Milwaukee County Executive

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

Air Canada Resumes Service From Milwaukee Mitchell to Toronto

MKE welcomes back route previously suspended during COVID-19 pandemic

Milwaukee County Launches American Rescue Plan Act Allocation Dashboard

Milwaukee County has allocated over $76 million on community support needs, revenue loss recovery, COVID-19 mitigation, and administrative coordination

“I Have A Dream” Foundation – Milwaukee Launches New Cohort at Milwaukee Academy of Science

$4 million fund-raising effort being launched to provide students and families with financial support, wrap-around services

ACE Internship Program Returns to MKE

MPS students to spend summer exploring aviation careers at Airport

Supervisor Burgelis Encourages Public Participation in Highway 175 Study

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Marks Two Years in Office, Observes Victories in Equity

Mask Mandate to Remain in Effect for Milwaukee County Transit System

Out of an abundance of caution, for the safety of residents and staff, MCTS will continue to observe mask mandate

Estabrook Beer Garden Opens 2022 with 2 Keg Tappings

JetBlue Further Expands to Midwest with Daily Nonstop Service to Milwaukee from Boston and New York

Milwaukee Becomes Airline’s 110th Destination, Further Expanding Low Fares and Award-Winning Service to the Midwest

Board of Supervisors Approves Paid Parental Leave Policy for County Employees

County Executive David Crowley Announces Launch of Overdose Dashboard

County’s Latest Effort to Transparently Share Data, Increase Accountability, and Develop Community-Wide Strategies to Improve Health

MKE Awarded 2021 International Airport Service Quality Awards

Mitchell Airport recognized as one of world’s best airports for customer experience

County Executive David Crowley Launches Community Health & Healing Series

Events will be held across the community with Leaders and & Health Advocates Addressing Mental Health Needs and Eliminating Barriers to Services

Fly Spirit Nonstop from MKE to Myrtle Beach this Summer

Senator Baldwin Works to Deliver $1 Billion Investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Cleanup and Restore Great Lakes

The investment will accelerate cleaning Areas of Concern in Wisconsin near the St. Louis River, Fox River, Milwaukee Estuary, and Sheboygan

Milwaukee County Distributed Nearly 200,000 N95 Masks to Community Agencies and General Public in First Week of February

Public Mask Distribution at Marcia P. Coggs Center to Continue Next Week, Mon-Fri 8 AM – 3:30 PM

County Executive Crowley Appointment of Joe Lamers as Director of New Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance Passes Committee Vote

New department shifts County organizational design to prioritize vision and strategy

Milwaukee County Receives 575,000 N-95 Masks from Evers Administration

Office of Emergency Management distributed 175,000 masks to local municipalities, Department of Health and Human Services to distribute to County Service Users & Community Organizations

Wisconsin Democrats Rally Behind President Biden’s Call for Voting Rights Legislation

MKE Makes Travel Easier for Individuals with Disabilities

First airport in Wisconsin to launch Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

Spirit Airlines Launches Four New Nonstop Destinations at MKE

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Diwali

Ald. Rainey to County Exec on re-naming of County’s Office of African-American Affairs: STOP!

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Passing of General Colin Powell

Contour Airlines takes off from MKE to Indianapolis and Pittsburgh

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich joins with American Family Insurance, other partners to support Milwaukee’s Beckum Stapleton Little League

County Executive David Crowley Proclaims Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Hispanic American Heritage Month in Milwaukee County

State expects $319 million windfall, but MKE not allowed to raise a dime

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson September 7, 2021

Gov. Evers Announces $25 Million Investment for Transit Services in Madison and Milwaukee

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Women’s Equality Day

The following is the statement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in observance of Women’s Equality Day

County Executive Crowley Congratulates Colectivo Workers on Forming America’s Largest Café Union

“Congratulations to the workers of Colectivo Coffee who successfully won their vote to form a union this week."

County Executive Crowley Congratulates Mayor Tom Barrett on Nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg

“Congratulations to Mayor Tom Barrett on his nomination to become the next U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg."

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Elects New Trustees, Board Officers

County Executive David Crowley Announces Dr. Benjamin Weston as Milwaukee County Chief Health Policy Advisor

Final Phase of ‘MCTS NEXT’ System Redesign Takes Effect August 29th, Marking Milestone Achievement for Transit in Milwaukee County

Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Adopted by County Board

County Executive David Crowley Signs “Right to Counsel” into Law

Bill establishes a six-month pilot program to provide free legal representation in evictions for eligible households

County Executive David Crowley Signs County Board Resolution Creating ARPA Task Force

Crowley designates former UCC Executive Director, Ricardo Diaz, to represent the County Executive’s office on the task force

Digital Bridge Hits a Major Milestone in Efforts to Bridge the Digital Divide During COVID-19 Pandemic

Spectrum Digital Education Supports the Distribution of 2,000 Devices to Those in Need

Milwaukee County Leaders Applaud Action on Assembly Bill 374

Governor’s bill signing allows for maximum amount of settlement dollars to be sent to Wisconsin counties to address the opioid epidemic

County Executive David Crowley Appoints Amos Morris as the New Director of the Milwaukee County Zoo

Morris will be the first Black Director to lead the County Zoo

Spirit Airlines Nearly Triples Milwaukee Service in Celebration of First Flights Taking to the Sky

Spirit to give MKE More Go with New Routes to Cancun, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Phoenix and Tampa in addition to previously announced routes to Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Orlando

County Executive David Crowley Statement Celebrating Juneteenth Holiday

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Finance Committee Approving Aaron Hertzberg as New Director of the Department of Administrative Services

Milwaukee Celebrates Couture Construction Investment In Community During Ceremonial Groundbreaking

Dignitaries from the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the AFL-CIO’s Housing Investment Trust and project partners including Barrett Lo Visionary Development, RINKA and Findorff join the celebration to mark this milestone

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Men’s Health Week 2021

Milwaukee County to Host Walk at Washington Park in Honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

--Join County Executive David Crowley and others to increase awareness of this important issue--

County Executive David Crowley Statement Celebrating Pride Month 2021

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict

Celebrate Week of the Young Child with community events

Southwest Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights from MKE to Destin, Florida

Also extends existing nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota/Bradenton

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Shorewood Village Board of Trustees for Historic, Unanimous Vote to Invest $2.5 Million for Affordable and Equitable Housing

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Gov. Evers Prioritizing Mental Health in 2021-2023 Biennial Budget Proposal

Milwaukee County Awarded Additional $1.34 Million by MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge to Rethink Local Justice System

New Funding Will Support Initiatives Aimed at Preventing Unnecessary Jail Use and Advancing Racial Equity

“Trunk to Terminal” Service Now Available at SuperSaver Parking

MKE Announces Campaign to End Human Trafficking

January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month