we all want on the Council - he’s a hard worker, a student of the systems impacting city government, and a protector of the urban values we all treasure.”
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I believe we can build responsibly toward an equitable and thriving future, but it will require the entire community working together. As a city, we must ensure a high quality of life for all residents, create family-supporting jobs, and work to dismantle systemic inequalities that have persisted and grown as Milwaukee has faced economic challenges. Together, we can foster a brighter future while protecting what makes Milwaukee special.
Milwaukee’s future depends on our ability to come together as a community, face challenges head-on, and fight for equity, growth, and opportunity. I am committed to being a staunch advocate for the 3rd District and the city at large, even in the face of challenges like a second Trump presidency. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient Milwaukee for everyone.
SAFE & SECURE COMMUNITIES
Safety starts with security, but it also starts with feeling welcome. Milwaukee cannot thrive unless every resident, in every neighborhood, feels safe—whether walking to work, biking with their family, or waiting for a bus. That means addressing reckless driving, supporting our first responders, and ensuring public spaces are well-maintained and accessible. But public safety is more than policing—it’s about investing in the root causes of crime, from economic opportunity to youth engagement and strong community connections.
I support implementing Vision Zero strategies to eliminate traffic-related deaths and injuries, working with neighbors to improve street design and enforcement measures. I will also advocate for expanded public safety strategies that prioritize intervention, prevention, and mental health resources—because safety means different things to different people, and we need a holistic approach.
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Discrimination in any form has no place in Milwaukee. That includes ensuring protections for our LGBTQ+ neighbors and standing in full support of our trans community. Safety is about more than crime statistics—it’s about making sure everyone, regardless of background, identity, or income, feels like they belong in our city.
EDUCATION & YOUTH INVESTMENT
As a proud graduate of Milwaukee Public Schools (Rufus King High School) and now as a parent of MPS students, I believe deeply in the importance of strong public schools. Access to high-quality public education should not be determined by zip code, and as alderperson, I will work to ensure that every child in Milwaukee has the resources they need to succeed.
I believe our focus should be on strengthening and fully funding public education. That includes securing more state and local funding for special education, mental health resources, and general aid for MPS.
While policing in schools should be a decision made by MPS, not outside forces, we must also recognize that too many schools feel more like carceral spaces than educational ones. We should be investing in youth programs, after-school activities, and community-led violence prevention efforts that provide real opportunities for young people.
Education is at the heart of opportunity, and as a city, we need to be doing more to support families and students.
HOUSING FOR ALL
Everyone deserves access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. But for too many people in Milwaukee, housing is becoming out of reach—whether it’s renters facing skyrocketing costs, long-time residents being priced out of their own neighborhoods, or first-time homebuyers struggling to compete in a tight market.
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I will work to elevate the rights of renters, homebuyers, and working families in the 3rd District and across the city. That means advocating for policies that prevent displacement, expanding access to homeownership opportunities, and holding bad landlords accountable. It also means being creative in how we fight for resources—because Milwaukee is too often left behind when it comes to state and federal funding.
I've been engaged in issues of segregation and equitable city planning since I was a teenager, and most recently, I helped launch UWM’s Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice, which works to dismantle segregation and promote community wealth-building. We cannot isolate low-income communities and expect different outcomes. Quality housing—whether affordable, workforce, or market-rate—is a right. Housing stability is directly tied to safety, economic opportunity, and community well-being.
This district needs a leader who understands how to secure investment without sacrificing affordability. As your Alder, I will push for more inclusive development that meets the needs of all residents, ensuring that we grow without pushing people out.
A THRIVING LOCAL ECONOMY
Milwaukee’s commercial corridors should be the backbone of our local economy, but we need to do more to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. We should be fostering development that brings more people into our neighborhoods, creating walkable, vibrant districts where businesses can thrive.
I will work to ensure Milwaukee acts like a real city—one that prioritizes local businesses, builds pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, and welcomes new neighbors into our communities. That means ensuring our streets and public spaces encourage foot traffic, supporting workforce development initiatives, and making it easier for small businesses to get started and succeed.
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Our city can’t afford to be passive when it comes to economic development. We need a Common Council that actively champions good-paying jobs, fights for resources, and puts working families first.
GOOD GOVERNANCE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Milwaukee was once a national model for good, clean government—a city that put the needs of its people first. Under the leadership of Milwaukee’s Sewer Socialists, the city became known for its strong public services, efficient management, and commitment to working-class residents. This approach wasn’t about ideology—it was about practical, people-first governance that prioritized safe streets, high-quality public services, and responsible city planning. We need leadership that embraces this tradition again.
That means being proactive in addressing the needs of residents, ensuring transparency and accountability at every level of city government, and making sure that everyone—no matter their background—has a voice in decision-making. We used to have city services that were the envy of the nation, and I want to restore that standard by increasing city staffing, bringing key services back in-house, and making local government more accessible to the people it serves.
As your Alder, I will be committed to real community engagement—not just during election season, but every single day. I will work to ensure that residents in the 3rd District feel safe, respected, and listened to, and that Milwaukee makes decisions with people—not special interests—at the center.
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Our district needs a champion—someone with a record of fighting for resources, standing up for the underserved, and negotiating to get things done. But most importantly, we need someone who values YOUR voice, and all voices in the room. I believe I can be that person, and that is why I am asking to represent you on the Common Council.
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