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Statement of Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
"The outcome was pre-determined when, almost one year ago, state Republicans introduced legislation to dilute the people's representation."
Apr 2nd, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Statement on Milwaukee County Board Referendum
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement about the Milwaukee County Board referendum.
Apr 1st, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor David Bowen Criticizes Referendum, Supporters
Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen issued the following statement regarding tomorrow’s referendum on County Supervisors’ pay and benefits.
Mar 31st, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
Nine Bills That Got Killed
Why the legislature failed to pass laws on nine hot issues.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Steven Walters
Supervisor David Bowen Calls Living Wage Ordinance Passage “A Major Win” for Low Wage Workers in Milwaukee County
Following the Milwaukee County Board's 12-6 veto override of a measure to increase the living wage to $11.32 for employees of contractors doing business with the County, Supervisor David Bowen issued the following statement.
Mar 20th, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
Memo to County Board from County Executive Abele re: Transit
Memo from County Executive Chris Abele
Mar 10th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Alexander, Borkowski Urge Streetcar Opponents Not To Give Up
Board Members Say to Change the Plan or Return the Funds
Mar 10th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee County Supervisor John Weishan Calls for Advisory Referendum on New Sports and Entertainment Complex
Says Voters Have Already Approved Other Priorities Such as Parks, Recreation and Culture, Transit and Emergency Medical Services in 2008 Referendum
Feb 28th, 2014 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
County Board’s Flawed Decision Costs Taxpayers $76 Million
Today, a special committee hand-picked by County Board leaders, spent five minutes in open session and quickly voted to not allow the contract.
Feb 20th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Review Committee Decision Good for Transit Riders
"MV Transportation has a questionable track record managing transit systems far smaller than the Milwaukee County Transit System."
Feb 12th, 2014 by Milwaukee Transit Riders Union
Mental Health Bill Does Nothing for Patients
Where Are the Changes to the System that Make Improvements for Patients. And How Does It Improve Accountability for the Patients?
Feb 10th, 2014 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
Milwaukee County Board Approves Next Steps for Solar Farm at Mitchell Airport
The Milwaukee County Board has passed a resolution to study the feasibility of a new solar project at Mitchell International Airport.
Feb 10th, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Supervisor Lipscomb Praises Passage of 2014 Ready-to-Work Investment
Legislation Provides $400,000 for Extension of “R2W” Program
Feb 7th, 2014 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Milwaukee County Board Passess Rainey’s Resolution to Create Minority Impact Statements for County Contracts and Grants of $300,000 or More
Ordinance Would Ensure That At-Risk Minority Populations Are Considered in County Projects
Feb 7th, 2014 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Supervisor Peggy Romo West Critizes Mental Health Bill
Says Reform Bill Under Consideration by Legislature Will Not Help Patient Care
Feb 6th, 2014 by Sup. Peggy A. West
Bowen Thanks Colleagues for Passage of Living Wage
Encourages County Executive to Sign Ordinance
Feb 6th, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
Supervisor Gerry Broderick Criticizes Gov. Scott Walker’s Support of Mental Health Bill
Milwaukee County Supervisor Gerry Broderick issued the following statement regarding Gov. Scott Walker’s support of a mental health “reform” bill currently being considered in the Legislature.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Gerry Broderick
Supervisor Deanna Alexander Votes Against Living Wage Resolution
Says It Makes Little Economic Sense, Will Hurt Jobs in Milwaukee County
Feb 6th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor Taylor Disappointed with the County Board Adoption of the Minimum Wage Ordinance
The resolution would require employers who contract with the County to pay their employees a minimum of $11.33.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Steve F. Taylor
Walker Says Act 10 Was About “Local Control”
Gearing up for election, he says controversial law helps school boards focus on education rather than “union grievances.”
Feb 3rd, 2014 by Steven Walters
County Officials Delay Solving Bus System’s Woes
Contractor chosen would save taxpayers $15 million a year. So why the delay?
Jan 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Public Works Committee to Hear Plans for New Taxicab Permits
Tomorrow’s meeting of the Common Council’s Public Works Committee will include testimony about the process for issuing 100 new taxicab vehicle permits – including a possible lottery for those permits if necessary.
Jan 28th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Supervisor Khalif Rainey Expresses Outrage Over bill To Allow MPD To Conduct Its Own Investigations When Prisoners Die in Their Custody
Rainey said it was “outrageous” that under the bill other police departments would be investigated by the state Department of Justice or an agency outside the county in case of prisoner deaths.
Jan 27th, 2014 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes “Lack of Transparency” in Courthouse Fire Fund Transfer
Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr., today criticized officials from the Abele administration for a “lack of transparency” about the actual costs of the Milwaukee County Courthouse fire in July, and he called on the County Board to require more answers about the costs.
Jan 22nd, 2014 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Statement of Milwaukee County Supervisors Khalif Rainey and Russell Stamper II on the Killing of Corey Stingley
Corey Stingley’s homicide and the failure of District Attorney John Chisholm to press charges against his killers is a loss for the entire community, and we as a community are hurting
Jan 18th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Legal opinion: City cannot delegate regulation of taxicabs to county
The City of Milwaukee may not legally delegate its authority to regulate and license taxicabs and taxicab operators to Milwaukee County, according to an opinion released this week by the Office of City Attorney Grant F. Langley.
Jan 17th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Tom Ament Strikes Again
Author of infamous pension plan also devised a 1990 measure giving supervisors unconstitutional power over executive appointees.
Dec 17th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Statement on County Board’s Wage Mandate
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released a statement today responding to the County Board’s consideration of a plan to mandate higher wages.
Dec 16th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Taylor Reaffirms his Strong Opposition to the Living Wage Increase Proposal
Supervisor Steve Taylor reiterated his strong opposition to the minimum wage increase proposal, to be considered today by the Milwaukee County Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee.
Dec 16th, 2013 by Steve F. Taylor
Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen To Hold News Conference on Living Wage Monday, December 16th at 9:30 A.M.
Supervisor David Bowen, with other members of the County Board and community, will hold a news conference on living wage at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 16, in the rotunda of the Milwaukee County Courthouse
Dec 16th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen
Supervisor Jursik Calls First “B.U.S.S.” Stop a Success
Hopes for More Dialogue With Southridge Mall over Misplaced Bus Stop
Dec 13th, 2013 by Patricia Jursik
Can County Board Solve Taxicab Problem?
The board's resolution got media play, but will probably accomplish nothing.
Nov 21st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Abele’s Vetoes Lower Property Taxes, Increase Rainy Day Fund and Strikes a Compromise with Supervisors
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is issuing vetoes to the 2014 Budget that will lower property taxes $1.6 million while adding $2 million to the Debt Service Reserve, the County’s rainy day fund.
Nov 20th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Board Adopts 2014 Milwaukee County Budget
No Increase in the Tax Levy; Invests in Public Safety and Mental Health Services
Nov 12th, 2013 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Milwaukee County Supervisors Khalif Rainey, Russell Stamper II Demand Explanations on Abstention Votes
They Will Introduce a Resolution Requiring Explanations for Abstentions
Nov 11th, 2013 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Supervisor Khalif Rainey Gets Unanimous County Board Support of Parks Wi-Fi Resolution
The Plan Will Explore Creation of Wi-Fi Hot Spots in County Parks
Nov 7th, 2013 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
The Nuclear Option
Supervisors nuke Chris Abele’s staff salaries. Will this hurt the county?
Nov 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee County Board Marks 75th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
The Milwaukee County Board honored Dr. Richard Lux and Director Bonnie Shafrin on November 7, 2013 for their continuing and tireless work to educate the wider community of the lessons taught by the darkest days of humanity signified by Kristallnacht.
Nov 7th, 2013 by Patricia Jursik
Supervisor Peggy Romo West Says Milwaukee County Board Has Set a Path for Mental Health Redesign of Today
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors has set the course for the significant expansion of mental health programming into the community and the downsizing of the residential units at Milwaukee County's Mental Health Complex, Supervisor Peggy Romo West said today.
Oct 9th, 2013 by Sup. Peggy A. West
Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes Move to Take Away Mental Health Authority From County Board
Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. today said that any efforts to remove the County Board’s authority over the County’s mental health system are an attempt to place blame on the Board for mismanagement at the Behavioral Health Division.
Oct 9th, 2013 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Floated County Taxi Takeover Ill-Conceived
Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl September 27th, 2013
Sep 27th, 2013 by Ald. Jim Bohl
County Board Holds Parks Director Confirmation Hostage
Despite the Parks, Energy, and Environment Committee giving John Dargle’s appointment as Parks Director a hearty and unanimous vote of support just ten days ago, the County Board is now holding his confirmation hostage.
Sep 27th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor Jursik Congratulates Recipients of Community Development Block Grants
The Milwaukee County Board unanimously approved the allocation of 2014 Community Development Block Grant Funding.
Sep 26th, 2013 by Patricia Jursik
Milwaukee County Board to Hold Public Hearing on 2014 Budget at Milwaukee County War Memorial Center at 4 P.M. on November 4
The Milwaukee County Board will hold its annual public hearing for the 2014 County Budget at an earlier time, 4 p.m., on Monday, November 4, at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial, in the Memorial Hall on the third floor of the building.
Sep 26th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Announces Board of Supervisors Internship Program
Interns will play an integral part in the daily functions of the Board, assisting County Supervisors with various projects related to public policy and constituent services.
Sep 19th, 2013 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
County Board Celebrates Signing of War Memorial/Milwaukee Art Museum Pact
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic today was joined by Board colleagues in praising the signing of an agreement between the War Memorial and Milwaukee Art Museum that will ensure the viability and beauty of “two treasures on Milwaukee’s lakefront.”
Sep 17th, 2013 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
County Board Supports Cultural Institutions, Unanimously Adopts Agreement that Honors Veterans and Protects Art
The Milwaukee County Board passed two measures Thursday that will move Milwaukee County forward and provide long-term sustainability for important public institutions.
Jul 25th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee County Supervisor Peggy Romo West Applauds Board Vote on Eilers
Health and Human Needs Committee Chairwoman Demands Better Than the Status Quo at Behavioral Health Division
Jul 12th, 2013 by Sup. Peggy A. West
County Board Will Continue With Scheduled Meetings Following Courthouse Fire
Public invited to meetings that will take place in alternate locations
Jul 8th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
County Board Committed to Honoring Veterans, Protecting Art
Last-minute change could be a deal breaker for two local treasures
Jul 3rd, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
The Curious Case of Kimberly Walker
The board is angry at Abele so they fired Walker. Go figure.
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Why Kimberly Walker Was Fired
The county board had ample grounds for dismissing the Corporation Counsel.
Jun 28th, 2013 by Dominique Paul Noth
Removing Chief Corporation Counsel Not a Vindictive Action by Board
A Call to County Executive Chris Abele to Begin Working Toward the Next Budget.
Jun 28th, 2013 by Patricia Jursik
Supervisors Bowen, Rainey, Stamper Statement on Dismissal of Corporation Counsel
Three Milwaukee County Supervisors said today that they voted for the dismissal of Corporation Counsel because the Board has lost confidence in her ability to perform neutrally and serve Milwaukee County with appropriate and independent legal counsel.
Jun 20th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Board Shuts Down Debate to Attack Employee
Attorney fired in vindictive conspiracy
Jun 20th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor Taylor Criticizes Resolution Limiting Sheriff Clarke’s Public Service Announcements as Nothing More than a Personal Vendetta
Supervisor Steve F. Taylor sharply criticized the resolution considered today by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, which aims to limit elected county officials’ ability to use county funds to purchase media commercial time or space in order to place commercials that feature the elected official.
Jun 20th, 2013 by Steve F. Taylor
Attorney to be Fired in Vindictive Political Move
County board conspires to target legal counsel
Jun 19th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Committee Tailors Rules to Target Sheriff
Ethics rule aimed at Sheriff Clarke is based on hypocritical reasoning
Jun 13th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Says Committee Action Shows Confusing Nature of New Law Limiting County Board’s Powers
Chairman of the Transportation, Public Works & Transit Committee Says Delay of Wauwatosa Water Utility Resolution Caused by Uncertainty About Board’s Role in the Wake of Enactment of Act 14
Jun 5th, 2013 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Chill on the Hill Concert Series Begins Tonight
The music begins at 6:00 P.M. with the headliner taking the stage at 6:30.
Jun 4th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
The Not-So Fiscally Conservative Governor
Scott Walker hasn’t solved the state’s longterm fiscal deficit. He may actually make it worse.
May 16th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisors’ Petition for New Board Chair Leadership Falls Short on Signatures
Milwaukee County Board Supervisors Borkowski, Taylor, Alexander, Weishan and Schmitt today issued the following joint statement:
May 16th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Statement of Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic on Senate Passage of Assembly Bill 85:
While we prefer local solutions, we appreciate the bipartisan Senate amendments that fix some concerns with the legislation.
May 14th, 2013 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
County Executive Abele Thanks Assembly for Passing Reform Bill
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele thanks the Wisconsin Assembly for approving the Milwaukee County reform bill.
May 8th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor David Bowen Says Sheriff Clarke “Destabilizing” House of Correction, Applauds County Board Action
Cites Reports of Understaffing, Forced Overtime for Officers and Needless Prisoner Shuffles Between Jail and House
May 6th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen
County Executive Abele Vetoes Board’s Plan
Veto Cites Legal Concerns and Lack of Clarity
May 2nd, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
The War Between Steve Schultze and Chris Abele
County exec tries to undermine county reporter because of his slanted stories.
May 2nd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisor David Bowen Offers Support for Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic
Says Calls for Resignation a “Distraction from the Real Issues Facing Milwaukee County”
Apr 30th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen
Leadership Critique: Vice Chairwoman Romo West
County Supervisor Deanna Alexander is strongly questioning Peggy Romo West’s ability to be effective as Vice Chairwoman of the County Board.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Call for New Leadership: Chairwoman Dimitrijevic
County Supervisor Deanna Alexander has joined four other supervisors in calling for Marina Dimitrijevic to relinquish her title as Chairwoman of the County Board
Apr 29th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor Taylor asks Chairwoman Dimitrijevic to Resign
Following today’s joint press conference asking for the resignation of Chairwoman Dimitrijevic, Supervisor Taylor issued the following statement.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Steve F. Taylor
Statement of County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic on Calls for her Resignation as Board Chairwoman
The people of Milwaukee County do not want political stunts; they want elected officials to represent their best interests.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Ald. Marina DimitrijevicSupervisor Jim “Luigi” Schmitt Announces He Supports Move to Ask for Marina Dimitrijevic to Step Down as County Board Chairwoman
“Because of this lack of clarity and accountability, I cannot sit on the sidelines and will no longer continue to support our chairwoman.”
Apr 29th, 2013 by Jim Schmitt
Local Reform Initiative is Misguided
Board actions turn good policy-making on its head
Apr 25th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Milwaukee County Board Overwhelmingly Passes Bold Local Reform Package
15-3 Vote Dramatically Cuts Board Budget, Staff, Supervisors’ Salaries
Apr 25th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Taylor Reverses Position on Governance Reform Proposed by Milwaukee County Board
Following today’s approval of the Milwaukee County Board developed county governance reform, Supervisor Taylor issued the following statement
Apr 25th, 2013 by Steve F. Taylor
Supervisor Taylor Supports County Board Reform
The Milwaukee County Board Committee on Intergovernmental Relations yesterday approved a set of measures reducing the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors’ pay rate and operating budget, as well as reforming its roles and responsibilities.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Steve F. Taylor
Statement of Supervisor David Cullen, Co-Chairman, Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee, on Recent News Reports of Negotiations With AFSCME District Council 48
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: We are not negotiating with AFSCME, we have not negotiated with AFSCME. We are and have been complying with Act 10.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by David Cullen
Supervisor Taylor Outraged at Apparent Finance and Personnel Committee Initiated Negotiations with AFSCME District Council 48
“It has become increasingly frustrating watching the drama between certain members of the Milwaukee County Board and AFSCME play out in the media.”
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Steve F. Taylor
Intergovernmental Relations Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Local Reform Measures
Public hearing will allow Milwaukee County residents an opportunity to speak out on County governance reforms
Apr 22nd, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
State Must Move Forward on County Reform
Freshman County Supervisor Exposes Board’s Real Intentions
Apr 19th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Milwaukee County Board Announces Major Board Reform Overhaul
$2.75 Million Cut to Board Budget
Apr 18th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
County Board Violates Its Own Law
Lobbyists have worked without board approval, which could be a cause for “discharge” of board chair Dimitrivjevic.
Apr 18th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisor Alexander Testifies on Assembly Bill 85
Supervisor Supports Bill, Urges Amendments
Apr 11th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Statement of Supervisor David Bowen Regarding the Retirements and Firings of County Executive’s Administration
Supervisor Questions Sudden Departures, Abele Administration’s High Turnover
Apr 8th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen
Winners and Losers
It was a good election for Scott Walker and conservatives but there were some bright spots for liberals.
Apr 4th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Sheriff Clarke’s New Buddies
The conservative lawman and liberal county board have suddenly gotten very friendly. Why?
Apr 2nd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisor Michael Mayo Sr. Vows to Fight County Board Downsizing
Says Downsizing Would Increase Constituency, Make It Difficult to Represent All Residents
Mar 21st, 2013 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Resizing the County Board
Supervisor Clarifies Position and Intent
Mar 21st, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor Taylor Welcomes the Approval of the Resolution Seeking State Authority to Downsize Milwaukee County Board
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors today voted 9-7 in favor of the resolution seeking authority from the Wisconsin State Legislature to reduce the number of Milwaukee County Supervisors prior to the next decennial census.
Mar 21st, 2013 by Steve F. Taylor
Supervisor Thanks Residents for Attending Town Hall
Meeting nearly derailed by non-resident activists
Mar 20th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Girls’ Day at City Hall showcases public service careers for young women
The palette of speakers and role models for young women interested in public service continues to expand in the third annual Girls’ Day at City Hall, hosted TOMORROW, March 20, 2013 by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs.
Mar 19th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Supervisor David Cullen Calls for Audit of Paratransit Contract
Audit to Evaluate the Fiscal Impact of Emergency Paratransit contract
Mar 18th, 2013 by David Cullen
Supervisors Borkowski and Taylor Seek Authority To Downsize Milwaukee County Board
Milwaukee County Board Supervisors Taylor and Borkowski have co-sponsored a resolution requesting that the State Legislature grant Milwaukee County the authority to reduce the number of County Board Supervisors at the start of the 2016 term.
Mar 15th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
More Than 100 Residents Speak Out On Milwaukee County Reform
Supervisors Pleased with Response to First “OUR” Milwaukee County Session
Mar 15th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Supervisors Borkowski and Taylor Seek Authority to Downsize Milwaukee County Board
Milwaukee County Board Supervisors Taylor and Borkowski have co-sponsored a resolution requesting that the State Legislature grant Milwaukee County the authority to reduce the number of County Board Supervisors at the start of the 2016 term.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Press Release
