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Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Praises IRC and SEWRPC for Creating Strong Map for Latino Community
Nov 3rd, 2021
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Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Urges County to Apply for State Funds to Repair Mitchell Park Domes
Sep 30th, 2021
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Ortiz-Velez Commends Redistricting Committee for Creating Two Majority-Hispanic Supervisory Districts
Sep 28th, 2021
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Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Invites South Side Residents to Kosciuszko Center Engagement Meetings
Sep 27th, 2021
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Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Adopted by County Board
Jul 29th, 2021
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Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Advances
Jul 19th, 2021
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Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Proposal to Cultivate Hemp Clones at the Domes Moves Forward with RFP
May 24th, 2021
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Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty
Mar 11th, 2021
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Many South Side Seniors Now Eligible for Vaccination at Kosciuszko Community Center
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Mar 5th, 2021Press Release
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Introduces Proposal Reducing Penalty for Marijuana Possession
Feb 9th, 2021
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Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Extends Condolences to Family and Friends of Teresa and Luis Contreras
Oct 21st, 2020
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Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, announces candidacy to be next 8th District State Assembly Representative
Apr 14th, 2020
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Board of Supervisors Endorses Expanded Access to Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
"Expanding access to driver's licenses will make the roads safer for everyone."
Mar 21st, 2019Press Release
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Committed to Repairing Mitchell Park Domes
"To be clear: It is not Milwaukee County's policy to demolish the Domes, nor is that my position."
Mar 13th, 2019Press Release
The Federal Government Should Never Separate Families
"Separating families is cruel and is completely contradictory to our American values."
Jul 2nd, 2018Press Release
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez to Join UMOS Advisory Committee
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez will be sworn in on Saturday, June 9 at 9:30 AM at the UMOS offices, 2701 S. Chase Ave.
Jun 8th, 2018