Lipscomb Proposal for $100,000 for County Parks Adopted

Lipscomb Proposal to Double Resources for Voter Registration and Education Adopted

Lipscomb Proposes Additional Resources for Voter Registration and Education

Lipscomb Proposes $100,000 for County Parks

Lipscomb Statement on Ruling From Wisconsin State Court of Appeals

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Endorses Theo Lipscomb for Milwaukee County Executive

Moore believes Theo is best suited to address needs of county

Lipscomb Seeks to End “Birth Tax”

Lipscomb Proposal to Modernize MCTS Bus Fleet Will Save County $27 Million

Full Conversion to Battery Electric Buses Could be Completed by 2040

Lipscomb Statement on Lack of Vetoes in 2020 County Budget

"Today’s update from the County Executive’s Office that he will not issue any budget vetoes continues the cooperation between the legislative and executive branches during the 2020 budget process..."

Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee County Executive

Committed public servant running to improve quality of life, county finances

Supervisors Adopt 2020 County Budget

Lipscomb Amendments Maintain Transit Service, Invest in Cultural Facilities, County Workers

Lipscomb Amendment Addresses Concerns About Electronic Monitoring Proposal

Lipscomb's amendment places $1.5 million in an allocated contingency account to provide funds if the electronic monitoring initiative fails to achieve the desired amount of HOC dorm closures and savings.

Lipscomb Amendment Restores Services and Invests in County Facilities, Workers

"I want to thank my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors for working with me to restore critical public services, preserve our facilities, and invest in our county employees."

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.

Lipscomb Proposes Funds for Domes Preservation

"It is important that we continue to make real progress at the Domes in 2020."

Lipscomb Applauds Work of Domes Task Force

The Domes Task Force voted Tuesday night to endorse a business plan for restoring the Domes, expanding programming, and adding several amenities to Mitchell Park.

Lipscomb’s Effort Sparks $1.7 Million in Grants for Battery Electric Buses

Milwaukee County to Begin Transition Away from Fossil Fuels

Board of Supervisors Calls for Fair Deal to Avert County Funding Crisis

"Milwaukee County is facing a serious funding crisis."

Milwaukee County to Move Inmate Healthcare In-house by 2021

Short-term Contract Provides a Bridge to In-house Provision of Healthcare at the Jail and House of Corrections

Workgroup Recommends Set of Legislative Solutions to Avert County Funding Crisis

"We need a new partnership with state leaders on solutions that are good for the county and the state." "

County Board Proposes Moving Jail Medical In-house

Supervisors Call for Accountability in the Delivery of Mandated Healthcare

County Board Rejects Contracts with Unison

"The problems with the management and oversight at UNISON are too serious to ignore."

County Moves to Take Control of Jail Medical Services

Committee Approves Measure to Ensure Delivery of Quality Healthcare

Board of Supervisors Adopts 2019 Milwaukee County Budget

17-1 Vote Demonstrates Unprecedented Unity Among Supervisors

Supervisors Save JobLines with Amendment

Lipscomb, Dimitrijevic Avert Cut to Jobs Access for Thousands

Lipscomb, Abele Launch ‘Fair Deal’ Initiative

County Leaders Co-Signed Legislation Monday Night at Annual Public Hearing on County Budget

Lipscomb Calls for Fair Deal with Madison to Solve Fiscal Challenges

State aid to Milwaukee County has remained essentially flat in recent years despite the fact that the county sends $400 million more in tax revenue to Madison.

Audit Reveals Shortfalls in Required Medical Staffing

As a result of a class action lawsuit over jail conditions, a 2001 court-approved Consent Decree set specific staffing levels in order to provide reasonably necessary health care to inmates.

County Board Urges More Transit Options to Foxconn

"We need transit options that can connect Milwaukee workers to jobs at Foxconn before the jobs become available, or workers without adequate transportation likely won't even apply."

Milwaukee County Offers New Tool for Financing Energy Saving Upgrades

PACE financing allows borrowers to recoup those costs over time via savings on utility bills.

Milwaukee County Offers New Tool for Financing Energy Saving Upgrades

MILWAUKEE – Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., is asking the Board of Supervisors to take the next steps in setting up a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loan program and help Milwaukee County property owners finance the costs associated with energy saving upgrades. “By making PACE financing available and the renovation of older buildings more affordable, we can encourage building owners to invest in energy efficiency upgrades and contribute to economic growth in Milwaukee County,” said Lipscomb. Energy efficiency and water conservation measures are considered valuable upgrades when older buildings are restored, but such improvements also increase the upfront capital costs. PACE financing allows borrowers to recoup those costs over time via savings on utility bills. PACE financing works by providing building owners with low-cost, long-term loans, which are repaid as an assessment on the local property tax bill – similar to costs for public improvements like sidewalk or street upgrades. The savings from reduced utility costs – which generally increase over time – are often greater than the fixed cost of the assessment, making energy saving improvements more affordable. “We used PACE financing for the development of the 155 room SpringHill Suites by Marriot Downtown, and the new construction of the 220 room Westin Milwaukee hotel. Adopting this ordinance gives Milwaukee County another tool to aid development in the county, at no cost to taxpayers. We applaud Chairman Lipscomb’s leadership,” said Ed Carow, Owner/Managing Partner at Jackson Street Holdings. In order to fully implement a PACE program, Milwaukee County would join the Wisconsin PACE Commission, execute the Commission Agreement, and adopt a local ordinance that details how the program would work. At 9:00AM on Monday, July 16,  Lipscomb will present a resolution to the Committee on Economic Development that, if adopted, would direct the County to take each of these steps. In July 2017, a Lipscomb-authored resolution initiated a PACE program for Milwaukee County.

Chairman Lipscomb and Supervisor Dimitrijevic Push for a Paid Parental Leave Policy for Milwaukee County

Progressive Plan Aimed at Achieving Equity and Improving Employee Recruitment

Committee Advances Resolution to Modernize Transit

"This is an excellent opportunity to pilot the use of zero-emission battery electric buses, add new vehicles to our fleet, and reduce our costs."

County Board Calls for Returning Winter Farmers Market to Mitchell Park Domes

The winter farmers market provides a venue for about 50 vendors and draws an average of 1800 visitors to the Mitchell Park Domes every Saturday from November through April.

Lipscomb Calls for Returning Farmers Market to Domes

At 1:00pm on Tuesday, May 15, the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Culture will hear a report from the Interim Parks Director, as requested by the County Board of Supervisors, regarding the status of the Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market.

Chairman Lipscomb Announces Committee Assignments

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

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Elects Lipscomb as Chairperson

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

Lipscomb Proposes Bus Route to Link 1,300 Workers to Foxconn

Invites Racine and State of Wisconsin to Collaborate with Milwaukee County

Lipscomb Reaffirms Wisconsin’s Good Government Values

Asks Legislators to Reject Bill that Would Undo Checks and Balances

Lipscomb Offers Solutions to Avoid Bus Route Cuts

Questions Abele's Transit Cuts in Light of $2.75 Million Transit Surplus

Lipscomb Resolution Keeps Schulz Aquatic Center Open

Measure also establishes moratorium on non-essential travel

Lipscomb Slams Abele Administration for Hidden Bonuses

Under Abele, Human Resources awarded $268,450 in bonuses between May and November of last year alone.

Lipscomb Applauds County Executive’s Turnaround on Emergency Homeless Shelter Funding

"I’m thrilled that the County Executive has agreed to abandon his proposed cuts to homeless shelters..."

Milwaukee County Transfers Buildings to Milwaukee Art Museum

Agreement Saves County Tens of Millions in Maintenance Costs

Abele Continues to Push Wheel Tax Increase In Spite of Voter Opposition, Lipscomb Remains Opposed

Pending Legislative Action Puts All Wheel Tax Revenues at Risk

Finance Committee Repeats Commitment to Homeless Shelter

The Finance and Audit committee adopted an amendment today to establish that the 2018 budget includes level funding for emergency shelters of $718,000.

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Adopts 2018 Budget

Listens to Voters and Eliminates Abele's Proposal to Double the Wheel Tax to $60

County Board Authorizes Lawsuit Against Opioid Drug Makers

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner is predicting more than 325 opioid related deaths in 2017.

Milwaukee County Finance Committee Adopts Balanced Budget

Budget Would Spend Less than Abele, Eliminate Wheel Tax Increase

Lipscomb Invites Public to Annual County Budget Hearing

"Tonight is our opportunity to listen to the public, and hear directly from our constituents about their priorities for Milwaukee County."

County Board Considers Lawsuit Against Opioid Drug Makers

The resolution specifies that outside counsel would only be compensated if Milwaukee County receives a financial benefit as a result of any claims made against a company.

County Board Begins Testing Innovative Public Engagement Platform

Supervisors Seek Public Input on Budget and County Policy

County Board Set to Begin Public Deliberations on 2018 Budget

"County Executive Abele continues to ignore the will of the voters, who opposed his $60 wheel tax by a landslide 72% margin in April."

County Board Confirms Director of New Office on African American Affairs

"I look forward to the office's recommendations for changes in County programs and laws that disparately impact African Americans."

County Board Chairman Lipscomb Opposes $60 Wheel Tax

"After 72% of voters rejected Abele's $60 wheel tax this spring, he must be tone deaf to reintroduce what remains a bad idea."

Pattern of Poor Judgment Revealed by String of Departures

County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., spoke out Tuesday regarding a rapidly growing list of departures by high-level managers in the Abele administration

Chairman Lipscomb Statement on Resignation of Sheriff Clarke

"Milwaukee County's next sheriff should be someone who is focused on public safety..."

Supervisors Override Abele Veto of Salary Limits for Appointees

The County Executive failed to act on more than $21 million in allocations authorized by the Board of Supervisors during their July meeting.

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.

Supervisors Limit Excessive Pay for Top Political Appointees

Move Requires Implementation of Executive Pay Caps Adopted in 2013

Court Rules Against Abele Again, Denies Stay

The court found that County Executive Abele failed to demonstrate a "strong showing for success" on appeal.

Supervisors Take Action to Block Illegal Raises

The Abele administration has kept hidden the total amount of the raises it unlawfully awarded.

County Executive Abele Granted Unlawful Raises

Ruling affirms Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors authority over compensation of county employees

County to Participate in Property Assessed Clean Energy Program

Financing Program Reduces Cost of Energy and Water Saving Upgrades

Supervisors to Consider Measure to Prevent Hidden Pension Reports

Ordinance Change Would Require Public Disclosure of Pension Errors

County Executive Admits His Inability to Manage County Pension System

"Abele's statement that the administration of the pension plan needs new management is a stunning admission that he is not capable of doing his job as the ultimate manager of all county departments..."

Abele Administration Blocks Efforts to Understand Impact of Pension Errors

Abele administration has kept hidden a 2014 Voluntary Correction Plan report on pension errors for nearly three years

Supervisors Consider Measure to Improve Pension Transparency

A live video stream would offer greater transparency because it would capture verbatim the discussion of Pension Board members in real time.

Supervisors to Consider External Investigations of In-Custody Deaths

Milwaukee County Board expected to vote Thursday on establishing policy.

New $17 Million Pension Administration Error Disclosed

Milwaukee County paid $11 million in lump sum pension payments in November to retirees and their beneficiaries to correct for underpayments.

Abele Should Stand with Milwaukee County Residents and Help Shoulder the Burden of our Fiscal Challenges

"It's time for Abele to share the burden of Milwaukee County's fiscal challenges, like he promised."

Lipscomb Hails Supervisors’ Adoption of Balanced Budget

Budget cuts spending, reduces tax levy, halves wheel tax

Chairman Lipscomb Calls for Referendum on $60 Wheel Tax

Finance Committee unanimously recommends proposal to full board.

Abele’s Budget Math Off by $2.5 Million

County Executive Chris Abele provided the County Board with an unbalanced budget on Monday, because he failed to apply his proposed fringe benefits increase to all the appropriate job classifications.

Milwaukee County Board Kicks Off Public Meetings on 2017 Recommended Budget

MILWAUKEE – Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., has made special arrangements to provide County Executive Chris Abele with an opportunity to present the details of his 2017 Recommended Budget to the County Board of Supervisors on October 3, 2016, at 3:00pm. County Executive Abele will present his Recommended Budget to the Committee of the Whole at 3:00pm on Monday at the Courthouse. “We look forward to the County Executive’s presentation of his Recommended Budget on Monday,” said Chairman Lipscomb. “The Board will review the Executive’s proposal, analyze its details and listen to our constituents throughout the month of October before adopting a budget in November.” County Executive Abele has had a nearly year to work on this proposal before revealing the details of his budget recommendations to the public. The County Board will devote the next five weeks to analyzing the recommendations of the County Executive, so that a budget can be adopted at the Board’s November 7 meeting. The Finance and Audit Committee, led by Chair Peggy A. West, has set aside numerous days of open meetings in October to gather information from department heads, to get the public’s reaction to the Executive’s recommended actions, and to adopt budget amendments. The Finance and Audit Committee will hold a public hearing in the community on Tuesday, October 18, at 9:00am at the Milwaukee Public Schools administration building, 5225 W. Vliet St. in Milwaukee. The County Board has also scheduled a public hearing to listen as constituents weigh in with their concerns and priorities for the 2017 Milwaukee County budget. The full County Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 31, at 6:00pm, at the Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St., in downtown Milwaukee. Members of the public are encouraged to attend these public hearings and bring their questions, concerns, and priorities directly to their County Board Supervisor.

Board Chairman Lipscomb and Parks Committee Chair Haas Announce 9/13/2016 Public Hearing on Pokemon Go and 2017 Parks Budget Request

Invite Public to Testify about Pokemon GO in the Park and Proposed Parking Meters on the Lakefront

Chairman Lipscomb Responds to Administration Proposal to Charge for Lakefront Parking

Asks, “Who would want to impose a tax on Independence Day celebrations and family picnics at the lakefront?”

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.

Supervisor Theodore Lipscomb, Sr. Re-Elected Chairman of the Milwaukee County Board

Promises to Be an Accessible and Accountable Board Leader

County Executive Refuses Once Again to Sign Domes Repair Resolution

Also Ethics Code and Sex Offender Resolutions

County Executive Not Exempt From Judicial Review

A resolution granting authorization to refile the lawsuit is now before the Board.

Chairman Lipscomb Advances Public-to-Public Partnership Between Milwaukee County and Milwaukee Art Museum on O’Donnell Park

Partnership Preserves Public Ownership of Property

Chairman Lipscomb on Executive Abele’s Motion to Dismiss

On a technical issue of process, Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Sosnay granted County Executive Abele’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit without prejudice.

Case Against County Executive Chris Abele Begins Monday

Chairman Lipscomb Filed Suit Against Abele’s Unilateral Actions, Refusal to Appear Before County Board

County Executive AWOL From Public Hearing on Future of the Domes

Abele Refuses to Listen to Community

Chairman Lipscomb Critical of Administration Response to Domes Closure

We are just receiving initial details of their short-term plan to re-open one dome, and the administration’s long-term plan for all three still is unclear.

What Happened to Local Decision-Making?

Why Should Votes in Madison Replace Votes in Milwaukee County?

Milwaukee County Board to Hold February 24 Public Hearing on Domes

Board Invites County Executive to Discuss the Future of the Domes with the Public

County Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Protect Parks

At Least 43 Lack Designated Zoning as Parkland; Measure Moves to Avoid Sale by Executive

County Board Unanimously Adopts Alternatives to Allow Placement of Juveniles in Milwaukee County

Measure Seeks Milwaukee County Location, Increases Number of Local Beds, Adds Staff

Resolution Declares “State of Emergency” on Youths at Lincoln Hills

Measure Urgently Calls for Creation of a Local Option for Juvenile Placements

43 County Park Properties At Risk Because They Lack Local Zoning Protection

Chairman Lipscomb Introduces Resolution To Protect Parks and Parkland That Could Be Sold by County Executive Without Public Hearing or Legislative Oversight

Abele Cannot Dodge Judicial Review

Lipscomb Says Let the Court Decide

What’s on County Executive Chris Abele’s Holiday Wish List?

1. Power 2. More Power 3. Less Public Oversight

Chairman Lipscomb Says John Doe Probe Resolution Unnecessary

The County Board Has No Role in Decision on Appeal

County Board Restores $4 Million of County Executive’s Cuts to Public Safety

Board Overrides Veto of Funding for Public Safety

Chairman Lipscomb on County Executive’s Appointment of a Schools Commissioner

Milwaukee County has established a policy opposing the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program.

Chairman Lipscomb: County Board Passes Responsible Budget

More Money for Public Safety, Less Borrowing, and a Balanced Budget

Finance Committee Votes to Improve County Budget

Restores Funding for Public Safety and Rolls Back Use of Reserves

Lawsuit Filed Against County Executive Chris Abele

The following is a statement from Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., on the filing of a lawsuit against County Executive Chris Abele

County Executive Chris Abele “Hiding” From Public

He Refuses Three Requests From County Board to Answer Questions in Public Forum

County Executive Cuts Millions from Sheriff’s Department

Sheriff David Clarke told the Finance committee that the Executive’s budget “gives me no chance to succeed in terms of balancing the budget.”

Abele Raids Reserves in Attempted Budget Bail-Out

Uses About $20 Million to Cover Pension Error. And $4 Million for Bucks Arena

Chairman Lipscomb Commends Abele on Uplift MKE Proposal

UpLift MKE Similar to Ready to Work Initiative Created by Lipscomb, Former Supervisor Eyon Biddle, Sr.

Abele Thumbs Nose at Court

Attempts to Ignore County Policy on Estabrook Dam

Abele Exceeds His Authority

Outside Lawyers Seek to Clarify Limits of His Power

Taxpayers Must Pay the Tab Chris Abele Ran Up

State of Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb, Sr. on the sale of the Park East

Executive Mismanagement and Poor Arena Negotiations Led to Larger Budget Gap

Chairman Lipscomb Responds to Five-Year Financial Forecast

Latest Pension Fix Explained

Supervisor Theo Lipscomb, Sr., issued the following statement regarding the latest pension fix:

Critical Projects Move Forward; Dam Included

Supervisor Theo Lipscomb, Sr., issued the following statement regarding the veto of repair of Estabrook Dam:

Supervisor Lipscomb Praises Passage of 2014 Ready-to-Work Investment

Legislation Provides $400,000 for Extension of “R2W” Program

Supervisor Theodore Lipscomb Responds to LRB-1340/2

Supervisor Supports Constructive Reform But Disagrees With Current Draft of Reform Bill

Board Saves Taxpayers More Than $15 Million By Reforming Pension Backdrop

Board Approves Resolution to “Cap the Backdrop” Authored by Supervisor Lipscomb

Supervisor Lipscomb Invites Residents To a Town Hall Meeting on the Budget

Milwaukee County Supervisor Theodore Lipscomb, Sr. invites 1st District residents to join him for a Town Hall Meeting focusing on the County’s 2013 Budget at the North Shore Library.