Elected in 2004 by his colleagues as president of the Milwaukee Common Council, Alderman Willie L. Hines, Jr. is serving in his third term since he was first elected in 1996. While serving on the Council, he has worked tirelessly to enhance quality of life for residents, especially in the areas of public safety and housing development.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University in 1988, Alderman Hines has worked in the private sector, for the Milwaukee Urban League, and as a business liaison for former U.S. Rep. James Moody. In 1999, he was selected by the Business Journal as one of Milwaukee's "40 under 40" (young individuals who are leaders in business, education, government and entertainment).

The Public Policy Forum honored Alderman Hines with its Charles McNeer Civic Leadership Award. He also has received the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee's Irvin Fair Award, recognition as Boys & Girls Club's "Alum of the Year."

He and his wife, Attorney Janel Hines, have a daughter and a son.