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Crowley Seeks to Replace McGovern Senior Center
Administration pushes to close senior center in McGovern Park, find new location.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
‘Lipstick on a Pig,’ Board Passes Health Contract After Process Failure
Supervisors say they had little choice but to approve a flawed health insurance agreement.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Wants To Freeze ICE Out of Parks
Supervisors draft vague "law enforcement ordinance."
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Nearly All County Supervisors Running Unopposed
15 of 17 incumbents have no opponent in spring election.
Jan 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
McGovern Closed, More Senior Centers Next?
County needs millions more annually just for maintenance of the 5 centers.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut
Supervisors manage to restore some cuts, but transit and human services are hard hit in 2026 budget.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Use Parliamentary Moves To Save MCTS
But proposal might only make budget deficit larger in 2027.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Trying To Reverse Crowley’s Budget Cuts
Procedural move would provide board with revenue to craft amendment.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Committee Backs $30 Million Domes Deal
But supervisors are worried about projects in their districts that won't get funded.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project
Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Let’s Not See County Parks as Development Opportunities
County exec's plan to add senior housing to McGovern Park is a bad idea.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Eddee Daniel
Board Divided on McGovern Park Senior Housing Project
Halfway through its review process, it remains unclear if project will pass.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing
County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.
Jun 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Senior Center Housing on Parkland Faces Pushback
County running out of options for dilapidated senior centers.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Expedited Video Release, But Sheriff Must Act
Resolution urges Sheriff to adopt policy similar to city's for Milwaukee Police.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Withdraw Sade Robinson Memorial
Supervisors pull support on behalf of family after racist messages and abuse.
Feb 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County May Rejoin City-County Climate Change Committee
Resolution calls for reconstituting committee in union with city to monitor results.
Jan 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Back Sade Robinson Memorial in Warnimont Park
Six supervisors are co-sponsors; Parks department working with Robinson family.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Contaminated Franklin Gas Station Will Be Studied, Then Sold
State grant will fund environmental assessment of property foreclosed by county.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Officially Recognizes Denim Day
New supervisor pushes resolution for day to 'stand against sexual assault and violence.'
May 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping
Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.
May 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
First Majority-Women Milwaukee County Board in History Sworn In
Board chair Marcelia Nicholson hangs onto the position for a third-term.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet The New Milwaukee County Board
When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Backs Less Road-To-Trail Conversion in Jackson Park
Board backs area supervisors' proposal that costs more money.
Mar 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Insulin Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Plus: County will do business with historic bank, a new bus replacement policy and new housing-related projects are approved.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Wants Ceasefire In Gaza, But Only By A Narrow Margin
Fight over underlying language divides board.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Supports Professional Licensing for DACA Recipients
Bipartisan state legislation failed to pass, but county supervisors get behind the policy.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Committee Backs Jackson Park Trail ‘Compromise’
Parks committee backs plan to downsize trail conversion along Jackson Park Drive.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Huge Turnout Supports Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
But committee rejects language accusing Israel of 'genocide' and can't agree on resolution.
Mar 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
City TIFs Becoming Useful Tool for County Parks
Red Arrow Park is latest-county asset to benefit from city's Tax Incremental Financing.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Runway Dog Park? Maybe Not
Funding source and timeline raise concerns, but county board may be split on the issue.
Jan 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
So Much for That Free Bike Trail
Supervisors consider killing deal for pedestrian infrastructure that Wauwatosa would pay for.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley
The county executive's administration has already pushed back against some of the amendments.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending
Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.
Nov 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Budget Committee Recommends Correction Officer Raises
Budget amendment would raise starting pay to $30 an hour.
Oct 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson
Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Sep 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Domes Costs Shock Supervisors
'I think we're just in shock,' supervisor says on estimate of up to $100 million for Domes.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Support ‘Rights of Nature’ Policy
Committee approves it. Full board could become first in state to endorse the movement.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Want County To Buy Only Union-Made Vehicles
Supervisors want only union-made, American vehicles for the county.
Aug 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax
Four town halls scheduled this month
Jul 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Will Do Homework on Sales Tax
But which will they study more, the county's financial reports or constituent opinion?
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy
Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Grows Cautious As Legislature Debates Shared Revenue
Proposal for cultural spending shot down by supervisors worried about legislators' views.
May 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy
County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.
May 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Will Consider Probe of Jail Policies, Practices
Sup. Felesia Martin authors resolution making huge information request from jail.
Apr 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Activists Want Answers For Deaths At County Jail
Four people have died at the Milwaukee County Jail in less than 12 months.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Supervisors Want Audit of County Jail
Supervisors Felesia Martin and Ryan Clancy propose legislation in response to deaths at county jail.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Is Hales Corners Ice Rink Project Dead?
The leader of private/public project says so, now that county demands its $75,000 back.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed
18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Youth Detention in Racine Approved
Supervisors quietly approve policy they previously rejected.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’
Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots
Advisory referendum on Wisconsin's abortion ban will be on Milwaukee County ballots during April election.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Considering Abortion Referendum, Again
Board would place question on April ballot after failing to approve November election proposal.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes
County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Vetoes Lake Park Bluff Proposal
Should neighbors have rights to maintain bluff forever? Crowley says no.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Adopts 2023 County Budget
Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?
Nov 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Ron Johnson Appears To Defeat Mandela Barnes
Narrow race appears to have given Republican a third term.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills
Board votes down deal with Racine County to hold youth in its detention center.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes
Supervisors want to use $19 million in pandemic stimulus funds to begin fixing Mitchell Park Domes.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?
State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Propose Parks Youth Corps
A program for high school students to learn, earn a stipend and help maintain the parks.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Downtown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely
Board struggles to find funding, plan lacks true budget and rink won't be ready for this summer.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.
May 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Red Arrow Park Could Be Summer Roller Rink
Parks will develop a plan to operate a roller rink for when winter ice skating shuts down.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Climate Change Plan
Led by Sup. Haas, board approves plan to annually analyze, adapt to local impacts of global climate change.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Push Federal Review of State Funding
Is huge decline in state aid to county a violation of residents' civil rights?
Jan 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022
Deadline is one week away and nearly 70% of districts have just one candidate running.
Dec 27th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
House of Correction Targets Recidivism
Program would begin preparing inmates for reentry into community on day one of their sentence.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Send In The Goats?
Sup. Haas wants goats to clear overgrown foliage, invasive species in parks. 'The goats would go home at night.'
Oct 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board Takes Over Redistricting, Rejects Independent Effort
Board rejected third and final map from its Independent Redistricting Committee.
Oct 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
So Much For An Independent Redistricting Process
County committee rejects its own independent redistricting committee's recommendations.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Future of Two Golf Courses in Question
Fate of Doyne and Noyes golf courses unclear, given financially hobbled parks system.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Funds Huge for Eviction Prevention, Housing
County on track to have lowest level of street homelessness ever recorded, housing director said.
May 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Sherman Park Could Get New Basketball Court
Dallas-based Nancy Lieberman Charities has offered to fund a "dream court."
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Micro-Managing At Its Worst?
Board proposal to oversee all county parks bike trail changes is a head scratcher.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee
Board's leader takes away both his transportation chair position and committee membership. "It's unheard of."
Apr 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Push To Be Bike Trail Czars
Parks committee approves resolution giving it approval power over bike trails maintenance, alterations.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Want Chokehold Ban Codified
Sheriff's Office does not oppose a chokehold ban, but has reservations about self-defense prohibition.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Noise Pollution at Suburban Stadium?
Franklin's Rock Sports Complex is partly on county land. County proposal would study the noise level.
Jul 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Sup. Taylor Wants a Harriet Tubman Park
County board member pushing to rename Wahl Park on city's North Side.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Time to Face Systemic Racism, Biden Says
Presidential candidate’s address to state’s Democrats says “soul of America” is at stake.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders
While new board chair rewarded some allies, some who opposed her retained positions.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman
Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Eight COVID-19 Deaths in Milwaukee’s African American Community
In the City of Milwaukee, the African-American community is facing a crisis.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
County Supervisors Push Free Bus Rides
Passengers could use side door, away from bus drivers, to protect them from getting virus.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Both Parties Court City’s Black Voters
After low Milwaukee turnout in 2016 presidential election, both parties seeking support of black voters.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
How Will State Party Pick DNC Delegates?
Complicated formula to assure geographic, gender, racial balance for 84 delegates.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Steven Walters
County Officials Want to Pave Paradise
Why Kletzsch Park riverside is a sacred place with Native American history that must be saved.
Dec 18th, 2019 by Martha Bergland
Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee
4-1 vote okays plan for high-end hemp operation in Mitchell Park greenhouse. Next comes full board.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Hemp Could Make Money for County
New report says Mitchell Park greenhouses could grow valuable hemp clones.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Indigenous People’s Park Is Official
Renaming Columbus Park, created in 1956 on land original owned by the Potawatomi tribe.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Wikler Is New Democratic Party Chair
MoveOn leader Ben Wikler defeats David Bowen, will replace Martha Laning.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Say Goodbye to Columbus Park?
County Sup. Felesia Martin pushing for new name: Indigenous People's Park.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
