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Should Sheriff’s Budget Be Cut?
When it comes to defunding police, the county sheriffs are an obvious place to start.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Illinois Patrons Flock to State’s Bars, Restaurants
Kenosha County, where COVID-19 cases rising, gets in-flow from northern Illinois.
May 19th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Racial Equity Ordinance Signed Into Law
First major piece of legislation addressing racial inequity since Milwaukee County declared racism a public health crisis.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Business Lobby Wants State to Re-Open Monday
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is pushing its plan to reopen Wisconsin businesses next week.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
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”
Jan 12th, 2016 by Sup. Peggy A. West
The Impact of New Development
Study of 7 new buildings shows big revenue, big return for local government.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Nov 17th, 2015 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
Relatively calm County budget exemplifies signs of fiscal progress
But two key measures to resolve budget gap could impede march toward sustainability
Oct 15th, 2015 by Public Policy Forum
Supervisors Rainey and Weddle Outraged by County Executive’s Comments at Budget Address
They Say Chris Abele Lacks Sensitivity on Issues Affecting African Americans
Oct 1st, 2015 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
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.
Aug 25th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Executive Mismanagement and Poor Arena Negotiations Led to Larger Budget Gap
Chairman Lipscomb Responds to Five-Year Financial Forecast
Aug 24th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
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.
Aug 3rd, 2015 by Joseph Thomas Klein
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.
Jul 6th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Who’s To Blame for Bus Strike?
The union? Chris Abele? John Weishan? Scott Walker? A frank assessment.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
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
Jun 29th, 2015 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Arena Plan is Massive Tax Shift to Milwaukee
County taxpayers will pay far more than predicted, as state legislators back away from the deal.
May 29th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
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
May 27th, 2015 by Milwaukee Community Justice Council
No new taxes!
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan May 1, 2015
May 1st, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Shooting Data Exists but is Illegal to Share: Milwaukee Needs the State’s Help
City, County and State Should Cooperate on Weapons Use Reports
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
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.
Apr 16th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
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.
Apr 13th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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
Apr 1st, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Slams Gov. Scott Walker’s Budget Proposal
Mayo Says Budget Would Hurt Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities
Mar 12th, 2015 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic to Address Sustainability Summit
March 4-6 Summit to Focus on Climate, Energy, Water, Food and Health at Wisconsin Center
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
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:
Feb 18th, 2015 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
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."
Feb 5th, 2015 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Will County Pass Another Pension Giveaway?
Board members favor a “grandfather clause” protecting retirees with illegal payments that could cost taxpayers $10 million.
Feb 3rd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
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
Counting the Homeless
Local agencies and volunteers will launch annual count of city's most needy people, in response to a HUD mandate.
Jan 29th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
State Is a Leader in Women Workers
New York Times analysis shows Wisconsin is one of the leading states in the percent of women working.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Is a Public Official’s Calendar a Public Record?
It can help explain what government officials are doing, but some are fighting media requests for this.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Jason Smathers
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
Oct 29th, 2014 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Supervisor Taylor Announces Two Town Hall Meetings
Meetings set for October 22, 2014
Oct 8th, 2014 by Steve F. Taylor
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
Oct 6th, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
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
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
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
Oct 1st, 2014 by Gerry Broderick
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
Sep 30th, 2014 by Ald. Mark Borkowski
County Board Endorses SEIU Driven “Payback” Audit
Sups. Alexander and Borkowski Critical of "SEIU-Driven Payback Audit"
Sep 25th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
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
Sep 17th, 2014 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
Milwaukee’s New Bus System
MCTS is adding express service to more routes.
Sep 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Aug 9th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Chairwoman Dimitrijevic, Supervisor Rainey Applaud Passage of Minimum Wage Referendum Measure
Increases in Minimum Wage Part of a National Trend, Referendum Seeks Local Input
Jul 31st, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
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."
Jul 30th, 2014 by Charlie Fox
Expanded Bike Trails Coming
Bay View will be connected to Downtown and Oak Leaf trail will extend from Estabrook Park all the way to Ozaukee Interurban Trail!
Jul 18th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
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"
Jul 14th, 2014 by Sup. Michael Mayo
County Executive Abele & Mayor Barrett Toast Opening of Red Arrow Park Beer Garden
Veterans and Active Military Members Receive Discount
Jul 14th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Alexander Expresses Support for Sale of Parking Structure
Calls Sale of O'Donnell Park Parking Garage to Northwestern Mutual a "Win-Win-Win"
Jul 11th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
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.
Jul 10th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Board Goes Crazy Over Referendums
Board wants to put 4 advisory referendum questions on the ballot, at a cost of more than $100,000. Why?
Jul 10th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
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).
Jul 8th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Taking Politics Out of Mental Health Care
Newly Named Milwaukee County Mental Health Board Will Make a Difference
Jun 27th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
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.
Jun 26th, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Milwaukee County Unveils Program to Fight Foreclosure Crisis
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is proud to announce the Milwaukee County Foreclosure Initiative.
Jun 2nd, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Weishan Demands Full Disclosure of John Doe Records
Says County Executive Chris Abele "Should Not Help Scott Walker Cover Up"
May 23rd, 2014 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
Weishan to County Executive: “Where is Your Solution to the Pension Issue?”
Supervisor Says County Executive Must Propose a Solution to Pension Issue
May 16th, 2014 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
Dramatic Turnaround at Milwaukee County House of Correction
One year after County Executive Chris Abele took over the operations of the Milwaukee County House of Correction (HOC), the facility has seen a dramatic and positive turnaround.
May 16th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Alexander Urges Public to Learn About ‘Citizens United’ Before Referendum
The Milwaukee County Board has authorized a referendum question for the November 4, 2014 election ballot.
May 12th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor Jursik Introduces Resolution to Restore Bus Access to Malls
New Ordinance Would Create a Disorderly Conduct Citation for Failure to Provide Full Bus Access
Apr 29th, 2014 by Patricia Jursik
The Time is Now to Move Forward on Transit
Supervisor Mayo calls on the County Executive to take immediate action and re-open the bid for transit.
Apr 28th, 2014 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Supervisor Alexander Stands Firm on “Bathroom Bill” Compromise
Milwaukee County Board Carelessly Blows Off Protecting the Public from Sex Offenders
Apr 25th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor John Weishan, Jr., Praises Judiciary Committee for Approval of Referendum on Sales Tax for New Downtown Arena
Resolution Calls for Public Voice in Arena Decision
Apr 10th, 2014 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
County Executive Abele Thanks Governor Walker for Signing Bill to Improve Mental Health Care
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele thanks Governor Scott Walker for signing a bill today that will create an independent board of experts to oversee Milwaukee County’s Behavioral Health Hospital.
Apr 8th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
