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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
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
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
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
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
