Ted Chisholm

County Treasurer Cullen Withstands Chisholm’s Challenge

Veteran politician David Cullen, county treasurer since 2014, will serve four more years.

Milwaukee Partisan Primary Election Results

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

Meet the Candidates for County Office

Cullen vs Chisholm for treasurer showdown is winner-take-all.

County Treasurer Lied About Political Mailer?

More questions about how Dave Cullen charged taxpayers for campaign-oriented literature.

The Cheaper Candidate For County Treasurer

Reform candidate Ted Chisholm promises to work for less pay than incumbent David Cullen.

Crowley Vetoes Big Salary Hikes for Elected Officials

36% pay hikes passed by board are 'unprecedented and irresponsible,' Crowley chides.

Board Approves Unprecedented Pay Raise For Elected Officials

Board approves unprecedented 36% salary increases for elected officials without saying a word.

Supervisors Seek Even Bigger Raises For County Officers

Committee unanimously supports a $33,000 raise for all three constitutional officers.

Ted Chisholm Announces Growing List of Public Endorsements for Milwaukee County Treasurer Campaign

Three County Officials Could Get Pay Hike

County Clerk, Treasurer and Register of Deeds could make six-figure salaries if board okays it.

County Treasurer Dave Cullen Announces Reelection Bid

With many endorsements, Cullen faces Ted Chisholm in Democratic primary.

Clerk of Circuit Court Anna Maria Hodges endorses Ted Chisholm for Milwaukee County Treasurer

Notables Attend City Birthday Party

The city's 178th birthday party offered fun, food and political chatter.

Ted Chisholm Running for County Treasurer

Milwaukee DA's son, formerly the sheriff's chief of staff, to oppose incumbent David Cullen.

Ted Chisholm Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Treasurer

Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed

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

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Assistance in Investigation of Golf Cart Thefts

Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit

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

Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team

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

Variable Speed Limits Causing Freeway Crashes?

Sheriff, county, WISDOT analyzing whether abrupt changes in speed limits are unsafe.

9 Takeaways on Local Marijuana Laws

City and county moving toward reform but arrests and convictions still happening.

Board Approves Overtime Oversight Policy

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

County Jail Staff Wore White Supremacist Symbols

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

Board Changes Pot Possession Fine to $1

Under state law county can't fully decriminalize.

Committee Okays $1 Fine For Pot Possession

Under state law county can't fully decriminalize. Full board next considers proposal.

Contribution to Jilly Gokalgandhi of $25

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.

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.

County Invests in Mental Health Crisis Responders

$500,000 for a team of Sheriff's deputies and psychiatric clinicians.

Contribution to Aycha Sawa of $100

Contribution to Aycha Sawa of $100

Chisholm For Governor?

Will District Attorney run against Walker? DA's son encourages speculation.

Mistake Along the Lake?

Proposed luxury apartment on S. Lake Dr. should be reconsidered.