David Crowley

County Opening New Mental Health Clinic

Clinic will move services from Wauwatosa to Milwaukee central city.

Milwaukee County Launches Revamped Balancing Act Tool to Encourage Public Input in 2023 Budget Process

County Must Decide On North-South BRT

Project could be transformative, but $148 million price tag nearly twice that of East-West BRT.

Layoffs at Milwaukee-Based Public Allies Cause Uproar

CEO says part of restructuring, while some employees call it retaliation.

Countywide Safe Streets Plan Coming?

County board supports applying for federal funds to create plan in concert with all 19 municipalities.

Crowley Signs McKinley Beach Funding

Project will restore beach to original swimming depths to reduce dangerous riptides.

Milwaukee Mitchell Celebrates Disability Pride Month

Adult-changing tables, Sunflower Lanyard Program are latest innovations implemented at MKE to help make travel accessible for all

Bublr Bash 2022 Musical Line Up and Speakers Released

Crowley Approves $19 Million For Affordable Housing

Signs task force plan using $19 million in federal ARPA funds, mostly for suburban housing.

County Executive David Crowley on Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Ruling Restricting Access to the Ballot Box

County Executive Crowley Has COVID-19

Crowley took office one month into the COVID-19 pandemic.

County Executive David Crowley: “I will always stand up to defend our community from hate, discrimination, and violence”

Statement From the Office of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs $21.9 Million in Fiscal Health Challenge Initiatives

Crowley signs into unanimously passed law to make one-time investments recommended by the ARPA Task Force in that provide long-term cost savings and address deferred infrastructure maintenance needs

Airport Restaurant’s New Menu Offers Iconic Local Foods

Garden District Kitchen features Usinger's brats, cheese curds, fish fry, local beers.

County Board Unanimously Adopts Resolution Repudiating Discriminatory Covenants

Wasserman Resolution Funding McKinley Beach Repairs Approved by County Board

Supervisor Burgelis to Host Neighborhood Walk with Local Elected Officials

Milwaukee County Launches American Rescue Plan Act Allocation Dashboard

Milwaukee County has allocated over $76 million on community support needs, revenue loss recovery, COVID-19 mitigation, and administrative coordination

“I Have A Dream” Foundation – Milwaukee Launches New Cohort at Milwaukee Academy of Science

$4 million fund-raising effort being launched to provide students and families with financial support, wrap-around services

ACE Internship Program Returns to MKE

MPS students to spend summer exploring aviation careers at Airport

County Creates New Youth Commission

Giving 20 young people public service experience and a chance to help shape youth-related policies.

Inside The Phillis Wheatley School Redevelopment

Mayor, county executive and HUD regional administrator tour building in advance of July opening.

County Renews Program Doubling Food Shares

Doubles amount FoodShare participants spend at farmers markets up to $20 per day.

July 3 Fireworks Return!

After a two-year hiatus, fireworks return to Milwaukee's lakefront.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Reestablish Youth Commission Unanimously Adopted

County Executive David Crowley Thanks County Board for Unanimous Vote to Revive Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Clancy Runs As Double-Dipping Socialist

Running for Legislature, but would continue as county supervisor, collecting both salaries.

Milwaukee County Receives Over 500 Applications to Become Changemakers at Hiring Events

County departments have held five job fairs since the launch of the “Changemakers” campaign in February

Crowley, Nicholson Seek To Revive Youth Commission

Crowley served on it as a teen. Commission will review county policies, programs for youth.

Local Health Systems Launching Health Disparity Investigation

After a recent survey, local hospitals and systems are partnering to develop solutions.

Should Milwaukee Remove A Second Freeway?

1.5-mile-long Wisconsin Highway 175, formerly US 41, could become a boulevard.

Supervisor Burgelis Encourages Public Participation in Highway 175 Study

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Marks Two Years in Office, Observes Victories in Equity

How Alex Lasry Rose in the Polls

Labor support, personal wealth helps Bucks exec in Democratic primary for US Senator.

Dontre Hamilton Memorial Unveiled

A memorial bench for Black man killed by police officer installed in Red Arrow Park.

Milwaukee Leaders Address Rise in Violence

MU poll found nearly 40% of Milwaukeeans worry about safety.

County Executive David Crowley to join 112 Local Veterans on Stars and Stripes Honor Flight on April 23

Mask Mandate to Remain in Effect for Milwaukee County Transit System

Out of an abundance of caution, for the safety of residents and staff, MCTS will continue to observe mask mandate

New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address

A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs

Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill

Bill expected to have small fiscal impact and big payoff for families and social equity.

Homeless Program Gets National Recognition

HUD finds Milwaukee has lowest per capita count of unsheltered homeless people in the U.S.

Evers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement

New state-run facility is first step in neglected juvenile corrections reform.

Milwaukee Recognized with Nation’s Lowest Unsheltered Homeless Population

Leaders Point to County, City, Business and Community Collaboration, Along with Federal Support, in Reaching the Distinction

Delta Adds Nonstop Flights To NYC

New flights to-and-from East Coast latest in expanded offerings at Milwaukee airport.

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed

Partnership of county and four major health systems pushes opening to September, cites need to hire specialized staff.

County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions

County is short $87 million over the next five years, could force massive cuts in service.

New Facility for Emergency Mental Health

Sen. Baldwin helped secure $2.5 million for joint venture by county and area health systems.

County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Allocating $6.7M in ARPA Funding to Address Community Violence

Crowley Requested Emergency Funding from the ARPA Taskforce on March 10

County Executive David Crowley Thanks President Biden for Lowering Energy Costs for Milwaukee County Families

Wisconsin Can Access $95 Million From President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Lower Utility Bills for Working Families

Voting Seminar Held At House of Correction

HOC inmates learn about their voting rights, get to pose with Bucks championship trophy.

JetBlue Starts Milwaukee Flights

"Milwaukee is thrilled that JetBlue will bring more tourists and business travelers,” Crowley says.

JetBlue Further Expands to Midwest with Daily Nonstop Service to Milwaukee from Boston and New York

Milwaukee Becomes Airline’s 110th Destination, Further Expanding Low Fares and Award-Winning Service to the Midwest

Board of Supervisors Approves Paid Parental Leave Policy for County Employees

County Set to Pass Paid Family Leave

8 weeks paid leave for employees has support of board and county executive.

County Executive David Crowley Announces Launch of Overdose Dashboard

County’s Latest Effort to Transparently Share Data, Increase Accountability, and Develop Community-Wide Strategies to Improve Health

State Youth Corrections Failures Hit Home

County detention center overcrowded. Judges have few options. Less money for prevention.

Crowley, Nicholson Sign Museum Deal

Deal commits county to $45 million in funding support for public museum replacement.

Evers Signs Bill Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips

Milwaukee legislators led charge to legalize them as a way to save lives.

State Near Top In Slashing County Funding

Only two states have cut county funding more. Huge funding decline has hurt Milwaukee.

Evers Gives Milwaukee $20 Million for Public Safety

Majority of ARPA funding to county will go toward court system's case backlog.

Board Okays $45 Million for New Museum

With little discussion, a 14-4 vote for $45 million in bonds and likely property tax increase.

County Task Force Approves Funding for Public Safety, Behavioral Health

Task Force considers funding requests for county's $183 million in federal ARPA funding.

Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021

Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported 643 drug overdoses in 2021.

MKE Awarded 2021 International Airport Service Quality Awards

Mitchell Airport recognized as one of world’s best airports for customer experience

City-County Sales Tax Proposal Dead

Push for state legislation will have to wait until 2023, MMAC leader says.

County Executive David Crowley Launches Community Health & Healing Series

Events will be held across the community with Leaders and & Health Advocates Addressing Mental Health Needs and Eliminating Barriers to Services

Many Housing Projects Get Funding Boost

Gov. Evers announces $25.5 million in grants for Milwaukee.

Crowley Declares 2022 ‘Year of the Youth’

State of the County speech cites victories against pandemic and efforts to achieve equity, but notes huge challenges ahead.

County Gets $50 Million for Rent Assistance

U.S. Treasury allocated additional funds provide emergency aid for low-income renters.

Bridge Repairs Shutting Down North Avenue Bridge

County-owned bridge example of crumbling infrastructure in backlog of projects.

Senator Baldwin Works to Deliver $1 Billion Investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Cleanup and Restore Great Lakes

The investment will accelerate cleaning Areas of Concern in Wisconsin near the St. Louis River, Fox River, Milwaukee Estuary, and Sheboygan

15 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the ballots, which insiders, groups and trends were the winners and losers in this election?

County Transit Updating Fare System

New system provides more ways to pay, with fare caps for riders.

Milwaukee County Distributed Nearly 200,000 N95 Masks to Community Agencies and General Public in First Week of February

Public Mask Distribution at Marcia P. Coggs Center to Continue Next Week, Mon-Fri 8 AM – 3:30 PM

Evolve Church Has Cafe, Bucks Cachet

Pastor Kenneth Lock II, Bucks' team chaplain, building huge new home for growing church in old shopping center.

Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson tries singing at city's 176th Birthday Party, before a big turnout of politicians.

Crowley Reorganizes Budget Office

County Executive moves strategic planning into the budget office, seeking long-term improvements in racial equity.

County Executive Crowley Appointment of Joe Lamers as Director of New Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance Passes Committee Vote

New department shifts County organizational design to prioritize vision and strategy

County Distributing 575,000 N95 Masks

Distributing masks to municipalities and community service organizations.

Milwaukee County Receives 575,000 N-95 Masks from Evers Administration

Office of Emergency Management distributed 175,000 masks to local municipalities, Department of Health and Human Services to distribute to County Service Users & Community Organizations

County Implementing Vaccine Booster Mandate

Mandate applies to workers in high-risk settings like the jail or behavioral health.

Milwaukee County Announces Covid-19 Booster Mandate for High-risk Facilities

Milwaukee County COVID-19 vaccine booster mandate for employees, contractors and volunteers at high-risk facilities will protect employees, those served by the County

Supervisors Push Federal Review of State Funding

Is huge decline in state aid to county a violation of residents' civil rights?

Wisconsin Democrats Rally Behind President Biden’s Call for Voting Rights Legislation

Milwaukee Airport Rolls Out Program for Unseen Disabilities

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport providing lanyards to identify people that may need assistance.

Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor

Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.

County Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment

Recent $71 million legal settlement provides funding for this.

County Nets $71 Million From Opioid Lawsuit

That is county's portion of national lawsuit in which Milwaukee played key role.

Cavalier Johnson Says He’s Ready To Be Mayor

He'll become acting mayor immediately upon Tom Barrett's resignation. Expected by Dec. 28.

How To End Prison Gerrymandering

It is particularly harmful to cities like Milwaukee. From Matt Rothschild's new book, 'Twelve Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin.'

Warning Lights Flashing on Youth Justice?

Former county official warns that state's youth justice system is unsustainable, could lead to abuses.

87% of County Employees Vaccinated

Excluding public safety workers. Vaccination rose 15% among county employees after mandate was instituted.

Pension Costs Decimated County Services

New generation of leaders has inherited government unable to pay for parks, buses, buildings and basic services.

How Can Milwaukee Save Its Parks?

Policy researchers, public officials say new tax revenue, and public-private partnerships.

Milwaukee County Launching Long Awaited Text-to-911 Service

Service allows County residents to text 911 in case of an emergency

MKE Makes Travel Easier for Individuals with Disabilities

First airport in Wisconsin to launch Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

County Chases Grants It Once Overlooked

New office created by County Executive Crowley winning grants it once 'left on the table.'

How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?

The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.

Contribution to David Crowley of $500

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $25