David Crowley

Harriet Tubman Park Unveiled

County leaders see new park name as a commitment to representing Milwaukee's Black community.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the Deliberate Disruption of the Peaceful Transfer of Federal Executive Power

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Charging Decision in Jacob Blake Case

State Can’t Meet Deadline to Close Youth Prisons

Plan to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake and relocate youth now up in the air.

County Ends Year With a Surplus

Current projections show the county ending with $10 to $15 million surplus.

County Creates Culinary Program for Youth Offenders

Program at Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center could be nationally unique.

County Parks Are in Great Danger

Decades of declining funding hurting them. If you love the parks, here’s how you can help.

Milwaukee County Awards $11.6M in Small Business Grants

Crowley Calls Special Election for Supervisor

Board seat open with Sup. Supreme Moore Omokunde's election to State Assembly.

Milwaukee County Relief Supports Art and Culture Organizations Before CARES Act Funds Expire

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the Passing of Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds County Board for Investments in Equity

County leaders approve $5 million for emergency COVID-19 funds and an additional $425,000 for Community Resilience Fund

South Shore Terrace ‘Winter Beer Garden’ to Open Today, Thursday, Dec. 17

Has Defunding Police Movement Failed?

Not entirely, but it’s fallen well short of its goals.

Slice of Ice in Red Arrow Park to Open Friday, December 18 at 10 a.m.

BRT Secures Key $41 Million Grant

Federal grant to pay for 80% of county's Bus Rapid Transit project. Construction starts in spring.

Crowley Leads Coalition For COVID-19 Relief

With no relief in sight, economic disaster could await Milwaukee and the rest of the country.

New Mental Health Emergency Center Planned for Milwaukee County Residents

Milwaukee County and Four Local Health Systems Enter Negotiations to Develop Joint Venture

Milwaukee Organizations Join DJ Jazzy Jeff and Local Music Influencers, for the Hip Hop and Health Virtual Event

The event is designed to inform and entertain Milwaukee while providing an experience of health empowerment.

Relief Money Supports Milwaukee County Artists and Arts and Culture Organizations at End of 2020

Local Leaders Call for Additional Federal COVID-19 Relief

County Executive David Crowley said the county has had to be creative in the use of CARES Act money.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee Approval of Chantell Jewell as House of Correction Superintendent

MCTS Establishes Rosa Parks Scholarship

County transit system also holding an annual tribute to parks on all buses.

Milwaukee County House of Correction to Launch Soft Opening of Alternate Care Facility on Saturday, November 28

Trump Campaign Objects to Over 160,000 County Ballots

"Behavior of Trump observers" has delayed process, one official charges.

The Couture Secures Financing For $188 million Project Construction to Begin January 2021

44-story mixed-use skyscraper will create new public amenities and thousands of new jobs

90 Cases of COVID-19 at House of Correction

The jail is also reporting 28 case of COVID-19.

Recount Will Be at Wisconsin Center, Streamed Live

Just where does that $2 million go? We examine.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement in Observance of Veterans Day

Board of Supervisors Adopts 2021 Milwaukee County Budget

Adopted Budget Invests in Racial Equity and Essential Servicers to Improve the Health of County Residents

Board Adopts 2021 Budget

Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Passage of 2021 County Budget

Board of Supervisors Heeds Taylor’s Call to Allow Youth and Families to Access $1 Million in Programming

Statement on Presidential Election Outcome from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley

Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts

But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Successful Elections

Voter turnout 83%, 460,300 ballots cast in Milwaukee County

Judge Rules Against Marsy’s Law

Circuit Court rules amendment passed by referendum didn't fully inform voters of constitutional changes.

Milwaukee Airport Traffic Stagnant

Still down due to pandemic. County budget likely to adjust airport expenditures in 2021.

Supervisor Martin Supports County Executive Crowley’s Health Screening Administrative Order

Finance Committee Unanimously Approves Chairwoman Nicholson’s Amendment to Enhance Investments in Equity

Milwaukee County Prevents Over 1,700 Evictions

Using CARES Act funds, the county funded eviction prevention and rental assistance programs.

Board of Supervisors Invites Public Comment on 2021 County Budget

Annual Budget Hearing will be Online; Public Urged to Sign up in Advance to Testify

Clancy Pushes $2.6 Million Cut to Sheriff Overtime

Supervisor proposes reallocating money to housing, parks, seniors and youth justice.

Sheriff’s Office Spent $61.6 Million On Overtime

That's $35 million more than budgeted over the last seven years.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appoints Chantell Jewell as House of Correction Superintendent

Jewell would be the first Black Woman to lead the House of Correction

Chisholm Calls Marsy’s Law ‘Unfunded Mandate’

County budgeting $224,000 for new staff to comply with requirements.

AG Kaul, MKE Exec Crowley, Assembly Candidate Emily Siegrist Call Out Trump Ahead of Visit

AG Josh Kaul: “We are more than six months into this pandemic, and I challenge anybody to answer this simple question: what is Donald Trump’s plan to fight the pandemic? ... The answers to those questions are simple, they don’t have a plan.”

County Shortens List of Acceptable Masks For Bus Riders, Zoo Patrons and Courthouse Visitors

There are new restrictions on what kind of masks are allowed within county facilities.

Official Public Hearing on 2021 County Budget Will be Held Online, October 30

Milwaukee County Receives Nearly $5 Million Fatherhood FIRE Grant to Support Healthy Father Engagement Activities

Sheriff Opposes Further Budget Cuts

Proposed cut of just 2.7%. Sup. Clancy wants 25%, grills sheriff over protests and department spending.

27th Street Could Get Bus Rapid Transit Line

North-south corridor, predominantly comprised of people of color and people living in poverty, being studied for better transit.

Voting Access Ensures All Voices Are Heard

A new bipartisan coalition is working to promote safe, reliable voting in Wisconsin.

Absentee Ballots Again Must Arrive By Election Day

Also, court rules that poll workers also must come from the county they vote in.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Officer Joseph Mensah Decision

Crowley: Milwaukee County Courthouse, Safety Building, and Criminal Justice Facility to Close at 2:00 PM Today

Crowley Budget Advances Equity Goals

$1.2 billion budget down slightly, with less for capital spending, parks and Sheriff's office.

Chairwoman Nicholson Issues Guiding Principles for Setting County Budget

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Endorses Erik Brooks for Assembly

Crowley says Brooks is uniter, will focus on collective future

Supervisor Clancy Calls for Budget to Reflect Community Priorities

County Officials Confront Surge In Suicides

Rise linked to pandemic. Health officials grappling with the problem.

Crowley Merging County Departments

The administration says the move will make for better service, but not everyone is happy.

How to Spend Less On Police

Milwaukee has a huge opportunity to consolidate law enforcement costs.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Proposes Elevating Care and County Services for Older Residents

Integration of Milwaukee County Department on Aging, Department of Veterans Services, and Department on Health and Human Services advances County efforts to bridge the gap in health disparities while maintaining high quality services for older adults and the differently abled

Why Defunding Police Is Tough To Sell

Minneapolis politicians are abandoning the idea. What will happen in Milwaukee?

WEDC Invests $144,400 in Bronzeville Business Incubator

The co-working and office space is being developed by the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds County Board Approval of Diverse Group to Lead Key County Departments

Milwaukee County receives $144,400 state grant to support office renovation for the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin

WEDC investment to help fund the development of the new Legacy Co-Working and Innovation Space

Milwaukee County Transit System Creates New Bus Route to Connect Residents with Jobs at Amazon Facility in Oak Creek

Should Sheriff’s Budget Be Cut?

When it comes to defunding police, the county sheriffs are an obvious place to start.

Gov. Evers Appoints Jon Richards and Reyna Morales to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Milwaukee County Announces Mortgage Assistance Program

CARES Act Funding will support homeowners facing foreclosure

County Puts $10.5 Million in Small Business, Employment

Funding comes from county's CARES Act allocation.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Milwaukee County Audit Committee’s Approval of Jeffery Roman’s Appointment as Director of the Office on African-American Affairs

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Milwaukee County Health and Human Needs Committee for Approving Shakita LaGrant-McClain’s Appointment as Director of Health and Human Services

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Small Business Recovery Initiative Grants and Community Resource Navigator Employment Program

Both programs funded by federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Funds allocated in July

Crowley Defers Youth Corrections Grant Until State Has Sustainable Plan

County wants the state to assure enough funding to build and maintain a new facility.

UpStart Kitchen Opens in Sherman Park

Shared commercial kitchen will serve as an incubator for dining and food-oriented startups.

County Invests in Mental Health Crisis Responders

$500,000 for a team of Sheriff's deputies and psychiatric clinicians.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee for Approving Cassandra Libal’s Appointment as Director of the Office of Emergency Management

Milwaukee Public Museum Announces Site for Future Home

MPM to join the growing Deer District area in downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement in Remembrance of September 11th

High-End Hotel Planned Across From Fiserv Forum

Bucks and partners hope to break ground in 2021.

Milwaukee Art Museum Won’t Recognize Union

Management refuses to recognize a worker supported union, forcing an NLRB election.

New Murals at Courthouse Unveiled

Celebrating diversity. Paid for by Chris Abele. "We are who we celebrate."

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement in Observance of Labor Day

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appoints Shakita LaGrant-McClain as Director of Health and Human Services

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appoints Cassandra Libal as Director of the Office of Emergency Management

Tenants Union Protests Berrada Properties

Landlord may be city's biggest evictor. Union calls for halt, demands Berrada negotiate with them on behalf of tenants.

Airport Revamps Flight Museum, USO Center

New gallery has exhibit on a local Tuskegee Airman.

You Can Help Decide County Budget

Budget town halls allow citizen opinions. Online tool lets you pick how to balance budget.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Kenosha Shooting

Milwaukee County Launches Balancing Act, Announces Upcoming Budget Open Houses

Milwaukee County Continues To Suppress COVID-19

COVID-19 is going down locally.

County Working To Close Budget Gap

Officials face a projected $42 million deficit for 2021. Cuts could be brutal.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Stands in Solidarity with Milwaukee Art Museum Workers Union Drive

VISIT Milwaukee launches virtual tour of Milwaukee in advance of DNC

30 videos narrated by community members allow visitors to explore the city from home

Nine Election Takeaways

Big turnout, delayed votes, new faces in the Assembly and the Constitution Party.

Bronzeville Themed Store Opens at Airport

Store will sell goods from Bronzeville neighborhood businesses and entrepreneurs.

Crowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice

County executive sets his sights on policies to change inequities in health, the economy and more.

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