Felesia Martin

Supervisor Martin Commends Cutting EDGE Training and Trades Event, Encourages Student Participation

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

Supervisor Martin Applauds Board Approval of Cooper Park Repair Amendment

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

Milwaukee County Board Finance Committee Votes to Restore Transit Funding and Strengthen Transit Priorities

The Transit Resolution and Budget Amendment Move to the Full Board for Adoption on Nov. 6

Milwaukee County Board Finance Committee Seeks to Restore Transit Funding and Strengthen Transit Priorities

Supervisors Call on WIAA to Strengthen Protections Against Hate Speech, Harassment in High School Sports

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

Two More Southside Progressive Leaders Endorse Supervisor Jack Eckblad For Re-Election in Supervisory District 4

Leaders are latest to join the growing coalition of support for Eckblad's re-election.

Supervisor Martin’s Opposition Prevails—McGovern Park Development Proposal Falls Short

WisDems Vice Chair Felesia Martin Issues Statement Recognizing Juneteenth

Supervisor Martin Issues Statement on the Sade Robinson Trial Verdict

Supervisor Jack Eckblad Thanks Co-Sponsors for Joining Coalition to Pass Resolution in Support of Innovative Affordable Housing Marketplace

Supervisors Issue Statement Regarding Rufus King High School Track Team Incident at Waterford High School

Milwaukee County Supervisors Affirm Commitment to Due Process Following Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

WisDems Chair Ben Wikler Announces He Won’t Run for Reelection

Statement from Supervisor Martin on the Deadly Shooting at Dineen Park

Statement from County Supervisors Martin and Sequanna Taylor on the Passing of Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff

Supervisor Rolland Urges County Board to Approve Amendment Supporting Unhoused and Housing-Insecure Residents

Call to support $500,000 budget amendment aiming to expand stable housing options comes during Homelessness Awareness Week

Supervisor Martin Issues Statement on Dineen Park Shooting

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Celebrates Juneteenth

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Announces Multimillion-Dollar Sherman Park Renovation

Sherman Park Re-Imagined features 12 exterior park improvements

Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Women for Biden-Harris, Welcome First Lady Jill Biden

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election

Board Adopts Resolution for External Audit of Milwaukee County Jail

Chairwoman Nicholson Authors Action for Accountability

Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Black History Month

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements

Marisabel for Milwaukee Campaign: I am a pro-choice LGBT leader, and I am proud of my advocacy for immigrants and women

Liz Sumner Announces Endorsements From Over a Dozen County Officials

Marisabel Cabrera Brings Experience and Dedication to Circuit Court Campaign

Supervisors Speak Out on The Rock Sound Levels Post-Audit Committee Review

Supervisor Clancy Expresses Disappointment Over Milwaukee County Sheriff Office’s Report

County Supervisors Hosting Washington Park Senior Center Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Sales Tax Increase

 

McGovern Park to Host Mike Taylor’s 3v3 Safe Summer Basketball League and Wellness Fair

Supervisor Martin, Alderman Westmoreland to Host Community Forum on Parks and Neighborhood Safety

Forum will focus on Kops, Cooper, and Nash Park communities

Supervisors Martin and Clancy Call for Audit of Milwaukee County Jail

Supervisors will introduce a resolution demanding audit

Sara Geenen Campaign Announces More Than 50 Endorsements From Judges & Elected Officials

Milwaukee County ARPA Task Force Endorses Medical Debt Abolishment Proposal

Sup. Rolland Plan Leverages $1.6 million in Federal Rescue Funds to Create Approximately $153 Million in Debt Relief

County Supervisors Commend Bruce Colburn on Long Career Fighting for Workers’ Rights

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Finance Committee Approval of Abortion Advisory Referendum

Supervisor Martinez Renews Call to Fund the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

Chairwoman Nicholson and Supervisor Martin Commend Public Participation at Annual Public Hearing

Supervisor Burgelis Calls on Landmark Committee to Designate Black Nite Uprising Site

Supervisors Martinez, Zerpa, and Martin Disagree with ARPA Task Force Decision to Reject Funding the Mitchell Park Domes

“I am disappointed that our historic domes weren’t guaranteed a future today. This landmark is not only beloved by the south side of Milwaukee, but it is an iconic structure that is enjoyed by visitors from around the world.” said Supervisor Zerpa.  

Supervisor Martin Applauds Arrival of 73 New Clean Diesel Buses

Praises hard work of local and federal leaders

Clerk Christenson Stands with Community Groups Seeking Expanded Ballot Access

County Board Unanimously Adopts Resolution Repudiating Discriminatory Covenants

County Supervisors Support Milwaukee Brewers Pride Night

Chairwoman Nicholson Announces County Board Committee Assignments, Leadership Roles

Supervisor Martin Praises MCTS Drivers, Calls on Community to Act Respectfully on Public Transit

County Supervisors Congratulate José G. Pérez on Election as Common Council President

Board of Supervisors Approves Paid Parental Leave Policy for County Employees

WisDems Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Supervisor Martin Urges Governor Evers to Veto GOP Child Labor Legislation

Supervisor Martin Mourns Major Harris, Commends Community’s Search Efforts

Tax Paying Wisconsinites Blast Ron Johnson for Latest Tax Scandal

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal Would Create Paid Internships, a First for Board of Supervisors

Supervisors Praise Work of County Housing Division in Preventing Evictions

County Board of Supervisors Congratulate Colectivo Workers on Successful Union Election

Colectivo workers voted to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 494 which will develop the group's first negotiated contract, pending the election’s certification by the National Labor Relations Board.

Supervisor Martin Applauds Humanizing Updates to Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Terminology

Supervisor Martin Calls on Congress to Increase Funding for Older Americans Act and Alzheimer’s Research in Federal Budget

Rep. Brostoff Celebrates Passage of Milwaukee County Resolution in Support of Ending Qualified Immunity for Police

Supervisor Martin Elected Vice-President of Wisconsin Extension Association Board

County Board Adopts Nicholson Proposal to Improve Equity for Women Employees

Supervisor Martin Urges all Adults to Get Vaccinated As Soon As Possible: “Don’t Wait”

Supervisors Denounce Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans

Parks Committee Approves Proposal to Allow Gun Shows at Milwaukee County Sports Complex

Supervisor Martin Calls on State Officials to Prioritize District 7 in Vaccination Effort

County Board Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons

Wisconsin Democrats Issue Statement to Honor Black History Month

Supervisors’ Statement on the Passing of Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron

Supervisor Martin Calls for Vaccination of MCTS Bus Drivers

Supervisor Martin Statement on Insurrectionists Storming the U.S. Capitol

Supervisor Martin Thanks Election Commission for Successfully Completing the Recount

Supervisor Martin Supports County Executive Crowley’s Health Screening Administrative Order

Milwaukee County Board unanimously approves strategic planning ordinance

New efforts compel longer-term thinking, goal-setting and performance-based reporting after 20 years with no strategic plan in place

County Board Adopts Resolution Expanding Access to Polling Locations

DPW Vice-Chair Felesia Martin Calls out Trump’s Chaos as He Refuses to Condemn Kenosha Shooter

DPW Vice-Chair Calls Out Trump For Exacerbating Inequalities In Communities of Color

Wisconsin Women Slam Trump For Attacks On Their Health, COVID-19 Response, In-Person Campaigning

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

Juneteenth Becomes a Holiday for County Employees

June 19 will be a floating holiday for Milwaukee County employees to honor and celebrate Black life and attend Juneteenth Day celebrations throughout Milwaukee.

County Board Passes Resolution Allowing ‘Credible Messengers’ to Work with Youth

Milwaukee County Passes Ordinance to Advance Racial Equity and Improve Health Outcomes

Milwaukee County leaders commit to eliminating institutional racism by addressing County polices, practices and power structures through a racial equity lens

County Supervisor Felesia Martin Urges Residents to Stop Congregating Around County Parks

Supervisor Martin Urges Residents to Stay Home and Stay Safe to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus

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

Supervisor Martin Stands with Hmong Neighbors

MTEA Announces Endorsements in Milwaukee Spring Elections

Time is Right for Indigenous People’s Park

"Renaming Columbus Park to Indigenous People's Park is the right thing to do because it helps right an historic wrong..."

Milwaukee County Announces Upcoming Budget Public Engagement Sessions

Four sessions in partnership with Milwaukee County Supervisors provide forum for residents to share priorities and weigh in on new revenue options

Indigenous People’s Park Established on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side

"Renaming this park is one small thing we can do to acknowledge and show respect to the indigenous people."

Supervisor Martin Supports Plan to Upgrade, Repair Youth Facilities

"It is important to have our kids close to home and close to their families while receiving culturally relevant treatment that meets their needs."

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Welcomes New Leadership Team

Ben Wikler elected Chair of Party by delegates, Felesia Martin and Lee Snodgrass 1st Vice Chair and 2nd Vice Chair

Supervisor Martin Urges Greater Attention on Lupus

"We urgently need to raise public awareness and increase education about Lupus, so people can get an accurate diagnosis and the care they need."

County Board Resists Review of Homelessness Funding

Resolution to House County’s Remaining Homeless Not Scheduled

The Federal Government Should Never Separate Families

"Separating families is cruel and is completely contradictory to our American values."

Chairman Lipscomb Announces Committee Assignments

Standing committees typically meet every month, prior to the County Board meeting.

Leadership MKE announces support for 14 candidates running for local office

Leadership MKE supported candidates have already scored significant primary victories.