David Crowley

Act 12 Benefits Continue in 2025, But Fiscal Challenges Loom for Milwaukee County

Annual budget brief finds the county’s brief era of largely pain-free budgets likely to be short-lived

Milwaukee County Replacing Its Oldest Playground

And it's only happening after a special design flourish was added.

Politicians Get Close Look at Coggs Center Construction

Hard hat tour loops through several doors in building designed to have "No Wrong Door."

Supervisor Eckblad to Participate in Mitchell Airport Park Playground Groundbreaking Monday

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Contractor Incident at Milwaukee County Courthouse

FFRF insists that Milwaukee County remove unnecessary Jewish eruvin

State Funding $3.9 Million Clinton Rose Senior Center Renovation

County investing in renovations that will serve more than just the senior population.

Supervisors Want Climate Consultant

2025 budget seeks expansion in climate planning, work with other municipalities and hunting for federal grants.

Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement

City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.

Crowley Budgets $26 Million For New Buses

If approved, county would employ federal funding to help purchase 40 new buses.

County Executive David Crowley Approves Over $4 Million in Affordable Housing Investments to Expand Access for Residents and Families

Baldwin Delivers Nearly $13 Million for Milwaukee and Kenosha to Remove Dangerous Lead Paint

South Shore Breakwater Project Could Finish in 2025

Crowley includes funding in 2025 budget to finish $26 million sea wall project.

Airport Expected To Match Pre-Pandemic Traffic By 2025

'We're very pleased with the increase we're seeing.'

County Has A Year To Cap Landfill It’s Struggled to Sell

DNR says action required on Greenfield property acquired via property tax foreclosure.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Named Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine

Governing’s recognition is awarded to local officials who are delivering positive results for the people they serve

Crowley’s 2025 Budget Avoids Service Cuts

With a 2.8% property tax hike and more funding for Sheriff's office, CRC and court security.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Presents 2025 Recommended Budget to Milwaukee County Board

County Executive Crowley’s budget continues track record of fiscal responsibility and sound decision making

Supervisors Propose Reduced Bus Fares On Election Day

Chairwoman Nicholson proposes cutting MCTS fares by up to $1 to encourage voting.

Milwaukee County Hosting Workshops for Community to Share Input on Street Safety Improvements

Zoo Maintains ‘Gold Standard’ Rating

It's spent millions in recent years on facility upgrades to maintain AZA accreditation.

New Coggs Center Rises

$42 million complex represents county's vision of "No Wrong Door" to access services.

County Officials Close 2024 Budget Gap

Board approves funding package closing $19 million gap. But a new challenge awaits for 2025 budget.

Milwaukee County Board Approves Crowley Proposal to Balance 2024 Budget Without Additional Costs for Taxpayers

Solving County’s Budget Gap Includes Study of Sheriff’s Spending

$30,000 staffing study part of resolution closing 2024 budget deficit.

Crowley Proposal to Balance 2024 Milwaukee County Budget Passes Finance Committee

Milwaukee County Hosting Workshops for Community to Share Input on Street Safety Improvements

County Gets Federal Funding For Buses, Roads

$29 million to help county to improve road safety, replace 13 aging buses.

Crowley Signs Opioid Program Funding

Legislation uses funding from legal settlement to take on opioid addiction epidemic.

Milwaukee County Awarded Nearly $29 Million for Road Improvements and New Buses

Federal funding received by Milwaukee County comes from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Chief Judge, Sheriff At Odds On Bailiff Staffing

MCSO ends mandatory overtime in circuit courts, which threatens safety, Chief Judge says.

County Strings Together Funds to Close $19 Million 2024 Budget Deficit

$3.3 million in ARPA funds, including $1 million originally allocated to affordable housing, used to close budget gap.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Selected for Early Childhood Education Fellowship Program

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Funding to Promote Safe Roads and Address Reckless Driving

The City of Milwaukee will receive $25 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation for street safety improvement measures along two miles of Center Street. These enhancements will include upgraded bike lanes, improved pedestrian crossings, and traffic-calming measures designed to reduce reckless driving.

Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes

Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.

Milwaukee County’s 2024 Budget Positioned to Balance Without Additional Taxpayer Impact

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month

Domes Group Proposes $133 Million Repair, Redevelopment

Friends of the Domes plan to save the Domes needs $30 million from Milwaukee County.

Tim Walz Champions Unions in Milwaukee Labor Day Appearance

The Democratic nominee for vice president delivered a rallying speech at Laborfest.

Bipartisan Coalition, Business Leaders Support New International Terminal

County pursuing federal grant to replace shuttered concourse with new international terminal at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

Milwaukee County Pursuing Federal Funding to Advance Economic Development Project at Mitchell International Airport

Crowley Signs Zero Traffic Deaths Policy

Adoption of policy brings county one step closer to millions in federal funding for road projects.

County Executive David Crowley Approves Legislation Combatting Reckless Driving and Fatal Crashes

Milwaukee County’s Vision Zero policy commits to a goal of eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes by 2037

You Can Help Plan Trails in Milwaukee

Parks department seeks robust public input as it plans major expansion of biking-walking trails.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appointed to Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment

Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in New Trails Initiative to Promote Equity, Health, and Environmental Stewardship

Milwaukee County Credible Messengers Program Delivers Results in Supporting Youth and Enhancing Public Safety

Pension Overpayments Still Happening?

Retired sheriff's deputy notified he owes $9,000 for pension overpayments. Crowley's office says such errors are rarities in recent years.

Paratransit Taxis Launching Next Week

New service has wheelchair-accessible vehicles for persons with disabilities.

Airport Traffic Booming So Far in 2024

2024 is flying ahead of 2023, and that's before RNC surge is factored in.

Serenity Inns Opens New Addiction Treatment Center in Milwaukee

New Facility Helps Alleviate Milwaukee’s Critical Need for Treatment Services by Serving 56 Men Seeking Recovery from Substance Use Disorder Each Year

Most Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries

Wisconsin had the most contested Assembly primary races since 2012.

Rep. Clancy Wins Reelection Despite Democratic Opposition

Incumbent Socialist Democratic legislator defeats challenger Jarrod Anderson.

County Treasurer Cullen Withstands Chisholm’s Challenge

Veteran politician David Cullen, county treasurer since 2014, will serve four more years.

New Courthouse Project Opens Door For Energy Efficiency

County's $488 million criminal courthouse plan includes energy modernization project.

County Nearly Doubles Narcan Vending Machines

Adding 8 more machines with free life saving items like narcan and drug testing strips.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Placement of Eight Additional Harm Reduction Vending Machines

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

Cullen vs Chisholm for treasurer showdown is winner-take-all.

Milwaukee County Releases 2024 Annual Report on American Rescue Plan Act Projects

The annual report highlights progress and impacts to date of ARPA-funded initiatives

China Lights “Year of the Dragon” Opens in September

Annual festival will include many new lanterns this year, including a brand new dragon.

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.

County Executive David Crowley Announces $67 Million Eliminated in Birth Costs to Support Fathers

Research conducted by the UW-Madison Institute for Research on Poverty supports ending birth cost recovery

Historic Marker Commemorating Black Nite Uprising Dedicated

First LGBTQ historic marker in Wisconsin erected in Milwaukee to remember site of uprising that occurred years before Stonewall.

U.S. Energy Secretary Joins State, Milwaukee Officials To Launch First in Nation Rebate Program

Wisconsin is the first state to launch a home energy efficiency rebate using funds from Inflation Reduction Act.

Board Approves ‘Vision Zero’ Strategy To End Traffic Deaths

Milwaukee County commits to seeking zero deaths by 2037. Plus: board approves opioid programs, new county attorney and support for manufacturing company.

County Executive David Crowley Announces 2024 Budget Town Halls

Town halls provide opportunity for public input in the upcoming budget process

County Executive David Crowley Announces 2024 Budget Town Halls

Town halls provide opportunity for public input in the upcoming budget process

New Documentary Highlights Milwaukee’s ‘Housing First’ Homelessness Strategy

"Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness" presents Milwaukee's response to the crisis as a blueprint for other communities.

Hovde Blasted for ‘Bigoted’ Comments on Black Men

GOP US Senate candidate says Black men have lived on ‘handouts’ and ‘welfare checks.'

Pete Buttigieg Tours Port With Mayor, Rides Train With Governor

US Secretary of Transportation promotes Biden's infrastructure investments in region.

Scott Brown Unanimously Appointed Milwaukee County’s New Corporation Counsel

Brown to provide legal guidance and leadership for Milwaukee County elected officials and departments

Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Before Kids Go Back to School

Only 79% of MPS students were vaccinated last year.

Parks Opens New Playground at Vogel Park

Neighborhood park on northwest side gets new ADA-accessible park.

County Treasurer Lied About Political Mailer?

More questions about how Dave Cullen charged taxpayers for campaign-oriented literature.

Community Celebrates Opening of Vogel Park Playground with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Team Harris and Wisconsin Democrats Capitalize on Grassroots Energy Across Wisconsin with Largest-Ever Mobilization Blitz

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Milwaukee Bucks Launch Bucks Health And Wellness To Combat Obesity In The Milwaukee Community

Robots Are Coming To Milwaukee Beaches

Plastic Free MKE launches new plastic cleaning robots at Milwaukee public beaches.

Can Rep. Clancy Win Reelection?

Incumbent Democratic faces heavy opposition from his own party backing challenger Jarrod Anderson.

South Side Community Walk Steps Off Thursday Afternoon

Milwaukee Art Museum’s Revenue, Staff in Decline

June report says memberships, admissions, school trips all down since the pandemic.

Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee

The new Democratic choice for president mixes a vision statement with attacks on Trump in speech to packed West Allis Central gymnasium.

Supervisors Move To Approve New County Attorney

Acting Corp Counsel Scott Brown receives board's first approval for top attorney.

National Media Discovers Mayor Johnson

Gaining lots of positive press during RNC, now talking of running for governor.

Mayors Offer Plea To Republicans For Federal Support

Cavalier Johnson joined by Miami mayor and National League of Cities leader, among others.

Milwaukee County and Waukesha County Unveil Enhanced Emergency Communication System to Promote Public Safety

Bay View’s 4th of July Parade

Annual event draws crowd, culminates with Humboldt Park fireworks show.

County Awards $2.8 Million To Non-Profit Opioid Programs

Funding 15 local groups for opioid abuse prevention, treatment and recovery.

The Cheaper Candidate For County Treasurer

Reform candidate Ted Chisholm promises to work for less pay than incumbent David Cullen.

Parks Department Joins Pickleball Mania

Free, outdoor pickleball comes to the county parks system.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the Passing of Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave

Surveillance Technology Never Left Milwaukee After the DNC

Police gear acquired 4 years ago will play a role during the Republican Convention.

Chicago City Exchange Sees Milwaukee Leaders Discuss Big Ideas in Windy City

Hoan Group spends day building connections.

Federal Funds Turn Zablocki Golf Course Synthetic

Synthetic tee boxes and greens at golf course are another ARPA success story.

Coggs Center Will Become Affordable Apartments

County partnering with Gorman to redevelop former department store on 12th and Vliet.

MCTS Unveils Juneteenth Bus

Bus wrapped in murals by two local artists celebrating Juneteenth Day.

Crowley Approves Funding for Franklin Affordable Housing

A signing ceremony for $2.5 million project in Franklin supported by its mayor.

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