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$2.3 Million in Grants for Estabrook Dam Removal
NEW Analysis Shows Project Would Take 50+ Homes Out of Floodplain
Oct 30th, 2017 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictMilwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces New Airport Director at General Mitchell International Airport
Dranzik has been serving as interim director of the airport since September 14th.
Oct 13th, 2017 by County Executive Chris AbeleCounty leaders have limited options to address 2018 budget shortfall
The proposed increase in the VRF – from $30 to $60 – would generate an additional $14.6 million in 2018, which would be used mainly to preserve existing levels of transit service.
Oct 13th, 2017 by Public Policy ForumMilwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Proclaims October 9th Indigenous Peoples Day in Milwaukee County
"I’m incredibly proud that Milwaukee County is officially recognizing and appreciating the contributions of native thought, culture, and technology in our society."
Oct 9th, 2017 by County Executive Chris AbeleCounty Board Set to Begin Public Deliberations on 2018 Budget
"County Executive Abele continues to ignore the will of the voters, who opposed his $60 wheel tax by a landslide 72% margin in April."
Sep 28th, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.County Executive Chris Abele Shares Highlights of County Budget
Abele Highlights Plans for New International Terminal at Airport, New Resources to Address Opioid Epidemic, Progress on Ending Chronic Homelessness
Sep 28th, 2017 by County Executive Chris AbeleJohnson criticizes Milwaukee County Executive’s continued push for a $60 wheel tax
"Executive Abele continues to push his tax first policy to cover budget mismanagement."
Sep 25th, 2017 by Tim JohnsonCounty Board Chairman Lipscomb Opposes $60 Wheel Tax
"After 72% of voters rejected Abele's $60 wheel tax this spring, he must be tone deaf to reintroduce what remains a bad idea."
Sep 22nd, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.County Executive Abele Announces New Dedicated Revenue for County Parks and Transportation in 2018 Budget
Public Input Received Through Engage MKE Initiative Prioritizes New Revenue Over Service Cuts
Sep 22nd, 2017 by County Executive Chris AbeleChinese Lantern Festival Opening at County’s Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 22
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced today that the world-class Chinese lantern festival, China Lights: The Magic Returns, will open to the public Sept. 22 at Boerner Botanical Gardens.
Sep 15th, 2017 by County Executive Chris AbeleCounty Executive Chris Abele Statement on DACA
"These young immigrants are our friends and neighbors..."
Sep 5th, 2017 by County Executive Chris AbeleCelebratory Topping Off Ceremony Held at New Bucks Arena
The new state-of-the-art Bucks arena is currently 55 percent complete and will open in the fall of 2018.
Aug 24th, 2017 by Milwaukee Bucks



















