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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
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
