Dan Sebring

Resolution Supports Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

Resolution instructs county lobbyists to push for such state legislation.

MPS Amends Union-Leave Policy After WILL Lawsuit

Amended policy now explicitly requires activities to be politically and ideologically view-point neutral

History Suggests Ron Kind Will Win Reelection

Democratic congressman faces rematch against Derrick Van Orden. Just 15% of such efforts have succeeded since 1848 in Wisconsin.

Conservative Group Sues MPS

WILL suing school district over policy allowing leave for union activities.

MPS Policy Pays Public Employees to Work for Teachers Unions

Union leave policy results in public subsidy to labor unions, violates Constitution’s ban on compelled speech

New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot

Nicholson and Johnson, Jr. vying for leadership position of County Board Chairperson.

Reopen Wisconsin Rally Planned

A group is organizing a protest of the stay at home order, much like the one in Michigan.

Sebring Calls for End to Closure of Businesses

Ballots Won’t Have Duplicate Gerrymandering Questions

City rescinds its referendum question after Milwaukee County passed a similar measure.

County Increases Spending on Voter Registration, Education

Residents on purge list will get notified, public information campaign will be launched.

Supervisor Sebring Opposes Rideshare Tax

"The proposed Uber/Lyft rideshare tax is nothing more than a thinly veiled fascist attempt to penalize tax paying citizens for not riding the bus."

Bus Mural on Immigration Draws Flak

Sup. Sebring calls for removal, first time annual project by art students faces criticism.

Supervisor Sebring Calls for Removal of Anti-Law Enforcement Ad on County Bus

"We cannot allow a county bus to be decorated with advertising that includes a 'how-to' guide for illegal immigrants to evade law enforcement."

Indigenous People’s Park Is Official

Renaming Columbus Park, created in 1956 on land original owned by the Potawatomi tribe.

Sup. Alexander Wants More Public Input

County board, less than excited, votes to have the ordinance undergo a review.

Alexander, Logsdon, Sebring: Public Should be Allowed to Speak at County Board Meetings

"We should allow the public to share their views."

Five Takeaways from Yesterday’s Election

The race for Terry Witkowski's seat had surprises -- and key lessons.

Abele’s Power Over County Transit Targeted

Proposal gives county supervisors and employees more power over county bus system.

Should Sheriff Provide Security on Buses?

It would cost more and issue divides bus drivers and riders. No action taken on idea.

County Looks to Add Electric Buses

County applies for federal grant for electric buses, though head of MCDOT not a fan.

Supervisors Endorse Studying Transit Security Police on MCTS Buses

"Milwaukee County has a responsibility to provide a safe and secure environment for our drivers and passengers."

County May Study Security Officers for Buses

County committee unanimously approves study, will next go to full board.

Committee Advances Measure to Study Transit Security Police on MCTS Buses

"Milwaukee County has a responsibility to provide a safe and secure environment for our drivers and passengers."

County Panel Nixes Bus Fare Crackdown

Sebring wants enforcement against those who don’t pay fare. Committee defeats it on 3-2 vote.

Supervisor Dan Sebring Proposes Ordinance to Curb Bus Fare Evasion

Supervisor Sebring’s proposal would prohibit MCTS from providing service to passengers who do not produce a valid M-Card, Go Pass, bus pass, ticket, transfer, or pay the stated fare.

County Board Okays Pot Referendum

Hope is that advisory referendum will push state legislators to act.

Chairman Lipscomb Announces Committee Assignments

Standing committees typically meet every month, prior to the County Board meeting.

MORE Elected Officials Step Forward as Victims of Steve Taylor’s Bullying

Officials and Citizens Stand with Alexander

Logsdon Campaign Announces Endorsements

"I am very proud that so many hardworking, respected people have publicly endorsed my candidacy."

Grassroots Unite Behind Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

“Over the years, it’s been a pleasure to work with these strong grassroots conservatives to build the Republican Party in Wisconsin,” Leah said.

Parks Should Be Free For All People

Why Abele’s pay-to-park-plan for county parks should be opposed.

County Board Declines Accountability Vote on Wheel Tax

"It is important that each elected official be asked each budget year to go on the record to vote in favor of authorizing or ending the wheel tax."

Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements

Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah

County Board Okays Bid for Streetcar

Despite long odds against winning, county will submit bid to the city.

Enough! It’s Time to Tear Down the Estabrook Dam

For years, there has been a consensus among the Milwaukee community that the dam should be removed.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Officially Welcomes New County Board Members

"This group brings talent, passion, and experience to the County."

Underdogs for Congress

Only one congressional race is (barely) competitive in Wisconsin. The seven incumbents have a 14-1 advantage in campaign cash.