Milwaukee Enrollment Network program manager.
Elected in a 2023 special election to a seat on the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.
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Kosciuszko Community Center Gets Federal Funding Boost
County announces federal appropriation for South Side community center.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Board Passes Ordinance Focused on Keeping ICE Out of Parks
Ordinance restricting "law enforcement staging" intended to keep ICE out of parks.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Use Parliamentary Moves To Save MCTS
But proposal might only make budget deficit larger in 2027.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Trying To Reverse Crowley’s Budget Cuts
Procedural move would provide board with revenue to craft amendment.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Budget Cuts Hit Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services
County budget deficit and declining Medicaid enrollment drive spending cuts.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Will County Rehab Kosciuszko Community Center?
Kosciuszko Community Center renovation would advance under Crowley budget.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Corporate Mergers Cost Taxpayers
Security company mergers leave county with nowhere to turn.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Bus Wrap
New Hispanic Heritage bus went into service Monday.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Support Balloon Release Ban
Not just an environmental issue, balloons pose a second, more immediate risk.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Grant Termination Forces City Health Department Cuts
Board of Health reveals what programs were cut, initiatives suspended.
Jul 12th, 2025 by Milwaukee Board of Health
Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project
Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Concerned About Facial Recognition Technology
Six supervisors support county policy with strict limits on use of technology.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Tight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice
Sup. Shawn Rolland wants $500,000 for a housing program. But his chosen source raises concerns for administration, colleagues.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Park & Ride Closures Disperse Growing Unhoused Population
Advocates, supervisors worry shuttering sites isn't solving underlying issues.
Oct 29th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Board Spikes Chair’s Plan For Reduced Bus Fares For Voting
Wide-ranging concerns raised about Marcelia Nicholson's proposal.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Quiet Policy Change Saves Milwaukee County Fathers $67 Million
County ended birth cost recovery program with the goal of addressing racial inequity, improving child support.
Aug 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Matching Program For Those With Decades Overdue Child Support Debt
Program will help relieve child support debt and help those with warrants avoid jail time.
Aug 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble
Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Bernie Sanders to Host Private Brunch in Milwaukee
Event canceled after publication.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Michael Horne
After Series of Deaths, County Jail Audit Approved
Milwaukee County Board approves contract with third-party for independent audit of the jail. But not without derision over process.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Wants Ceasefire In Gaza, But Only By A Narrow Margin
Fight over underlying language divides board.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Health Care Experts Warn of Misleading Insurance Pitches
State Commissioner warns of "unsuitable...misrepresented" health insurance policies.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Gómez-Tom Advances County’s First Multilingual Initiative
Supervisor seeks to set aside funding for multi-lingual government publications in 2024.
Oct 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Pushes County to Go Multi-Lingual
Caroline Gómez-Tom wants information and services presented in multiple languages.
Sep 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike
Does the board have the 12 votes needed to approve this critical measure?
Jul 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Gómez-Tom Wins County Board Special Election
Caroline Gómez-Tom is new supervisor for District 14 on Milwaukee's South Side.
May 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Sanchez, Gómez-Tom Advance From County Board Primary
Three candidates ran in primary of special election for county board's vacant District 14 seat.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Election Results
Three open council seats, one municipal judge race, a county board primary and three school board races.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Urban Milwaukee
County Board District 14 Special Election
Three candidates competing for county board seat representing much of Milwaukee's south side.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Primary Race Has Three Candidates
Special election called to fill District 14 seat left vacant by Dyango Zerpa resignation.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Two Candidates Running For Vacant County Board Seat
Travis Hope and Caroline Gómez-Tom running for 14th District vacated by former supervisor Dyango Zerpa.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
What BadgerCare Recipients Need to Know
You need to reapply for coverage. How to prepare for and/or get help.
Feb 11th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Community Organizations Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy
A southside group is emphasizing informed choice, answering questions.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Board of Health Appointments Sail Through
Public Safety & Health Committee approves Barrett's appointments, chastises Barrett for not creating board earlier
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Appoints First Board of Health
City's first health oversight board is proposed to be filled almost entirely with women.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
