David Crowley

Zablocki Golf Course Reopens With Synthetic Greens

New greens should save money on water, labor and fertilizer at county-run 9-hole course.

36 Pools, Splash Pads, Water Parks Opening in 2024

Parks opening far more pools in 2024 after making waves with lifeguard hiring.

McKinley Beach Reopens After Four Years

Adding and shaping 11,000 cubic yards of sand to create safer, shallower swimming area.

Vice President Kamala Harris Promotes Economic Agenda in Milwaukee Visit

Harris joins entertainer D.L. Hughley for her nationwide "Economic Opportunity Tour" in the lead up to the presidential election.

$456 Million Baird Center Opens With Big Promises, Vision

100,000 more visitors every year, billions more in spending. See it yourself on Saturday.

Juneau Park Beer Garden Opens Friday

Beer garden opens for second season in downtown park with lake views.

County Executive David Crowley Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

Milwaukee County is working to expand behavioral health services and address mental health challenges

Crowley Sworn In For Second Term Before Large Crowd

The county executive announces new plans for affordable housing and transit funding. And hints at gubernatorial run.

Crowley Backs Affordable Housing in Franklin

Commits $2.5 million to support development of 12 units for persons with disabilities.

MPM Holds Groundbreaking for $240 Million Museum

Construction will begin soon on Public Museum's new five-story facility.

County Seeks New Youth Commissioners

14 seats on 18-member youth commission will be open in 2025.

See The Design Concepts To Replace Stadium Freeway

More than 10 alternatives released for the northside freeway spur.

Boerner Botanical Gardens Opening 50th Summer Season

The prized public gardens open for the season Wednesday, May 1.

County Executive, Mayor Meet With Inmates to Discuss Second Chances

Crowley and Johnson were joined by Chief Judge Carl Ashley at Community Reintegration Center.

Public Meeting On Freeway-To-Boulevard Project

Community input sought on proposal to convert Stadium Freeway to boulevard.

Two Deadly Crashes Hit Buses in 48 Hours

$2 million worth of MCTS buses were totaled by reckless drivers in just two days last week.

Sherman Park Revitalization Project Begins

$2.5 million project includes more than a dozen planned improvements to the park.

Alderman Won Office Owing Property Taxes

DiAndre Jackson has since paid off 2022 taxes but still owes for 2023.

Local Officials Praise Federal Investment in Affordable Housing

Mayor, county executive and Biden administration official tout housing program.

‘Enough is Enough’ Crowley Says, After 100 MPH Driver Smashes Into Bus

Following deadly crash, county officials call for community responsibility, more tools and funding to address reckless driving.

National Skilled Trades Day Program Highlights Need for Tradesmen and Minority Representation

County Funding Early Childhood, Parenting Programs

Community Advocates works with county to support six nonprofit organizations.

Parks Announces Discount Days for Domes, Wehr Nature Center

Special days each month aim to attract more visitors.

County Executive David Crowley Announces Grant Funding for Early Childhood and Family Support Programs

Six new projects will help children thrive and provide families with tools to enhance learning

Bucks Honor Incarcerated Work Program Graduates

Milwaukee Bucks offered a 'life changing experience' for six incarcerated men.

Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown

'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'

Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools

Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.

The Return of County Cronyism

Or maybe it never went away. Push for 36% salary hikes echoes mentality behind infamous county pension plan.

The Recombobulation Area announces biggest subscription sale of 2024, celebrates year of tremendous growth

After Veto, Reporting, Board Reverses Course On 36% Raises For Electeds

Special meeting used to support county executive's original proposal of 11.5%.

Streetcar Begins Daily Service To The Couture, BRT Will Soon Follow

Long-awaited milestone restores transit service to lakefront. Officials herald it as future of transit.

Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike

Actions by constitutional officers raises ethical concerns, county executive's office says.

Public Golf Courses Open for the Season

12 of 13 county golf courses have opened. Golf has become cash cow for Parks.

Senator Baldwin Champions Investments for Child Care, Mental Health, and Affordable Housing

Baldwin: “I’m proud to have worked with both parties to give hardworking Wisconsin families the economic security they need and deserve”

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Reflects on First Term Successes

During his first term, County Executive Crowley delivered investments, initiatives, and policies to advance racial equity in Milwaukee County

County Wins Award for Opioid Settlement Fund Usage

Award applauds the county's investment of settlement funds from opioid epidemic lawsuit.

Parks Foundation, Molson Coors Raising $500,000 For Parks

Brewery donated $250,000 matching funds to "Cheers to our Parks" campaign.

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

Milwaukee Public Schools Referendum Narrowly Passes

Union touts passage as a win for Milwaukee's youth.

MTEA President Ingrid Walker Henry: Statement on Passage of MPS Referendum

Sharlen Moore Wins Race To Replace Ald. Michael Murphy

Youth violence prevention leader is new westside alderwoman.

Crowley Coasts Into Second Term

County executive easily wins reelection, thrashing perennial candidate Ieshuh Griffin.

2024 Spring Election Results

MPS referendum and county exec, mayor, Common Council and County Board races all on ballot.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

County Opens Two Mental Health Crisis Houses

Stabilization houses will provide housing for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

Milwaukee County Opens Crisis Stabilization Houses to Expand Mental Health Services

Granholm Touts ‘Investing In America’ Initiative On Milwaukee Visit

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm cites impact on Milwaukee, three area companies.

Crowley Vetoes Big Salary Hikes for Elected Officials

36% pay hikes passed by board are 'unprecedented and irresponsible,' Crowley chides.

Board Approves Unprecedented Pay Raise For Elected Officials

Board approves unprecedented 36% salary increases for elected officials without saying a word.

New Dashboard Shows Where, When Car Crashes Are Happening

Effort part of a larger push to address reckless driving and traffic safety.

Meet the Candidates For City Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

See The 2024 Traveling Beer Garden Schedule

New stop added at Kops Park.

Timmerman Airport to Receive Federal Funding for Control Tower Renovations

8 Takeaways From Crowley’s State of the County Speech

And a new slogan: 'What’s good for Milwaukee County is good for the entire state.'

County Gets $2 Million Federal Funding for Affordable Housing

Funding included in congressional earmarks for latest appropriations bill.

County Funds Black-Owned Bank’s Capital Campaign

Columbia Savings & Loan seeking to raise $10 million in deposits to fund 100 home loans.

County Executive David Crowley Successfully Advocates for New Federal Funding in Milwaukee County

President Biden signs federal appropriations legislation that will deploy investments in Milwaukee County for affordable housing, transit, and parks

Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit

Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.

Baldwin Brings Home Over $39 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades to Reconnect Wisconsin Communities

Baldwin voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act that fund the projects and fought for Wisconsin investments

County Executive David Crowley and Milwaukee Area Safe Streets Taskforce Release New Motor Vehicle Collision Dashboard

Public dashboard displays data on where, when, and why motor vehicle collisions are occurring in Milwaukee County

County Getting $4 Million Federal Funding for Transit, Parks

Return of federal earmarks, advocacy by Rep. Moore and Sen. Baldwin delivers for county.

Make Your Opinion Known On Second BRT Line

MCTS wants more public input before it begins detailed planning of the route.

Top County Jobs No Longer Needed?

Positions of county treasurer, clerk and register of deeds should be eliminated, not given raises.

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.

Crowley Touts New Era for Parks Spending

County Executive signs $500,000 funding for parks using proceeds from new sales tax.

Whitnall Beer Garden Opening This Weekend

With unseasonably warm weather, Parks hosting first beer garden pop-up since 2017.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Approving $1 Million for Affordable and Emergency Housing

This will be the first project in the State of Wisconsin to merge crisis beds with permanent affordable-rate housing

Crowley Signs First in State Housing Proposal

$1 million to provide emergency shelter for people in crisis and affordable-rate apartments.

Campaign Wants You To “Vote Yes For MPS” On School Referendum

Group urges voters to support property tax increase for students.

Young Adult Resource Center Expands to South Side

Owen's Place connects young people with employment opportunities and mental health resources.

During American Heart Month, County Milwaukee County Releases Educational CPR Video

Executive Crowley Shares Importance of CPR Education and Bystander Intervention

Milwaukee County Honors Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips

Barrier-shattering Phillips would have turned 100 on Sunday.

Milwaukee Leaders Want State To Allow Red Light Cameras

Mayor Johnson, County Executive Crowley say cameras are proven tool for addressing reckless driving.

Whitefish Bay Affordable Housing Development Approved on Appeal

Village Board of Appeals overturns controversial decision by architectural review commission.

Milwaukee Mayor Johnson and County Executive Crowley Endorse MPS Referendum Campaign

Milwaukee’s Top Leaders Announce Support for Vital Funding Measure for Milwaukee’s Children

County’s Top Attorney Leaving For Broadcasting Job

Corp Counsel Margaret Daun will join Civic Media and host daily radio show.

Families Cheer Return of In-Person Visits to County CRC Lockup

Former House of Correction hadn't allowed such visits for a decade.

Bronzeville Arts Ensemble and Raising The Bar present Khloe’s Beautiful Blues play at King Community Center

How Do You Calculate a Project’s Climate Impact?

County government has developed a formula to evaluate that for infrastructure projects.

Milwaukee Officials, Climate Advocates Praise Clean Energy Projects

Biden's $2.55 billion Clean Energy Plan funding projects in Wisconsin.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses in Spring Election

Meet the 2024 Rosa Parks Scholarship Winners

Three Milwaukee area high school students earn $1,000 each.

UWM Alumni Association announces 2024 awardees

Airport Has Best Traffic Year Since 2019

Milwaukee Mitchell confirms more than 6 million passengers traveled through airport in 2023.

No, I-794 Won’t Be Eliminated

Many seem to think state proposal will tear down Hoan Bridge. Nope. Will that change the views of detractors?

Crowley Approves New Zoo Entrance

County wants new zoo entrance to reduce car backups on Bluemound Road.

County Announces Home Repair Program for Seniors

Including interest free loans for repairs and grants for accessibility improvements.

Milwaukee County Announces New Senior Home Repair Program

Workshops will be held in February to provide information about the program to older adults in Milwaukee County

Treasury Secretary Sells Bidenomics in Milwaukee

Janet Yellen highlights grant for local agency, touts Biden's impact on jobs, economy.

Notables Attend City Birthday Party

The city's 178th birthday party offered fun, food and political chatter.

Supervisors Upset By Penguin Project’s Increased Cost

Design error leads to $1.5 million hike in cost. 'Somebody's head should roll for that.'

Former Bus-Streetcar Facility To House Custom Shipping Container Company

Containers Up buying former MCTS facility from Milwaukee County.

County Expanding Narcan Vending Machine Program

Officials want to add 8 more in Milwaukee; businesses, nonprofits urged to request one.

David Crowley Endorses Liz Sumner for Comptroller

Milwaukee County Recruiting Businesses and Organizations to Host Additional ‘Harm Reduction Vending Machines’ to Combat Death from Overdose

VISIT Milwaukee encourages hospitality businesses to consider hosting a machine

Could Shuttered Runway Dog Park Be Replaced?

Park near airport shut down after FAA objections. Supervisor pushes for a replacement.

Groundhog Day? It’s Penguin Day in Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Zoo will use a Humboldt Penguin to predict the arrival of spring.

Nearly 800 Gather to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at YMCA’s 27th Annual Community Celebration

One of Milwaukee’s oldest institutions honored Dr. King’s legacy by convening the community for reflection, inspiration, and deliberate conversation to help address the city’s most critical issues

13 Ways to Celebrate MLK Day

Speeches, performances, movies celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. planned across town.

Contribution to David Crowley of $500

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $25