Jason Haas

Jason Haas, former member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.

Haas was elected in a special election in 2011 following the departure of Supervisor Chris Larson to the Wisconsin State Senate. He served until 2022, when he chose not to seek reelection.

Official Biography

Supervisor Jason Haas was elected 14th District Supervisor during a special election in April 2011. He serves as Vice-Chair of the Parks, Energy & Environment Committee and Finance, Personnel & Audit and is a member of the Transportation, Public Works & Transit Committee. The 14th District includes Humboldt Park, Wilson Park and Mitchell International Airport.

Jason is a community leader and homeowner in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood. He is an active member of the Bay View Neighborhood Association and recently helped with the planning and construction of the Hide House Community Garden.

Jason graduated from UWM in 2009 with a degree in History. Jason has over a decade of experience in the media and more than twenty years of work in the computer industry.

Jason, his wife Stacie, children Ellison and Hari, and their dog Carl are all proud residents of the south side.

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

Airport Gardens Neighborhood Celebrates Opening of New Playground at Mitchell Airport Park
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Airport Gardens Neighborhood Celebrates Opening of New Playground at Mitchell Airport Park

Community-led project spans multiple county administrations to deliver long-awaited playground at Mitchell Airport Park

Supervisor Eckblad Commends County Parks’ Efforts in Mitchell Airport Park Playground Replacement Project
Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Officers Association and Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 Endorse Jack Eckblad for Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4
Liz Sumner Announces Endorsements From Over a Dozen County Officials
Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Earns Endorsements of Milwaukee County Register of Deeds, State Representative Ortiz-Velez, and Trio of Supervisors: Adds to List of Local Leaders Supporting Eckblad’s Campaign for Bold, Responsible Leadership
Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Announces First Slate of Endorsements: Local Leaders Endorse Vision of Bold, Responsible Leadership
Board of Supervisors Approves Paid Parental Leave Policy for County Employees
Milwaukee DSA Calls on County Board to Provide No-Cost Voice and Video Calls for Milwaukee Jail and House of Correction Residents
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Milwaukee DSA Calls on County Board to Provide No-Cost Voice and Video Calls for Milwaukee Jail and House of Correction Residents

Excessive call fees exploit families of incarcerated individuals and create dangerous barriers to successful reentry

Jessica Katzenmeyer Racks Up More Endorsements From Across Wisconsin
Board of Supervisors Adopts 2022 Milwaukee County Budget
Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate
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Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

Budget Amendment Bolstering Park System Recommended by Finance Committee
Supervisor Clancy Introduces Budget Amendments to Move Funds from Sheriff to Human Needs
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Supervisor Clancy Introduces Budget Amendments to Move Funds from Sheriff to Human Needs

$11.3 million package has support from County Board leadership

Supervisor Haas Will End Decade-Long Tenure on Milwaukee County Board in April
County Board of Supervisors Congratulate Colectivo Workers on Successful Union Election
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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.

Eighteen Milwaukee Local Elected Officials Endorse Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
Milwaukee County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Task Force will launch on Aug. 12
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Milwaukee County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Task Force will launch on Aug. 12

Committee will kick off effort to seek community feedback and build recommendations to strategically allocate $183.6 million in federal funding

West Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin State Treasurer
Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal Creating ARPA Task Force Adopted by County Board
Supervisor Haas Secures Approval of Highway 41 Historic Garden Coming to Wilson Park
Supervisor Clancy Calls for ‘Right to Counsel’ Eviction Prevention Program
Reimagined County Board Health Committee Will Add a New Focus on Strategic Planning
Supervisors Denounce Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans
County Board Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons
Supervisors’ Statement on the Passing of Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron
Supervisors Denounce Anti-Democratic Coup Attempt in Washington D.C.
Board of Supervisors Won’t Penalize Employees Furloughed Due to Coronavirus
Board of Supervisors Adopts 2021 Milwaukee County Budget
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Board of Supervisors Adopts 2021 Milwaukee County Budget

Adopted Budget Invests in Racial Equity and Essential Servicers to Improve the Health of County Residents

Finance Committee Chair Haas Praises Supervisors for Amendments that Improve Service Delivery and Honor Milwaukee County’s Mission
Milwaukee County Board Approves $700,000 for Arts Organizations Impacted by COVID-19
Supervisor Jason Haas Commends Life Scout Zeno Wilson for Restoring Wilson Park Gazebo
County Supervisors Express Support for Colectivo Workers Union
Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements
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Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

County Board Passes Resolution Allowing ‘Credible Messengers’ to Work with Youth
Milwaukee County Passes Ordinance to Advance Racial Equity and Improve Health Outcomes
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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

Marcelia Nicholson Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Supervisors Introduce Ordinance to Advance Racial Equity and Improve Health Outcomes
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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

Another Big Endorsement for Ed Fallone
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Another Big Endorsement for Ed Fallone

 

Liz Sumner Announces Endorsements from Supervisors Jason Haas, Marina Dimitrijevic, and Sheldon Wasserman
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Liz Sumner Announces Endorsements from Supervisors Jason Haas, Marina Dimitrijevic, and Sheldon Wasserman

Current board members support Sumner to be next board supervisor

Milwaukee County Announces Upcoming Budget Public Engagement Sessions
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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

Board of Supervisors Directs Parks Department to Formalize Pesticide Use Policy
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Board of Supervisors Directs Parks Department to Formalize Pesticide Use Policy

"Milwaukee County has a responsibility to protect the health and safety of everyone who uses our parks and facilities..."

Supervisors Ask County Parks to Update, Clarify Pesticide Use Policy
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Supervisors Ask County Parks to Update, Clarify Pesticide Use Policy

"It is our duty to protect the citizens of Milwaukee County."

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Supervisor Jason Haas and Milwaukee County Parks Announce a New Wine and Beer Garden at Humboldt Park
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Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Supervisor Jason Haas and Milwaukee County Parks Announce a New Wine and Beer Garden at Humboldt Park

The Vine Humboldt is expected to open Memorial Day weekend and will be operated by the county

County Supervisor Jason Haas Endorses Marina Dimitrijevic for Alderwoman of Milwaukee’s 14th District
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County Supervisor Jason Haas Endorses Marina Dimitrijevic for Alderwoman of Milwaukee’s 14th District

"I am honored to have the strong support of my colleague and neighbor Supervisor Jason Haas."

Supervisor Jason Haas to Attend Vigil Against Hate
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Supervisor Jason Haas to Attend Vigil Against Hate

Islamic Society of Milwaukee Located in 14th Supervisory District

Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule
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Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule

For the past five years the Traveling Beer Gardens have been an integral part of Milwaukee's summer fun. The Traveling Beer Garden opens on May 8, the entire 2019 schedule includes new parks throughout Milwaukee County.

City-wide School Board Candidate Bob Peterson announces endorsement from 23 elected officials
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City-wide School Board Candidate Bob Peterson announces endorsement from 23 elected officials

The full list of elected officials to have endorsed Bob Peterson for MPS school board represents a broad span of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.

“Ruth M. Simos Great Room” Dedicated in Ceremony at Humboldt Park Pavilion
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“Ruth M. Simos Great Room” Dedicated in Ceremony at Humboldt Park Pavilion

"Ruth Simos was a tireless advocate for Humboldt Park..."

Improved Holler Park Playground Now Open
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Improved Holler Park Playground Now Open

Playground Now Fully Accessible as Land Donor Intended

Megan O’Halloran Announces Candidacy for MPS Board of School Directors
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Megan O’Halloran Announces Candidacy for MPS Board of School Directors

Parent Activist and Public School Advocate Has a Bold Vision for MPS

Committee votes against south side hotel proposal
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Committee votes against south side hotel proposal

"It was true Democracy in action as the public spoke on how this operation would negatively affect the neighborhood, school children and businesses."

The Federal Government Should Never Separate Families
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The Federal Government Should Never Separate Families

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

Abele Thanks County Board Committee and Chairman for Unanimous Support of Guy Smith
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Abele Thanks County Board Committee and Chairman for Unanimous Support of Guy Smith

Parks, Energy and Environment Committee votes 5-0 in favor of confirming acting head of Milwaukee County Parks Department

Abele Appoints Guy Smith to Lead Parks
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Abele Appoints Guy Smith to Lead Parks

Smith, a 14-year veteran of Milwaukee County Parks, has been serving as interim director; brings leadership, experience and passion to the County

Chairman Lipscomb Announces Committee Assignments
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Chairman Lipscomb Announces Committee Assignments

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

Humboldt Park Lagoon Restoration Nets Sweet Water Funding
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Humboldt Park Lagoon Restoration Nets Sweet Water Funding

HPF cleared cattails and other invasive plants from two sections of shoreline in autumn 2016 and 2017.

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

Officials and Citizens Stand with Alexander

Supervisors Honor Legacy of Parks Advocate Ruth M. Simos
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Supervisors Honor Legacy of Parks Advocate Ruth M. Simos

Ruth was the founder of Humboldt Park Friends.

Haas Calls for Renewed Search for Parks Director
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Haas Calls for Renewed Search for Parks Director

Supports Sullivan for Director of Child Support

Judge Rebecca Dallet clear choice of Milwaukee County leaders
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Judge Rebecca Dallet clear choice of Milwaukee County leaders

“I am honored and humbled to have earned the support of these officials, who work every day to make our communities stronger.”

Milwaukee County Supervisors Condemn Terrorist Attack in Charlottesville
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Milwaukee County Supervisors Condemn Terrorist Attack in Charlottesville

"Hate has no place in America, and we condemn the individuals and groups that came to Charlottesville seeking violent confrontation as a platform to spread their racist ideology."

Humboldt Park Beer Garden Fund Leads to $54,000 in Repairs
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Humboldt Park Beer Garden Fund Leads to $54,000 in Repairs

Improvements to Humboldt Park Beer pavilion include upgrades to restrooms and improved wheelchair accessibility, while maintaining the historical character of the building.

ZIP MKE Photos Travel to Tippecanoe Library
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ZIP MKE Photos Travel to Tippecanoe Library

New Photos and Guest Speakers Bring Milwaukee to 53207

Unprecedented City-County Effort Will Yield Major Improvements to Parks and Prepare for 100-year Storm
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Unprecedented City-County Effort Will Yield Major Improvements to Parks and Prepare for 100-year Storm

Planning for the joint City-County effort has been underway for nearly ten years.

Haas Discovery Adds Potential $500,000 for Parks to 2017 Budget
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Haas Discovery Adds Potential $500,000 for Parks to 2017 Budget

Supervisor Haas discovered that revenue generated by the O'Donnell Park parking structure had not been accounted for in the County Executive's 2017 Recommended Budget.

Government, Business and Non-profit Leaders Celebrate Launch of Milwaukee County Urban Orchards with Ceremonial Tree Planting
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Government, Business and Non-profit Leaders Celebrate Launch of Milwaukee County Urban Orchards with Ceremonial Tree Planting

The Milwaukee County Organic Fruit Orchards Are the Largest Such Orchards in the United States and are Expected to Bear Fruit Within Three Years

Milwaukee County Supervisors Avoid Opportunity to Remove Estabrook Dam
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Milwaukee County Supervisors Avoid Opportunity to Remove Estabrook Dam

Finance and Audit Committee ignores Parks Department’s expert opinion to remove blighted structure

County Panel Refuses Move Toward Transparency
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County Panel Refuses Move Toward Transparency

Committee Will Not Provide Public Notice of Budgetary Changes

County Executive Chris Abele, Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic Announce $350,000 EPA Grant for South Shore Project
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County Executive Chris Abele, Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic Announce $350,000 EPA Grant for South Shore Project

The South Shore project aims to improve water quality and beach health, with a long term goal of being removed from the top 10 worst beach list.

Board Chairman Lipscomb and Parks Committee Chair Haas Announce 9/13/2016 Public Hearing on Pokemon Go and 2017 Parks Budget Request
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Board Chairman Lipscomb and Parks Committee Chair Haas Announce 9/13/2016 Public Hearing on Pokemon Go and 2017 Parks Budget Request

Invite Public to Testify about Pokemon GO in the Park and Proposed Parking Meters on the Lakefront

Removing the Estabrook Dam will not cost taxpayers 13 million dollars
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Removing the Estabrook Dam will not cost taxpayers 13 million dollars

Claim by homeowners organization that removing the dam would cost taxpayers millions is questionable at best.

Board Chairman Lipscomb Announces Standing Committee Assignments for the 2016-2018 term
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Board Chairman Lipscomb Announces Standing Committee Assignments for the 2016-2018 term

I am excited to announce the historic appointment of Supervisor Peggy A. West as Chairwoman of Milwaukee County’s Finance Committee.

County Supervisor candidate Franz Meyer asks: What does Jason Haas really think about the Estabrook Dam?
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County Supervisor candidate Franz Meyer asks: What does Jason Haas really think about the Estabrook Dam?

Meyer calls out Haas’ inconsistent history on the issue

Humboldt Park Nets $11,000 From Beer Garden
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Humboldt Park Nets $11,000 From Beer Garden

Funds Will Go Toward Park Improvements

Franz Meyer calls on Jason Haas to explain past support of questionable redistricting
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Franz Meyer calls on Jason Haas to explain past support of questionable redistricting

Meyer says supervisor districts should fairly represent county residents, not the interests of individual politicians or their parties

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Challenges Incumbent in Debate
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Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Challenges Incumbent in Debate

Franz Meyer challenges County Board incumbent on Lincoln Hills scandal and Estabrook Dam giveaway while casting vision for a county government that works for all residents

Wisconsin Working Families Party Continues Political Revolution With New Endorsements
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Wisconsin Working Families Party Continues Political Revolution With New Endorsements

After propelling State Sen. Chris Larson to a surprise win against County Exec. Abele, Wisconsin WFP works to establish progressive voting bloc in Milwaukee

County Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Protect Parks
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County Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Protect Parks

At Least 43 Lack Designated Zoning as Parkland; Measure Moves to Avoid Sale by Executive

Milwaukee Leaders Endorse Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller
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Milwaukee Leaders Endorse Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller

“Johnny Thomas is the person that we need to be our next Milwaukee City Comptroller,” said Alderman Willie Wade.

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

Minority Group of Supervisors Successfully Blocks Funding Proposal

Supervisors Haas, Weishan Blast County Executive Chris Abele Over Sex Offender Placement
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Supervisors Haas, Weishan Blast County Executive Chris Abele Over Sex Offender Placement

They Received Little Notice of County Decision of “Inappropriate Placement”

County Panel Refuses to Label Community ID Cards
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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.”

Supervisor Jason Haas to Hold Second Budget Town Hall Meeting November 3
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Supervisor Jason Haas to Hold Second Budget Town Hall Meeting November 3

Meeting Designed to Get Constituent Input on 2016 Proposed Budget

Gwen Connolly campaign showing huge momentum
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Gwen Connolly campaign showing huge momentum

After her opponent this week jumped to the Branch 31 race, Connolly is widely seen as the prohibitive favorite to be the next judge in Branch 44.

Supervisor Jason Haas to Hold Town Hall Meeting October 27
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Supervisor Jason Haas to Hold Town Hall Meeting October 27

Haas Invites Public Comment on 2016 Proposed Budget

County Board Knew About the Looming Transit Shortfall
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County Board Knew About the Looming Transit Shortfall

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

Supervisors Dimitrijevic and Haas Announce More Than $400,000 in Parks Improvements in Bay View Neighborhood
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Supervisors Dimitrijevic and Haas Announce More Than $400,000 in Parks Improvements in Bay View Neighborhood

County Board Legislation Delivers $5 Million to Revitalize Our County Parks

Supervisor Jason Haas Announces Food Truck Friday at Morgan Park
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Supervisor Jason Haas Announces Food Truck Friday at Morgan Park

Event to Feature Food, Fun, Music and Lots of Food Trucks

County Board Committee Passes Resolution Protesting MPS Takeover
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County Board Committee Passes Resolution Protesting MPS Takeover

Measure Expresses Opposition to Law Allowing MPS Takeover by County Executive, Calls for County Executive to Advocate for Repeal

Get rid of old books at the “Choose to Re-Use” book exchange
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Get rid of old books at the “Choose to Re-Use” book exchange

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Milwaukee County Adopts S.E.E.D. Legislation
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Milwaukee County Adopts S.E.E.D. Legislation

Supervisors override executive veto of program to eliminate “food deserts” among elderly, low-income neighborhoods in Milwaukee County

Garden District Urban Orchard project will be unveiled on Friday
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Garden District Urban Orchard project will be unveiled on Friday

Sustainable system likely the first of its kind in Milwaukee

Supervisor Jason Haas to Join Ald. Witkowski to Showcase and Dedicate New Sustainable Urban Orchard
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Supervisor Jason Haas to Join Ald. Witkowski to Showcase and Dedicate New Sustainable Urban Orchard

News Conference to Be Held at 9 a.m. Friday at Garden District Farmers’ Market

Five-Year St. Francis Brewing Company Contract Approved
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Five-Year St. Francis Brewing Company Contract Approved

Supervisor Haas’ Measure Allows for a 5% Return on Profits for Dedicated Maintenance Fund

Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Thanks Board for Overwhelming Support of SEED Legislation to Eliminate Food Deserts
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Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Thanks Board for Overwhelming Support of SEED Legislation to Eliminate Food Deserts

Program Aims to Provide Access to Fresh Healthy Food to All

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

News conference Tuesday to explore proposals for eventual, extended streetcar routes
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News conference Tuesday to explore proposals for eventual, extended streetcar routes

Several members of the Milwaukee Common Council and a member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors will hold a news conference Tuesday.

Milwaukee County Supervisors Introduce Measure to Repair O’Donnell Park
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Milwaukee County Supervisors Introduce Measure to Repair O’Donnell Park

Resolution Calls for Request for Proposals, Creation of Task Force to Develop Vision for Park Site

Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Supervisor Jason Haas to Hold Joint Town Hall Meeting October 20
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Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Supervisor Jason Haas to Hold Joint Town Hall Meeting October 20

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic and Sup. Haas to Hold Town Hall Meeting October 20

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