Sequanna Taylor

Statement from County Supervisors Martin and Sequanna Taylor on the Passing of Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff

Tight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice

Sup. Shawn Rolland wants $500,000 for a housing program. But his chosen source raises concerns for administration, colleagues.

Bill Clinton Attempts To Rally Harris Voters in Milwaukee Appearance

The former president rallied faith leaders in appearance on Hampton Avenue.

Supervisors Propose Reduced Bus Fares On Election Day

Chairwoman Nicholson proposes cutting MCTS fares by up to $1 to encourage voting.

Sequanna Taylor Wins Assembly District 11 Primary

County supervisor wins Assembly primary. Will run in general unopposed.

Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Dora Drake will replace Lena Taylor in Wisconsin State Senate.

Milwaukee Partisan Primary Election Results

A number of winner-take-all primaries on the ballot will reshape Milwaukee's legislative delegation.

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Parks Opens New Playground at Vogel Park

Neighborhood park on northwest side gets new ADA-accessible park.

Community Celebrates Opening of Vogel Park Playground with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.

Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule

Supervisors change start time of board meetings, reflecting truly part-time nature of job.

MCTS Unveils Juneteenth Bus

Bus wrapped in murals by two local artists celebrating Juneteenth Day.

Rick Banks withdraws campaign for 11th Assembly District

Sequanna Taylor Running for State Assembly

After years on county board, Taylor has seen how state laws greatly impact local issues.

Supervisor Taylor Urges Community Action in Wake of Domestic Violence Homicides

Meet The New Milwaukee County Board

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

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

Fight over underlying language divides board.

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.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses in Spring Election

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.

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election

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 Adopts Resolution for External Audit of Milwaukee County Jail

Chairwoman Nicholson Authors Action for Accountability

Supervisors Upset By Penguin Project’s Increased Cost

Design error leads to $1.5 million hike in cost. 'Somebody's head should roll for that.'

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements

Staffing Improves At Correctional Facilities

But still understaffed: County jail reaches 74% of full staffing level and CRC 83%.

Supervisors Hopeful for Pool Openings in 2024

Committee adds funding to Parks budget for this, but more pools are not guaranteed.

Could Park Friends Help Prevent Illegal Dumping?

County officials think neighborhood groups could watch for and report dumping.

Supervisor Taylor Applauds Support for “Birth to 3” Program in 2024 Budget

Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending

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

MPS Promised Stipends For Bad Bus Service, Few Parents Received Them

The district did not distribute $500,000 and says problem fixed. Parents disagree.

Sup. Taylor Pushes Funding For Early-Childhood Special-Ed Program

Sup. Sequanna Taylor pushes funding support critical to maintaining the county's Birth to 3 program.

Budget Committee Recommends Correction Officer Raises

Budget amendment would raise starting pay to $30 an hour.

“Birth to 3” Budget Amendment Recommended for Adoption

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.

Event Series Helps Those Reentering Society After Incarceration

Led by Sup. Sequanna Taylor, Re-entry Unblemished attempts to help on expungement, other issues.

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.

Parks Struggling Against Illegal Dumping

County parks have 'hot spots' for illegal dumping by contractors, landlords and others.

Supervisor Coggs-Jones and Vice Chair Taylor Hosting Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Sales Tax Increase

Vice Chair Taylor Holding “Youth Day at the Courthouse”

Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike

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

County Sales Tax Hike Gets First Approval

County officials detail future cuts without sales tax plan, as Parks Department is halved and senior centers eliminated.

County Supervisors Hosting Washington Park Senior Center Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Sales Tax Increase

 

Supervisors Back Sherman Park Overhaul

Funding for Sherman Park improvements approved by powerful Committee on Finance.

Highland Park To Become Harley Park

The Harley-Davidson Foundation offers $350,000 for park improvements and 10 years of maintenance.

School Board Candidates

Three contested races, including a citywide race.

Supervisor Taylor Commends Public Participation at Yesterday’s Re-Entry Unblemished Event

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.

Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot

Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.

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.

County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’

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

Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots

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

Supervisor Taylor Honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

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

1st Vice Chair Taylor Recognizes Anniversary of Rosa Parks Refusing to Give Up Bus Seat

Board Adopts 2023 County Budget

Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?

Lake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff

Wahl Ave. residents have already clear cut top of bluff, now want special access to all of it.

1st Vice Chair Taylor Amendment Funding Safety Upgrades at Senior Centers Recommended by Finance Committee

Milwaukee School Board Debates Budget

Federal pandemic funding means more money to spend, but still not enough.

Renovated Green Bay Playfield Opens

MPS-owned park located near Interstate 43 and Capitol Drive

Board Approves Coggs Building Funding

Supervisors vote to use $32.3 million in ARPA funding for new human services building.

Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills

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

Johnsons Park To Be Renamed

Or actually expanded, to include first names of the park's current namesakes.

Overcrowded Jail Seeks to Send Inmates to Racine

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

Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal

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

Applications Now Open for the Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Legislation reviving commission was adopted by County Board in May 2022 and signed into law by County Executive David Crowley in June 2022

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.

Supervisors Seek Marijuana Referendum

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

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Reestablish Youth Commission Unanimously Adopted

County Executive David Crowley Thanks County Board for Unanimous Vote to Revive Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Clancy Runs As Double-Dipping Socialist

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

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

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

Dontre Hamilton Memorial Unveiled

A memorial bench for Black man killed by police officer installed in Red Arrow Park.

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

Marcelia Nicholson Re-Elected Chairwoman of Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

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.

Will Museum Drop ‘Public’ From Name?

Attorney says maintaining a 'public museum' is a financial necessity. Museum officials say 'public' in name confuses people.

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

Board Will Consider Raise for Sheriff

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

One Board Seat Will Have a Blank Ballot

Dist. 18 Sup. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. didn't get enough signatures to be listed on Spring 2022 ballot.

9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022

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

9 Ways To Help Others For Holidays

Toys for Tots, Holiday Giving Tree Program, turkey donations and more.

House of Correction Targets Recidivism

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

Supervisor Taylor to Host Mobile Meet Up with MCTS

Supervisor Taylor to Co-Host Free Thanksgiving Community Event

Where To Get Free Meals For Thanksgiving

And how you can help: where you can donate food.

Supervisor Taylor Statement on the Rittenhouse Verdict

Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion

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

Supervisor Taylor Statement on 2022 Milwaukee County Budget

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

Board Adopts New Supervisory Map

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

Supervisor Taylor Budget Amendments Recommended for Adoption

Supervisor Taylor Applauds Milwaukee Community in Search for Major Harris

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

$11.3 million package has support from County Board leadership

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.

Supervisor Taylor, Partners Organizing and Delivering Aid to New Orleans Communities Affected by Hurricane Ida

Mentoring Program Helps House of Correction Inmates

Reentry program pairs those leaving jail with community members with similar experiences.

Supervisor Taylor Calls for Reentry Initiative at the House of Correction

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.

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

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Advances

Supervisor Taylor to Kick-Off Summer Park Clean-Up Series at Lincoln Park

Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit

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

Supervisor Taylor Among Community Leaders Awarded at Inaugural Justice Ball

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.

Supervisor Taylor Proposal to Implement Register of Deeds Audit Recommendation Adopted by County Board

Supervisor Taylor to Host Biweekly Summer Event Series in County Parks

Board Approves Dontre Hamilton Memorial

Memorial bench and plaque in Red Arrow Park to honor man killed by a police officer.

Supervisor Taylor Secures Funding for Dontre Hamilton Memorial Bench

Coggs Building Could Be Abandoned

Century-old building on 12th and Vliet a victim of deferred maintenance, too expensive to restore, may be sold.

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

Supervisor Taylor to Be Recognized for Community Service at Georgia Fashion Show

School Board Member Moves Into Her District

Aisha Carr won MPS District 4 race though she lived outside district.

Dontre Hamilton Memorial Proposed for Red Arrow Park

A Dontre Hamilton Memorial Bench would be installed in the downtown park.

Supervisor Taylor to Introduce Resolution Funding Dontre Hamilton Memorial Bench

Milwaukee Public Schools Welcomes New President and Newly Elected Members

Bob Peterson will serve as Board Chair and Sequanna Taylor will serve as Vice President

Supervisor Taylor Statement on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

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

City and County Leaders Call for ‘Purple Alert’ to Protect Domestic Violence Victims in Wisconsin

County Board Adopts Nicholson Proposal to Improve Equity for Women Employees

Supervisor Taylor and Dream Team United to Host Pop-Up Community Giveaway Sunday

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."

Committee OK’s Funding for Emergency Mental Health Center

New crisis center is an important piece of the county's broader re-shuffling of psychiatric services.

Supervisors Denounce Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans

Supervisor Taylor and Partners are Organizing and Delivering Aid to Communities in Mississippi

Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty

How Milwaukeeans Helped Texas

In response to Texas crisis, local community effort raises money and delivers supplies.

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

Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds Renewed Partnership with the Wisconsin Counties Association

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.

Clerk Christenson Applauds Board of Supervisors for Seeking Reforms at Wisconsin Counties Association

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Committee Reviews Mental Health Emergency Center Plan

New facility in central city location partnering county with major health care providers.

Does the Wisconsin Counties Association Help Milwaukee?

Some county officials say no, and are pushing to withdraw from the group.

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

Supervisor Taylor Statement on the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris

Harriet Tubman Park Unveiled

County leaders see new park name as a commitment to representing Milwaukee's Black community.

Supervisor Taylor partners with Dream Team United MKE to host Winter Gear Drive

Final Live Donation Event Monday Night at 6:30 p.m.

Board Adopts 2021 Budget

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

Board of Supervisors Heeds Taylor’s Call to Allow Youth and Families to Access $1 Million in Programming

Protest Shuts Down I-94 Freeway

Protests continued in city last week after Breonna Taylor decision.

Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park

Wahl Park will be renamed for Tubman, and another park will likely be renamed for Wahl.

Lack of Charges in Breonna Taylor Case a Miscarriage of Justice

Taylor Measure Calling for Early Release of Wisconsin Inmates Adopted by Board

Taylor Proposal to Create Harriet Tubman Park Adopted by Board of Supervisors

Supervisors Want Chokehold Ban Codified

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

Committee Approves Harriet Tubman Park

Proposal would rename Wahl Park on city's northwest side for famed abolitionist.

See All of Downtown Milwaukee’s New Murals

From otters to activists, Milwaukee is awash in new public art.

Frank Nitty Leads March from Milwaukee to Washington D.C.

750-mile march ends with Nitty speaking at rally on steps of Lincoln Memorial in front of thousands. Blake, Acevedo, Hamilton families also present.

Mural of Black Leaders Unveiled

New mural on 14th and Vliet depicts leaders young and old, alive and dead.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice

This weekend there is a mural unveiling and a bike ride to celebrate Black lives.

Noise Pollution at Suburban Stadium?

Franklin's Rock Sports Complex is partly on county land. County proposal would study the noise level.

Outdoor Civil Rights Museum Planned For Near West Side

Mural featuring current leaders is just first phase of broader plan from Mil Collective.

Sup. Taylor Wants a Harriet Tubman Park

County board member pushing to rename Wahl Park on city's North Side.

Activists Clean Up Around Burned House As Questions Remain

Activists want more from police, police want cooperation from community

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

MPS Didn’t End Every Police Program

Three things to know about decision by Milwaukee School Board.

Milwaukee Public Schools Terminates Police Contract

Unanimous vote of the school board ends funding for school resource officers.

School Districts Consider Defunding Police

Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee among districts that may end programs. Milwaukee school board votes Thursday.

Juneteenth Becomes a Holiday for County Employees

June 19 will be a floating holiday for Milwaukee County employees to honor and celebrate Black life and attend Juneteenth Day celebrations throughout Milwaukee.

Many Milwaukee Leaders Support Protests

Community leaders, politicians release statements, Common Council calls for Milwaukee Police reforms.

Supervisor Sequanna Taylor Speaks Out on George Floyd Murder, Protests

Rainey Seeks Extension of Eviction Moratorium

Ald. Rainey is worried the state's rental assistance won't be enough.

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

Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders

While new board chair rewarded some allies, some who opposed her retained positions.

Up From 53206

New generation of leaders in their early 30's, Crowley, Nicholson, Johnson, all raised in poorest ZIP code.

Sequanna Taylor Elected First Vice-Chair of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

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.

Taylor Resolution Urges Governor Evers to Block Termination of Residential Leases

Measure Also Calls on Feds to Forgive all Current and Outstanding Rent and Mortgage Payments During Pandemic

County Supervisors Push Free Bus Rides

Passengers could use side door, away from bus drivers, to protect them from getting virus.

Supervisor Taylor Calls on Evers to Suspend Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Payments

Ballots Won’t Have Duplicate Gerrymandering Questions

City rescinds its referendum question after Milwaukee County passed a similar measure.

MTEA Announces Endorsements in Milwaukee Spring Elections

County Increases Spending on Voter Registration, Education

Residents on purge list will get notified, public information campaign will be launched.

Supervisor Taylor Proposals to Raise Awareness About Several Major Health Issues Adopted

Citizen Action endorses Chris Larson for Milwaukee County Executive

Announces more key endorsements in Milwaukee area spring elections

Crane Added to City Plan Commission

Menomonee Valley Partners deputy Catrina Crane has long worked on economic development.

Officials Urge Warming Centers to Open

Serve homeless whenever temperatures below freezing, say Supervisors Shea and Taylor.

Supervisors Shea and Taylor Urge All Area Warming Centers to Open at 32 Degrees

"I want to thank the City-County Housing Task Force for their efforts to expand the availability of warming facilities across the city."

Contribution to Alex Brower of $25

Proposal Lets County Workers Staff the Polls

Board supports employees getting paid time off to work at polling sites.

Supervisor Taylor Recognizes Advocates for Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness

"It is important for us to lift up the work those who advocate for survivors of traumatic experiences."

Safe Houses for Domestic Violence Victims Proposed

87% of victims request housing help. Proposal budgets $100,000 for temporary housing.

Revised Budget Saves More Transit

Board scrapes the barrel for funds to save bus routes, prevent various service cuts.

Supervisor Taylor Secures Funding for Domestic Violence Survivors Experiencing Homelessness

Taylor's proposal dedicates $100,000 to the county's Housing Division to develop a plan to assist domestic violence survivors who are experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter options.

Supervisor Taylor Amendment Requires Trauma Sensitive Communication

The trauma responsiveness training proposed by Taylor would prepare DHHS staff to appropriately and compassionately serve individuals and families that have experienced trauma.

Supervisors Recommend Continuation of Free Birth Certificate Program

The Free Birth Certificate Program helps individuals get a photo ID for voting purposes and enables youth aged 15-21 to apply for jobs.

County Board Backs Milwaukee Voting Rights Bill

Resolution calls for restoring voting rights to people on probation and parole.

Supervisors Push Ex-Offender Voting Rights

Resolution calls for restoring the voting rights of people on parole or probation.

Nicholson Calls for Repeal of Federal Crime Bill, More Investment in Public Education

"There is a growing consensus that past efforts supposedly aimed at reducing violent crime in this country were really about the continued repression and subjugation of black and brown bodies."

Taylor Pushes to Expand Voting Rights

Taylor's resolution also expresses support for efforts to reduce felony disenfranchisement, and for the reform of practices that disproportionately impact communities of color in Wisconsin.

Supervisor Taylor Supports Young Artists

"I applaud them for using their civil rights to protect the rights of others with this important work."

Supervisor Taylor Joins Educators’ March to Madison

"Fully funding public education is essential to ensuring that all students, regardless of their ZIP code, have access to quality education."

Lake Park Bridge Funding Secured

State funds will help restore Ravine Road Bridge, with some left over for Brown Deer Park.

Supervisor Taylor Hosts Youth Courthouse Day

"Youth Courthouse Day will inspire students to make good choices, stay in school, and pursue higher education so that the best possible opportunities are open to them."

7 Numbers That Explain The Election

Neubauer did better yet worse than expected in Milwaukee, which decided statewide race.

Candidates for Supreme Court, School Board

Milwaukeeans will find at least three contested races on the ballot.

Wisconsin Working Families Party Congratulates Megan O’Halloran on Commanding Primary Victory in Distrcit 8 School Board Race

O’Halloran garnered more than 65 percent of the vote in the three-way race and will face Kathryn Gabor in the spring election on Tuesday, April 2.

Milwaukee Area Labor Council MPS Board of Directors Endorsements

The Milwaukee Area Labor Council has nearly 100 affiliated local unions representing approximately 25,000 workers in the metro Milwaukee area.

County Picks Location for Youth Offender Facility

Northwest side facility planned as part of model program to reduce recidivism.

Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Slate of Candidates for Milwaukee Board of School Directors to Create Strong Pro-Public School Majority

Electing a school board to serve MPS students; strengthen and fund public education; fight back against ineffective charter programs

City-wide School Board Candidate Bob Peterson announces endorsement from 23 elected officials

The full list of elected officials to have endorsed Bob Peterson for MPS school board represents a broad span of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.

Supervisor Taylor Congratulates Candidates on Election Victories

"Congratulations to Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes, Josh Kaul, Sarah Godlewski, and Tammy Baldwin on their victories on Tuesday."

County Board Votes Unanimously to Back Expungement Reform

"I am pleased that every member of the county board can see the economic urgency of this issue."

Supervisor Taylor Presses for Action on HIV/AIDS

Final consideration of all proposed budget amendments will take place at the County Board's budget adoption meeting on November 5 at 9:30 a.m.

Supervisor Dimitrijevic Calls for Menstrual Equity

Dimitrijevic proposed amending the 2019 county budget to address the lack of equity in hygiene produccts.

Supervisor Taylor Calls for Reform of Expungement Laws

"Expungement allows people who have completed their sentences to be given a real chance to pursue economic security for themselves and their families."

Supervisor Taylor Encourages Youth to Register to Vote

"This year, young people will make up the largest group of eligible voters for the first time in any election."

Home For a Lieutenant Governor?

Mandela Barnes' northwest-side condo was once part of segregated neighborhood.

Sequanna Taylor Announces Candidacy for MPS Board of School Directors

Elected Official, MPS Parent, and Educational Assistant Will Put the Students First

Labor Battle Looms at Airport

Service and hospitality workers for SSP America demand union vote, may call for picketing or a strike.

The Federal Government Should Never Separate Families

"Separating families is cruel and is completely contradictory to our American values."

Supervisor Taylor Statement on Supreme Court Ruling

"The Janus decision that came down today is a direct attack from those billionaires and millionaires who think our kids and their right to a great public education is for sale. "

Urban Milwaukee Celebrates 10th Birthday

Crowd packs Pabst Brewery & Taproom for publication's 10th anniversary.

County Board Okays Pot Referendum

Hope is that advisory referendum will push state legislators to act.

Chairman Lipscomb Announces Committee Assignments

Standing committees typically meet every month, prior to the County Board meeting.

Supervisor Taylor Condemns MPS School Board Director Michael Bonds’ Inappropriate Outburst

"Director Bonds' outburst at Tuesday's School Board meeting was totally inappropriate..."

County Board Elects Sequanna Taylor as Second Vice Chairwoman

Taylor served as Vice Chair of the Health and Human Needs Committee during the 2016 – 2018 term.

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Elects Lipscomb as Chairperson

No other supervisors were nominated to serve as Chairperson for the 2018-2020 term.

“Money Isn’t Everything” — Working Families Party Candidates Win Big in Milwaukee; Racine Elections

Winning Shea campaign outspent by Leadership MKE PAC nearly 10-1; pulls off upset

Supervisor Taylor Resolutions on Infant Mortality and Early Childhood Development Adopted by County Board

"We must do more to ensure that all babies born in Milwaukee County have an equal opportunity to grow up healthy and happy, and pursue their dreams."

Supervisor Sequanna Taylor Offers to Help Governor Walker with Plan to Close Lincoln Hill and Copper Lake

"I write to you today to offer my support for your plan to discontinue the use of the Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls as youth detention facilities..."

It’s Always Christmas at Dale’s

Classic bar with Christmas and clown decorations, great soup, integrated clientele.

How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds

Conversion of old ice cream factory died many times before work could begin.

2018 Budget Includes $90,000 for Youth Training Program

The goal of the initiative is to keep youth out of the troubled Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake facilities.

Black Women’s Empowerment March is Saturday

Black women participants are asked to wear all black clothing, participating men are asked to wear all green and other supporters are asked to wear red.

County Board Adopts Measure to Limit the Shackling of Pregnant Women

"The practice of restraining pregnant women is demeaning and unnecessary and best efforts must be made to avoid this practice at all costs."

Supervisor Taylor Measure Would Limit the Shackling of Pregnant Women

A measure opposing the practice of shackling pregnant and postpartum women within Milwaukee County correctional facilities will come before the Judiciary, Safety, and General Services committee

Supervisor Taylor Urges President Trump to Continue DACA Program

"I stand with all the Dreamers..."

Milwaukee County Supervisors Condemn Terrorist Attack in Charlottesville

"Hate has no place in America, and we condemn the individuals and groups that came to Charlottesville seeking violent confrontation as a platform to spread their racist ideology."

Supervisors Approve Continuation of Free Birth Certificate Program

More than half of the free birth certificates provided by Milwaukee County in 2017 were provided to help young people apply for jobs.

Supervisor Sequanna Taylor Statement on Haeggan-Brown Verdict

"We say "Black Lives Matter" because we have to remind others that we are too humans."

Brown Deer Park’s Road Saved

County changes plan to eliminate signature loop roadway in popular park.

Will County Give Pension to State?

Board approves work group to study state takeover of pension system.

Milwaukee Stands with Planned Parenthood

The gathering comes the day before the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act and block Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursements.

Hector Colon Kept Suicide Attempts and Desperate Efforts to Avoid Racially Abusive Guards Hidden from Supervisors

“I am deeply troubled that Director Colon was not forthcoming about recent incidents at Lincoln Hills...”

Milwaukee County Supervisors Avoid Opportunity to Remove Estabrook Dam

Finance and Audit Committee ignores Parks Department’s expert opinion to remove blighted structure

Milwaukee County Supervisor Sequanna Taylor urges for $15 minimum wage

The current minimum wage, $7.25 an hour, equates to only $15,080 for a full time 40-hour workweek.

Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald Makes Threats to Further Cut Funding for Milwaukee Public Schools

Low-income and minority children will be adversely impacted

Board Chair Fights Park Road Closure

Abele would close Brown Deer Park road to expand golf driving range. Lipscomb not sold.

Abele Quietly Changes Brown Deer Park

Circular road through park becomes dead end to create golf driving range.

Board Chairman Lipscomb Announces Standing Committee Assignments for the 2016-2018 term

I am excited to announce the historic appointment of Supervisor Peggy A. West as Chairwoman of Milwaukee County’s Finance Committee.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Officially Welcomes New County Board Members

"This group brings talent, passion, and experience to the County."

Wisconsin Working Families Party Continues Political Revolution With New Endorsements

After propelling State Sen. Chris Larson to a surprise win against County Exec. Abele, Wisconsin WFP works to establish progressive voting bloc in Milwaukee

Wisconsin WFP’s Marina Dimitrijevic Statement on Tonight’s Election Results

"Tonight's results are an earthquake."

Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Larson for Milwaukee County Exec, Progressive Board & Council Slate

New progressive coalition releases first wave of Milwaukee county endorsements, pledges to aggressively support slate in run-up to Election Day