Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

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.

Three County Officials Could Get Pay Hike

County Clerk, Treasurer and Register of Deeds could make six-figure salaries if board okays it.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Approving $1 Million for Affordable and Emergency Housing

This will be the first project in the State of Wisconsin to merge crisis beds with permanent affordable-rate housing

United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1473 (UFCW 1473) Endorses Jack Eckblad for Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4

Burgelis, Zepnick Advance In Southwest Side Aldermanic Race

County supervisor, former state legislator running to replace Mark Borkowski.

County Will Sue Insulin Companies for Price-Fixing

County's attorneys seek to join another multi-jurisdictional lawsuit, like the one brought successfully brought against opioid companies.

Mayoral Race Headlines Primary Election

Plus: Three aldermanic races and a county supervisor contest.

Board Must Set Terms for Third Party Jail Audit

Supervisors will hear from county auditors on what is needed for the audit.

Milwaukee man chosen as the first vice president of AARP Wisconsin

Board Approves New Correctional Food Contract

Florida company will serve jail and CRC, replacing much criticized Aramark Corporation.

Board Approves Affordable Housing Funding, Bike Trail, Solar Study

Plus: A new overlook for the improved Kletzsch Dam.

Milwaukee County Board Adopts Clancy Proposal to Expand Healthcare Access for Employees

Alderman Khalif Rainey Won’t Run For Reelection

Council member since 2016, five candidates are already vying to replace him.

Supervisor Burgelis Commends Board Decision to Allocate Surplus Revenues to Park Maintenance and Capital Projects

Supervisors Hopeful for Pool Openings in 2024

Committee adds funding to Parks budget for this, but more pools are not guaranteed.

Third Candidate Will Run for Northwest Side County Board Seat

Brandon Williford joins race for District 18, opposing incumbent Deanna Alexander.

Crowley Backs More Suburban Affordable Housing

Allocating $6.6 million for projects in Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee and Brown Deer.

Proposal To Eliminate Medical Debt Won’t Move Forward

Instead, county officials pushed health systems to expand charity care.

Parks Hiring Lifeguards for 2024 Summer Season

Offering bonuses to overcome shortage. Training starts in January.

Supervisor Vincent Explores Future of Milwaukee County Zoo Seal and Sea Lion Facility Following Wednesday Tour

Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Earns Endorsement of Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Approves 2024 Adopted Budget

Crowley signs the budget as passed by the County Board of Supervisors to enhance services and invest in Milwaukee County

Crowley Will Sign Budget Without Vetoes

After chiding board for adding spending, county exec decides to sign 2024 budget anyway.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appoints Sumaiyah Clark as Chief Equity Officer

Milwaukee County Adopted 2024 Budget Discontinues Birth Cost Recovery for Fathers

Board Welcomes a New Day, Adopts 2024 Budget

County Executive David Crowley’s Statement on 2024 Adopted Budget

Supervisor Taylor Applauds Support for “Birth to 3” Program in 2024 Budget

Finance Committee Recommends Two Amendments to Address Paratransit Concerns

Board Plans Lobbying Push for Transit Funding

The county needs state assistance to save transit system from big cuts.

Republicans Reject 7 Evers Appointees

Including elections commissioner and 4 DNR board members. 'This is insanity,' says Evers, then immediately names replacements.

County Family Court Getting Remodel

The current facilities are a detriment to safety and access, chief judge says.

Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson

Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.

County’s Homeless Population Rises

Milwaukee, a national leader in reducing problem, saw an increase last year.