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County Executive Chris Abele Lays Out Path to $15/Hour Minimum Wage
A majority of Wisconsinites support increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Sep 28th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Chinese Lantern Festival Opening at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Oct. 1
It's a celebration of Asian culture featuring 40 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays.
Sep 26th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Update on The Domes
A grand reopening event for all three Domes is being planned for early December.
Sep 26th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Receives Initial Federal Approval for Bus Rapid Transit
This approval allows the County and MCTS to begin environmental and engineering studies on the route.
Sep 23rd, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Supervisors Avoid Opportunity to Remove Estabrook Dam
Finance and Audit Committee ignores Parks Department’s expert opinion to remove blighted structure
Sep 15th, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
County Executive Chris Abele, Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic Announce $350,000 EPA Grant for South Shore Project
The South Shore project aims to improve water quality and beach health, with a long term goal of being removed from the top 10 worst beach list.
Sep 13th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Reappointment of DHHS Director Héctor Colón
Colón Reappointment Wins Endorsement of Mayor Barrett, Gov. Doyle, Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence, broad coalition of community members
Sep 1st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Executive Chris Abele Announces “Parks with Purpose” Community Workshops
Information gathered will support the two major park planning efforts underway simultaneously.
Aug 31st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Couture Economic Development Project to Move Forward
County Executive Chris Abele Announces Closing on Sale of Downtown Transit Center.
Aug 30th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Receives $2.4 Million Grant from SAMHSA to Support Housing First Initiative to End Chronic Homelessness
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) supports County-wide collaborative to end chronic homelessness
Aug 29th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County to Move Forward on $2.3 Million Investment at Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in Sherman Park
“Recent events in Milwaukee have proven how much we rely on institutions like Boys & Girls Clubs to serve as anchors in their communities,” County Executive Chris Abele said.
Aug 26th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces John Ridley to Join Board of Directors
Academy Award-winner and Mequon native will be this year’s keynote speaker
Aug 25th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
