Milwaukee County Executive

County Board Candidates

Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.

Voting Seminar Held At House of Correction

HOC inmates learn about their voting rights, get to pose with Bucks championship trophy.

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

Evers Signs Bill Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips

Milwaukee legislators led charge to legalize them as a way to save lives.

State Near Top In Slashing County Funding

Only two states have cut county funding more. Huge funding decline has hurt Milwaukee.

Evers Gives Milwaukee $20 Million for Public Safety

Majority of ARPA funding to county will go toward court system's case backlog.

County Task Force Approves Funding for Public Safety, Behavioral Health

Task Force considers funding requests for county's $183 million in federal ARPA funding.

How Should Schools Approach Diversity?

The politics of race and equity in education has caused backlash locally and around the country.

Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021

Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported 643 drug overdoses in 2021.

MKE Awarded 2021 International Airport Service Quality Awards

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

City-County Sales Tax Proposal Dead

Push for state legislation will have to wait until 2023, MMAC leader says.

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

Crowley Declares 2022 ‘Year of the Youth’

State of the County speech cites victories against pandemic and efforts to achieve equity, but notes huge challenges ahead.

Fly Spirit Nonstop from MKE to Myrtle Beach this Summer

County Gets $50 Million for Rent Assistance

U.S. Treasury allocated additional funds provide emergency aid for low-income renters.

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

15 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the ballots, which insiders, groups and trends were the winners and losers in this election?

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

County Distributing 575,000 N95 Masks

Distributing masks to municipalities and community service organizations.

Who Will Win Mayoral Primary?

Voter turnout may decide which two candidates get through primary.

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

County Implementing Vaccine Booster Mandate

Mandate applies to workers in high-risk settings like the jail or behavioral health.

Summerfest CEO Collects $2.49 Million

Don Smiley gets total compensation of 1.19 million in 2019 and $1.29 million in 2020.

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

Chris Larson Drops Out of Mayoral Race

But the field is still growing, with 12 candidates now in the race.

Milwaukee Airport Rolls Out Program for Unseen Disabilities

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport providing lanyards to identify people that may need assistance.

Chris Larson May Run For Mayor

Senator 'strongly considering' entering crowded race, adding 9th candidate.

Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor

Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.

Group Pushes Evers to Oust John Chisholm

Led by activist Orville Seymer, group sends petition to governor bashing district attorney’s bail policies.

County Pension Bonds Saved Up To $269 Million

Could the city use this financial mechanism to lower costs?

Cavalier Johnson Says He’s Ready To Be Mayor

He'll become acting mayor immediately upon Tom Barrett's resignation. Expected by Dec. 28.

87% of County Employees Vaccinated

Excluding public safety workers. Vaccination rose 15% among county employees after mandate was instituted.

Pension Costs Decimated County Services

New generation of leaders has inherited government unable to pay for parks, buses, buildings and basic services.

How Can Milwaukee Save Its Parks?

Policy researchers, public officials say new tax revenue, and public-private partnerships.

MKE Makes Travel Easier for Individuals with Disabilities

First airport in Wisconsin to launch Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

County Chases Grants It Once Overlooked

New office created by County Executive Crowley winning grants it once 'left on the table.'

Spirit Airlines Launches Four New Nonstop Destinations at MKE

Johnson Seeks ‘True Partnership’ With State Government

Council president, who could soon become acting mayor, says city’s future depends on this.

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Diwali

WCD Celebrates Start of Convention Center Expansion

$420 million project is intended to boost business, fully realize Wisconin Center's potential.

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

Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?

Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Passing of General Colin Powell

The Organ Trail Runs Through Milwaukee

Organ donor's cross-country bicycle trip started with a chance meeting in Louisiana bar.

Redeveloped 37th Street School Opens

Affordable apartments available for seniors, with neighborhood resident serving as developer.

Contour Airlines takes off from MKE to Indianapolis and Pittsburgh

Lena Taylor Is Running For Lieutenant Governor

Veteran state senator would be first Black woman to hold the position.

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

Lawsuits Fight Over State Redistricting

State and federal court cases involve WILL, Law Forward, state elections commission.

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

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson September 7, 2021

Federal ARPA Funds a Lifeline for County

Milwaukee County is so financially strapped every ARPA dollar needed to keep critical services going.

How The City Lost the Medical Center

New mental health center on near West Side of city a change from decades of hospitals moving to Wauwatosa.

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

Kaul, Crowley Call For Medicaid Expansion

Public officials and advocates partner to support proposals to lower healthcare costs.

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

Officials Urge a Return to Mask Wearing

Dangerous Delta variant leads to rising cases. Local officials recommend masks at indoor public places.

The Race Is On For Lt. Governor

The last time there was no incumbent, back in 2010, nine candidates ran for the position.

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

The Secrets of Mike Huebsch

He’s been a leader in evading and undermining Wisconsin's open records laws.

Local Officials Hail Opioid Settlement Funds

County executives Crowley, Farrow say resources will help fight opioid epidemic.

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

Buses Returning To Full Capacity

All county buildings also return to full capacity. But masks still required on buses and in buildings.

Health Officials Slam Ron Johnson Event

Senator holds roundtable featuring small group of people who suffered side effects from vaccine.

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

Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team

Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.

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

Barrett, Officials Celebrate Couture Groundbreaking

Nine years after building was first proposed. 'Like making sausage. It's not pretty.'

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

Republicans Slash Public Transit Funding for Milwaukee

50% cut for Milwaukee, Madison, but funding for I-94 expansion included in budget.

Bus Rapid Transit Construction Beginning Soon

The Milwaukee County Transit System held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the long planned project.

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

No More County Government Bickering

Relationship between County Executive Crowley and Board Chair Nicholson is the best in decades.

State Donors Gave $4.4 Million to Outside Smear Groups

Two-thirds of money donated in 2020 went to Democratic-leaning groups.

U.S. Labor Secretary Visits Milwaukee

Marty Walsh visits building trades and manufacturing trainees, hears from immigrant rights advocates.

Milwaukee Area Mass Vaccination Clinics End This Week

The federally-run Wisconsin Center clinic and the county-run Kosciuszko Community Center will administer their last shots this week.

Chris Larson Files To Run for U.S. Senate

State senator hopes to make move to Washington.

Reggie Moore’s Calling Has Always Been His Community

The former director of the Office of Violence Prevention is still working for a safer Milwaukee.

County Launches At-Home Vaccinations

A COVID-19 vaccine program for those unable to leave home. And the county updates mask rules.

Federal Funds Huge for Eviction Prevention, Housing

County on track to have lowest level of street homelessness ever recorded, housing director said.

Voces Protests GOP Cutting ID’s for Immigrants from Budget

The group and other activists also protested the elimination of tuition aid for immigrant students.

County Faces Financial Disaster

By 2027 structural deficit will leave zero dollars to spend on parks, transit, other local services.

Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased

Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict

County Micro-Managing At Its Worst?

Board proposal to oversee all county parks bike trail changes is a head scratcher.