David Crowley

County Executive Crowley Commends Vote to Secure Milwaukee County’s Financial Future

Committee Members Advanced Revenue Measure Through Joint Committee Meeting

Crowley Calls Sales Tax Hike A ‘Lifeline’

County executive urges adoption to stave off 'catastrophic' wipe out of many county services.

Statement from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on the passing of his mother, Valerie Crowley

County EMS Gets Award for Excellence

Emergency Medical Services Division again gets recognized for its handling of cardiac arrests.

Take the Wisconsin Internet Access Survey

Survey will help state policymakers plan for broadband internet expansion.

Office of Emergency Management EMS Division Recognized Nationally for Cardiac Arrest Response and Care Efforts

Received awards for work to increase bystander intervention and consistent data reporting over the last six years

Statement on United States Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Affirmative Action

Could MCTS Have New Security by 2024?

Task Force rushing to finalize a proposal for county buses before budget season. Will it work?

Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech

Public safety, an end to reckless driving, more bike lanes, lead lateral replacement and a city government back from the brink.

County Board’s Questionable Decision on Old Loomis Road Raises Grave Concerns about Fiscal Responsibility

BRT Line Records Big Ridership Numbers

New Connect 1 service already averaging 2,800 rides a day.

Will County Board Approve Sales Tax Hike?

It's unclear if there's the needed two-thirds majority of board willing to vote for it.

County Executive Crowley on Gov. Evers Signing Local Revenue Reform into Law

Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue

Will two-thirds of Common Council support 2% sales tax? How tricky is the tax's timing?

American Airlines Announces Daily, Nonstop Flights to D.C.

Two roundtrip flights a day from Mitchell airport will begin running in October.

As Actual Public Education Funding Numbers Come Into Focus, MTEA Redoubles Efforts to Oppose Historically Bad Budget Deal

Estimated Funding Increases for Milwaukee Public Schools are Shockingly Low

Housing Partnerships in Milwaukee County Recognized Nationally

Greater Milwaukee Foundation one of only nine organizations awarded 2023 HUD Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships

County Executive David Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Local Revenue Reform Passage

Crowley, Nicholson, and Move Forward MKE Coalition advocated since 2020 for additional revenue to avoid a devastating fiscal cliff

Public School Educators and their Unions Join Milwaukee Common Council Members in Condemning State Revenue Deal

Agreement Shortchanges Public Schools While Giving Windfall to Private Voucher Schools

Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped

Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Historic Local Revenue Reform Deal

Crowley and MoveForwardMKE Coalition Lobbied Since 2020 for additional revenue to avoid devastating fiscal cliff

Habitat Breaks Ground on King Park Homes

Homeownership project will build 120 single-family homes near westside park.

Tourism in Milwaukee sets new record with $6.018 billion economic impact in 2022

Greater Milwaukee area helps deliver statewide record year for tourism, accounting for more than 25% of total tourism impact in Wisconsin

County Opens New Community Mental Health Clinic

Clinic on Northwest Side will provide services to underinsured and uninsured patients.

Local Leaders Celebrate Launch of BRT Service

Connect 1, the new bus rapid transit service, launched Sunday.

Milwaukee County Celebrates the Grand Opening of the New Behavioral Health ‘Access Clinic North’ Located within Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.

Crowley’s Special Grants Office Secured $46.8 Million in 2022

In its second year of operation, the county's grants division applied for approximately $143.6 million in funding.

Fireworks Return to Milwaukee’s Lakefront on July 3rd

MCTS Unveils New Pride Bus

Transit system's second Pride bus celebrating LGBTQ+ community will run throughout all of 2023.

County Board Opposes State Shared Revenue Plan

County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.

Kite Fest, Ope Anniversary and More

Three-day weekend yields no shortage of options.

Man Dies Following Suicide Attempt at CRC

In last year there have been five in-custody deaths in Milwaukee County correctional facilities.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Advocates for Mental Health Policy Priorities in Nation’s Capital

National Association of Counties Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing Amplifies Message at White House, Capitol Hill

County Programs Win 5 National Awards

National Association of Counties' non-competitive awards praise Milwaukee's innovations.

County Executive David Crowley Public Testimony on Senate Bill 301

Milwaukee County Wins Five 2023 NACo Achievement Awards

Awarded for Mental Health Emergency Center, Credible Messenger Program, Electronic Patient Care Records System, Strategy Dashboard, and Parks Foundation

Republican Legislators At Odds Over Milwaukee Sales Tax

Assembly wants referendum, Senate may remove requirement to reduce uncertainty.

Denise Wandke Is New Head of MCTS

Former bus driver has risen through ranks to lead Milwaukee County Transit System.

State’s Local Revenue Plan Is Historic

Milwaukee County urgently needs the increase in state shared revenue and county sales tax that’s proposed.

Red Arrow Park Roller Rink Opens

Downtown ice rink now a roller skating rink seven days a week during warm months.

Milwaukee County Announces New Policies Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

Vaccine mandate and masking requirements to end, effective immediately

County Requires MKE Airport For Employee Travel

'This is a logical change.' All county work-related flights must use Mitchell Airport.

State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City

Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.

GOP Revenue Sharing Plan Penalizes Cities

Milwaukee gets 10% hike in funding, rural towns get increase as high at 723%.

King Park Housing Project Loses Out On Affordable Tax Credits

80 of 120 planned homes are unimpacted.

MTEA Joins Growing Coalition in Opposition to AB 245

MPS Workers Puzzled by Mayor and County Executive's Involvement in Scheme to Attack Milwaukee, MPS

Assembly Bill Would Provide Funding with Substantial Restrictions for County

County would see a revenue increase, but with substantial restrictions. Gov. Evers promises veto.

County’s Debt Relief Program No Laughing Matter

Program with huge 100-to-1 return inspired by comedian John Oliver. Seriously.

Roller Skating Coming to Red Arrow Park

Summer Spinz will be held every third Friday in June, July and August.

Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy

County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.

Public Allies Has New Board, New CEO

After a turbulent summer when former CEO laid off 30 staff, the nonprofit has reorganized.

Assembly Republicans Have Plan To Help Milwaukee, Will It Work?

Proposal would increase shared revenue and enable sales tax for Milwaukee, with strings attached.

County Supervisor Special Election May 2

Caroline Gómez-Tom and Angel C. Sanchez vying for open seat on county board.

Concordia Market Opens at Airport

New retail shop and cafe offers local goods, wine, coffee and more for travelers.

MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest

MCTS returning to Summerfest with shuttles from two park-and-ride lots.

Former Judge Derek Mosley Working To Get Milwaukee Talking

Mosley, now with Marquette, hopes to break down barriers, promote civil discourse.

Crowley Approves Funding for Mental Health Programs

ARPA funds will expand services offered by two community-based nonprofits.

County Executive David Crowley Honors Former Chief Judge Mary Triggiano

Triggiano to become Director of the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette Law School

Baldwin, Crowley Promote Foreclosure-to-Affordable Housing Program

$8 million in funding will rehab tax-foreclosed homes for sale at affordable prices.

Sanchez, Gómez-Tom Advance From County Board Primary

Three candidates ran in primary of special election for county board's vacant District 14 seat.

County Board District 14 Special Election

Three candidates competing for county board seat representing much of Milwaukee's south side.

Crowley Signs Conversion Therapy Condemnation on Trans Day of Visibility

Resolution makes it official county policy to condemn the discredited practice.

Senators Baldwin, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Reentry Act to Help Reduce Drug Overdoses

Legislation would help create a warm handoff for those leaving incarceration and get them health care coverage, including mental health services and substance use disorder treatment

Wisconsin Policy Forum Report Highlights Urgent Need for State Action on Local Government Revenue Reform

Report forecasts a possible $25.6 million transit system gap possible in 2025 when federal ARPA funds are depleted

New State Coalition Will Push Climate Goals

Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin seeks a carbon-free, environmentally just economy.

New MCTS Fare Cards Launch April 1

WisGo is a go and Waukesha will join Milwaukee bus system's new fare payment system.

UWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget

While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?

Milwaukee County Board Declares Official Opposition to Conversion “Therapy”

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Amends Code of General Ordinances Regarding Abstention Votes

County Executive David Crowley Commends Judge Carl Ashley on Appointment to Chief Judge of 1st Judicial District

Judge Ashley chosen to succeed Chief Judge Mary Triggiano

Director of Office of Equity to Step Down

Dir. Jeff Roman submitted his notice of resignation effective Friday, April 7

Marquette Law School to host Milwaukee leadership for ‘On the Issues: New Leadership, New Milwaukee,’ March 21

Crowley Promotes Vending Machines To Prevent Opioid Deaths

County to install 25 vending machines with narcan spray, fentanyl test strips and more.

Warming Center Opening Following Extended Power Outages

County Executive David Crowley declares snow emergency.

Patient Safety Concerns Raised About New Granite Hills Hospital

The facility is a psychiatric hospital contracted by Milwaukee County.

County Executive David Crowley Declares Snow Emergency

Effective immediately, Friday, March 10

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces Funding Proposal for Vel R. Phillips Plaza in Westown

More than $15 million in proposed tax incremental financing dollars would convert a portion of a long-underutilized parcel into a public space named in honor of the iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader featuring both civic and transit amenities

Mitchell Wins ‘Best Airport’ Award

Milwaukee's airport wins second annual award as one of best in North America for its size.

County Executive David Crowley: Honor & Protect All Women

Crowley Signs $9.5 Million in Affordable Housing Contracts

Funding supports projects in Brown Deer, Wauwatosa and South Milwaukee.

Milwaukee County Joins Milky Way Tech Hub as Newest Corporate Member

Milwaukee Sales Tax Expected As Separate Legislation, Outside of Budget

Republicans expected to strip Gov. Evers' proposal from budget, but might not kill proposal.

County Board Primary Race Has Three Candidates

Special election called to fill District 14 seat left vacant by Dyango Zerpa resignation.

Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant

City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.

Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center Residents Complete IN2WORK Rehabilitative Program

7 CRC residents completed skills training in food service and retail last month

MKE Airport Awarded Federal Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Crowley Appoints New Medical Examiner

County executive promotes Interim Medical Examiner Wieslawa Tlomak; board must approve this.

7 Takeaways From Crowley’s 2023 State of the County Speech

Going back to college, helping youth and counting on a new partnership with the state.

“When you have great partners, the possibilities for what you can accomplish are virtually limitless.”

County Executive Crowley Highlights the Importance of Partnership & Collaboration in 2023 State of the County Address

County Has A History With the Sales Tax

For 15 years local officials have debated, voted, campaigned on and lobbied for a county sales tax hike.

Two Candidates Running For Vacant County Board Seat

Travis Hope and Caroline Gómez-Tom running for 14th District vacated by former supervisor Dyango Zerpa.

County Executive David Crowley Declares Snow Emergency

Beginning Thursday, February 16 at 6am

Caroline Gomez-Tom Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

County Executive David Crowley Praises Gov. Evers’ Plan to Keep Baseball in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Orders Special Election for 14th Supervisory District

County Executive David Crowley Appointed to Nationwide Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing

New initiative from the National Association of Counties brings together county leaders to drive action on mental health

MCTS’ New Rider-Friendly Fare System Launches March 1

New fare system and mobile app automatically cap your payments at cheapest daily, weekly or monthly rate.

Why Are So Many More Young Wisconsinites Dying?

Surge in overdose deaths since 2000 explains half of mortality rate increase.

Evers’ Budget Will Include More Shared Revenue, Sales Tax

Proposal could solve Milwaukee's fiscal woes. But Republicans may scrap Ever's budget.

Momentum Growing For More State Shared Revenue

State flush with cash. One proposal gives one-fifth of sales tax back to local governments.

Contribution to David Crowley of $500

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $25