State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez

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Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Reflects on County Board Service
State Representative Nearly Shot in Drive by Shooting
AB 619 Decriminaling Fentantl Testing Strips Passes State Assembly
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Praises IRC and SEWRPC for Creating Strong Map for Latino Community
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Urges County to Apply for State Funds to Repair Mitchell Park Domes
Ortiz-Velez Commends Redistricting Committee for Creating Two Majority-Hispanic Supervisory Districts
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Invites South Side Residents to Kosciuszko Center Engagement Meetings
Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Adopted by County Board
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Advances
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Proposal to Cultivate Hemp Clones at the Domes Moves Forward with RFP
County Board Adopts Resolution Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalty
Expanded Vaccine Eligibility for Hard-Hit Zip Codes in District 12
Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty
Many South Side Seniors Now Eligible for Vaccination at Kosciuszko Community Center
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Introduces Proposal Reducing Penalty for Marijuana Possession
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Extends Condolences to Family and Friends of Teresa and Luis Contreras
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, announces candidacy to be next 8th District State Assembly Representative
Board of Supervisors Endorses Expanded Access to Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
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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."

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Committed to Repairing Mitchell Park Domes
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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."

The Federal Government Should Never Separate Families
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The Federal Government Should Never Separate Families

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

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez to Join UMOS Advisory Committee
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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.