Milwaukee County Executive

County Executive David Crowley Approves Legislation Combatting Reckless Driving and Fatal Crashes

Milwaukee County’s Vision Zero policy commits to a goal of eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes by 2037

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appointed to Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment

Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in New Trails Initiative to Promote Equity, Health, and Environmental Stewardship

Milwaukee County Credible Messengers Program Delivers Results in Supporting Youth and Enhancing Public Safety

Serenity Inns Opens New Addiction Treatment Center in Milwaukee

New Facility Helps Alleviate Milwaukee’s Critical Need for Treatment Services by Serving 56 Men Seeking Recovery from Substance Use Disorder Each Year

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Placement of Eight Additional Harm Reduction Vending Machines

Milwaukee County Releases 2024 Annual Report on American Rescue Plan Act Projects

The annual report highlights progress and impacts to date of ARPA-funded initiatives

Community Celebrates Opening of Vogel Park Playground with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Team Harris and Wisconsin Democrats Capitalize on Grassroots Energy Across Wisconsin with Largest-Ever Mobilization Blitz

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Milwaukee Bucks Launch Bucks Health And Wellness To Combat Obesity In The Milwaukee Community

Mitchell Airport Director asks USPS to deliver mail during RNC

Shortsighted decision will stop mail delivery to Airport administration and tenants

Milwaukee County and Waukesha County Unveil Enhanced Emergency Communication System to Promote Public Safety

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the Passing of Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Bill Adding 27 New Positions to ADRC to Better Serve Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the Passing of Marquette President Dr. Michael Lovell

American Family Field Homestand Highlights: June 10 – 16

Collect Sal Frelick’s Debut Bobblehead on June 15 and Brewmaster Shirt on June 16

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Proposed Audit of Milwaukee Public Schools

Milwaukee County Honored with Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 2024

This award is the highest recognition in governmental budgeting

Milwaukee County Releases 2023 Annual Report on Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic

The annual report highlights opioid settlement funded initiatives and long-term strategy plans

County Executive David Crowley Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

Milwaukee County is working to expand behavioral health services and address mental health challenges

Senator Baldwin Champions Investments for Child Care, Mental Health, and Affordable Housing

Baldwin: “I’m proud to have worked with both parties to give hardworking Wisconsin families the economic security they need and deserve”

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Reflects on First Term Successes

During his first term, County Executive Crowley delivered investments, initiatives, and policies to advance racial equity in Milwaukee County

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

Milwaukee County Opens Crisis Stabilization Houses to Expand Mental Health Services

Timmerman Airport to Receive Federal Funding for Control Tower Renovations

County Executive David Crowley Successfully Advocates for New Federal Funding in Milwaukee County

President Biden signs federal appropriations legislation that will deploy investments in Milwaukee County for affordable housing, transit, and parks

Baldwin Brings Home Over $39 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades to Reconnect Wisconsin Communities

Baldwin voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act that fund the projects and fought for Wisconsin investments

County Executive David Crowley and Milwaukee Area Safe Streets Taskforce Release New Motor Vehicle Collision Dashboard

Public dashboard displays data on where, when, and why motor vehicle collisions are occurring in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Approving $1 Million for Affordable and Emergency Housing

This will be the first project in the State of Wisconsin to merge crisis beds with permanent affordable-rate housing

During American Heart Month, County Milwaukee County Releases Educational CPR Video

Executive Crowley Shares Importance of CPR Education and Bystander Intervention

Milwaukee Mayor Johnson and County Executive Crowley Endorse MPS Referendum Campaign

Milwaukee’s Top Leaders Announce Support for Vital Funding Measure for Milwaukee’s Children

Bronzeville Arts Ensemble and Raising The Bar present Khloe’s Beautiful Blues play at King Community Center

UWM Alumni Association announces 2024 awardees

Milwaukee County Announces New Senior Home Repair Program

Workshops will be held in February to provide information about the program to older adults in Milwaukee County

David Crowley Endorses Liz Sumner for Comptroller

Milwaukee County Recruiting Businesses and Organizations to Host Additional ‘Harm Reduction Vending Machines’ to Combat Death from Overdose

VISIT Milwaukee encourages hospitality businesses to consider hosting a machine

Nearly 800 Gather to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at YMCA’s 27th Annual Community Celebration

One of Milwaukee’s oldest institutions honored Dr. King’s legacy by convening the community for reflection, inspiration, and deliberate conversation to help address the city’s most critical issues

Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park to Open on Friday, January 5th

County Parks Hiring Lifeguards for 2024, Offering Strong Pay and Incentives

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Herb Kohl

County Executive David Crowley Announces the Return of In-Person Visits at Community Reintegration Center

Reversing a decade-long ban, Crowley’s evidence-based action is aimed at reducing recidivism and creating better post-release outcomes of incarcerated individuals

Enjoy These Family Activities at Your Milwaukee County Parks Over Winter Break

Glow Skate, Indoor Skating, Winter Sports at Whitnall, Winter Hiking at Wehr, Indoor Pools, Breakfast with Santa, and Open Gym at the Sports Complex

Baldwin Pushes to Provide Milwaukee Residents Tools to Compete Against Wealthy Out-of-State Investors in Housing Market

As of last year, out-of-state landlords owned over 7,000 single family homes in Milwaukee, up 50 percent since 2017 and 476 percent since 2005

Milwaukee County Awarded $1.8 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Affordable Housing Options for Residents and Families

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Approves 2024 Adopted Budget

Crowley signs the budget as passed by the County Board of Supervisors to enhance services and invest in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appoints Sumaiyah Clark as Chief Equity Officer

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s Statement on the Passing of Bishop Sedgwick Daniels

WisDOT, community celebrate completion of Zoo Interchange project in Milwaukee County

WisDOT delivers on Gov. Evers’ promise to finish Zoo Interchange

Milwaukee County Adopted 2024 Budget Discontinues Birth Cost Recovery for Fathers

Starting Today, Milwaukee County Landmarks will be Lit Green in Support of “Operation Green Light for Veterans”

Milwaukee County is participating in the National Association of Counties initiative by encouraging businesses and residents to shine a green light in honor of veterans

TSA PreCheck Mobile Enrollment Visits MKE Airport

Passengers can prepare for Holiday Travel by Enrolling Today

Move Forward MKE Coalition Honored by Wisconsin Policy Forum for Securing Local Revenue Reform to Avert Fiscal Cliff

Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, Greater Milwaukee Committee, and Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce recognized for public-private sector partnership and cooperation

MMAC Shares Achievements, Addresses Challenges, Looks to the Future During 162nd All-Member Meeting

MMAC announces changes in leadership; board members address school funding; workplace equity numbers improve; mayor, county executive honored

Act Fast: Global Entry Appointments Available for a Limited Time

MKE Airport will host its first-ever Global Entry enrollment October 18-21

MKE Introduces Now Boarding Airport Magazine

New publication is available for free at the Airport Information desk

MKE to Host 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day Event

Free event gives young girls a behind-the-scenes look at aviation careers

Statement on the Passing of Trailblazer Ada Deer

Milwaukee County Launches Balancing Act Tool to Encourage Public Input on First Budget Surplus in Over 20 Years

Milwaukee County forecasts a $31.6M budget surplus

Milwaukee County Announces Locations of 11 ‘Harm Reduction Vending Machines’ to Combat Death from Overdose

Statement from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on the passing of his mother, Valerie Crowley

Statement on United States Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Affirmative Action

Housing Partnerships in Milwaukee County Recognized Nationally

Greater Milwaukee Foundation one of only nine organizations awarded 2023 HUD Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Historic Local Revenue Reform Deal

Crowley and MoveForwardMKE Coalition Lobbied Since 2020 for additional revenue to avoid devastating fiscal cliff

Tourism in Milwaukee sets new record with $6.018 billion economic impact in 2022

Greater Milwaukee area helps deliver statewide record year for tourism, accounting for more than 25% of total tourism impact in Wisconsin

Milwaukee County Celebrates the Grand Opening of the New Behavioral Health ‘Access Clinic North’ Located within Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.

County Executive David Crowley Receives Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve ‘Patriot Award’

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Advocates for Mental Health Policy Priorities in Nation’s Capital

National Association of Counties Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing Amplifies Message at White House, Capitol Hill

County Executive David Crowley Public Testimony on Senate Bill 301

Milwaukee County Wins Five 2023 NACo Achievement Awards

Awarded for Mental Health Emergency Center, Credible Messenger Program, Electronic Patient Care Records System, Strategy Dashboard, and Parks Foundation

MTEA Joins Growing Coalition in Opposition to AB 245

MPS Workers Puzzled by Mayor and County Executive's Involvement in Scheme to Attack Milwaukee, MPS

Senators Baldwin, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Reentry Act to Help Reduce Drug Overdoses

Legislation would help create a warm handoff for those leaving incarceration and get them health care coverage, including mental health services and substance use disorder treatment

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Amends Code of General Ordinances Regarding Abstention Votes

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces Funding Proposal for Vel R. Phillips Plaza in Westown

More than $15 million in proposed tax incremental financing dollars would convert a portion of a long-underutilized parcel into a public space named in honor of the iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader featuring both civic and transit amenities

Milwaukee County Joins Milky Way Tech Hub as Newest Corporate Member

Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center Residents Complete IN2WORK Rehabilitative Program

7 CRC residents completed skills training in food service and retail last month

MKE Airport Awarded Federal Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

“When you have great partners, the possibilities for what you can accomplish are virtually limitless.”

County Executive Crowley Highlights the Importance of Partnership & Collaboration in 2023 State of the County Address

County Executive David Crowley Praises Gov. Evers’ Plan to Keep Baseball in Milwaukee County

County Executive David Crowley Appointed to Nationwide Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing

New initiative from the National Association of Counties brings together county leaders to drive action on mental health

Milwaukee County Hosting Virtual Community Conversations to Seek Ideas for Regranting Opioid Settlement Funds

County Executive Crowley Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor and Remembrance of the Life of Milwaukee County Employee

John Manka, a Milwaukee County snowplow operator, died in a crash while on duty on January 20, 2023.

County Executive Crowley: “I Will Do Everything Possible to Prevent and Reduce Gun Violence in Milwaukee County”

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Celebrates City Zoning Committee Moving Forward the Sale of 90 Lots for Single Family Homes in the King Park Neighborhood

YMCA Brings Milwaukee Community Together for 26th Annual MLK Day Celebration

One of the State’s Largest and Longest-running Celebration Returns to Potawatomi Casino Hotel

Milwaukee County Invests $2.5 Million in Affordable Homeownership

ARPA funding will support the Acts Housing Homeownership Acquisition Fund

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures $23,863,352 For Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package

In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

MKE Airport Notice on Inaccurate Report

Supervisor Logsdon Commends County Audit

“Letters to Santa” Mailbox Set Up Inside Milwaukee Airport

Milwaukee Airport, Alaska Airlines will fly all letters received to Santa at The North Pole

Gov. Evers Announces Additional $20 Million Public Safety Investment in Milwaukee County for Medical Examiner and Emergency Management Center

Investment builds on Gov. Evers’ commitment to violence prevention and public safety

Statement from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Retirement of Medical Examiner

Senators Baldwin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 Lifeline saw a 45 percent increase after adopting three-digit number

Formlabs opens regional headquarters in Milwaukee to support growing role in U.S. industrial sector

Boston-based company will add more than 100 jobs over the next three years

Applications Now Open for the Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Legislation reviving commission was adopted by County Board in May 2022 and signed into law by County Executive David Crowley in June 2022

Supervisor Taylor to Host First Secretary in the New Zealand Embassy of the United States at the Milwaukee County Courthouse

Milwaukee Mitchell Celebrates Disability Pride Month

Adult-changing tables, Sunflower Lanyard Program are latest innovations implemented at MKE to help make travel accessible for all

County Executive David Crowley: “I will always stand up to defend our community from hate, discrimination, and violence”

Statement From the Office of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley

TSA Pre✓® Mobile Enrollment Coming to MKE

Mobile Enrollment Center will visit MKE for two weeks this summer