Economic and Community Development Committee

Supervisors Back Grant for Abandoned Building Redevelopment

Long-vacant, Near-West-Side building to be transformed into larger, subsidized apartments.

Coggs Building Could Be Razed

New analysis finds razing and then constructing new building the most feasible redevelopment option.

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

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

County Board Candidates

Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.

Delayed Avenir Project Planned for April

64-unit apartment development on Lower East Side was delayed a year by COVID-19.

Irgens Buying UWM Research Campus Land

Company will buy former county grounds land in Wauwatosa for private development.

Chairwoman Nicholson Announces County Board Committee Assignments, Leadership Roles

Supervisor Martin Calls on Congress to Increase Funding for Older Americans Act and Alzheimer’s Research in Federal Budget

Supervisor Rolland urges Wauwatosa Common Council to reject ordinance that would worsen homelessness and job insecurity

Proposed ordinance to “discourage panhandling” will actually create flashpoints between police and neighbors, and harm their ability to secure housing and jobs in the future

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

District 5 Businesses Received $1.2 Million in Covid-relief Grants from Milwaukee County

Supervisor Martin Calls on State Officials to Prioritize District 7 in Vaccination Effort