Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Supervisor Martin’s Opposition Prevails—McGovern Park Development Proposal Falls Short

Supervisor Patti Logsdon Announces Progress Toward Reopening Hales Corners Pool

Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing

County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.

County, Greendale Reach Agreement on Land Swap

County would trade parkland for a nature preserve. County Board must approve.

MOVE 2025 Enters Phase 3 with Recommended Plan to Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Changes to 20 Routes Reflect Rider and Operator Feedback

County Executive Crowley Praises Milwaukee County Board for Approving New Building Bridges Small Business Development Program

The Building Bridges commercial corridor activation program will establish a small business liaison to provide resources to support small businesses across Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Milwaukee County Awarded $250,000 as a 2024 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize Winner

Nine communities in the United States received this national honor

Milwaukee County Named a 2024 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize Winner

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces New “Building Bridges” Small Business Development Program

The Building Bridges commercial corridor activation program will establish a small business liaison to provide resources to support small businesses across Milwaukee County

How Should MCTS Spend $35,000?

Bus drivers union at odds with transit system over safety.

Rep. Margaret Arney Decries Political Targeting of Judge Hannah Dugan

Crowley Supports Replacing SDC

State could de-designate SDC as community action partner. But which local officials must agree?

Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ Community Gathers to Celebrate a Pioneer

After decades of Sharon Dixon supporting the community, they’re returning the favor.

Statement on Courthouse Safety After Milwaukee Judge’s Arrest

Coalition Pushes For Early Childhood Funding

Federally mandated Birth to 3 program underfunded by state, on unsustainable path.

A Courthouse for the People

Milwaukee County Supervisors Elevates Community-Centered Values

Community Group Responds to Milwaukee Public Museum’s President and CEO Ellen Censky’s “Public Pushback” Comment in Milwaukee Magazine

MCTS Lacks Cash To Pay For Uber Rides For Bus Drivers

Program to pick up drivers at various points around the city would last less than two months.

A Final Public Meeting On Converting Stadium Freeway to Boulevard

Wednesday meeting will include 3 alternatives for rebuilding freeway.

During State of the County Address, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Unveils Climate Action 2050 Plan

New planning effort creates blueprint for Milwaukee County to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in county operations by 2050

MCTS Wants More Feedback On New Route Designs

Bus system begins phase two of MOVE 2025, a public-influenced planning effort.

County Board Authorizes $600,000 for Park Enhancements

Sheriff Ball Seeks Her Own Community Advisory Board

She would pick members. Meanwhile county board seeks to create advisory board.

Introducing Milwaukee Domes Alliance

Should County Create New Bus Fund?

Potential policy would prioritize funding for buses. County supervisors will decide.

Milwaukee County Reducing Office Space, Saving Money With Move

County agencies will head east down Wisconsin Avenue to ASQ Center.

Milwaukee County Leaders Celebrate New Highway Maintenance Facility

New Building Will Improve Operations, Increase Efficiency of Highway Maintenance in the Northern Region of Milwaukee County

County Rejoins Joint Climate Committee

City-County committee will oversee implementation of climate and economic equity plan.

County Executive Crowley, Supervisor O’Connor Praise Newly-Created City-County Advisory Board on Climate and Economic Equity

Milwaukee County Board Of Supervisors Advances Crowley Administration Plan To Combat Reckless Driving

Comprehensive Safety Action Plan identifies 522 potential road safety projects, unlocks possibility of additional funding opportunities

Milwaukee County’s Overdose Deaths Declined For Second Straight Year

Officials say harm reduction tools like Narcan and fentanyl test strips are working.

Coalition Launches Campaign to Make Wisconsin Prison, Jail Phone Calls Free

WISDOM pushes for better communication between families and those incarcerated.

Listen live on Wisconsin Public Radio on Jan. 20 at noon to Wisconsin’s 45th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute and Ceremony

Milwaukee County Transit System Begins Collecting Rider Feedback to Shape 2025 Routes

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

Supervisors Push For Expedited Video Release By Sheriff’s Office

Backing policy similar to city's for video release after use of force by officers.

Elected Leaders Weigh in On Reopening of Social Development Commission

Mayor Johnson calls for more transparency, Gwen Moore notes challenges it faces.

Milwaukee County Awarded Federal Funding for Additional Housing Services

Amendment Strengthens Safeguards in Transition of Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Museums to Nonprofit Management

Starting Next Year, New Milwaukee County Employees to Enroll in Wisconsin Retirement System

Wisconsin Act 12 enabled this milestone for Milwaukee County that will save taxpayer dollars

Milwaukee County Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Enhance Data Governance and Transparency

Milwaukee County Board to Launch English and Spanish Captioning, Translation Services at December 19 Meeting

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces $3 Million Affordable Housing Investment in South Milwaukee

New affordable housing units will target low-income families and veterans

Milwaukee County Outreach Team Going Door-to-Door Handing Out Narcan in High Overdose Areas

Program funded through multistate lawsuit against 4 pharmaceutical companies.

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Approve 2025 County Budget

The 2025 Adopted Budget continues track record of fiscal responsibility and sound decision making

Milwaukee County Board Advances 2025 Budget Focused on Upstream Services

Milwaukee DSA Supports County Finance Committee’s Right To Counsel Funding Amendment

Preserve Our Parks Calls for Fair Funding of Our Public Parks

Milwaukee County Deserves a Budget that Prioritizes the Needs of the People

Wisconsin’s Gun Laws Get a ‘C’ Grade, Milwaukee Leaders Want That To Change

Despite being on a downward trend, the city has seen more than 100 homicides already this year

Supervisor Logsdon to Host Budget Town Hall on October 23rd

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Presents 2025 Recommended Budget to Milwaukee County Board

County Executive Crowley’s budget continues track record of fiscal responsibility and sound decision making

County Pulls Funding For Upstart Kitchen

Project funded with federal stimulus dollars never moved forward. Funds used to close 2024 budget gap.

New Coggs Center Rises

$42 million complex represents county's vision of "No Wrong Door" to access services.

Milwaukee County Board Approves Crowley Proposal to Balance 2024 Budget Without Additional Costs for Taxpayers

Board Approves $2.5 Million Investment for Affordable Housing Project at Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center

Milwaukee County Board Adopts Amended Resolution to Avert 2024 Budget Deficit

Solving County’s Budget Gap Includes Study of Sheriff’s Spending

$30,000 staffing study part of resolution closing 2024 budget deficit.

Crowley Proposal to Balance 2024 Milwaukee County Budget Passes Finance Committee

Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks

And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.

County Executive David Crowley Approves Legislation Combatting Reckless Driving and Fatal Crashes

Milwaukee County’s Vision Zero policy commits to a goal of eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes by 2037

Pension Overpayments Still Happening?

Retired sheriff's deputy notified he owes $9,000 for pension overpayments. Crowley's office says such errors are rarities in recent years.

MCTS Halting Plans for Second Bus Rapid Transit Route

Citing fiscal concerns, transit officials plan to ask county board to pause rapid transit project.

County Treasurer Cullen Withstands Chisholm’s Challenge

Veteran politician David Cullen, county treasurer since 2014, will serve four more years.

New Buses, Courthouse Project Pushed For 2025 Budget

County committee doing early work on budget struggles to find enough funding.

Don Schwamb retires from History Project leadership

After three decades of service, our founder passes the torch

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Milwaukee County Releases 2024 Annual Report on American Rescue Plan Act Projects

The annual report highlights progress and impacts to date of ARPA-funded initiatives

County Executive David Crowley Announces $67 Million Eliminated in Birth Costs to Support Fathers

Research conducted by the UW-Madison Institute for Research on Poverty supports ending birth cost recovery

Historic Marker Commemorating Black Nite Uprising Dedicated

First LGBTQ historic marker in Wisconsin erected in Milwaukee to remember site of uprising that occurred years before Stonewall.

Gov. Evers Announces First Payments to Wisconsin Counties and Municipalities Under Historic Shared Revenue Increases

Scott Brown Unanimously Appointed Milwaukee County’s New Corporation Counsel

Brown to provide legal guidance and leadership for Milwaukee County elected officials and departments

Board of Supervisors Renews Commitment to Collaboration to Reach Climate Action Goals

Surveillance Technology Never Left Milwaukee After the DNC

Police gear acquired 4 years ago will play a role during the Republican Convention.

Supervisor Logsdon Commends Donation of All-Weather Park Bench from Hales Corners Lions Club

Board of Supervisors Approves Resolution Expanding Solar Energy Production at Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center

Milwaukee County Board Shifts Regular Meeting Times to Noon for Enhanced Accessibility

Pony Rides Won’t Return to the Zoo

Pony ride provider, New Beginnings Ranch had to back out.

Supervisor Vincent, Board Honor Milwaukee County Mental Health Advocates for Mental Health Awareness Month

Candidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat

James Ferguson II is first candidate to announce. Special election is scheduled for Nov. 5.

Legalize Hammocks!

Parks Department seeks repeal of ordinance outlawing hammocks in county parks.

New Domes Plan Expected This Summer

Friends group working with Parks on final plan for Mitchell Park Domes. But will it work?

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

Marcelia Nicholson Re-Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

After Veto, Reporting, Board Reverses Course On 36% Raises For Electeds

Special meeting used to support county executive's original proposal of 11.5%.

Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike

Actions by constitutional officers raises ethical concerns, county executive's office says.

Council Bids Farewell To Alders Murphy, Borkowski and Rainey

Trio leaves, but not before singing, doing impersonations and issuing a challenge.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Reflects on First Term Successes

During his first term, County Executive Crowley delivered investments, initiatives, and policies to advance racial equity in Milwaukee County

Sharlen Moore Wins Race To Replace Ald. Michael Murphy

Youth violence prevention leader is new westside alderwoman.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Board Approves Unprecedented Pay Raise For Elected Officials

Board approves unprecedented 36% salary increases for elected officials without saying a word.

County Board Unanimously Adopts Resolution Encouraging Investment at Wisconsin’s Only Black-Owned Bank

County Board Passes Substitute Resolution Calling for Ceasefire in Israel and in Gaza and the West Bank

Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives

Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.

County Funds Black-Owned Bank’s Capital Campaign

Columbia Savings & Loan seeking to raise $10 million in deposits to fund 100 home loans.

County Executive David Crowley Successfully Advocates for New Federal Funding in Milwaukee County

President Biden signs federal appropriations legislation that will deploy investments in Milwaukee County for affordable housing, transit, and parks

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses in Spring Election

Supervisor Clancy Urges Approval of Resolution for Cease-Fire in Israel and Gaza, and the West Bank on Board Floor

Transit Officials Done With Battery Electric Buses

Officials want to stick with clean-diesel until technology, market conditions improve.