David Crowley

County Parks Fees Increasing

Parks system stays afloat - barely - with money making services that provide half its budget.

County Budget Puts Public Health, Safety First

2023 budget requires tough decisions. As county executive here are my priorities.

Museum, Forensic Center Will Cost County $161 Million

Projects will increase county debt burden by 23%, greatly increasing county's fiscal woes.

Federal Rules Shut Down County’s Largest Dog Park

Runway Dog Park to close Nov. 1. County looks to create replacement, seeks citizen input.

What They’re Saying: “Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government”

County Executive Crowley’s third budget issues no major cuts to critical services, highlights the crucial role sales tax plays in stabilizing the county’s finances

Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government

Report shows a relative financial calm in 2023, but the potential for future budgetary storms.

Transit System Reinstates Mask Requirement

Mask requirement reinstated in response to CDC COVID-19 risk level.

Transit System Will Continue to Shrink

Budget cuts beginning in 2023 will soften landing from transit system's fiscal cliff.

State Awards $4.4 Million for Oak Leaf Trail Projects

Projects include a new connection, trail flooding mitigation and trail modernization.

County Drops Mask Rules for Courthouse, Buses

Low COVID risk designation prompts change, "high risk" settings still require masks.

Crowley Introduces 2023 Budget Laden With ‘Tough Decisions’

Budget increases parks, other departments funding, but shows that cuts are on the horizon.

County To Seek Historic Designation for Domes

Board wants National Register of Historic Places listing. A first step toward saving Domes?

Chairwoman Nicholson Leads Initiative to Modernize County Board Room

House of Correction Changing Name

Crowley wants to better reflect its mission with new name: Community Reintegration Center.

Does City Need Another War Memorial?

It’s being offered for free to the county. But will it junk up the lakefront?

Gov. Evers Announces Additional $20 Million Public Safety Investment in Milwaukee County for Medical Examiner and Emergency Management Center

Investment builds on Gov. Evers’ commitment to violence prevention and public safety

How the Calatrava Changed Milwaukee

Good for the city, yes. But how good for the Milwaukee Art Museum?

County Medical Examiner Abruptly Retires

Dr. Brian Peterson, who faced some controversies, leaves without making a statement.

Supervisor Burgelis Encourages Young Leaders to Apply for Positions on the Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Statement from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Retirement of Medical Examiner

New Monument Proposed for Lakefront

National foundation proposes monument near War Memorial Center to families who lost loved ones in war.

Third Ward Attracts Top 3D Printer Manufacturer

Boston area company Formlabs, a leader in 3D printer industry, opens regional HQ here.

$7.5 Million Grant Will Help Create 5,000 New Minority Homeowners

Wells Fargo provides grant to boost homeownership for Milwaukee people of color.

Formlabs opens regional headquarters in Milwaukee to support growing role in U.S. industrial sector

Boston-based company will add more than 100 jobs over the next three years

Famed Art Museum Architect Returns For 20th Anniversary

Santiago Calatrava returns to Milwaukee. Free admission Friday at MAM .

Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan

Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?

County Ready For New Youth Correction Facility

With state funding approved, county officials are ready to build facility.

2022 Labor Day Parade

Union members march to lakefront festival grounds to see President Joe Biden.

County Youth Commission Accepting Applications

Newly reestablished commission gives high schoolers government experience.

Applications Now Open for the Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Legislation reviving commission was adopted by County Board in May 2022 and signed into law by County Executive David Crowley in June 2022

Bucks Win Another World Championship!

But this time it's for the NBA 2K League video game.

Will Republicans Give Milwaukee a Sales Tax?

Meeting to ‘reset’ relationship between city and state legislators raises doubts, hopes.

Milwaukee County Celebrates 187th Birthday

County Executive, Supervisors hosting August 25 event at the Zoo

MCTS Adds 73 New Clean-Diesel Buses To Fleet

MCTS working to replace more than 200 aging buses by 2024.

Crowley To Help Lead National Counties Group

County Executive appointed vice-chair of national county association's large urban caucus.

Mental Health Emergency Center Unveiled

New center on N. 12th St., opening in September, part of redesigned mental health services in Milwaukee County.

Budget Starts With $13 Million Hole

County structural deficit growing. Online budget program and town halls allow citizen input.

State Finance Committee Approves Funding For County Youth Justice Center

State Legislature follows through on juvenile justice plan passed back in 2018.

Mental Health Complex Is Closing

Final day is Sept. 8, as county changes to decentralized network of mental health clinics and hospitals.

Trump Boosts Michels Over Kleefisch

Evers vs. Michels, Johnson vs. Barnes will make it a fall of nonstop ads. Plus: Vos almost loses.

Skip ID Check Line With New Airport Service

CLEAR verifies identity with biometric data and expedites travel through security checks.

10th Assembly District Race

Voters in the northeast corner of Milwaukee, Shorewood and Glendale will elect a new state representative.

Supervisor Vincent Calls for Unity as Milwaukee is Selected to Host 2024 Republican National Convention

Milwaukee Wins 2024 Republican National Convention

It's official. GOP will pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee.

Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?

Company which installed concrete in Red Arrow Park says no. Parks staff disagree.

Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink

Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.

Lasry’s Quitting Race Raises Questions

Did Democrats miss a chance to vet Mandela Barnes in primary for US Senate?

Art Campaign Highlights Milwaukee, New York Teens

Milwaukee streetcar and New York subway stops to feature inspirational messages.

Public Museum Gains Accreditation

After facing a delay, Museum gains national re-accreditation needed for pursuit for a new building.

Public Allies CEO Resigns

Faced backlash after ‘restructuring' that led to terminations of 30 staffers.

County Executive David Crowley’s Proposal to Increase Employee Compensation Passes County Board Vote

Brings total 2022 general increase up to 4 percent, provides a lump sum payment for eligible employees, and makes the 2021 pay increase for Correctional Officers permanent

The Trade Hotel Tops Off

High-end, Deer District hotel with downtown views will open in March 2023.

Lasry Dropping Out Of Senate Race

Barnes now clear frontrunner, but Godlewski still a challenger.

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.

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