Deanna Alexander

Supervisor Alexander Urges Structural Reforms Following Health Contract Lapse

Board Approves O’Connor Resolution, Calls on State Legislature to Pass Data Center Accountability Bill

Supervisor Alexander Announces Three Community Events: Two “Listen & Learn” Sessions and a Community Walk on Menomonee River Parkway

County Supervisors Advance Logsdon Measure to Develop Code of Conduct for Board Members

New Community-Inspired, Accessible Playground Celebrated at Popuch Park

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates Completion of the Little Menomonee River Parkway Roadway-to-Trail Conversion Project

Supervisor Deanna Alexander Advances Reforms to Strengthen Transparency, Accountability, and Community Investments

News Release – Milwaukee County Board Approves New Body Scanner and K-9 Unit to Increase Safety at Jail

Six Supervisors Vote to Deny Critical Safety Project at Bender Park

Public Access and Emergency Response Left in Limbo as Action is Blocked

Supervisor Alexander Issues Warning: Scam Texts Falsely Impersonating Wisconsin DMV

Supervisor Deanna Alexander Co-Sponsors Resolution on Immigration Enforcement and Constitutional Rights

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

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

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

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

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

Milwaukee County Board Declares Official Opposition to Conversion “Therapy”

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 Supervisors Disappointed in Defeat of Referendum on Abortion

County Board Unanimously Adopts Resolution Repudiating Discriminatory Covenants

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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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

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

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

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

Supervisor Alexander Invited to the White House

Trump Administration Hosts County Officials from Wisconsin

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."

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..."

Supervisor Alexander Proposes a Sunset Rule for the County’s Wheel Tax

"This policy holds us as elected officials accountable to the voters we represent..."

Supervisors Override Abele Veto of Salary Limits for Appointees

The County Executive failed to act on more than $21 million in allocations authorized by the Board of Supervisors during their July meeting.

Hasty Action by Supervisors Pushes Valuable Leader Out the Door

"The loss of his leadership is a real blow to the county..."

Rescinding Raises While Blaming Workers Will Hurt Milwaukee County

"The political spat between the county board and the county executive is having a horrible chilling effect on staff morale and must stop."

POTUS Opposition Resolution 16-738 is Divisive and Wasteful

"This measure seeks to make Milwaukee County an official sanctuary for illegal immigrants and embraces the Black Lives Matter anti-cop movement..."

Jail Deaths Bring Empty Promises and Political Witch Hunt

Sheriff Clarke has launched internal investigations on each of the in-custody jail deaths.

Sheriff Clarke Rejects Invitation to Meet with Judiciary Committee

Members of the Committee released a joint statement regarding Clarke's absence.

2017 Budget Talk Cut Short – Misses the Mark on Respect for Taxpayers

Supervisor Alexander holds fiscally conservative viewpoints on behalf of her constituents and opposes the wheel tax.

A $60 Wheel Tax is NOT the Answer

Supervisor Alexander asks that the County Board and County Executive work together to find another way through the 2017 budget.

Statement on the Passing of River Hills Village President Robert C. Brunner

“My thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

Milwaukee County Board Confirms Hector Colon Director of DHHS

On a vote of 11-6, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors confirmed Hector Colon for an additional 18-month term.

County Panel Refuses Move Toward Transparency

Committee Will Not Provide Public Notice of Budgetary Changes

Enough! It’s Time to Tear Down the Estabrook Dam

For years, there has been a consensus among the Milwaukee community that the dam should be removed.

Support the Blue Day rally to feature President Hamilton, Aldermen Donovan and Borkowski

“I urge citizens to come out and show their support for our brave officers,” said Alderman Bob Donovan.

County Increasing Fees to Rideshare and Taxicab Drivers

Board pushes high annual fees for Uber and Lyft

County to Lose $4 Million on GO Pass

Supervisor Alexander Supports Immediate Fix to Flawed Program

Sheriff David Clarke Endorses Alexander for Milwaukee County Board

“I'll be voting to re-elect Deanna Alexander - I hope I can count on you to join me,” said Sheriff David Clarke.

County Board Grabs for Power with More Wasteful Legal Fees

Board Chairman Changing the Law to Circumvent Judge’s Ruling

Supervisor Alexander Proposes Secret Ballot Vote for Chairman

Traditionally, the first vote of the board’s organizational meeting at the beginning of the new term is to elect leadership for the board.

Loose Election Commission Allows Ineligible Candidate into Race

The MCEC partially affirmed Alexander’s case, recognizing that the other candidate submitted signatures from people that did not reside in the district or who provided fictitious, non-existent addresses.

Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Deanna Alexander

“I am honored and humbled by this vote of confidence from the MPA and grateful for this endorsement from our public servants in law enforcement”

Deanna Alexander Turns in Nomination Signatures for Ballot Candidacy

Alexander filed 329 signatures to the Election Commission on Tuesday afternoon, 60% more than the 200 signatures needed.

Deanna Alexander Declares Candidacy for Milwaukee County Supervisor

She issued the following statement

Board Seeks to Deter Youth Placements from Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools

The County Board approved the resolution with a unanimous vote.

Board Makes the Right Decision to Not Fund John Doe II Appeal

Minority Group of Supervisors Successfully Blocks Funding Proposal

County Panel Refuses to Label Community ID Cards

“The authors of the legislation funding the Community ID program with taxpayer dollars have said publicly that the ID cards will not be used for voting.”

Fall 2015 Town Hall Meetings

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander will hold two listening sessions in the district in preparation for the County Board’s votes on the proposed 2016 Milwaukee County Budget.

Taxpayers Lose Nearly $10,000 to County Supervisor’s Legal Bills

Today a Milwaukee County Supervisor had a solid victory over the taxpayers.

Supervisor Deanna Alexander Announces Town Hall Meetings

Residents of the 18th District Invited to Discuss the County’s 2016 Budget

County Board Knew About the Looming Transit Shortfall

In fact, the entire County Board knew about the reports.

Committee Opposes Opportunities for MPS Students in Need

Policies Adopted to Prevent Elected Officials from Helping Milwaukee’s Children

Many County Employees to Remain Underpaid

Board ignores HR recommendations

County Board Invoices Taxpayers for Living Wage Ordinance

Taxpayers deserve an explanation from Rep. Bowen

Finance Committee Quietly Plans Meeting: Giving Raises Despite Pension Emergency

Board plans to spend taxpayer surplus as quickly as possible

ATU Strike Puts Public Safety and Low Income Workers at Risk

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander today issued a statement on the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) strike:

County Board Heeds Sheriff’s Call for Help

Vote shows public safety and relief for deputies is a top priority

Proposal to Lift Taxicab Permit Caps Approved by Committee

Free Market Competition in Taxi Industry On Its Way to GMIA

Shooting Data Exists but is Illegal to Share: Milwaukee Needs the State’s Help

City, County and State Should Cooperate on Weapons Use Reports

O’Donnell Talks: Nothing But Talk

County Board refuses to move forward on plans of compromise

County Board Pushes Seniors on the Bus; Kicks Financial Warnings to the Curb

"While we want to see our transit system improved, I worry that the GO Pass, which was largely opposed by Milwaukee’s senior community, will eventually cause fares to increase at the expense of all other riders."

Taxicab Permit Lottery Ordinance Will Hurt Small Businesses

"This is like Russian Roulette," said a taxicab driver.

Sup. Alexander Discovers Important County Transit File Was Deleted

Report Detailing Over $3 Million in County Expenses Hidden, Then Ignored

Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on Pension Veto Vote

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander today issued the following statement regarding the pension veto vote taken Tuesday:

Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on Pension Buy-In/Buy-Back

"This problem is not an issue of left versus right, Democrat versus Republican, or even management versus unions."

Alternative transit proposal gaining momentum

Three Milwaukee County Supervisors voice support for Alderman Donovan’s proposal

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Announces Support for Streetcar Alternative

Calls Ald. Donovan’s Alternative Transit Plan a “Logical Option”

O’Donnell Task Force Proposal: Months Late and Millions Short

Supervisor Alexander is Critical of Duplicative Task Force Proposal

Board Rightly Postpones Discussions on Tax for Basketball Arena

County Board Postpones Discussions on Tax for Basketball Arena

Journal-Sentinel Reporter Ignores Facts and Misleads Readers

Sup. Alexander Says Journal Sentinel Reporter "Ignores Facts and Misleads Readers"

Communications Via Press Release: Audits Provide Good Factual Background

Supervisor Jursik Criticizes the Use of Issuing Press Releases as “Shilling for Time on Talk Radio”.

Supervisor Alexander Shines Light on the False Claims for Retaliatory Audit

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander released a statement today regarding the County Board’s vote to move forward with an audit.

County Board Endorses SEIU Driven “Payback” Audit

Sups. Alexander and Borkowski Critical of "SEIU-Driven Payback Audit"

Supervisor Alexander Opposes SEIU Harassing Private Business

Sup. Alexander to Take "A Stand for Liberty" at SEIU Rally Thursday

Supervisor Alexander Expresses Support for Sale of Parking Structure

Calls Sale of O'Donnell Park Parking Garage to Northwestern Mutual a "Win-Win-Win"

Supervisor Alexander Urges Public to Learn About ‘Citizens United’ Before Referendum

The Milwaukee County Board has authorized a referendum question for the November 4, 2014 election ballot.

Supervisor Alexander Stands Firm on “Bathroom Bill” Compromise

Milwaukee County Board Carelessly Blows Off Protecting the Public from Sex Offenders

Milwaukee County Residents Finally Heard

Supervisor to Introduce Resolution Moving Board to Evening Meetings

Supervisor Alexander, Borkowski Urge Streetcar Opponents Not To Give Up

Board Members Say to Change the Plan or Return the Funds

Millwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Speaks in Support of Bills Pre-empting Living Wage Ordinance

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander today testified before a joint Legislative committee in support of two bills that would preempt a "living wage" ordinance.