MKE County
How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?
The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Rising in Milwaukee County
Latest data shows increased transmission of COVID-19.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection
His Chief Deputy Denita Ball announces run for sheriff since Lucas is running for mayor.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion
Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Report Shows Slight Uptick in COVID-19
Though transmission rate stays below 1.0.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards
Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
KK River Oak Leaf Expansion Planned
Bike trail would run between S. 27th St. and S. 16th St. on the south side of the river.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Committee Backs Redistricting Maps
After rejecting independent redistricting committee, supervisors pick two maps they like.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Declining Countywide
Key indicators of disease all point to a sustained decline in COVID-19.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Send In The Goats?
Sup. Haas wants goats to clear overgrown foliage, invasive species in parks. 'The goats would go home at night.'
Oct 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board Takes Over Redistricting, Rejects Independent Effort
Board rejected third and final map from its Independent Redistricting Committee.
Oct 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Independent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts
But independence of the Independent Redistricting Committee is now in question, as county board could face lawsuits.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
