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Liz Sumner Announces Endorsements From Over a Dozen County Officials
Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Continued Efforts to Obstruct the Peaceful Transfer of Power by Baselessly Firing Appointees
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Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Continued Efforts to Obstruct the Peaceful Transfer of Power by Baselessly Firing Appointees

Governor names immediate appointments to ensure critical government operations continue

Senator Agard Statement – GOP Rejects Well-Qualified Appointments
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Senator Agard Statement – GOP Rejects Well-Qualified Appointments

In just one day, Senate Republicans more than double the number of executive appointments that have been rejected by the body since 1981, per data from the Legislative Reference Bureau.

Jodi Habush Sinykin Announces 8th Senate District Candidacy
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Jodi Habush Sinykin Announces 8th Senate District Candidacy

Longtime district resident and attorney enters race as a Democrat.

Board of Supervisors Approves Paid Parental Leave Policy for County Employees
Czarnezki Votes to Approve $45 Million for Public Museum, Urges Retention of Current Name
Board of Supervisors Adopts 2022 Milwaukee County Budget
Czarnezki Proposal for Civil Forfeiture Right to Counsel Adopted by Finance Committee
Supervisor Czarnezki Will Not Seek Re-election to Milwaukee County Board
Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal Would Create Paid Internships, a First for Board of Supervisors
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.

Supervisor Czarnezki Calls on Colectivo Ownership to Bargain with Employees in Good Faith
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Supervisor Czarnezki Calls on Colectivo Ownership to Bargain with Employees in Good Faith

Colectivo Coffee will likely be the largest café chain in the United States to organize.

Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Adopted by County Board
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Advances
Clerk Christenson and Supervisor Czarnezki Call on Governor Evers to Veto Undemocratic Redistricting Bill
Supervisor Czarnezki Denounces Joint Finance Committee Decision to Cut Milwaukee Transit Funding
County Board Adopts Resolution Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalty
Reimagined County Board Health Committee Will Add a New Focus on Strategic Planning
Supervisors Denounce Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans
Milwaukee County Should Not Be in the Gun Show Business
Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty
County Board Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons
Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Introduces Proposal Reducing Penalty for Marijuana Possession
Clerk Christenson Applauds Board of Supervisors for Seeking Reforms at Wisconsin Counties Association
Supervisors Clancy and Czarnezki Oppose State Bill to Limit Local Control on Budgeting
Supervisors’ Statement on the Passing of Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron
Supervisors Denounce Anti-Democratic Coup Attempt in Washington D.C.
Supervisors Clancy and Czarnezki Call for Investment in Youth at Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center
Milwaukee County Board unanimously approves strategic planning ordinance
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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 Supervisors Express Support for Colectivo Workers Union
County Board Adopts Resolution Expanding Access to Polling Locations
Diverse Board of Supervisors United in Urgent Appeal for Federal Aid
Study to Determine if Voter ID Law Reduced Wisconsin Turnout
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Study to Determine if Voter ID Law Reduced Wisconsin Turnout

Milwaukee County Clerk Czarnezki backs UW-Madison effort to survey those who didn’t vote

County Clerk Czarnezki to Issue Domestic Partnerships to Opposite Sex Couples
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County Clerk Czarnezki to Issue Domestic Partnerships to Opposite Sex Couples

Milwaukee County Clerk Czarnezki also announced that he will be joined in this effort by Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell.

County Clerk Czarnezki Will Not Seek Re-Election
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County Clerk Czarnezki Will Not Seek Re-Election

Joe Czarnezki was elected Milwaukee County Clerk in 2008 and re-elected in 2012.

Milwaukee County Clerk Office Closed November 26th, 27th
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Milwaukee County Clerk Office Closed November 26th, 27th

The Office of the Milwaukee County Clerk will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Fall 2015 Town Hall Meetings
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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.

Early Voting Begins Today – Monday, October 20
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Early Voting Begins Today – Monday, October 20

Milwaukee County Clerk Joe Czarnezki reminded voters that early voting for the November 4 General Election is now open.

County Clerk Czarnezki Calls on State to Implement Same Sex Marriage License Changes
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County Clerk Czarnezki Calls on State to Implement Same Sex Marriage License Changes

Milwaukee County Clerk Joe Czarnezki urged Governor Walker’s administration to update marriage license forms to reflect the fact that same sex couples are allowed to marry in Wisconsin.

County Clerk Czarnezki Issuing Same Sex Marriage Licenses
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County Clerk Czarnezki Issuing Same Sex Marriage Licenses

Milwaukee County Clerk Joe Czarnezki announced that he is now issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples.

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Says Actions by the U.S. Supreme Court Have Cleard the Way for Milwaukee County to Begin Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
County Clerk Czarnezki Congratulates Same Sex Couples and Thanks Staff
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County Clerk Czarnezki Congratulates Same Sex Couples and Thanks Staff

“Judge Crabb’s decision is a giant step towards marriage equality,”

County Clerk Czarnezki Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
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County Clerk Czarnezki Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

Milwaukee County Clerk Joe Czarnezki announced that his will office will immediately begin accepting marriage license applications

Chairwoman Celebrates Ruling That Finally Brings Marriage Equality to Wisconsin
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Chairwoman Celebrates Ruling That Finally Brings Marriage Equality to Wisconsin

"A just society is one that will thrive."

Special Election for 5th District County Supervisor
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Special Election for 5th District County Supervisor

Milwaukee County Clerk Joe Czarnezki announced that the County Executive has ordered a special election to fill the vacancy of 5th District County Supervisor created by the resignation of Supervisor Russell W. Stamper II, who was recently elected to the Milwaukee Common Council.

Special Election for County Treasurer
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Special Election for County Treasurer

Milwaukee County Clerk Joe Czarnezki announced that, in accordance with a resolution adopted by the Milwaukee County Board, the Milwaukee County Election Commission has ordered a special election to fill the vacancy in the office of County Treasurer created by the resignation of Daniel Diliberti.

Fishing Season Opens May 4 – Buy Your Fishing License Now!
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Fishing Season Opens May 4 – Buy Your Fishing License Now!

Wisconsin's fishing season opens Saturday, May 4th.