Sup. Deanna Alexander

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Supervisor Alexander Assembles Unlikely Coalition in the Name of Public Safety and Shoreline Protection
Supervisor Alexander Authors Budget Amendment to Provide Raise to Correctional Officers
Supervisors Alexander and Logsdon Applaud County Board Rejecting Abortion Referendum for November Ballot
Deanna Alexander Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election to Board of Supervisors
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Deanna Alexander Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election to Board of Supervisors

"After three terms and eight years in office, I will keep the promise I made to the people of the 18th District and not seek re-election."

Alexander Secures Funding for Noyes Pool in 2020 Budget, Opposes Tax Increase
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Alexander Secures Funding for Noyes Pool in 2020 Budget, Opposes Tax Increase

"Sadly, this budget is full of wasteful spending, fueled by the largest tax increase in a decade, and I cannot support it."

Alexander, Logsdon, Sebring: Public Should be Allowed to Speak at County Board Meetings
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Alexander, Logsdon, Sebring: Public Should be Allowed to Speak at County Board Meetings

"We should allow the public to share their views."

Supervisor Alexander’s Statement on the 2019 Milwaukee County Budget
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Supervisor Alexander’s Statement on the 2019 Milwaukee County Budget

"I'm pleased that the 2019 budget process saw less conflict and greater collaboration than in recent years..."

County Board Resists Review of Homelessness Funding
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County Board Resists Review of Homelessness Funding

Resolution to House County’s Remaining Homeless Not Scheduled

Supervisor Alexander Thanks Alderman Bohl for Service to the City of Milwaukee
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Supervisor Alexander Thanks Alderman Bohl for Service to the City of Milwaukee

It is written, ‘for everything there is a season,’ and I conclude that now is not the season for me to serve our community as an Alderman

Supervisor Alexander Invited to the White House
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Supervisor Alexander Invited to the White House

Trump Administration Hosts County Officials from Wisconsin

MORE Elected Officials Step Forward as Victims of Steve Taylor’s Bullying
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MORE Elected Officials Step Forward as Victims of Steve Taylor’s Bullying

Officials and Citizens Stand with Alexander

County Board Declines Accountability Vote on Wheel Tax
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County Board Declines Accountability Vote on Wheel Tax

"It is important that each elected official be asked each budget year to go on the record to vote in favor of authorizing or ending the wheel tax."

Supervisor Alexander Measure Declares October as Bullying Prevention Month
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Supervisor Alexander Measure Declares October as Bullying Prevention Month

"By bringing attention to the problem of bullying, we help start the conversations that let victims know they are not alone..."

Supervisor Alexander Proposes a Sunset Rule for the County’s Wheel Tax
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Supervisor Alexander Proposes a Sunset Rule for the County’s Wheel Tax

"This policy holds us as elected officials accountable to the voters we represent..."

Hasty Action by Supervisors Pushes Valuable Leader Out the Door
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Hasty Action by Supervisors Pushes Valuable Leader Out the Door

"The loss of his leadership is a real blow to the county..."

Rescinding Raises While Blaming Workers Will Hurt Milwaukee County
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Rescinding Raises While Blaming Workers Will Hurt Milwaukee County

"The political spat between the county board and the county executive is having a horrible chilling effect on staff morale and must stop."

POTUS Opposition Resolution 16-738 is Divisive and Wasteful
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POTUS Opposition Resolution 16-738 is Divisive and Wasteful

"This measure seeks to make Milwaukee County an official sanctuary for illegal immigrants and embraces the Black Lives Matter anti-cop movement..."

Jail Deaths Bring Empty Promises and Political Witch Hunt
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Jail Deaths Bring Empty Promises and Political Witch Hunt

Sheriff Clarke has launched internal investigations on each of the in-custody jail deaths.

2017 Budget Talk Cut Short – Misses the Mark on Respect for Taxpayers
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2017 Budget Talk Cut Short – Misses the Mark on Respect for Taxpayers

Supervisor Alexander holds fiscally conservative viewpoints on behalf of her constituents and opposes the wheel tax.

A $60 Wheel Tax is NOT the Answer
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A $60 Wheel Tax is NOT the Answer

Supervisor Alexander asks that the County Board and County Executive work together to find another way through the 2017 budget.

Statement on the Passing of River Hills Village President Robert C. Brunner
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Statement on the Passing of River Hills Village President Robert C. Brunner

“My thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

Milwaukee County Board Confirms Hector Colon Director of DHHS
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Milwaukee County Board Confirms Hector Colon Director of DHHS

On a vote of 11-6, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors confirmed Hector Colon for an additional 18-month term.

County Panel Refuses Move Toward Transparency
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County Panel Refuses Move Toward Transparency

Committee Will Not Provide Public Notice of Budgetary Changes

County Increasing Fees to Rideshare and Taxicab Drivers
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County Increasing Fees to Rideshare and Taxicab Drivers

Board pushes high annual fees for Uber and Lyft

County to Lose $4 Million on GO Pass
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County to Lose $4 Million on GO Pass

Supervisor Alexander Supports Immediate Fix to Flawed Program

Sheriff David Clarke Endorses Alexander for Milwaukee County Board
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Sheriff David Clarke Endorses Alexander for Milwaukee County Board

“I'll be voting to re-elect Deanna Alexander - I hope I can count on you to join me,” said Sheriff David Clarke.

County Board Grabs for Power with More Wasteful Legal Fees
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County Board Grabs for Power with More Wasteful Legal Fees

Board Chairman Changing the Law to Circumvent Judge’s Ruling

Supervisor Alexander Proposes Secret Ballot Vote for Chairman
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Supervisor Alexander Proposes Secret Ballot Vote for Chairman

Traditionally, the first vote of the board’s organizational meeting at the beginning of the new term is to elect leadership for the board.

Loose Election Commission Allows Ineligible Candidate into Race
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Loose Election Commission Allows Ineligible Candidate into Race

The MCEC partially affirmed Alexander’s case, recognizing that the other candidate submitted signatures from people that did not reside in the district or who provided fictitious, non-existent addresses.

Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Deanna Alexander
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Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Deanna Alexander

“I am honored and humbled by this vote of confidence from the MPA and grateful for this endorsement from our public servants in law enforcement”

Deanna Alexander Turns in Nomination Signatures for Ballot Candidacy
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Deanna Alexander Turns in Nomination Signatures for Ballot Candidacy

Alexander filed 329 signatures to the Election Commission on Tuesday afternoon, 60% more than the 200 signatures needed.

Deanna Alexander Declares Candidacy for Milwaukee County Supervisor
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Deanna Alexander Declares Candidacy for Milwaukee County Supervisor

She issued the following statement

Board Seeks to Deter Youth Placements from Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools
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Board Seeks to Deter Youth Placements from Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools

The County Board approved the resolution with a unanimous vote.

Board Makes the Right Decision to Not Fund John Doe II Appeal
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Board Makes the Right Decision to Not Fund John Doe II Appeal

Minority Group of Supervisors Successfully Blocks Funding Proposal

County Panel Refuses to Label Community ID Cards
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County Panel Refuses to Label Community ID Cards

“The authors of the legislation funding the Community ID program with taxpayer dollars have said publicly that the ID cards will not be used for voting.”

Fall 2015 Town Hall Meetings
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Fall 2015 Town Hall Meetings

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander will hold two listening sessions in the district in preparation for the County Board’s votes on the proposed 2016 Milwaukee County Budget.

Taxpayers Lose Nearly $10,000 to County Supervisor’s Legal Bills
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Taxpayers Lose Nearly $10,000 to County Supervisor’s Legal Bills

Today a Milwaukee County Supervisor had a solid victory over the taxpayers.

Supervisor Deanna Alexander Announces Town Hall Meetings
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Supervisor Deanna Alexander Announces Town Hall Meetings

Residents of the 18th District Invited to Discuss the County’s 2016 Budget

County Board Knew About the Looming Transit Shortfall
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County Board Knew About the Looming Transit Shortfall

In fact, the entire County Board knew about the reports.

Committee Opposes Opportunities for MPS Students in Need
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Committee Opposes Opportunities for MPS Students in Need

Policies Adopted to Prevent Elected Officials from Helping Milwaukee’s Children

Many County Employees to Remain Underpaid
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Many County Employees to Remain Underpaid

Board ignores HR recommendations

County Board Invoices Taxpayers for Living Wage Ordinance
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County Board Invoices Taxpayers for Living Wage Ordinance

Taxpayers deserve an explanation from Rep. Bowen

Finance Committee Quietly Plans Meeting: Giving Raises Despite Pension Emergency
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Finance Committee Quietly Plans Meeting: Giving Raises Despite Pension Emergency

Board plans to spend taxpayer surplus as quickly as possible

ATU Strike Puts Public Safety and Low Income Workers at Risk
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ATU Strike Puts Public Safety and Low Income Workers at Risk

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander today issued a statement on the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) strike:

County Board Heeds Sheriff’s Call for Help
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County Board Heeds Sheriff’s Call for Help

Vote shows public safety and relief for deputies is a top priority

Proposal to Lift Taxicab Permit Caps Approved by Committee
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Proposal to Lift Taxicab Permit Caps Approved by Committee

Free Market Competition in Taxi Industry On Its Way to GMIA

Shooting Data Exists but is Illegal to Share: Milwaukee Needs the State’s Help
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Shooting Data Exists but is Illegal to Share: Milwaukee Needs the State’s Help

City, County and State Should Cooperate on Weapons Use Reports

O’Donnell Talks: Nothing But Talk
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O’Donnell Talks: Nothing But Talk

County Board refuses to move forward on plans of compromise

County Board Pushes Seniors on the Bus; Kicks Financial Warnings to the Curb
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County Board Pushes Seniors on the Bus; Kicks Financial Warnings to the Curb

"While we want to see our transit system improved, I worry that the GO Pass, which was largely opposed by Milwaukee’s senior community, will eventually cause fares to increase at the expense of all other riders."

Taxicab Permit Lottery Ordinance Will Hurt Small Businesses
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Taxicab Permit Lottery Ordinance Will Hurt Small Businesses

"This is like Russian Roulette," said a taxicab driver.

Sup. Alexander Discovers Important County Transit File Was Deleted
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Sup. Alexander Discovers Important County Transit File Was Deleted

Report Detailing Over $3 Million in County Expenses Hidden, Then Ignored

Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on Pension Veto Vote
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Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on Pension Veto Vote

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander today issued the following statement regarding the pension veto vote taken Tuesday:

Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on Pension Buy-In/Buy-Back
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Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on Pension Buy-In/Buy-Back

"This problem is not an issue of left versus right, Democrat versus Republican, or even management versus unions."

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Announces Support for Streetcar Alternative
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Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Announces Support for Streetcar Alternative

Calls Ald. Donovan’s Alternative Transit Plan a “Logical Option”

O’Donnell Task Force Proposal: Months Late and Millions Short
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O’Donnell Task Force Proposal: Months Late and Millions Short

Supervisor Alexander is Critical of Duplicative Task Force Proposal

Board Rightly Postpones Discussions on Tax for Basketball Arena
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Board Rightly Postpones Discussions on Tax for Basketball Arena

County Board Postpones Discussions on Tax for Basketball Arena

Journal-Sentinel Reporter Ignores Facts and Misleads Readers
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Journal-Sentinel Reporter Ignores Facts and Misleads Readers

Sup. Alexander Says Journal Sentinel Reporter "Ignores Facts and Misleads Readers"

Supervisor Alexander Shines Light on the False Claims for Retaliatory Audit
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Supervisor Alexander Shines Light on the False Claims for Retaliatory Audit

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander released a statement today regarding the County Board’s vote to move forward with an audit.

County Board Endorses SEIU Driven “Payback” Audit
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County Board Endorses SEIU Driven “Payback” Audit

Sups. Alexander and Borkowski Critical of "SEIU-Driven Payback Audit"

Supervisor Alexander Opposes SEIU Harassing Private Business
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Supervisor Alexander Opposes SEIU Harassing Private Business

Sup. Alexander to Take "A Stand for Liberty" at SEIU Rally Thursday

Supervisor Alexander Expresses Support for Sale of Parking Structure
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Supervisor Alexander Expresses Support for Sale of Parking Structure

Calls Sale of O'Donnell Park Parking Garage to Northwestern Mutual a "Win-Win-Win"

Supervisor Alexander Urges Public to Learn About  ‘Citizens United’ Before Referendum
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Supervisor Alexander Urges Public to Learn About ‘Citizens United’ Before Referendum

The Milwaukee County Board has authorized a referendum question for the November 4, 2014 election ballot.

Supervisor Alexander Stands Firm on “Bathroom Bill” Compromise
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Supervisor Alexander Stands Firm on “Bathroom Bill” Compromise

Milwaukee County Board Carelessly Blows Off Protecting the Public from Sex Offenders

Milwaukee County Residents Finally Heard
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Milwaukee County Residents Finally Heard

Supervisor to Introduce Resolution Moving Board to Evening Meetings

Millwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Speaks in Support of Bills Pre-empting Living Wage Ordinance
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Millwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Speaks in Support of Bills Pre-empting Living Wage Ordinance

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander today testified before a joint Legislative committee in support of two bills that would preempt a "living wage" ordinance.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Supports Reallocating Money for Transit and Roads
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Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Supports Reallocating Money for Transit and Roads

Supervisor Deanna Alexander said today that she supported efforts by Milwaukee Ald. Bob Donovan to reallocate funding for a downtown Milwaukee streetcar.

Supervisor Deanna Alexander Votes Against Living Wage Resolution
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Supervisor Deanna Alexander Votes Against Living Wage Resolution

Says It Makes Little Economic Sense, Will Hurt Jobs in Milwaukee County

Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on “Living Wage” Ordinance
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Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on “Living Wage” Ordinance

Milwaukee County’s Committee on Finance, Personnel and Audit has pushed through ordinance changes that will set a minimum ‘living wage’ of $11.33 per hour for the employees of county contractors.

Minimum Wage Ordinance IS INCONSISTENT AND UNFAIR
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Minimum Wage Ordinance IS INCONSISTENT AND UNFAIR

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander issued the following statement of concerns about the “living wage” ordinance under consideration today by the County’s Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee.

Supervisor Alexander Voices her Support for Lindsay Park
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Supervisor Alexander Voices her Support for Lindsay Park

Launches Web Site “SupportOurPark.com”

County Board Holds Parks Director Confirmation Hostage
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County Board Holds Parks Director Confirmation Hostage

Despite the Parks, Energy, and Environment Committee giving John Dargle’s appointment as Parks Director a hearty and unanimous vote of support just ten days ago, the County Board is now holding his confirmation hostage.

Over $1 Million Requested to Duplicate Services
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Over $1 Million Requested to Duplicate Services

The resolution (File 13-746) is aimed at tapping into the County’s contingency fund – which is usually reserved for emergencies – in order to fund a campaign informing the public about the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Board Shuts Down Debate to Attack Employee
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Board Shuts Down Debate to Attack Employee

Attorney fired in vindictive conspiracy

Attorney to be Fired in Vindictive Political Move
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Attorney to be Fired in Vindictive Political Move

County board conspires to target legal counsel

Committee Tailors Rules to Target Sheriff
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Committee Tailors Rules to Target Sheriff

Ethics rule aimed at Sheriff Clarke is based on hypocritical reasoning

Call for New Leadership: Chairman Cullen
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Call for New Leadership: Chairman Cullen

County Supervisor Deanna Alexander in calling on Supervisor David Cullen to step down from his position as Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Audit, and Personnel.

Leadership Critique: Vice Chairwoman Romo West
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Leadership Critique: Vice Chairwoman Romo West

County Supervisor Deanna Alexander is strongly questioning Peggy Romo West’s ability to be effective as Vice Chairwoman of the County Board.

Call for New Leadership: Chairwoman Dimitrijevic
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Call for New Leadership: Chairwoman Dimitrijevic

County Supervisor Deanna Alexander has joined four other supervisors in calling for Marina Dimitrijevic to relinquish her title as Chairwoman of the County Board

Local Reform Initiative is Misguided
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Local Reform Initiative is Misguided

Board actions turn good policy-making on its head

State Must Move Forward on County Reform
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State Must Move Forward on County Reform

Freshman County Supervisor Exposes Board’s Real Intentions

Supervisor Alexander Testifies on Assembly Bill 85
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Supervisor Alexander Testifies on Assembly Bill 85

Supervisor Supports Bill, Urges Amendments

Resizing the County Board
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Resizing the County Board

Supervisor Clarifies Position and Intent

Supervisor Thanks Residents for Attending Town Hall
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Supervisor Thanks Residents for Attending Town Hall

Meeting nearly derailed by non-resident activists

County Supervisor Supports New Reform Bill
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County Supervisor Supports New Reform Bill

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander is pleased to announce support for changes made in the drafting process of state legislation aimed at reforming governance in Milwaukee County.

Supervisor Condemns Meddling that Caused Resignation
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Supervisor Condemns Meddling that Caused Resignation

“While Poulus’ boss may have given him some well-intentioned career advise to help him avoid the discomfort of a politically volatile situation, I am dismayed to hear that ‘punishing’ Poulus was even discussed by elected officials, much less demanded by them.”

Unanimously Approved Audit Plan Has Major Flaws
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Unanimously Approved Audit Plan Has Major Flaws

Comprehensive performance plan carelessly tossed aside

Supervisor Alexander Calls for Audit of County Board
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Supervisor Alexander Calls for Audit of County Board

Two-Thirds board vote required before proposal can even be heard.

Supervisor Alexander to Host Discussion on Reforming Government
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Supervisor Alexander to Host Discussion on Reforming Government

Meeting set for Saturday, January 19, at Dretzka Park Clubhouse

Supervisor Alexander Lends Support to Encourage Adoption
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Supervisor Alexander Lends Support to Encourage Adoption

National Adoption Day is November 17

Supervisor Alexander Seeks Peace Between War Memorial and Art Museum
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Supervisor Alexander Seeks Peace Between War Memorial and Art Museum

Proposal would bring resolution to operational issues, fund services for veterans, and pave the way for Dryhootch partnership

Position on Parks District / Commission
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Position on Parks District / Commission

I have decided to take a position on the concept of a Parks District / Commission. Here is my response to one of the supporters of the concept who discussed the idea with me earlier in the year