Sup. Michael Mayo

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Supervisor Mayo will not seek re-election
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Supervisor Mayo will not seek re-election

Seven Time Supervisor will not seek re-election

GOP Tax Plan Hurts Milwaukee County Workers
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GOP Tax Plan Hurts Milwaukee County Workers

"The proposal by legislative Republicans would put Milwaukee in a $21 million hole..."

County Executive Abele Breaks Commitment to Not Increase Taxes
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County Executive Abele Breaks Commitment to Not Increase Taxes

Proposed wheel tax is an 80% increase for suburbs, 63% increase for city

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Responds to the Recent Tragic Events in the Sherman Park Community
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Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Responds to the Recent Tragic Events in the Sherman Park Community

Now, in the aftermath, it is time to find solutions to people’s frustrations and rebuild business.

Board Passes Amendment Asking for Creation of Regional Transit Authority
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Board Passes Amendment Asking for Creation of Regional Transit Authority

“Let The People Have Their Say on Transit”

County Board’s Finance Committee Approves Mayo Amendments
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County Board’s Finance Committee Approves Mayo Amendments

Measures Include Request for 0.5 Percent Transit Sales Tax, 80X Bus Route Expansion

Cultural Assets Are Important, But Let’s Not Forget Transit
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Cultural Assets Are Important, But Let’s Not Forget Transit

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Calls for Transit Funding. If New Public Backing for Regional Cultural Assets is Approved

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Expresses “Shock and Disappointment” at County Executive’s Remarks About African Americans
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Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Expresses “Shock and Disappointment” at County Executive’s Remarks About African Americans

“What Was Chris Abele Thinking When He Addressed African American Concerns?” Mayo Asks

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Says Park East Sale “Not a Good Deal”
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Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Says Park East Sale “Not a Good Deal”

Says County Executive should have gotten more than $1 for land

Supervisor Mayo Urges MCTS and Transit Union to Return To Bargaining Table to Avoid Strike
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Supervisor Mayo Urges MCTS and Transit Union to Return To Bargaining Table to Avoid Strike

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Says Bus Strike Would Be "Catastrophic" for People Who Rely on Public Transportation

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Slams Gov. Scott Walker’s Budget Proposal
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Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Slams Gov. Scott Walker’s Budget Proposal

Mayo Says Budget Would Hurt Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities

Sups. Mayo, Taylor Ask Mental Health Board for Independent Investigation into Janet Johnson Death
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Sups. Mayo, Taylor Ask Mental Health Board for Independent Investigation into Janet Johnson Death

Letter from Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Vice Chair, Health and Human Needs Committee, Supervisor Steve F. Taylor

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Announces Opposition to Downtown Transit Center and O’Donnell Park Sales
Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes Administration For “Lack of Transparency” in Budget Proposal
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Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes Administration For “Lack of Transparency” in Budget Proposal

Mayo Says Administration Officials Not Open About Their Decisions

Supervisor Mayo Invites Public to Free Concert at Columbus Park
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Supervisor Mayo Invites Public to Free Concert at Columbus Park

Part of Milwaukee County Parks Summer Concert Series

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Questions Sale Price on O’Donnell Park Parking Structure
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Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Questions Sale Price on O’Donnell Park Parking Structure

He Says Proposal May Have to "Go Back to the Drawing Board"

The Time is Now to Move Forward on Transit
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The Time is Now to Move Forward on Transit

Supervisor Mayo calls on the County Executive to take immediate action and re-open the bid for transit.

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Says County Executive Is Not Being Transparent About Transit Appeal Process
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Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Says County Executive Is Not Being Transparent About Transit Appeal Process

Transit Ridership of Milwaukee County is "Handcuffed" by The County Executive's Demand for a New RFP Appeals Process

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Critical of Mental Health Bill
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Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Critical of Mental Health Bill

This Bill Lacks Accountability and Spends Tax Dollars Without Representation

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. QUESTIONS Bill on Mental Health
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Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. QUESTIONS Bill on Mental Health

Says Legislation Could Reduce Accountability, Looks Like More of the Same; He Questions How It Will Help Patients

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes “Lack of Transparency” in Courthouse Fire Fund Transfer
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Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes “Lack of Transparency” in Courthouse Fire Fund Transfer

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr., today criticized officials from the Abele administration for a “lack of transparency” about the actual costs of the Milwaukee County Courthouse fire in July, and he called on the County Board to require more answers about the costs.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Sets Event to Benefit Homeless at Dineen Park on Oct 29.
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Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Sets Event to Benefit Homeless at Dineen Park on Oct 29.

Mayo, Volunteers Will Spend the Night in the Park to Raise Awareness of Homelessness, Gather Needed Winter Clothing and Supplies for Homeless

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes Move to Take Away Mental Health Authority From County Board
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Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes Move to Take Away Mental Health Authority From County Board

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. today said that any efforts to remove the County Board’s authority over the County’s mental health system are an attempt to place blame on the Board for mismanagement at the Behavioral Health Division.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Questions $1.5 Million Paratransit Error in County’s Executive’s Budget Proposal
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Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Questions $1.5 Million Paratransit Error in County’s Executive’s Budget Proposal

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. today questioned a memo from the Fiscal and Budget department stating that a $1.5 million error was made in the County Executive’s 2014 Recommended Budget for Paratransit, creating a deficit that would have to be made up during the budget deliberation process.

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes Southridge Management For Moving MCTS Bus Stops Farther from the Mall Entrance
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Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes Southridge Management For Moving MCTS Bus Stops Farther from the Mall Entrance

Chairman of Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee Says Decision Will Keep Disabled, Seniors and Others Away from Mall

Transit Committee Chairman Michael Mayo, Sr. Challenges Removal of Bus Stops From Shopping Centers
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Transit Committee Chairman Michael Mayo, Sr. Challenges Removal of Bus Stops From Shopping Centers

Says Issue Is One of Disability Rights

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Says Committee Action Shows Confusing Nature of New Law Limiting County Board’s Powers
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Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Says Committee Action Shows Confusing Nature of New Law Limiting County Board’s Powers

Chairman of the Transportation, Public Works & Transit Committee Says Delay of Wauwatosa Water Utility Resolution Caused by Uncertainty About Board’s Role in the Wake of Enactment of Act 14

Supervisor Michael Mayo Sr. Vows to Fight County Board Downsizing
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Supervisor Michael Mayo Sr. Vows to Fight County Board Downsizing

Says Downsizing Would Increase Constituency, Make It Difficult to Represent All Residents

Supervisor Mayo Sounds Alarm on Transit Funding
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Supervisor Mayo Sounds Alarm on Transit Funding

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr., District 7, is calling on Milwaukee County residents to contact their state representatives and senators to demand changes to the way Milwaukee County Transit services are funded in the state budget.

Supervisor Mayo Challenges County Executive Claims in State of the County Address
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Supervisor Mayo Challenges County Executive Claims in State of the County Address

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. challenged several items in the State of the County speech delivered by the county executive on Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Oak Creek Police Department.

Supervisor Mayo, Sr. Commends Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Clubs for Sneak Peek – Promotional Show of the UniverSoul Circus
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Supervisor Mayo, Sr. Commends Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Clubs for Sneak Peek – Promotional Show of the UniverSoul Circus

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr., District 7 has issued the following statement regarding the Sneak Peek – Promotional Show of the UniverSoul Circus

Supervisor Mayo Expresses Concern in Brandon Johnson Case
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Supervisor Mayo Expresses Concern in Brandon Johnson Case

“I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the family of Brandon Johnson. I want them to know my thoughts are with them every step of the way."