Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Head of County Mental Health Agency Abruptly Resigns

County officials asked Mike Lappen to resign.

How To Vote Early in Milwaukee

Milwaukee offers many options to vote early, but you'll want to check the hours.

Milwaukee County Board Adopts Supervisor Vincents Resolution to Audit Employee Benefits Contracts

Sheriff, Clerk Of Courts Win Large Pay Hikes

Supervisors back 15% raises but question process, data used to justify salaries.

Supervisors Put a Hold on Reckless Driving Ordinance

Concerns about allowing sheriff's office to tow and impound reckless drivers' vehicles.

County Executive David Crowley Calls for Passage of Legislation Upholding Milwaukee County’s Climate Commitments Amid Federal Rollbacks

Action would reaffirm the County’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and support scientific conclusions of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

Crowley Seeks to Replace McGovern Senior Center

Administration pushes to close senior center in McGovern Park, find new location.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell Recognize Women’s History Month

Sheriff Ball Changes Course on Facial Recognition

Sheriff will not acquire facial recognition technology, 'at this time.'

MCTS Announces Spring Service Cuts

Second phase of 2026 budget cuts in bus service will be implemented March 8.

County Paying $890,950 to Consultant in Health Care Scandal

Yet the consultant blew off board meeting discussing the contract screwup.

Sheriff Plans to Acquire Facial Recognition Technology

Plans deal with Biometrica company. 'Kind of shocking,' says board member.

Supervisors Want Audit After Health Care Fiasco

In wake of the contracting scandal, elected officials seek answers.

ICE Hearing Boils Over as Ron Johnson Accuses Minnesota AG of Endangering Protesters

Johnson links Keith Ellison to the fatal shooting of two people by ICE agents; Ellison calls the performance theatrical.

‘Lipstick on a Pig,’ Board Passes Health Contract After Process Failure

Supervisors say they had little choice but to approve a flawed health insurance agreement.

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Approval of Healthcare Contract

Milwaukee County Propels Community Vision for Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Healthcare Contract

County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee County Youth Commission Announce $35,000 Microgrant for Pathfinders Youth Housing Services

MCTS Hires Outsider As New Deputy Director

After years of abrupt departures, top positions are MCTS are once again filled.

Milwaukee Police Urge Caution Following ‘Surge’ in Dating-App Robberies

Police say suspects have been using Grindr to commit robberies, decline to provide data.

96 Landlords Will Accept County Housing Vouchers

Program helps people leave street homelessness for stable housing.

Public Records Raise Questions About Transfer of Milwaukee Public Museum Assets Without Recorded Oversight Vote

2025 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments

Bus Fares Go Up Thursday

Base fares and payment caps going up in 2026 amid MCTS budget crisis.

County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Approving MCTS Service Plan That Maintains Public Transit Services for Workers, Students, and the Community

Board Passes 2026 Reductions in Bus Service

MCTS cutting budget by $9.3 million. But new plan avoids ending entire routes.

Alderwoman Seeks To Regulate Data Centers in Milwaukee

Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic's proposal would start with a "pause" on local development.

Board Approves O’Connor Resolution, Calls on State Legislature to Pass Data Center Accountability Bill

County Executive David Crowley’s $3 Million Plan to Invest in Community Projects Approved by County Board

Crowley administration’s CDBG plan will deploy investments in affordable housing, senior services, parks, and more

Milwaukee County Board Votes to Invest $5 Million to Protect Transit Service

County Executive David Crowley Hosts Roundtable on Combating Opioid Crisis and Saving Lives in Wisconsin

County Executive David Crowley Brings Together Local Leaders, Partners to Address Food Insecurity During Holiday Season

County Names New Director of Transportation

Crowley taps budget director to lead transportation department in the wake of the transit budget scandal.

MCTS Budget Picture Keeps Getting Worse

MCTS preparing for more cuts in coming years.

Milwaukee County Supervisors Neglect Preservation Duties as Redevelopment Discussions Advance

County Executive Crowley Selects Joe Lamers as Director of Milwaukee County Department of Transportation

Lamers brings nearly 20 years of experience in local government administration to this role

McGovern Closed, More Senior Centers Next?

County needs millions more annually just for maintenance of the 5 centers.

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell Approve 2026 County Budget

The 2026 Adopted Budget protects essential services, invests in critical infrastructure, and maintains stability in the face of shifting financial realities

Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut

Supervisors manage to restore some cuts, but transit and human services are hard hit in 2026 budget.

County Board Finds Funding For Emergency Food Assistance

Board also declares "Food Apartheid" a public health emergency.

Milwaukee County Board Advances Budget Amendments to Strengthen Transit, Health, Housing, and Family Well-Being While Reducing the Tax Levy

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on 2026 Amended Budget

Chairwoman Nicholson Resolution to Combat Food Insecurity and Declare Food Apartheid as a Public Health Emergency Advanced by Full Board

The Final Act: How the Milwaukee Public Museum’s “Disposition Plan” Removes the Public from Its Own Museum

Milwaukee County Finance Committee Budget Amendment Reflects a Commitment to Community Health, Housing, and Well-Being

MCTS Plans 15% Service Cut

Budget issues yield more frequency reductions, elimination of same-day paratransit service.

Supervisors O’Connor, Gómez-Tom, Bielinski, and Martinez – County Residents Should Not Be Asked to Pay More, Get Less

Recommended Budget needs some work. Supervisors call for public input on non-negotiables in the 2026 Budget.

Supervisors to Receive 2026 Recommended Budget from County Executive

Community members invited to shape the budget, share their voice

6 Bus Routes That Could Disappear in 2026

MCTS planning route cuts and modifications as it faces large annual operating deficits.

Crowley’s Budget Proposal Includes Service Cuts and Big Infrastructure Spending

Recommended budget pares back spending in certain areas, increases taxes to close $46.7 million deficit.

Small Arts & Culture Coalition (SMAC) Calls on Milwaukee County to Protect and Expand Funding for Arts Access

Milwaukee County Board Reaffirms Commitment to Redevelopment and Restoration of Mitchell Park Domes

Rep. Ryan Clancy Confronts Police Violence, Surveillance With New Bill Package, “freedom From Fear”

Facial Recognition Technology, AI-use, Other Unsafe Practices Would Be Restricted or Banned

Supervisors Support Marcus Center Funding Deal

Decade-long plan for self sufficiency extended. Will it work?

MCTS Releases Fare Evasion Prevention Plan

Nearly 50% of Connect 1 riders aren't paying the fare, according to transit system.

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Sign Legislation Approving $9 Million for Efforts to Compat the Opioid Crisis

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Sign Legislation Approving Plan to Redevelop and Restore Mitchell Park Domes

Board Backs Plan to Target Bus Riders Who Don’t Pay

MCTS asked to develop policies to reduce fare evasion without causing conflicts.

Board Approves Jail Body Scanner, Drug Dog

Jail has growing problem with dangerous synthetic drugs being smuggled in.

Why Mitchell Park Needs The Domes

And why it matters so much for the people of Milwaukee's near South Side.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Over $9 Million for Initiatives to Combat Opioid Epidemic

Marcus Center Seeks Extended County Support

County subsidy to end next year. Marcus Center seeks support through 2030.

History Project launches three initiatives to amplify LGBTQ voice and visibility

Pride Month may be over, but the real work has just begun

MATC Appoints Three District Board Members, Including Two Reappointments

Board Votes to put McGovern Senior Center on Life Support

Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project

Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.

Supervisor Martin’s Opposition Prevails—McGovern Park Development Proposal Falls Short

Supervisor Patti Logsdon Announces Progress Toward Reopening Hales Corners Pool

Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing

County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.

County, Greendale Reach Agreement on Land Swap

County would trade parkland for a nature preserve. County Board must approve.

MOVE 2025 Enters Phase 3 with Recommended Plan to Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Changes to 20 Routes Reflect Rider and Operator Feedback

County Executive Crowley Praises Milwaukee County Board for Approving New Building Bridges Small Business Development Program

The Building Bridges commercial corridor activation program will establish a small business liaison to provide resources to support small businesses across Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Milwaukee County Awarded $250,000 as a 2024 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize Winner

Nine communities in the United States received this national honor

Milwaukee County Named a 2024 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize Winner

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces New “Building Bridges” Small Business Development Program

The Building Bridges commercial corridor activation program will establish a small business liaison to provide resources to support small businesses across Milwaukee County

How Should MCTS Spend $35,000?

Bus drivers union at odds with transit system over safety.

Rep. Margaret Arney Decries Political Targeting of Judge Hannah Dugan

Crowley Supports Replacing SDC

State could de-designate SDC as community action partner. But which local officials must agree?

Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ Community Gathers to Celebrate a Pioneer

After decades of Sharon Dixon supporting the community, they’re returning the favor.

Statement on Courthouse Safety After Milwaukee Judge’s Arrest

Coalition Pushes For Early Childhood Funding

Federally mandated Birth to 3 program underfunded by state, on unsustainable path.

A Courthouse for the People

Milwaukee County Supervisors Elevates Community-Centered Values

Community Group Responds to Milwaukee Public Museum’s President and CEO Ellen Censky’s “Public Pushback” Comment in Milwaukee Magazine

MCTS Lacks Cash To Pay For Uber Rides For Bus Drivers

Program to pick up drivers at various points around the city would last less than two months.

A Final Public Meeting On Converting Stadium Freeway to Boulevard

Wednesday meeting will include 3 alternatives for rebuilding freeway.

During State of the County Address, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Unveils Climate Action 2050 Plan

New planning effort creates blueprint for Milwaukee County to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in county operations by 2050

MCTS Wants More Feedback On New Route Designs

Bus system begins phase two of MOVE 2025, a public-influenced planning effort.

County Board Authorizes $600,000 for Park Enhancements

Sheriff Ball Seeks Her Own Community Advisory Board

She would pick members. Meanwhile county board seeks to create advisory board.

Introducing Milwaukee Domes Alliance

Should County Create New Bus Fund?

Potential policy would prioritize funding for buses. County supervisors will decide.

Milwaukee County Reducing Office Space, Saving Money With Move

County agencies will head east down Wisconsin Avenue to ASQ Center.

Milwaukee County Leaders Celebrate New Highway Maintenance Facility

New Building Will Improve Operations, Increase Efficiency of Highway Maintenance in the Northern Region of Milwaukee County

County Rejoins Joint Climate Committee

City-County committee will oversee implementation of climate and economic equity plan.

County Executive Crowley, Supervisor O’Connor Praise Newly-Created City-County Advisory Board on Climate and Economic Equity

Milwaukee County Board Of Supervisors Advances Crowley Administration Plan To Combat Reckless Driving

Comprehensive Safety Action Plan identifies 522 potential road safety projects, unlocks possibility of additional funding opportunities

Milwaukee County’s Overdose Deaths Declined For Second Straight Year

Officials say harm reduction tools like Narcan and fentanyl test strips are working.

Coalition Launches Campaign to Make Wisconsin Prison, Jail Phone Calls Free

WISDOM pushes for better communication between families and those incarcerated.

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