David Crowley

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.

Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion

Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.

Johnson Seeks ‘True Partnership’ With State Government

Council president, who could soon become acting mayor, says city’s future depends on this.

Supervisor Taylor Statement on 2022 Milwaukee County Budget

Board of Supervisors Adopts 2022 Milwaukee County Budget

County Executive David Crowley Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Diwali

Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards

Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.

New Public Allies Leader Comes Full Circle

After three separate stints with group, Adriana “Nanis” Rodriguez becomes executive director.

WCD Celebrates Start of Convention Center Expansion

$420 million project is intended to boost business, fully realize Wisconin Center's potential.

Ald. Rainey to County Exec on re-naming of County’s Office of African-American Affairs: STOP!

Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?

Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Passing of General Colin Powell

Board of Supervisor’s Public Hearing on 2022 Milwaukee County Budget to be Held Online, Nov. 1

The Organ Trail Runs Through Milwaukee

Organ donor's cross-country bicycle trip started with a chance meeting in Louisiana bar.

Redeveloped 37th Street School Opens

Affordable apartments available for seniors, with neighborhood resident serving as developer.

Board Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate

Board muddies county executive order with procedural issues, duplicative legislation.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich joins with American Family Insurance, other partners to support Milwaukee’s Beckum Stapleton Little League

Saga Of The Domes Continues

Years after task force report and consultant analysis, county officials finally reviewing the options.

County Executive David Crowley Proclaims Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Hispanic American Heritage Month in Milwaukee County

Lawsuits Fight Over State Redistricting

State and federal court cases involve WILL, Law Forward, state elections commission.

State expects $319 million windfall, but MKE not allowed to raise a dime

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson September 7, 2021

Vaccine Mandate Announced for County Employees

Mandate covers all county employees, except those in the sheriff's department.

Federal ARPA Funds a Lifeline for County

Milwaukee County is so financially strapped every ARPA dollar needed to keep critical services going.

Contribution to David Crowley of $500

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $25