Ryan Clancy

Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike

Actions by constitutional officers raises ethical concerns, county executive's office says.

Meet The New Milwaukee County Board

When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.

Jack Eckblad Wins Bay View County Board Seat

Defeats Ron Jansen for open seat representing southeastern part of Milwaukee.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Board Approves Insulin Price-Fixing Lawsuit

Plus: County will do business with historic bank, a new bus replacement policy and new housing-related projects are approved.

County Board Wants Ceasefire In Gaza, But Only By A Narrow Margin

Fight over underlying language divides board.

State Agencies Could Save Half a Billion Dollars By Moving To More Remote Work

But administrators first need to tighten up policies to track remote, in-person work.

Board Supports Professional Licensing for DACA Recipients

Bipartisan state legislation failed to pass, but county supervisors get behind the policy.

Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives

Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.

Supervisors Seek Change to Housing Discrimination Law

Change in state law needed for county to address housing voucher discrimination.

Joint City-County Housing Committee Gaining Support

County Board committee provides first county approval for joint housing initiative.

Huge Turnout Supports Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

But committee rejects language accusing Israel of 'genocide' and can't agree on resolution.

Supervisor Clancy Urges Approval of Resolution for Cease-Fire in Israel and Gaza, and the West Bank on Board Floor

Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Judges’ Privacy

Proponents say it protects judge's when at home, opponents say it limits free speech.

Ron Jansen Endorsed by Citizen Action Wisconsin

Board Votes to Wait for City Bodycam Lawsuit Ruling

County considering policy like the city's for release of body cam videos for officers.

Board Funds Crisis Housing in Uptown Neighborhood, Demurs On Southside Dog Park

Plus: A controversial penguin project is funded, funding for southside dog park is paused and 'high-impact' parks projects are funded.

Board Adopts Resolution for External Audit of Milwaukee County Jail

Chairwoman Nicholson Authors Action for Accountability

A Battle Over Sheriff’s Bodycam Policy

Two supervisors push for faster public release of video evidence, but committee says no.

Republicans Intensify Attacks on Transgender Community by Shifting Attacks to Healthcare Providers Who Provide Gender Affirming Care

Supervisors Push Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Led by Sup. Ryan Clancy, four supervisors want board to take vote on foreign policy.

Legislators Raise Limits on Personal Property After Prisoner Denied Bible

Two Assembly Democrats oppose bill, saying it won't actually help prison inmates.

Could Shuttered Runway Dog Park Be Replaced?

Park near airport shut down after FAA objections. Supervisor pushes for a replacement.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Call for Gaza-Israel Ceasefire

Nationwide, about 180 state and local officials have signed on to a letter to the Biden administration organized by Jewish Voice for Peace

Sen. Larson joins national call to Pres. Biden for ceasefire in Gaza

Ron Jansen Endorsed by Our Wisconsin Revolution

Board Extends Racine Jail Transfer Contract

Sheriff's office says it needs this option in case of overcrowding.

Board Approves New Correctional Food Contract

Florida company will serve jail and CRC, replacing much criticized Aramark Corporation.

Board Approves Much Debated Health Travel Program, Once Focused On Abortion

Proposal began as attempt to pay for travel costs related to out of state abortions.

Milwaukee County Board Adopts Clancy Proposal to Expand Healthcare Access for Employees

Lawsuit Could Change Curfews in State

Suit by Rep. Clancy argued that mayors can't declare curfew without approval of city council members.

County Officials Change Jail Food Provider

Contract with Trinity Services Group, starting at $6.2 million annually, needs county board approval.

In Light of Recent Veto, Republican Lawmakers ‘Double-Down’ on their Culture Wars Targeting Wisconsin’s Transgender Youth

Rep. Ryan Clancy Settles With City Following 2020 Curfew Arrest

With trial already underway, Clancy secures the policy changes he long sought.

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Settlement in Clancy vs. City of Milwaukee

Supervisor Vincent Explores Future of Milwaukee County Zoo Seal and Sea Lion Facility Following Wednesday Tour

Representative Clancy Responds to Governor Evers’ Statement on Conditions of Confinement

The changes announced by the Evers’ administration are only a first step

Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley

The county executive's administration has already pushed back against some of the amendments.

Is It the End of Battery Electric Buses for Milwaukee?

Top transit officials say there are currently no reliable manufacturers in U.S. market.

Representative Clancy Scoffs at Rhetorical Republican Stunt about the “Victims of Communism”

Republicans should spend time on real issues facing working-class communities

Board Moving Closer To County Jail Audit

An amendment to 2024 budget calls for third-party, independent audit of county jail.

Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending

Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.

Parks Replaces Tippecanoe Park Playground

New playground funded through a 2021 real estate deal with Irgens.

Crowley, Transit Officials Oppose ‘Transit Rangers’ Backed By Drivers

Board fails to get administration buy-in for transit rangers, pitting union against Crowley and MCTS.

Board Plans Lobbying Push for Transit Funding

The county needs state assistance to save transit system from big cuts.

New Jail Commissary Contract Caps Prices

Limiting what private contractors charge for food and hygiene products in jail and CRC.

The Battle Over Transit Security

MCTS and supervisors at odds over how to improve security, protect bus drivers.

Jewish Voice for Peace–Milwaukee’s Statement in Support of Rep. Clancy’s and Rep. Madison’s Conscientious Objection to AJR 82

Supervisors Waste $300,000

Three supervisors stall parks project at McKinley Marina, costing taxpayers $300,000.

Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol

Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.

The Message is Clear Wisconsin Stands with Trans and Non-Binary Communities

Supervisor Clancy Responds to 2024 Recommended Budget Presentation

Highlights Positive Step Forward with Inmate Communication Provisions

Sheriff Inquiry Leads to Board Fracas

Board removes jail inquiry from committee after process falls apart. Issue will go to full board.

Board Halts Medical Travel Subsidy For Abortions

With abortions resuming in state, supervisors hold off on medical travel program.

State Superintendent, GOP Legislators Duel Over Education

Underly defends DEI, public schools; Republicans push culture war, school choice.

UAW Strikes At Bay View Auto Parts Warehouse

Milwaukee workers join second wave of nationwide strike.

Supervisor Clancy Lauds Board’s Decision: Committee of the Whole to Take up Sheriff’s Report

Board Recommends Transit Rangers for Bus Security

But transit officials privately raise concerns about program as currently envisioned.

Board Approves Transgender Sanctuary Designation

Plus: Union-made vehicle policy, Jail Visitation Study, and multi-lingual communication resolution all approved by board.

Rolland Pushes Plan to Restore Jail Visitation

Legislation funds feasibility study for returning in-person visitation to jail.

After ‘Neither Dignity Nor Value’ Comment, Staskunas Wants Clancy Out As Law Enforcement Committee Chair

Staskunas irked by Clancy's recent comments about police work having no "dignity or value."

Supervisors Considering Faster Body Camera Release For Sheriff’s Office

But supervisors do not have authority to set policy for Sheriff.

Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution

In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.

Unrest in County Jail Shows Chronic Problems

A staff shortage, deteriorating facility and 'dreadful' grievances from inmates.

Committee Advances Medical Travel Fund, Which Could Include Abortions

Modified version of earlier proposal would pay for travel, not health care.

County Committee Moves to Replace Private Bus Security

Proposal includes 51 new 'Transit Rangers' trained and maintained by the county.

Board Will Consider Paid Medical Travel For Employees

Propoal offers a workaround for legal concerns raised over abortion travel fund.

Sup. Clancy, Sheriff Ball Trade Charges

Conflict erupts before board's jail inquiry even begins.

Sheriff Reports Jail is Understaffed, Overpopulated

Staffing data is part of information release for county board's jail inquiry.

Supervisor Clancy Expresses Disappointment Over Milwaukee County Sheriff Office’s Report

Two Candidates Running for Clancy’s County Board Seat

Clancy won't say if he will seek reelection in 2024, despite fellow DSA member filing to run.

Rep. Clancy Says Police Work Has ‘No Dignity Or Value’

Republican legislators call him 'clueless" and 'divisive' as Clancy doubles down.

Supervisors Want County To Buy Only Union-Made Vehicles

Supervisors want only union-made, American vehicles for the county.

South Shore Breakwater Getting Emergency Repairs This Fall

But 2023 budget politics may have killed appetite for long-term repairs.

Board Wants Solution to Housing Voucher Discrimination

But county attorney believes options are limited. Departments directed to find solutions.

Sheriff’s Deputy Is Again Sending Controversial Emails To Politicians

The deputy was suspended in 2021 for sending emails to politicians that identified him as Milwaukee deputy.

Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate

See how and why each supervisor voted the way they did for new tax.

County Board Approves Sales Tax

County joins city in adopting new sales tax designed to avert fiscal cliff after years of declining state aid.

Supervisors Seek to Delay Sales Tax Vote

Clancy has proposal to give supervisors "cover" to support sales tax.

County Supervisors Seek to Bolster Transit Funding, Offset Negative Impact of Sales Tax Increase

Time for County Board to Guts Up

If they don’t approve sales tax hike, county will face fiscal disaster and voters will blame them.

Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike

Does the board have the 12 votes needed to approve this critical measure?

Task Force Makes Recommendations for Security on Buses

Should security officers work for county or the transit system? Report doesn't take a stand.

Committee Rejects Housing Voucher Incentives

Housing advocates concerned landlord incentives would mean county giving up on enforcing housing protections.

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning Hears Report on the Successes of Right to Counsel Program

Bounce Milwaukee Will Close

Southside entertainment venue closing at end of August; owners cite rent increase.

Resolution Would Declare Milwaukee a Transgender, Non-Binary Sanctuary

Also proposed is a county policy to oppose bans on gender affirming health care.

How Evers Can Change Budget With Partial Vetoes

He could veto top tax bracket cut. He could also veto entire budget bill.

Special Public Hearing Scheduled On County Sales Tax Increase

Meeting will give residents opportunity to speak directly to supervisors about potential sales tax increase.

County Moves to Replace Jails’ Food Provider

Requesting bids from food service providers for its three detention facilities.

Transit Union Rallies for Security, Funding

Union demands protection for transit funding. 'We have to fight vigorously.'

Could MCTS Have New Security by 2024?

Task Force rushing to finalize a proposal for county buses before budget season. Will it work?

Will County Board Approve Sales Tax Hike?

It's unclear if there's the needed two-thirds majority of board willing to vote for it.

Resolution Supports Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

Resolution instructs county lobbyists to push for such state legislation.

MCTS Could End Privatized Security, Hire Its Own Workers

Task force moving toward a non-law enforcement security force controlled by the county or MCTS.

Bill Would Increase Penalties For Those Supplying Drugs That Lead To Death

But some legislators, including Ryan Clancy, speak out against increasing reckless homicide penalty.

Bipartisan Bill Allows Pharmacists To Prescribe Birth Control

Shortage of primary-care doctors in many parts of state limits access to birth control.

County Board Opposes State Shared Revenue Plan

County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.

Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy

Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review

Board Adopts Key Items Promoting Accountability, Public Input, Responsiveness to Local Stakeholders

County Could Replace Private Firm With Deputies or Transit Rangers

Transit Security Task Force moving toward recommending replacement of current private security firm.

Board Grows Cautious As Legislature Debates Shared Revenue

Proposal for cultural spending shot down by supervisors worried about legislators' views.

Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund

With Republican legislators watching Milwaukee's every move, supervisors reject proposal.

County’s Debt Relief Program No Laughing Matter

Program with huge 100-to-1 return inspired by comedian John Oliver. Seriously.

Resolution Opposes a County Brewers Subsidy

Two socialists, two conservatives on board are co-sponsoring the resolution.

Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy

County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.

Board Will Consider Probe of Jail Policies, Practices

Sup. Felesia Martin authors resolution making huge information request from jail.

Capitol Has New Generation of Leaders

44% of Legislature's 132 members changed in last four years.

Board Approves Harley Park Deal

Plus: County board approves Juvenile Justice Center redevelopment, Sherman Park projects and settlement for opioid lawsuit.

Committee Pauses Abortion Travel Fund

Legal uncertainty causes supervisors to table the proposal for a month.

Activists Want Answers For Deaths At County Jail

Four people have died at the Milwaukee County Jail in less than 12 months.

Sanchez, Gómez-Tom Advance From County Board Primary

Three candidates ran in primary of special election for county board's vacant District 14 seat.

Right to Counsel Program a Success, Report Finds

Attorneys for clients facing eviction prevented this in 70% of cases.

Independent Evaluation Shows Success of Eviction Free MKE

Study concluded program prevented evictions and involuntary moves

Board Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract

Aramark Correctional Services sought 8% price hike in 2023 contract.

Supervisors Want Audit of County Jail

Supervisors Felesia Martin and Ryan Clancy propose legislation in response to deaths at county jail.

Republicans Double Down on Wisconsin’s Mass Incarceration and Crime Problems

AB 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, and 70 are punitive bills that play into Republicans' tough-on-crime political theater while making our communities less safe.

Company Hiking Prices for Corrections Food

Aramark Correctional Services negotiates 8% price hike for food served at county facilities.

Supervisors Martin and Clancy Call for Audit of Milwaukee County Jail

Supervisors will introduce a resolution demanding audit

Committee Approves Medical Debt Relief

Project with RIP Medical Debt will cancel $153 million in debt owed by county residents.

Advocates Push for Evidence-Based Bail Laws

Calling for risk assessment tools, opposing Republican bail ballot referendum.

Community Partners and Legislators Coalesce to Introduce a New Vision for Pre-Trial Detention

Advocacy partners oppose cash bail expansion questions on April 4th ballot and propose a legislative solution

Supervisors Propose Abortion Travel Fund

But the county Corporation Counsel calls the proposal "nearly certainly illegal."

Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills

Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.

County Board Primary Race Has Three Candidates

Special election called to fill District 14 seat left vacant by Dyango Zerpa resignation.

County Transportation Building Going Solar?

Seeking consultants to study installing solar panels at site in Wauwatosa.

South Shore Breakwater Could Be Partially Repaired This Year

County looking for a contractor to repair 2020 storm damage. Feds rejected FEMA aid.

Rep. LaKeshia Myers Is a Double Dipper

Working as public school teacher and administrator while serving in Legislature, getting two full time salaries.

Evers’ Budget Funds Affordable Housing, Tenant Legal Support

Help for low-income renters would have significant impact in Milwaukee.

MPS Embroiled in a Real Food Fight

Student group protests quality of school lunches. School board considers changes.

Representative Clancy applauds Gov. Evers’ Inclusion of Right to Counsel in State Budget Proposal

Rep. Clancy is optimistic about the Right to Counsel expanded State-wide

Board of Supervisors Adopts 1st Vice Chair Taylor Resolution Declaring November National Runaway Prevention Month

Board Almost Blocks Juvenile Justice Funding

A majority of supervisors voted to hold on a $42 million contract without appearing to know what the impact would be.

Wisconsin Legislature Has First Socialist Caucus In 90 Years

Newly-elected representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy think they are just the first of new wave.

Representative Clancy reacts to Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address

Rep. Clancy is optimistic about increased shared revenue coming to Milwaukee

Legislature Approves Referendums on Cash Bail, Public Assistance

Cash bail is binding constitutional amendment, while public assistance vote is only advisory.

Milwaukee County ARPA Task Force Endorses Medical Debt Abolishment Proposal

Sup. Rolland Plan Leverages $1.6 million in Federal Rescue Funds to Create Approximately $153 Million in Debt Relief

Did Sheriff Transfer Inmates to Racine Without Permission?

Sheriff began making transfers at significant costs before getting board buy-in.

County Supervisors Commend Bruce Colburn on Long Career Fighting for Workers’ Rights

Federal Bill Could Lower Cost of Jail Phone Calls

Milwaukee County Board has grappled with jail phone costs for inmates, families.

Clancy Takes On Jail Food Monopoly

Sup. Ryan Clancy looks to break up Aramark Corporation's control over both food services and commissary.

Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed

18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.

Youth Detention in Racine Approved

Supervisors quietly approve policy they previously rejected.

County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’

Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.

Board Approves Waukesha Water Deal After Revisions

Board grants Waukesha access to one-acre of county land for $300 million drinking water project.

Board Approves Studying Demolition, Other Options For The Domes

Policy does not support demolition, which many supervisors remain opposed to.

Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots

Advisory referendum on Wisconsin's abortion ban will be on Milwaukee County ballots during April election.

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Today’s Step Towards Ending Aramark Prison Food Monopoly

County Officials Say Northridge Lake Murder-Suicide Could Have Been Prevented

26-year-old mother drove herself and 7-year-old daughter into lake after 911 call about possible suicide

Board Considering Abortion Referendum, Again

Board would place question on April ballot after failing to approve November election proposal.

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Finance Committee Approval of Abortion Advisory Referendum

Narcan, Fentanyl Testing Strip Vending Machines Planned for Milwaukee

New strategy designed to address record overdose deaths.

Transit Union Rallies for Fair Contract

Union has authorized a strike while declining "final" offer from MCTS.

Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen

New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.

Board Adopts 2023 County Budget

Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?

Supervisors Clancy, Martinez Decry Passage of Budget Which Fails to Adequately Invest in Human Needs

Supervisors underline harm-reduction measures

Mark Chambers, Jr. Wins Aldermanic Seat Last Held By Cavalier Johnson

State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff also wins seat on Common Council.

Milwaukee DSA Celebrates Historic Wins on Tuesday Night

State Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races

Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.

Finance Committee Recommends Task Forces on Paratransit, MCTS Safety

Alderwoman Dimitrijevic brings more traffic calming measures to Humboldt Park area

Statement of Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic November 3, 2022

Chairwoman Nicholson and Supervisor Martin Commend Public Participation at Annual Public Hearing

Disabled Riders Decry End To Taxi Service

Transit Union demands more funding, others push sheriff budget cuts at public budget meeting.

Supervisor Taylor Fights Back Against Comrades Socialist Agenda

County Budget Amendments Prioritize Human Needs and Safety

Supervisors Martinez and Clancy to hold Thursday press conference to discuss amendments

Youth Detention Center Overcrowded

After voting against sending some youth to Racine detention center, county now has more youth than beds at Vel Phillips Center.

Missy Zombor Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Board of School Directors Citywide Seat

Zombor is endorsed by School Board President and current Citywide Representative Bob Peterson

Supervisor Burgelis Calls on Landmark Committee to Designate Black Nite Uprising Site

County To Seek Historic Designation for Domes

Board wants National Register of Historic Places listing. A first step toward saving Domes?

Board Approves Ungendered Bathrooms

And LGBTQ inclusion initiative. 'Access to safe restrooms should be a basic right for every person.'

Supervisors Applaud Decision to Advance Historic Designation for Mitchell Park Domes

Supervisors Martinez and Clancy Applaud Decision to Study Providing Inclusive Restrooms in Milwaukee County Facilities

Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills

Board votes down deal with Racine County to hold youth in its detention center.

County Jail Visits Remain Elusive Goal

Committee rejects report with cost estimates on video, in-person visitations at jail, House of Correction.

Overcrowded Jail Seeks to Send Inmates to Racine

County Jail regularly exceeding its legal capacity, needs solution, Sheriff's Office says.

Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan

Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?

Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal

After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.

Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes

Supervisors want to use $19 million in pandemic stimulus funds to begin fixing Mitchell Park Domes.

Could Domes Get National Historic Designation?

Supervisors draft legislation to start the nomination process.

Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?

State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.

Milwaukee DSA Celebrates Historic Electoral Victory

Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy are ready to raise expectations in the Wisconsin State Assembly

Darrin Madison Wins Assembly Race Over Kennedy

Madison, Clancy will join Assembly with backing of Democratic Socialists of America.

Interview with Mohamed Awad

Awad wants to change culture of Sheriff's Office, saying commanders from Clarke-era must go.

Has ‘Right To Shelter’ Initiative Worked?

Housing advocates say programs need more funding to have an impact.

Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?

Company which installed concrete in Red Arrow Park says no. Parks staff disagree.

County Supervisors Disappointed in Defeat of Referendum on Abortion

Board Approves Two Fall Referendums

A third referendum gauging public support for legal abortion did not pass.

Sheriff Has a Busy Drone Unit

While county faces massive budget deficit, sheriff has 8-man unit doing surveillance of peaceful protests.

How Milwaukee Police Do Cell Phone Surveillance

A log of 227 investigations reveals how MPD phone surveillance works.

Supervisors Debate Unpaid Jail Labor

Current policy gives sentence reductions for labor performed; Clancy pushes resolution declaring unpaid labor is 'immoral.'

November Ballot Could Have Gun Laws Referendum

County proposal to measure support for state ban on semi-automatic weapons.

Supervisors Martinez, Clancy Stand in Solidarity with Y.E.S. School Lunch Justice Campaign

Supervisors and Y.E.S. to hold press conference outside Courthouse Tuesday

Supervisors Seek Marijuana Referendum

Question to voters on legalizing pot would be identical to 2018 advisory referendum.

Downtown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely

Board struggles to find funding, plan lacks true budget and rink won't be ready for this summer.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Reimagine County Board Committees Adopted by County Board

County Board Unanimously Adopts Resolution Repudiating Discriminatory Covenants

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Modernize County Board Endorsed by Judiciary Committee

County Supervisors Support Milwaukee Brewers Pride Night

Ieshuh Griffin Booted From Ballot In Two Aldermanic Races

Griffin attempted to run to replace both Cavalier Johnson and Nik Kovac.

Supervisors Want Action On McKinley Beach

After recent drowning, they back $500,000 plan to reconstruct beach, improve safety.

Clancy Runs As Double-Dipping Socialist

Running for Legislature, but would continue as county supervisor, collecting both salaries.

Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed

Sheriff's office struggles to staff jail, projects overtime deficit for 2022.

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.

Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly

County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.

Chairwoman Nicholson Announces County Board Committee Assignments, Leadership Roles

Ryan Clancy announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 19

Supervisor Goodwin Statement on End of Milwaukee County Board Tenure

Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill

Bill expected to have small fiscal impact and big payoff for families and social equity.

Socialists Win in Milwaukee

Milwaukee DSA congratulates candidates on historic win

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation

Candidates respond to Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey on favorite historic sites and more

Board of Supervisors Approves Paid Parental Leave Policy for County Employees

County Set to Pass Paid Family Leave

8 weeks paid leave for employees has support of board and county executive.

Committee Opposes Minimum Bail Bills

Rejects Sup. Longdon’s push to support state legislative bills that increase bail.

Red Arrow Park Could Be Summer Roller Rink

Parks will develop a plan to operate a roller rink for when winter ice skating shuts down.

Board Okays $45 Million for New Museum

With little discussion, a 14-4 vote for $45 million in bonds and likely property tax increase.

Will In-Person Visits Return to Jail, HOC?

They were ended in 2014. Proposal asks Sheriff and HOC to study reinstating them.

Crowley Declares 2022 ‘Year of the Youth’

State of the County speech cites victories against pandemic and efforts to achieve equity, but notes huge challenges ahead.

Socialists Juan Miguel Martinez and Eric Rorholm make it through the primary

Milwaukee DSA congratulates the entire socialist slate on a primary win

15 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the ballots, which insiders, groups and trends were the winners and losers in this election?

Board Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy

Amended resolution slowly lowers cost of phone and video calls for jail and HOC inmates.

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes

Milwaukee Takes a Step Toward Prison Phone Justice, Stopping Short of a Guaranteeing Free Jail Calls

Board Debates Free Jail Phone Calls

Studies show it reduces recidivism. But could cost millions, with complicated practical details.

Milwaukee DSA Calls on County Board to Provide No-Cost Voice and Video Calls for Milwaukee Jail and House of Correction Residents

Excessive call fees exploit families of incarcerated individuals and create dangerous barriers to successful reentry

Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America Announces Socialist Slate for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Board Will Consider Raise for Sheriff

Proposed raise, effective at start of next sheriff's term in 2023, may face board opposition.

Council Moving To Institute Mask Mandate With No Enforcement

Would apply to all publicly-accessible, indoor businesses and organizations in the City of Milwaukee.

9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022

Deadline is one week away and nearly 70% of districts have just one candidate running.

Land Sale Could Finance Parks Repairs

Board's finance committee approves using $1 million from sale of County Grounds land.

House of Correction Targets Recidivism

Program would begin preparing inmates for reentry into community on day one of their sentence.

Lawyers Caution Against Changing Bail System

Waukesha parade killings spark calls for higher bail, more punitive pretrial detention.

Justice Was Never an Option

Supervisor Ryan Clancy statement on Kyle Rittenhouse verdict

Broad Coalition of Wisconsin Leaders Endorses Jessica Katzenmeyer for Congress

Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion

Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Capital Cuts, Decries Overall Increase to Sheriff’s Operating Budget

Divested funds to be spent on human needs and infrastructure.

Board of Supervisors Adopts 2022 Milwaukee County Budget

Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards

Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.

Supervisors Taylor and Clancy Thank Residents for Supporting Funding Human Needs in County Budget

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

Board Adopts New Supervisory Map

After jettisoning their independent process, the board adopted a new map during a marathon meeting Friday night.

Finance Committee Recommends Removal of $2.4 Million from Sheriff’s Budget

Funds would be spent instead on human needs, infrastructure

County Board Committee Backs Redistricting Maps

After rejecting independent redistricting committee, supervisors pick two maps they like.

Supervisor Clancy Introduces Budget Amendments to Move Funds from Sheriff to Human Needs

$11.3 million package has support from County Board leadership

What Can Police Do With Your Cell Phone Data?

'It may be unconstitutional, but really it’s fine.'

Board Takes Over Redistricting, Rejects Independent Effort

Board rejected third and final map from its Independent Redistricting Committee.

Independent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts

But independence of the Independent Redistricting Committee is now in question, as county board could face lawsuits.

The Organ Trail Runs Through Milwaukee

Organ donor's cross-country bicycle trip started with a chance meeting in Louisiana bar.

Wisconsin Imprisons 1 in 36 Black Adults

State has the highest incarceration rate of Black residents in the country.

Clancy Applauds Efforts to Provide Healthy Food to Individuals in County Care, Considers Restart of Farm

So Much For An Independent Redistricting Process

County committee rejects its own independent redistricting committee's recommendations.

Hispanic Districts Key to Board Redistricting

Current Hispanic districts potentially run afoul of 1965 Voting Rights Act.

New Map For Supervisor Districts Submitted

But independent committee made no effort to protect incumbents. How will board vote?

Board Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate

Board muddies county executive order with procedural issues, duplicative legislation.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal Would Create Paid Internships, a First for Board of Supervisors

Supervisors Praise Work of County Housing Division in Preventing Evictions

Supervisor Clancy to Host Virtual Discussions of ‘We Do This ‘Til We Free Us’

Proposal Limits Cost of Jail Visits, Food

Sup. Clancy proposes free phone, video calls and limits on commissary charges for food.

Vaccine Mandate Announced for County Employees

Mandate covers all county employees, except those in the sheriff's department.

Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center

Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.

County Board of Supervisors Congratulate Colectivo Workers on Successful Union Election

Colectivo workers voted to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 494 which will develop the group's first negotiated contract, pending the election’s certification by the National Labor Relations Board.

Supervisor Pushes Vaccine Mandate

Ryan Clancy pushing County Executive Crowley to enact vaccine mandate for county workers.

Bounce Milwaukee Announces Vaccine Mandate for Guests, Employees

Supervisors Propose Vaccine Incentives and Requirement for all Milwaukee County Employees

Eighteen Milwaukee Local Elected Officials Endorse Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate

Bounce Milwaukee Guarantees Union For Employees

Labor agreement with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) guarantees representation.

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Probable Cause Decision in Death of Jay Anderson, Jr.

Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Adopted by County Board

County Plans Youth Culinary Institute

Complicated plan envisions institute working with and funding culinary group based in Atlanta.

Plan Offers Vaccine Incentive for Jail, HOC

Committee okays $50 payment for any inmate or PTO for any staff member who gets vaccinated.

Milwaukee County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Task Force will launch on Aug. 12

Committee will kick off effort to seek community feedback and build recommendations to strategically allocate $183.6 million in federal funding

County Continues Rent Assistance, Adds Legal Help

County spends millions on assistance and adds right to counsel for those facing eviction.

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Advances

County Executive David Crowley Signs “Right to Counsel” into Law

Bill establishes a six-month pilot program to provide free legal representation in evictions for eligible households

West Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin State Treasurer

Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit

Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.

Rep. Brostoff Celebrates Passage of Milwaukee County Resolution in Support of Ending Qualified Immunity for Police

Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team

Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.

County Board Adopts Clancy Measure Establishing Right to Counsel for Residents Facing Eviction or Foreclosure

Supervisor Clancy Demands Accountability, Decries Sheriff’s Office Power Grab

Supervisor Clancy ‘Right to Counsel’ Proposal Overwhelmingly Endorsed by Finance Committee, Public

Supervisor Proposes Renaming Lindbergh Park for Lucille Berrien

Berrien is a long-time activist that was involved in the fair housing marches of the 1960's.

Supervisor Ryan Clancy Suing City After 2020 Arrest

Clancy's suit seeks to prohibit city from using curfews in the future and argues 2020 curfew violated due process.

Supervisor Clancy Calls on County Executive Crowley to Dedicate ARPA Funds to Participatory Budgeting

Proposal Funds Attorneys For Tenants Facing Evictions

Supervisor Ryan Clancy pushes "Right to Counsel" program to serve 14,000 households.

Lake Park Bridge Needs $1 Million More

Cost now at least $3.4 million to repair historic footbridge designed by Olmsted.

Supervisor Clancy Calls for ‘Right to Counsel’ Eviction Prevention Program

Federal Funds Huge for Eviction Prevention, Housing

County on track to have lowest level of street homelessness ever recorded, housing director said.

Voces Protests GOP Cutting ID’s for Immigrants from Budget

The group and other activists also protested the elimination of tuition aid for immigrant students.

Board Approves Overtime Oversight Policy

New policy will likely bring the sheriff's office before the board to explain overtime expenditures.

Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased

Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.

Board’s Bike Trails Resolution Fails

A proposed ordinance change would have given the board final authority over major trail alterations.

Report Finds Improvements in Youth Prisons

Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School report finds 36% reduction in use of force.

Supervisors Clancy and Rolland Applaud Unanimous Recommendation of Overtime Accountability Ordinance

Overdoses Surge and Heroin, Opioid Cocaine Task Force Doesn’t Meet

Task force was created to develop policy recommendations for overdose crisis.

County Jail Staff Wore White Supremacist Symbols

Staff wearing "Punisher" symbol and Spartan helmet, both used by far-right groups.

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.

Inside the Milwaukee Police Fusion Center

Protesters have wondered what center is up to. The history and details of little-known unit.

County Board Adopts Resolution Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalty

Reimagined County Board Health Committee Will Add a New Focus on Strategic Planning

Acting Police Chief Offers Frank Views

"I’m a Black man first,” Norman tells panel. "I will not tolerate any explicit biases."

Supervisors Denounce Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans

Milwaukee County Should Not Be in the Gun Show Business

How Milwaukee Police Monitor Cell Phones

Department spent $498,000 in 2019 on sophisticated equipment.

Bill Ends Low Wages for Tipped Workers

Sub-minimum wage of $2.33 would be outlawed, requiring payment of minimum wage.

Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty

Board Rejoins WI Counties Association

Board had withheld membership dues in January but decides to rejoin group after WCA leaders offer assurances.

After Prison, What Next?

How to handle the formerly incarcerated. Milwaukee town hall tackles the issue.

County Board Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons

Resolution Cuts Pot Possession Fine to $1

Sup. Ortiz-Velez's county resolution will be mirrored by Glendale proposal, says Mayor Kennedy.

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Introduces Proposal Reducing Penalty for Marijuana Possession

County Supervisors Back $1 Pot Penalty

8 board members push plan slashing $500 penalty for possession.

Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America endorses Darrin Madison Jr.

DSA slate of candidates now includes three candidates on two boards

Supervisors Clancy and Czarnezki Oppose State Bill to Limit Local Control on Budgeting

Supervisors’ Statement on the Passing of Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron

Supervisors Denounce Anti-Democratic Coup Attempt in Washington D.C.

County Creates Culinary Program for Youth Offenders

Program at Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center could be nationally unique.

Housing Funding Lacking Despite ‘Right To Shelter’

Ending homelessness in Milwaukee County will require additional resources.

Has Defunding Police Movement Failed?

Not entirely, but it’s fallen well short of its goals.

People’s Revolution Marks 200 Days of Protest

Protests against police brutality match the record of 1960's open housing marchers.

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Activists on 200th Day of Protests

Will Address ‘The Peoples Revolution’ in Speech Tonight

Police Taking Cell Phone Data at Issue

They’ve done it with Blacks Lives Matter protesters and in murder case now before state Supreme Court.

Contribution to Dana Kelley of $27

Contribution to Alex Brower of $27

Supervisors Clancy and Czarnezki Call for Investment in Youth at Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center

Board of Supervisors Adopts 2021 Milwaukee County Budget

Adopted Budget Invests in Racial Equity and Essential Servicers to Improve the Health of County Residents

Board Adopts 2021 Budget

Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.

Clancy Calls for Shifting a Total of Nearly $12 Million from Law Enforcement to Human Needs

18 Clancy Amendments Build on Reductions to Sheriff’s Budget Included in County Executive’s Initial Budget Proposal

Milwaukee County Declares ‘Right to Shelter’ for County Residents

Board to Consider Complimentary Budget Amendments Monday

Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts

But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.

Supervisor Clancy Calls for Investing in Human Needs, Shifting Resources from Wasteful Spending

Amendments invest $2,660,286 in Parks and Housing, Senior and Youth Services, the Zoo, Library System, and the Office on African American Affairs

Clancy Pushes $2.6 Million Cut to Sheriff Overtime

Supervisor proposes reallocating money to housing, parks, seniors and youth justice.

Sheriff’s Office Spent $61.6 Million On Overtime

That's $35 million more than budgeted over the last seven years.

Sheriff Opposes Further Budget Cuts

Proposed cut of just 2.7%. Sup. Clancy wants 25%, grills sheriff over protests and department spending.

Milwaukee County Board unanimously approves strategic planning ordinance

New efforts compel longer-term thinking, goal-setting and performance-based reporting after 20 years with no strategic plan in place

Supervisor Clancy Calls for Budget to Reflect Community Priorities

County Supervisors Express Support for Colectivo Workers Union

County Board Adopts Resolution Expanding Access to Polling Locations

Should Sheriff’s Budget Be Cut?

When it comes to defunding police, the county sheriffs are an obvious place to start.

Supervisors Want Chokehold Ban Codified

Sheriff's Office does not oppose a chokehold ban, but has reservations about self-defense prohibition.

Protesters Describe Detention In Kenosha

Held as long as 20 hours by police, FBI. Reports of Portland-style unmarked cars patrolling city.

Groups Want 25% Cut in Sheriff’s Budget

Activist groups push for defunding. Sheriff Lucas submitted budget with only a 1.4% cut.

County Supervisor Ryan Clancy Supports 25% Cut to Sheriff’s Budget

Contribution to Alex Brower of $27

Supervisor Ryan Clancy’s Facemask Ordinance Adopted

Bus Passengers May Face Mask Mandate

County committee okays policy and full board likely to agree, could be in place August 1.

75 Businesses Demand a City Mask Mandate

Pabst Theater Group, Colectivo, Fiserv Forum, Bartolotta join call for action.

Board Approves Raffle to Fund Parks

A 50/50 raffle, and potentially a specialty license plate and scratch-off lottery ticket, all okayed to raise revenue.

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

City’s Protesters Under Police Surveillance?

Cops using Stingrays to intercept marchers’ cell phones? Ald. Kovac says city should “investigate the investigators.”

Wisconsin Leaders Slam Pence and Trump as They Head to Badger State

City Attorney Moving To Drop Curfew Charges

Charges will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but at least one lawsuit still likely.

Is Chief Morales Doing a Good Job?

Council members ask for citizens' views in preparation for performance review of police chief.

City Officials Grill Police on Tactics

Still more questions on 6th and McKinley, as council, mayor disagree with police tactics.

Supervisor Clancy Calls for Policy Adoption to Protect Protestors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Are Police Overreacting to Protests?

So says ACLU, others. Others want a tougher response. What’s the proper balance?

Peaceful March Ends at 3 a.m. Near Capitol Dr.

March goes over 15 miles, including through Whitefish Bay, Shorewood and Glendale, before ending back in Milwaukee.

Supervisor Clancy Statement on His Arrest

Sup. Ryan Clancy Arrested During Protest

County Supervisor is one of at least five people taken into custody at the Milwaukee-Shorewood border.

County Board Passes Resolution Allowing ‘Credible Messengers’ to Work with Youth

Marcelia Nicholson Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman

Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.

New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot

Nicholson and Johnson, Jr. vying for leadership position of County Board Chairperson.

Wisconsin Working Families Party Candidates Win Key Seats Across The State

2020 Spring Election Results

Live City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County results for the April 7th Spring Election.

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Candidates

Only three of the 18 races are contested.

County Board Candidates

Only three of 18 races are contested.

MTEA Announces Endorsements in Milwaukee Spring Elections

Milwaukeean Breaks Pinball World Record

Wins Guinness world record and gets donations for Children’s Wisconsin.

Owners Lobbying For Service Workers

New organization lobbies state officials on behalf of service industry workers

Ryan Clancy, candidate for Milwaukee County Supervisor, calls for divestment from Southwest Key

Private contractor Southwest Key is the largest non-profit operating detention centers for children, including children separated from their families, on the southern US border.

Contribution to Alex Brower of $50

Ryan Clancy announces candidacy for Milwaukee County Supervisor, District Four

"I am running for County Supervisor to restore funding and focus on human needs."

Marina Dimitrijevic Announces Candidacy for Alderwoman of Milwaukee’s 14th District

"My elected experience representing District 14 residents combined with my neighborhood activism provide me with the strongest foundation to advocate for all of us at the city council."