Deanna Alexander

Supervisor Deanna Alexander Responds to Concerns Over Proposed ICE Facility in Northwest Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Enhance Data Governance and Transparency

Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget

Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.

Russell Antonio Goodwin, Jr. Wins Northwest Side Assembly Seat

Goodwin easily defeats Deanna Alexander for open seat.

Supervisor Deanna Alexander to Host 2025 Budget Town Hall for District 18 Residents

Paving the Way to Progress: Groundbreaking for Little Menomonee River Parkway Trail Project Begins

Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Dora Drake will replace Lena Taylor in Wisconsin State Senate.

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule

Supervisors change start time of board meetings, reflecting truly part-time nature of job.

WEC Rules for Independent Dist. 12 Assembly Candidate, Grants Ballot Access

Deanna Alexander’s Candidacy Prevails Over Assembly Democrat Campaign Group’s Allegations

Alexander, Goodwin Running For Same Assembly Seat

The two candidates previously faced off running for a seat on the Milwaukee County Board.

First Majority-Women Milwaukee County Board in History Sworn In

Board chair Marcelia Nicholson hangs onto the position for a third-term.

Meet The New Milwaukee County Board

When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.

Alexander Fends Off Challenge for Board Seat

Alexander beats first-time candidate Brandon Williford in district on northwest side.

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 Board Wants Ceasefire In Gaza, But Only By A Narrow Margin

Fight over underlying language divides board.

Longtime Supervisor and Political Newcomer Advance In County Board Primary

Deanna Alexander and Brandon Williford advance to general election for County Board District 18 in April.

Spring Primary Election Results

Mayor, three council seats and a county board seat on ballot.

Mayoral Race Headlines Primary Election

Plus: Three aldermanic races and a county supervisor contest.

Board Votes to Wait for City Bodycam Lawsuit Ruling

County considering policy like the city's for release of body cam videos for officers.

Board Funds Crisis Housing in Uptown Neighborhood, Demurs On Southside Dog Park

Plus: A controversial penguin project is funded, funding for southside dog park is paused and 'high-impact' parks projects are funded.

A Battle Over Sheriff’s Bodycam Policy

Two supervisors push for faster public release of video evidence, but committee says no.

Wrong Paperwork Gets County Board Candidate Tossed From Ballot

Ryan Antczak, a former Republican state Assembly candidate, circulated the wrong paperwork for nomination signatures.

Board Approves Much Debated Health Travel Program, Once Focused On Abortion

Proposal began as attempt to pay for travel costs related to out of state abortions.

Third Candidate Will Run for Northwest Side County Board Seat

Brandon Williford joins race for District 18, opposing incumbent Deanna Alexander.

What’s The Future of The Charles Allis Art Museum?

One county budget amendment funds safety repairs, another seeks to end future contributions.

Alexander Faces Challenge For County Board

John Martin "Marty" Hagedorn files to run for Milwaukee County Board District 18 seat.

Supervisors Waste $300,000

Three supervisors stall parks project at McKinley Marina, costing taxpayers $300,000.

Sheriff Inquiry Leads to Board Fracas

Board removes jail inquiry from committee after process falls apart. Issue will go to full board.

Board Approves Transgender Sanctuary Designation

Plus: Union-made vehicle policy, Jail Visitation Study, and multi-lingual communication resolution all approved by board.

Supervisors Ready To Sue Over Noise From The Rock Sportsplex

Ongoing nuisance issue is in violation of development agreement for former county-owned land say supervisors.

Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution

In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.

South Shore Breakwater Getting Emergency Repairs This Fall

But 2023 budget politics may have killed appetite for long-term repairs.

Board Wants Solution to Housing Voucher Discrimination

But county attorney believes options are limited. Departments directed to find solutions.

Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate

See how and why each supervisor voted the way they did for new tax.

Committee Rejects Housing Voucher Incentives

Housing advocates concerned landlord incentives would mean county giving up on enforcing housing protections.

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 Will Fly Intersex Progress Pride Flag in June

Sup. Peter Burgelis successfully passes resolution for recognition of updated pride flag.

County Board Adopts Resolution Supporting Pride Month and Flying the Intersex Progress Pride Flag

Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy

Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review

Board Passes Medical Debt Relief, Health Insurance Subsidy

Also, the board passed funding for student housing insecurity and a condemnation of conversion therapy.

Milwaukee County Board Declares Official Opposition to Conversion “Therapy”

Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy

Resolution would have no legal impact, meant as political and educational statement.

South Shore Breakwater Could Be Partially Repaired This Year

County looking for a contractor to repair 2020 storm damage. Feds rejected FEMA aid.

Board Almost Blocks Juvenile Justice Funding

A majority of supervisors voted to hold on a $42 million contract without appearing to know what the impact would be.

Supervisor Says Republicans Planning Incentives for Consolidated City, County Government

Conervative Deanna Alexander described a specific plan that would "reward the entities for consolidating."

Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed

18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.

County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’

Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.

Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots

Advisory referendum on Wisconsin's abortion ban will be on Milwaukee County ballots during April election.

New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes

County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.

Board Adopts 2023 County Budget

Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?

Supervisor Alexander Assembles Unlikely Coalition in the Name of Public Safety and Shoreline Protection

Supervisor Alexander Authors Budget Amendment to Provide Raise to Correctional Officers

County To Seek Historic Designation for Domes

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

Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills

Board votes down deal with Racine County to hold youth in its detention center.

Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink

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

County Supervisors Disappointed in Defeat of Referendum on Abortion

Board Approves Two Fall Referendums

A third referendum gauging public support for legal abortion did not pass.

County Board Unanimously Adopts Resolution Repudiating Discriminatory Covenants

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.

Chairwoman Nicholson Announces County Board Committee Assignments, Leadership Roles

The Peaceful Protest Canceled against District 18 County Supervisor Elect-Republican Deanna Alexander

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County Board Races Finally Settled

Preliminary results show Deanna Alexander won 8-candidate, write-in race in District 18.

2022 Milwaukee Spring Election Results

Election results for mayor and county board.

County Board Candidates

Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.

Supervisor Race Has Only Write-In Candidates

Seven candidates for District 18, including incumbent, not on ballot, must get write-in votes.

New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot

Nicholson and Johnson, Jr. vying for leadership position of County Board Chairperson.

County Supervisors Push Free Bus Rides

Passengers could use side door, away from bus drivers, to protect them from getting virus.

Ballots Won’t Have Duplicate Gerrymandering Questions

City rescinds its referendum question after Milwaukee County passed a similar measure.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Supervisors Introduce Ordinance to Advance Racial Equity and Improve Health Outcomes

Leadership commits to eliminating institutional racism by changing County policies, practices and power structures

County Increases Spending on Voter Registration, Education

Residents on purge list will get notified, public information campaign will be launched.

Rev. Dr. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. Joins the Race to Replace Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander

My Mission is to move Milwaukee County & it’s citizen’s forward from it’s past, to a brighter future, through strategic partnerships, proactive solutions, and community awareness.

Deanna Alexander Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election to Board of Supervisors

"After three terms and eight years in office, I will keep the promise I made to the people of the 18th District and not seek re-election."

Alexander Secures Funding for Noyes Pool in 2020 Budget, Opposes Tax Increase

"Sadly, this budget is full of wasteful spending, fueled by the largest tax increase in a decade, and I cannot support it."

Milwaukee County Announces $4 Million Grant to Support Young Adults Experiencing Mental Health Diagnoses

Federal grant will support DHHS Behavior Health Division’s Wraparound Milwaukee program to connect young adults to employment, education and housing opportunities

Indigenous People’s Park Is Official

Renaming Columbus Park, created in 1956 on land original owned by the Potawatomi tribe.

Sup. Alexander Wants More Public Input

County board, less than excited, votes to have the ordinance undergo a review.

Alexander, Logsdon, Sebring: Public Should be Allowed to Speak at County Board Meetings

"We should allow the public to share their views."

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and The Department of Health and Human Services Announce New Approach for Youth Justice Reform

Milwaukee County’s submission for State funding proposes a transformative approach to youth justice by developing a continuum of responsive services, including residential setting development

The County’s Queen of Hemp

Why Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez is pushing so hard for county to grow hemp.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Signs Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis

"Racism is a public health crisis, and we have a moral imperative to put our indifference aside in the face of injustice."

County Board Votes Unanimously to Condemn We Energies’ Mercury Variance

“We Energies should be moving towards 100% renewables. This is 2019, not 1919.”

Supervisor Alexander’s Statement on the 2019 Milwaukee County Budget

"I'm pleased that the 2019 budget process saw less conflict and greater collaboration than in recent years..."

County Board Resists Review of Homelessness Funding

Resolution to House County’s Remaining Homeless Not Scheduled

Supervisor Alexander Thanks Alderman Bohl for Service to the City of Milwaukee

It is written, ‘for everything there is a season,’ and I conclude that now is not the season for me to serve our community as an Alderman

Ald. Bohl Resigns, Takes Lobbying Job

And full council approves La Keisha Butler as head of Fire and Police Commission.

Downtown Gets New Burger, Pizza Places

And a new brewpub. Plus: The Farwell Ave. food hall.

Supervisor Alexander Invited to the White House

Trump Administration Hosts County Officials from Wisconsin

Mayor, Council Play Musical Chairs

New appointments open door for Ald. Jim Bohl to leave his elected position for lobbyist job.

Committee Okays Referendum on Legalizing Pot

Unanimous vote in favor of November referendum asking to legalize and tax marijuana.

7 Election Takeaways

What did we learn as the blue wave washed over Wisconsin?

Vote Today; Key Races Will Be Decided

A breakdown of everything on Milwaukee ballots.

MORE Elected Officials Step Forward as Victims of Steve Taylor’s Bullying

Officials and Citizens Stand with Alexander

Logsdon Campaign Announces Endorsements

"I am very proud that so many hardworking, respected people have publicly endorsed my candidacy."

Vote for Supreme Court, County Board Tuesday

One county board race and a hotly contested race for state's highest court.

County Board Declines Accountability Vote on Wheel Tax

"It is important that each elected official be asked each budget year to go on the record to vote in favor of authorizing or ending the wheel tax."

Supervisor Alexander Measure Declares October as Bullying Prevention Month

"By bringing attention to the problem of bullying, we help start the conversations that let victims know they are not alone..."

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