Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

County Board District 3 Election Preview

Incumbent supervisor faces two challengers in district including city's East Side and half of Walker's Point.

Board Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy

Amended resolution slowly lowers cost of phone and video calls for jail and HOC inmates.

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes

Board Debates Free Jail Phone Calls

Studies show it reduces recidivism. But could cost millions, with complicated practical details.

Milwaukee DSA Calls on County Board to Provide No-Cost Voice and Video Calls for Milwaukee Jail and House of Correction Residents

Excessive call fees exploit families of incarcerated individuals and create dangerous barriers to successful reentry

Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America Announces Socialist Slate for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

15,000 County Residents Have Gotten Rental Aid

But thousands more wait for help as agencies struggle with backlog.

Chris Larson Drops Out of Mayoral Race

But the field is still growing, with 12 candidates now in the race.

Chris Larson May Run For Mayor

Senator 'strongly considering' entering crowded race, adding 9th candidate.

9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022

Deadline is one week away and nearly 70% of districts have just one candidate running.

Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor

Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.

The Incredible Rise of Cavalier Johnson

Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, Milwaukee's new mayor has a story to tell.

Lawyers Caution Against Changing Bail System

Waukesha parade killings spark calls for higher bail, more punitive pretrial detention.

Council Okays ‘Warp Speed’ Redistricting

City officials forced to work quickly, with one council member objecting to new plan.

Committee Backs City Redistricting Plan

But what about a third Latino majority district?

Milwaukee Releases Draft Plan For New Council Districts

Every aldermanic district would change under proposed plan.

Milwaukee Adopts New Ward Map For City

New districts coming next week. Riverwest further split between two council districts.

Bowen Will Run For Lieutenant Governor

Rep. David Bowen joins Lena Taylor, Sara Rodriguez in Democratic primary.

Chairwoman Nicholson Named a 2021 Milwaukee Area Power Broker

Supervisor Taylor Statement on 2022 Milwaukee County Budget

Supervisors Taylor and Clancy Thank Residents for Supporting Funding Human Needs in County Budget

City Poised To Split Redistricting Process

Drawing wards first and aldermanic districts second to meet short deadline.

Board Adopts New Supervisory Map

After jettisoning their independent process, the board adopted a new map during a marathon meeting Friday night.

Open Letter to Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Winters Farmers Market Will Be Held in Deer District

Event most recently held at The Domes is now moving Downtown.

Supervisor Haas Will End Decade-Long Tenure on Milwaukee County Board in April

Marina Dimitrijevic is Officially Running For Mayor

Alderwoman is the seventh individual in the race.

Supervisor Czarnezki Will Not Seek Re-election to Milwaukee County Board

Hispanic Districts Key to Board Redistricting

Current Hispanic districts potentially run afoul of 1965 Voting Rights Act.

New Map For Supervisor Districts Submitted

But independent committee made no effort to protect incumbents. How will board vote?

Federal ARPA Funds a Lifeline for County

Milwaukee County is so financially strapped every ARPA dollar needed to keep critical services going.

Supervisor Martin Calls on Congress to Increase Funding for Older Americans Act and Alzheimer’s Research in Federal Budget

Bounce Milwaukee Guarantees Union For Employees

Labor agreement with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) guarantees representation.

Black Nite Remembrance Day illuminates the birthplace of local LGBTQ pride

August 5 events to celebrate historic 1961 uprising

Supervisor Logsdon Applauds Continuation of Bus Route to Oak Creek Amazon Distribution Center

Plan Offers Vaccine Incentive for Jail, HOC

Committee okays $50 payment for any inmate or PTO for any staff member who gets vaccinated.

Milwaukee County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Task Force will launch on Aug. 12

Committee will kick off effort to seek community feedback and build recommendations to strategically allocate $183.6 million in federal funding

County Continues Rent Assistance, Adds Legal Help

County spends millions on assistance and adds right to counsel for those facing eviction.

MCTS Struggles With Bus Driver Shortage

Situation causing turnover, stress and a loss of 2,400 hours of bus service so far in 2021.

Rep. Brostoff Celebrates Passage of Milwaukee County Resolution in Support of Ending Qualified Immunity for Police

Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team

Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.

Rep. Gwen Moore to Speak at June 20 Caravan to End US Embargo on Cuba — on the eve of UN Vote, with Biden’s position in the balance

Summerfest Bus Service Canceled

Downtown shuttle and park and rides are canceled for 2021.

9 Takeaways on Local Marijuana Laws

City and county moving toward reform but arrests and convictions still happening.

Chris Larson Files To Run for U.S. Senate

State senator hopes to make move to Washington.

Board Approves Dontre Hamilton Memorial

Memorial bench and plaque in Red Arrow Park to honor man killed by a police officer.

Rightly, a memorial will mark Dontre Hamilton’s legacy

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey May 21, 2021

Supervisor Weishan Calls for Expansion of Supervisory Districts to Increase Racial Equity

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Reflects on First Year Leading Board of Supervisors

County Facilities To Ban Single-Use Plastics

Phasing out out non-biodegradable products from county facilities and parks by next year.

Board Approves Overtime Oversight Policy

New policy will likely bring the sheriff's office before the board to explain overtime expenditures.

Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones Takes Oath of Office, Will Represent 10th County Board District

Newest Member of the Board of Supervisors Continues Proud Family Tradition of Public Service

Board’s Bike Trails Resolution Fails

A proposed ordinance change would have given the board final authority over major trail alterations.

Supervisors Push To Be Bike Trail Czars

Parks committee approves resolution giving it approval power over bike trails maintenance, alterations.

County action helps support sustainability in our community

2021 Spring General Election Results

Races for circuit court judge, school board and county supervisor.

Wilson Park Garden Project Delayed

Parks still hasn't inked agreement after two months. Supervisors tell department to move quicker.

Board Changes Pot Possession Fine to $1

Under state law county can't fully decriminalize.

Supervisor Martin Statement on Hosting Gun Shows at Milwaukee County Sports Complex

Reimagined County Board Health Committee Will Add a New Focus on Strategic Planning

The County Sheriff’s New Drone Unit

Will be used for highway traffic safety — and for protests.

Proposal Ends Fines for Pot Possession

No fines for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for a first-time offense.

Supervisors Denounce Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans

Finance Committee Recommends Additional Funding for McKinley Beach Safety Study

Committee Okays $1 Fine For Pot Possession

Under state law county can't fully decriminalize. Full board next considers proposal.

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

Board Rejoins WI Counties Association

Board had withheld membership dues in January but decides to rejoin group after WCA leaders offer assurances.

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

2021 Spring Primary Election Results

Unofficial totals from the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County for the February 16th primary.

State Superintendent, County Board and School Board on the Ballot

Non-partisan, education-centric primary kicks off spring election season.

Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America endorses Darrin Madison Jr.

DSA slate of candidates now includes three candidates on two boards

Bus System Redesign Changes Begin Next Month

MCTS has a website and a hotline to help passengers understand the rollout of MCTS NEXT.

Does the Wisconsin Counties Association Help Milwaukee?

Some county officials say no, and are pushing to withdraw from the group.

County Parks Are in Great Danger

Decades of declining funding hurting them. If you love the parks, here’s how you can help.

County Changes Electric Bus Policy

Board will pause purchase of electric buses and buy hybrid buses instead.

Housing Funding Lacking Despite ‘Right To Shelter’

Ending homelessness in Milwaukee County will require additional resources.

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Activists on 200th Day of Protests

Will Address ‘The Peoples Revolution’ in Speech Tonight

Bus System Overhaul Beginning in March

First phase of system-wide redesign will affect 9 routes.

Chairwoman Nicholson Named a 2020 Power Broker

Board Adopts 2021 Budget

Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.

Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde to Resign County Board Seat December 18

Biden Supporters Celebrate Downtown

Hundreds gather at Zeidler Union Square. Organizers hail strong Black and Latinx voter turnout.

Milwaukee County Board Approves $700,000 for Arts Organizations Impacted by COVID-19

Board of Supervisors Invites Public Comment on 2021 County Budget

Annual Budget Hearing will be Online; Public Urged to Sign up in Advance to Testify

Emergency Fund Helps MATC Students

Fast Fund helps students with unexpected school, housing, food and gas expenses.

Chairwoman Nicholson Issues Guiding Principles for Setting County Budget

Bus System Redesign Approved

More frequent service and shorter travel times. MCTS will implement changes in 2021.

County Board Adopts Resolution Expanding Access to Polling Locations

County Officials Want SEWRPC Changes

Milwaukee pays more for less representation. But proposal could hurt effort to build state coalition for tax levy limits.

Franklin Finally Addresses Noise Pollution

After years of residents' complaints and pressure from Milwaukee County, Franklin city officials take action on sports complex.

County Supervisor Ryan Clancy Supports 25% Cut to Sheriff’s Budget

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Endorses County Exec’s Vision, Pledges to Work Together

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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Outlines Vision to Achieve Racial Equity

Supervisor Ryan Clancy’s Facemask Ordinance Adopted

Theodore Lipscomb named to top job at LISC Milwaukee to expand economic development investments, deepen response to COVID-19

County Board Approves Funding for Mural Honoring Quanita “Tay” Jackson

Supervisor Patti Logsdon Announces Extension of Rawson Avenue Reconditioning Project

Housing Authority Accepting More Voucher Applicants

For first time since 2015, city accepting new applicants for subsidized housing.