Milwaukee County

Assembly Republicans Pass Critical Illegal Immigration Legislation

Rep. Piwowarczyk Introduces Legislation that Addresses Criminal Illegals Who Commit Felonies

County Executive Letter to Commissioner of Major League Baseball Re: 2021 All Star Game Relocation

Latter-day Saint Charities Partners with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County in Wisconsin to Provide Transitional Housing for the Homeless

Gov. Evers Appoints Kalvin D. Barrett as Dane County Sheriff

Biden Administration Selects Milwaukee Region for Pilot Community Vaccination Clinic

Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee will transition on April 6

Southwest Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights from MKE to Destin, Florida

Also extends existing nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota/Bradenton

City and County Leaders Call for ‘Purple Alert’ to Protect Domestic Violence Victims in Wisconsin

County Board Adopts Nicholson Proposal to Improve Equity for Women Employees

Statement on the Passing of Deputy Corporation Counsel Paul Kuglitsch

County Board Adopts Resolution Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalty

COVID-19 vaccination clinic at UW-Milwaukee helps underserved communities

Supervisor Martin Urges all Adults to Get Vaccinated As Soon As Possible: “Don’t Wait”

Finance Committee Recommends Additional Funding for McKinley Beach Safety Study

Milwaukee County Should Not Be in the Gun Show Business

Expanded Vaccine Eligibility for Hard-Hit Zip Codes in District 12

Parks Committee Approves Proposal to Allow Gun Shows at Milwaukee County Sports Complex

District 5 Businesses Received $1.2 Million in Covid-relief Grants from Milwaukee County

Statement Regarding March 14, 2021 Death in Custody

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for Milwaukee COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site

Mass vaccination clinic will transition to federal support on March 15

Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty

Many South Side Seniors Now Eligible for Vaccination at Kosciuszko Community Center

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Chairwoman Nicholson Celebrates the Wonderful Women of Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Shorewood Village Board of Trustees for Historic, Unanimous Vote to Invest $2.5 Million for Affordable and Equitable Housing

Milwaukee County Election Commission Completes Canvass of 2021 Primary

Supervisor Martin Calls on State Officials to Prioritize District 7 in Vaccination Effort

County Board Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons

Clerk Christenson Cautiously Optimistic on Decision to Rejoin Wisconsin Counties Association

Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds Renewed Partnership with the Wisconsin Counties Association

DHS Grant Program Seeks to Promote Equity in Vaccine Administration

Joint statement from Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Fraudulent Electors Convene to Cast State’s Electoral Votes Contrary to Popular Vote and State Statutes, Law Forward Seeks Accountability

January Home Sales Up 8.9%

Rep. Bowen Statement on “Fair Deal” Sales Tax Measure in Gov. Evers’ Budget

“A Welcome, Commonsense Proposal”

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Gov. Evers Prioritizing Mental Health in 2021-2023 Biennial Budget Proposal

DHS launches new COVID-19 vaccine dashboard

Includes demographic data, vaccine distribution by county

Chairwoman Nicholson Supports County and State Efforts to End Marijuana Prohibition

Milwaukee County Awarded Additional $1.34 Million by MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge to Rethink Local Justice System

New Funding Will Support Initiatives Aimed at Preventing Unnecessary Jail Use and Advancing Racial Equity

Gov. Evers’ Budget to Include More Than $150 Million investment in Critical Mental Health Services for Wisconsinites, Expand BadgerCare

Governor invests in kids and families, farmers, veterans, folks with substance use disorders, uninsured or underinsured Wisconsinites, and those experiencing mental health crises

Charges Issued Against Suspects in Brutal Homicide Investigation

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Introduces Proposal Reducing Penalty for Marijuana Possession

Common Council approves renaming of MFD administration building for its architect

Building will be named in honor of city and state’s first African American architect

United Auto Workers Southeast Wisconsin endorses Katie Kegel for Circuit Court

Legislative Republicans Do Not Care About the Health of Wisconsin Residents

Residents are Urged to Take Precautions as Temperatures Drop Below Freezing

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Memorializes Residents Lost During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Milwaukee County surpassed 1,000 deaths this week, today marks one year since the virus was first reported in Wisconsin

Clerk Christenson Applauds Board of Supervisors for Seeking Reforms at Wisconsin Counties Association

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Dr. Howard Fuller Joins Over 100 Community Leaders, Educators, and Elected Officials Endorsing Dr. Hendricks for State Superintedent

Committee recommends renaming of Milwaukee Fire Department Headquarters

“Trunk to Terminal” Service Now Available at SuperSaver Parking

Supervisor Wasserman Statement on Proposed Changes to the Bradford Beach Bathhouse

Vita Fitness & Physical Therapy Adds Location ad Mandel’s Crescent Apartments Development in Wauwatosa

The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County Exceeds 2020 Christmas Campaign Goal

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

State Bar, Law Foundation support Vel Phillips statue on Capitol Square

Supervisor Martin Calls for Vaccination of MCTS Bus Drivers

Supervisor Czarnezki Calls for Vaccination of Poll Workers and Election Officials

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley endorses Katie Kegel for Circuit Court

VISIT Milwaukee Launches Giving Fest to Support Local Hospitality Community

50+ exciting virtual events benefit local hospitality companies Jan. 15 - Feb. 28

Occupied MPD squad struck by gunfire

Katie Kegel Campaign Announces $110,000 Raised

Supervisor Romo West Applauds County Executive’s Efforts to End “Chronic Homelessness”

But She Says Abele Has Done Little or Nothing to Help “Situational Homelessness”

Supervisor John Weishan, Jr. Calls Out County Executive on “Personal Vendetta” Against Sheriff Clarke

Weishan Calls for County Board to Override Abele’s Veto of Funding Restoration to Sheriff’s Department

Relatively calm County budget exemplifies signs of fiscal progress

But two key measures to resolve budget gap could impede march toward sustainability

Supervisors Rainey and Weddle Outraged by County Executive’s Comments at Budget Address

They Say Chris Abele Lacks Sensitivity on Issues Affecting African Americans

Opening of Two New Memory Cafés Continues Progress Towards a Dementia Friendly Milwaukee County

Memory Cafés improve the quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.

Executive Mismanagement and Poor Arena Negotiations Led to Larger Budget Gap

Chairman Lipscomb Responds to Five-Year Financial Forecast

Joseph Thomas Klein Declared Candidate for County Executive

In Milwaukee, we are now engaged in a struggle for democracy, not against foreign threats, but from our own oligarchs.

Statement on Action Taken during Today’s Joint Finance Committee Meeting

These legislative improvements will help Milwaukee County expand its impact on economic development and quality of life.

Supervisor Mayo Urges MCTS and Transit Union to Return To Bargaining Table to Avoid Strike

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Says Bus Strike Would Be "Catastrophic" for People Who Rely on Public Transportation

Milwaukee County Wins MacArthur Foundation Support to Reduce the Use of Jails

Grant is part of MacArthur's $75M Safety and Justice Challenge, which supports innovation in local criminal justice systems

No new taxes!

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan May 1, 2015

Shooting Data Exists but is Illegal to Share: Milwaukee Needs the State’s Help

City, County and State Should Cooperate on Weapons Use Reports

Milwaukee County to be recognized as Silver Award winner at upcoming Well City Milwaukee event

The wellness program at Milwaukee County was designed and implemented with best practices based on what’s worked well in other organizations.

WisDOT provides $70,000 in federal funding for pedestrian safety task forces in La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Task Force will receive $30,000.

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Joins Dane County in Call for Indiana Travel Ban

Says Milwaukee County Taxpayer Dollars Should Not Be Spent in Indiana Due to State’s Discriminatory New “Religious Freedom” Law

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Slams Gov. Scott Walker’s Budget Proposal

Mayo Says Budget Would Hurt Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities

Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic to Address Sustainability Summit

March 4-6 Summit to Focus on Climate, Energy, Water, Food and Health at Wisconsin Center

Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on Pension Veto Vote

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander today issued the following statement regarding the pension veto vote taken Tuesday:

Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on Pension Buy-In/Buy-Back

"This problem is not an issue of left versus right, Democrat versus Republican, or even management versus unions."

Flip Flop Applesauce

Dysfunction Around the Estabrook Dam Continues at Milwaukee County as Finance Committee Votes to Switch County Policy on Dam. Again.

Rainey Budget Amendment Calls for Major County Holiday on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Supervisor Says a Major County Holiday is an Appropriate Way of Honoring King

Supervisor Taylor Announces Two Town Hall Meetings

Meetings set for October 22, 2014

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Says Actions by the U.S. Supreme Court Have Cleard the Way for Milwaukee County to Begin Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Says SCOTUS Ruling Clears Way for Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Supervisor Jason Haas to Hold Joint Town Hall Meeting October 20

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic and Sup. Haas to Hold Town Hall Meeting October 20

Supervisor Gerry Broderick Says County Executive’s Proposed Budget Projects Unrealistic Savings, Places Burden on the Backs of County Employees

Also Urges More Investment in County Infrastructure, Maintenance

Milwaukee County Supervisor Mark Borkowski to Hold Town Hall Meetings

Meetings on October 7 and 14 Designed to Get Input From Constituents on Key Issues

County Board Endorses SEIU Driven “Payback” Audit

Sups. Alexander and Borkowski Critical of "SEIU-Driven Payback Audit"

Supervisor John Weishan, Jr. Warns Against Decreasing Inpatient Beds at Mental Health Complex

Cites Report Saying There is a Continued Need for Inpatient Beds at Behavioral Health Division

County Executive Abele Holds Budget Town Hall Meetings

County Executive Chris Abele invites the community to two town hall meetings on his 2015 Proposed Budget.

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic, Supervisor Rainey Applaud Passage of Minimum Wage Referendum Measure

Increases in Minimum Wage Part of a National Trend, Referendum Seeks Local Input

Charlie Fox Statement on the Future of Milwaukee County’s City Campus

“We must take our time and plan the future of City Campus carefully with input from all stakeholders."

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Questions Sale Price on O’Donnell Park Parking Structure

He Says Proposal May Have to "Go Back to the Drawing Board"

County Executive Abele & Mayor Barrett Toast Opening of Red Arrow Park Beer Garden

Veterans and Active Military Members Receive Discount

Supervisor Alexander Expresses Support for Sale of Parking Structure

Calls Sale of O'Donnell Park Parking Garage to Northwestern Mutual a "Win-Win-Win"

Proposed Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure Will Benefit Entire Community

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says he is excited about the opportunity of partnering with Northwestern Mutual in a potential sale of the O’Donnell Parking Garage.

Governor Walker announces July transportation payments to local governments

Payments totaling more than $127.8. million have been delivered to local governments from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).

Taking Politics Out of Mental Health Care

Newly Named Milwaukee County Mental Health Board Will Make a Difference

Over 1.6 Million Wisconsinites to See Referendum on BadgerCare Funding on November Ballot

Today the Milwaukee County Board approved placing an advisory referendum on the November ballot asking voters whether the State of Wisconsin should accept enhanced federal funds for BadgerCare.

Milwaukee County Unveils Program to Fight Foreclosure Crisis

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is proud to announce the Milwaukee County Foreclosure Initiative.

Supervisor Weishan Demands Full Disclosure of John Doe Records

Says County Executive Chris Abele "Should Not Help Scott Walker Cover Up"