Content referencing Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee
County Board Candidates
Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Executive Candidates
Crowley, Larson, Lipscomb and Nath vie to advance to general election, replace Chris Abele.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote Today; Key Races Will Be Decided
A breakdown of everything on Milwaukee ballots.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisor Theodore Lipscomb, Sr. Re-Elected Chairman of the Milwaukee County Board
Promises to Be an Accessible and Accountable Board Leader
Apr 18th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Can Art Museum Afford O’Donnell Park?
Deal sounds almost too good to be true. Here's a reality check.
Mar 10th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
MAM Offers To Buy O’Donnell Park, War Memorial
County taxpayers will save at least $9 million in non-cash transaction.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
O’Donnell Property Agreement with the Milwaukee Art Museum is a WIN/WIN.
In late 2015, not satisfied with the plan negotiated by the County Executive, the County Board chose to reimagine the O’Donnell plaza and garage proposal.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Patricia Jursik
Chairman Lipscomb Advances Public-to-Public Partnership Between Milwaukee County and Milwaukee Art Museum on O’Donnell Park
Partnership Preserves Public Ownership of Property
Mar 8th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Finance Committee Approves Funding for “Chess in the Parks” Program
Committee Also Approves Study for North Side Sports Complex
Oct 29th, 2015 by Martin Weddle
Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Sponsors Budget Amendment to Strengthen Boerner Botanical Gardens
Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor sponsored a budget amendment that will allocate $51,000 to address staffing concerns at Hales Corners’ Boerner Botanical Gardens.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Steve F. Taylor
County Board Finance Committee Approves Compensation Amendments
The Milwaukee County Board Committee on Finance, Personnel and Audit today approved an amendment that provides County employees with a cost-of-living salary adjustment at the same level as recommended by the County Executive.
Oct 28th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Jason Haas to Hold Second Budget Town Hall Meeting November 3
Meeting Designed to Get Constituent Input on 2016 Proposed Budget
Oct 28th, 2015 by Sup. Jason Haas
Supervisor Jason Haas to Hold Town Hall Meeting October 27
Haas Invites Public Comment on 2016 Proposed Budget
Oct 16th, 2015 by Sup. Jason Haas
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.”
Oct 14th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Milwaukee County Board Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee to Hold Budget Listening Session Monday, October 12
Listening Session to be Held at the Washington Park Senior Center Beginning at 9 a.m.
Oct 9th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Abele Raids Reserves in Attempted Budget Bail-Out
Uses About $20 Million to Cover Pension Error. And $4 Million for Bucks Arena
Oct 9th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Lipscomb Elected Chairman of Milwaukee County Board
New Chairman Urges Unity to “Make Milwaukee County the Best It Can Be”
Jul 30th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Finance Committee Quietly Plans Meeting: Giving Raises Despite Pension Emergency
Board plans to spend taxpayer surplus as quickly as possible
Jul 15th, 2015 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Flip Flop Applesauce
Dysfunction Around the Estabrook Dam Continues at Milwaukee County as Finance Committee Votes to Switch County Policy on Dam. Again.
Jan 29th, 2015 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Supervisors Broderick, Johnson Jr. and Jursik Announce Opposition to O’Donnell Park Sale to Northwestern Mutual
Three Committee Chairs Say Park Land Should Not Be For Sale to Private Company
Dec 10th, 2014 by Gerry Broderick
Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Announces Opposition to Downtown Transit Center and O’Donnell Park Sales
Says Proposals Amount to “Fire Sale” by County
Dec 9th, 2014 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Milwaukee County Board to Hold Budget Hearing Nov. 3 at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Public Invited to Comment on 2015 Budget; Doors Open at 6 p.m.
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee County Supervisor Khalif Rainey Applauds Committtee Approval of Body Cameras For Law Enforcement in County Budget
Says Technology and Training Can Assist in Protecting Public and Officers
Oct 28th, 2014 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Supervisors Put Forth Plan to Invest $10 Million in Parks and Cultural Assets
Sup. Broderick and Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Announce Amendment to Fund Parks Deferred Maintenance, Reverse Cuts to Cultural Institutions
Oct 27th, 2014 by Gerry Broderick
Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes Administration For “Lack of Transparency” in Budget Proposal
Mayo Says Administration Officials Not Open About Their Decisions
Oct 10th, 2014 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee Welcomes Public Input as it Begins Budget Review
Announces Public Hearing on October 20 at Milwaukee School of Languages
Oct 3rd, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Communications Via Press Release: Audits Provide Good Factual Background
Supervisor Jursik Criticizes the Use of Issuing Press Releases as “Shilling for Time on Talk Radio”.
Sep 29th, 2014 by Patricia Jursik
Milwaukee County Board to Hold Budget Hearing Nov. 3 at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Public Invited to Comment on 2015 Budget
Sep 22nd, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Willie Johnson, Jr. Honored to Serve as WCA President
Johnson Will Be the First African American to Serve as President of State Counties Association
Sep 16th, 2014 by Sup. Willie Johnson
Supervisor Taylor Not Schocked That Taxpayers Were Deceived About Additional Costs of Recently Approved Living Wage Ordinance
Supervisor Steve F. Taylor today expressed his extreme dissatisfaction with and voted against a resolution that provides funding for three staff positions at the Milwaukee County Comptroller's Office.
Apr 24th, 2014 by Steve F. Taylor
Milwaukee County Supervisors David F. Bowen and Khalif Rainey Criticize County Executive on Veto of Living Wage Ordinance
“I urge my colleagues on the County Board to override this veto. The working poor are depending on people of conscience to help lift them out of poverty.”
Feb 14th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
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.
Jan 30th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Condemns Passage of Living Wage Ordinance by Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee
Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Steve F. Taylor today condemned a vote by the County Board’s Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee to approve a “living wage” ordinance.
Jan 30th, 2014 by Steve F. Taylor
Supervisor David F. Bowen Praises Finance Committee for Passage of Living Wage Ordinance
Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen today praised the County Board’s Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee for voting to approve a “living wage” of 100 percent of the poverty line.
Jan 30th, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen Hopeful of Veto-proof Majority on Living Wage Ordinance
Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen said today he remained hopeful that his “living wage” ordinance would pass the full County Board with a veto-proof majority of 12 votes after the Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee delayed a vote on the measure Monday.
Dec 17th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen
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.
Dec 16th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor Taylor Reaffirms his Strong Opposition to the Living Wage Increase Proposal
Supervisor Steve Taylor reiterated his strong opposition to the minimum wage increase proposal, to be considered today by the Milwaukee County Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee.
Dec 16th, 2013 by Steve F. Taylor
Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen To Hold News Conference on Living Wage Monday, December 16th at 9:30 A.M.
Supervisor David Bowen, with other members of the County Board and community, will hold a news conference on living wage at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 16, in the rotunda of the Milwaukee County Courthouse
Dec 16th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen
The Nuclear Option
Supervisors nuke Chris Abele’s staff salaries. Will this hurt the county?
Nov 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisor Alexander Voices her Support for Lindsay Park
Launches Web Site “SupportOurPark.com”
Nov 4th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor Rainey Amendment to Help McGovern Park Wins Approval
The Milwaukee County Board Committee on Finance, Personnel and Audit voted to approve a budget amendment to refurbish the basketball courts at McGovern Park.
Nov 4th, 2013 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Amendment of Supervisor Steve F. Taylor to Promote Aging Services Wins Approval
Creates Outreach and Customer Service Coordinator in Dept. of Aging at No Cost to Taxpayers
Nov 1st, 2013 by Steve F. Taylor
Overwhelming Support to Keep Pools Open
Donor Steps Forward to Help
Oct 29th, 2013 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
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.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Statement of Supervisor David Cullen, Co-Chairman, Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee, on Recent News Reports of Negotiations With AFSCME District Council 48
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: We are not negotiating with AFSCME, we have not negotiated with AFSCME. We are and have been complying with Act 10.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by David Cullen
County Board 2013 Budget Blast: Nov. 5, 2012
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, under the leadership of Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, has adopted the 2013 Budget today.
Nov 5th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
County Board 2013 Budget Blast: October 31, 2012
The Milwaukee County Board’s Finance, Personnel & Audit Committee is holding a series of budget hearings throughout October on the County Executive’s 2013 Recommended Budget.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Jursik Prioritizes Long-Term Planning for County Facilities in Budget
Jursik gains colleagues’ support for her budget amendment aimed at downsizing facilities, lowering costs
Oct 31st, 2012 by Patricia Jursik
County Board Junks Bus Fare Proposal
Proposal to kill transfers and cut fares suddenly lost its supporters.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
An Open Letter to the Residents of Milwaukee County
It’s time to set the record straight and, once again, to call on the Milwaukee County Executive to focus on collaboration.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
County Board Committee Passes Fair Budget With Balance on Vote of 8-1
Public safety, economic development and Parks enhancement highlight budget that heads to public hearing at the Marcus Center on Oct. 29
Oct 25th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
County Board Votes Against Taxpayers and For the Status Quo
The Milwaukee County Board’s Budget Committee voted 9 - 0 today to raise taxes on Milwaukee County citizens.
Oct 24th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Board Budget Blast: October 24, 2012
The Milwaukee County Board’s Finance, Personnel & Audit Committee is holding a series of budget hearings throughout October on the County Executive’s 2013 Recommended Budget.
Oct 24th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Stamper Pushes for Free Admission at Washington Park Pool
Committee approves Supervisor’s plan to bring programming, water safety awareness to community
Oct 24th, 2012 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
The County’s Paradoxical Transit Proposal
A proposal to lower cash fares for county buses could actually increase the cost for many riders.
Oct 24th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Board Set to Welcome Milwaukee County Residents to Annual Budget Public Hearing
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts to host October 29th hearing
Oct 23rd, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Chairwoman Dimitrijevic and Supervisor Broderick Develop New Funding Mechanism for Milwaukee County Parks
“Parks Amenities Matching Fund” supports Parks without tax levy on residents.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Which County Board Members Only Work Part-Time?
It was 9 a.m. on a Friday morning in late October of last year when I began calling county supervisors for a story in Milwaukee Magazine.
Feb 22nd, 2002 by Bruce Murphy
Did Ament’s Aides Conspire to Replace the Chair of Personnel?
Did Tom Ament's aides scheme to replace the chair of the county board's personnel committee so they could get their blockbuster pension plan passed?
Jan 15th, 2002 by Bruce Murphy
