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Supervisor Gerry Broderick Criticizes Gov. Scott Walker’s Support of Mental Health Bill

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.

Supervisor Deanna Alexander Votes Against Living Wage Resolution

Supervisor Deanna Alexander Votes Against Living Wage Resolution

Says It Makes Little Economic Sense, Will Hurt Jobs in Milwaukee County

Supervisor Taylor Disappointed with the County Board Adoption of the Minimum Wage Ordinance

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.

Public Works Committee to Hear Plans for New Taxicab Permits

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.

Supervisor Khalif Rainey Expresses Outrage Over bill To Allow MPD To Conduct Its Own Investigations When Prisoners Die in Their Custody

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.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes “Lack of Transparency” in Courthouse Fire Fund Transfer

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.

Statement of Milwaukee County Supervisors Khalif Rainey and Russell Stamper II on the Killing of Corey Stingley

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

Legal opinion: City cannot delegate regulation of taxicabs to county
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.

Statement on County Board’s Wage Mandate

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.

Supervisor Taylor Reaffirms his Strong Opposition to the Living Wage Increase Proposal

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.

Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen To Hold News Conference on Living Wage Monday, December 16th at 9:30 A.M.
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

Supervisor Jursik Calls First “B.U.S.S.” Stop a Success

Supervisor Jursik Calls First “B.U.S.S.” Stop a Success

Hopes for More Dialogue With Southridge Mall over Misplaced Bus Stop

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