Chris Abele

Contribution to Andrea Pratt of $770

Contribution to Andrea Pratt of $770

Contribution to Peter Burgelis of $816

Contribution to Jason Fields of $6,000

Contribution to Patricia Najera of $794

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $792

MATC Program Targets 53206 Zip Code

Serves students who live or work in 53206, and were unable to finish college.

Lipscomb Slams Abele Administration for Hidden Bonuses

Under Abele, Human Resources awarded $268,450 in bonuses between May and November of last year alone.

2018 Milwaukee Film Festival Opens Call For Entries

Free Entry for All Films; Festival Offers To Pay for Work That Is Screened

Lipscomb Applauds County Executive’s Turnaround on Emergency Homeless Shelter Funding

"I’m thrilled that the County Executive has agreed to abandon his proposed cuts to homeless shelters..."

County Executive Abele Takes Action to Reverse County Board’s Cuts to Homeless Shelter Funding

Abele Again Calls on Board to Reverse $15.7 Million Budget Cut

Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be Celebrated at King Center, Jan. 15

To honor King, the program will include music, dance, and spoken word, and will feature guest speaker Nicole Brookshire.

Governor Walker Announces Plan to Provide a Long-Term Solution for Wisconsin’s Juvenile Corrections and Treatment Systems

"Republicans and Democrats alike agree this is the way forward to reform juvenile corrections..."

11 Sure-Fire Predictions For 2018

How crazy will 2018 be? Let us count the ways.

Miller Lite Free Rides Begin at 8pm

Skip the Surge Pricing and Get Home Safely

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board welcomes community leader and veterans advocate as newest member

Bob Curry is the president and founder of DryHootch.

Jim Sullivan Will Head County Parks

Former state senator is new parks director, will be assisted by Jim Tarantino.

Seattle Adds People Without Adding Traffic

Population up 21%, traffic down 3.3%, due to good transit. Can Milwaukee learn from this?

How Are Our Schools Doing?

Much worse than Chicago’s. And little difference between public and choice schools.

Ring in the New Year with Miller Lite Free Rides® on MCTS

Miller Lite Celebrates 30 Years of Free Rides on New Year’s Eve

Free Skate Rentals at Slice of Ice to Celebrate Season Opening, Dec. 15, from 4-6 p.m.

Opening weekend, rink hours are Friday until 11 p.m.; Saturday, from 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; and Sunday, from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Abele Continues to Push Wheel Tax Increase In Spite of Voter Opposition, Lipscomb Remains Opposed

Pending Legislative Action Puts All Wheel Tax Revenues at Risk

With sub-zero temperatures on the way, Milwaukee County helps keep homes warm with Energy Assistance

Eligible homeowners and renters use Energy Assistance to save on energy costs

Finance Committee Repeats Commitment to Homeless Shelter

The Finance and Audit committee adopted an amendment today to establish that the 2018 budget includes level funding for emergency shelters of $718,000.

500 Black Tuxedos

Upscale event connects teens with role models and a world they mightn't otherwise see.

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division’s Nurse Recruitment Campaign receives international award

Campaign challenges nurses who “have what it takes” to apply to be mental health nurses

County Executive Abele Calls On County Board to Reverse Their Cuts to Homeless Shelter Funding

Board's $15 Million Budget Cut Includes $200,000 Reduction in Funding for Homeless Shelters

Supervisor Dimitrijevic Proposal Would Keep Lakefront Free, Open

"We should be making our public parks more accessible, not creating financial barriers."

Milwaukee Film Celebrates 10th Anniversary; Announces 2018 Festival Dates

Festival organizers hope the later dates will expand programming opportunities.

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division receives $2.6 Million to help families affected by the opioid epidemic

Family Drug Treatment Court and AODA residential and recovery services help reunite families affected by addiction

Milwaukee’s Film Industry is Bigger Than Beer

Film industry grew by 10% (2010-2015); double the rate of local economy

Walker Retreats From Foxconn Deal

It was supposed to assure his reelection. What happened?

Milwaukee County Parks Offers Military Veterans Free Greens Fees, Domes Admission, Nov. 11

Purple Heart Recipients Reminded to Apply for Year-Round Purple Heart Pass

Abele Statement on 2018 County Budget

"I will not endorse the County Board’s service cuts and am therefore returning the budget to the County Board unsigned."

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Adopts 2018 Budget

Listens to Voters and Eliminates Abele's Proposal to Double the Wheel Tax to $60

China Lights at Boerner Botanical Gardens a Big Success

The festival saw attendance of more than 110,000 visitors.

Why I Support A $60 Vehicle Registration Fee

Without new revenue Milwaukee County will be forced to make significant service cuts.

2017 Beer Garden Season in The Parks: Final Weekend, Nov. 4-5

Beer will be “free flowing” Sunday, beginning at 4 p.m., at the South Shore Terrace with free beer until it runs out or 6 p.m.

East Side Oak Leaf Trail Reconstruction Slated to Begin in Early November

The East Side bike trail is a frequently used commuter route, and drainage problems have caused it to deteriorate.

Milwaukee County Finance Committee Adopts Balanced Budget

Budget Would Spend Less than Abele, Eliminate Wheel Tax Increase

Public Policy Forum and Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance to Merge

Researchers at the new group will continue to focus on issues important to state government, local government, schools, Metro Milwaukee, and Wisconsin’s economy.

Lipscomb Invites Public to Annual County Budget Hearing

"Tonight is our opportunity to listen to the public, and hear directly from our constituents about their priorities for Milwaukee County."

$2.3 Million in Grants for Estabrook Dam Removal

NEW Analysis Shows Project Would Take 50+ Homes Out of Floodplain

Record-breaking Milwaukee Film Festival Attendance; 9% Increase to 84,702

The Blood is at the Doorstep wins Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig Audience Award

Abele Battles Board on Budget

Once again. Even if it means swapping their old ideological positions.

UCC, Latino Arts, Pabst Theater Group and American Red Cross to Host Benefit Concert

‘Los Sonidos Unidos’ Concert to Raise Funds for Relief Support in Puerto Rico and Mexico

Milwaukee 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.

Milwaukee County Board Chairman Requests $20 Million in Austerity Measures

Proposal Would Slash Funding for Parks, Public Safety, Transit, Senior Centers, and Workforce Development

Supervisor West Announces 2018 Budget Deliberations

The centerpiece of Abele's budget is a $30 increase in the county wheel tax, to $60 per vehicle.

Milwaukee 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."

Over $140,000 in Cash and Production Services Awarded at Milwaukee Film Festival

$87,000 in cash and over $60,000 in production services awarded

Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs Announces Confirmation of Nicole Brookshire as Director of the Office on African American Affairs

Mrs. Brookshire’s confirmation comes following a comprehensive national search, a series of public listening sessions and meetings with key social justice stakeholders.

County 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."

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

Johnson 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."

County 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."

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

Pattern of Poor Judgment Revealed by String of Departures

County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., spoke out Tuesday regarding a rapidly growing list of departures by high-level managers in the Abele administration

Free Bus Rides, Free Stickers and Free Admission – Take Your Kid on the Bus Day Features Something for Everyone

Families across Milwaukee County can leave their cars, minivans and SUVs at home on Saturday, September 23rd

Abele Appointee to County Office on African American Affairs Wins Unanimous Support from County Board’s Economic Development Committee

OAAA Poised to Continue Important Workforce Development Work Under Director Nicole Brookshire

Chinese 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.

New Parking Meters Will Help Homeless

Local dignitaries unveiled key-shaped meters that will help fund program for homeless.

Milwaukee County Employees Embrace Health

More participate in health and wellness program, with encouraging results.

Downtown debuts Key to Change meters on Sept. 13 to aid in ending chronic homelessness

Seven parking meters retrofitted to collect coin donations for quality-of-life programs

Vim and Vigor at The Brewery

Two new apartment buildings are rising up, while another one is cancelled.

County Executive Chris Abele Statement on DACA

"These young immigrants are our friends and neighbors..."

Milwaukee Film Receives Continued and Increased Support From Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor, Associated Bank, expands partnership through Milwaukee Film Checking 30 new sponsors provide increase of $301,000 in cash & in-kind support

New Bublr Bus Pass Created

County transit system and Bublr create new pass for both a bus and bike ride.

Presenting the Milwaukee Filmmaker Alliance

Former DreamWorks SKG executive hired as director of new organization created to cultivate, connect, and catalyze Milwaukee area film industry

Bucks Top Off New Arena

4,400-pound steel beam symbolizes the peak of new arena's construction.

Celebratory 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.

Laughter, Inspiration, & Cocktails: Milwaukee Film Reveals Spotlight Presentations

Director and subjects set to attend inspiring Opening Night film STUMPED. U.S. Premiere scheduled for documentary celebrating creative cocktails, Schumann’s Bar Talks.

Traveling Beer Garden Moves to Final Stop for 2017 Season

The Traveling Beer Garden is open from 4-10pm on Mondays to Fridays and 11am-10pm on weekends.

Public Information Meeting: Proposed Designation of Multi-Use Trail in Milwaukee River Parkway, in Glendale

The trail will provide new recreational opportunities in the northeast region of Milwaukee County.

Milwaukee Film Announces Full Lineup of Cream City Cinema Program

Popular annual program supports local filmmakers with $12,500 in cash prizes to be awarded. WebsterX, The Fatty Acids, and IshDARR music videos to be a part of shorts showcase

County’s Homeless Program A Success

Based on national model, which found providing housing actually saves money.

National Association of Counties Appoints Milwaukee County Supervisor David L. Sartori to Leadership Positions

"I'm honored to represent Milwaukee County as part of the leadership team of the National Association of Counties," said Sartori.

More Republican Dark Money to 527 Groups

GOP donors give $1.2 million, Democrats give $824,000 in first half of 2017.

Milwaukee Film Announces Return of Cine Sin Fronteras Program

Latinx diaspora program expanded after successful inaugural year

Milwaukee Film Announces Full Black Lens Program Lineup

John Ridley returns with new documentary Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992. Program expands with total of 8 feature films and 2 shorts programs

Wasserman to Propose Pay Caps Tied to County Exec’s Salary

The issue of setting salaries and awarding raises was the subject of a recent lawsuit between the County Board and the County Executive.

Back-To-School Festival at King Park, Saturday

For families with back-to-school budgets that are stretched thin, the festival highlight will be the free backpack and school-supply giveaway.

Who Are State’s Dark Money Leaders?

MMAC, Chris Abele, liberal Greater Wisconsin Committee lead the way in 2017.

5th Annual IndiaFest Milwaukee Returns to Humboldt Park Aug. 19

Over the past four years, the outdoor festival focused entirely on India has continued to grow.

“Shining Example”: Public Policy Forum Praises County Executive Abele’s #EngageMKE Initiative

The Engage MKE initiative allows County residents to balance their own budget for Milwaukee County.

Ticket Sales Begin for World-Class Chinese Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 22–Oct. 22

The magical glow of nearly 50 larger-than-life sculptural displays will illuminate 10 acres of Milwaukee’s renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens

Supervisors Override Abele Veto of Salary Limits for Appointees

The County Executive failed to act on more than $21 million in allocations authorized by the Board of Supervisors during their July meeting.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces 2018 Budget Listening Sessions

These sessions will be interactive and are designed to provide meaningful and detailed feedback from all participants.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Care Act, Women’s Healthcare Protections

Milwaukee County has experienced a 58 percent reduction in the County’s uninsured rate since the law took effect

Professional Golfers to Compete at Brown Deer Park Golf Course, Aug. 4-6

The field of 156 golfers from 31 countries will be competing for a $100,000 total tournament purse.

Supervisors Limit Excessive Pay for Top Political Appointees

Move Requires Implementation of Executive Pay Caps Adopted in 2013

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Statement on Foxconn Announcement

Abele Lauds Bipartisan Effort to Bring Good Jobs, Opportunity, and Innovation to Wisconsin

Chinese Lantern Festival to Return to Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 22-Oct. 22

The 2017 festival will feature nearly 50 handmade, brilliantly lighted, giant-sized lantern displays.

Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Grants $1 Million to Local Nonprofits

Fifteen Milwaukee organizations to receive funds from the Foundation

Mayor Barrett Supports Siting Foxconn Facility in Southeastern Wisconsin

Please see the attached letter regarding my support for Foxconn facility’s location in Southeastern Wisconsin.

County Investments in South Shore Park Pay Off

Beach and Park Upgrades Pushed by Supervisor Dimitrijevic Nearly Complete

Keg Tappings on Wednesday will mark halfway point of beer garden season & celebrate $20,000 of park upgrades

Beer gardens are continuing to help fund upgrades and improvements to parks throughout the county.

A Balancing Act: What We’ve Learned So Far

"I’m so encouraged by the thoughtful feedback we’ve received from Engage Milwaukee contributors who have balanced their own budget for the County."

You Can Balance the County Budget

Abele’s new widget gives citizens a chance to submit draft spending plans.

County Executive Abele Announces Retirement Sustainability Taskforce

"Our current pension system is overly complicated and unsustainable."

Examination of Pension System Confirms Systemic Errors Span At Least Three Decades

"This examination also confirms that this kind of piecemeal reform strategy is a total failure for our system."

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division Announces Community Priorities in 2018 Budget Request Narrative

Behavioral Health Division and Mental Health Board encourage public to submit feedback

2017 Juneteenth Day Rocks

One of nation's oldest Juneteenth Days celebrates slavery's end.

County Neglects Parks and Culture

Bucks arena gets millions while parks, museums, zoo decline.

Milwaukee Film Announces Dramatic Expansion, Leases Oriental Theatre for 31 Years

Secures Largest Gift In Its History: $2,000,000 from Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele

County Executive Abele Announces Launch of “Engage Milwaukee” Initiative

Using a new software platform residents will be able to design and share their own budget for Milwaukee County.

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $834

Contribution to David Crowley of $1,000

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $770

Contribution to Josh Zepnick of $750

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $826