Juan Miguel Martinez

Two Road-to-Trail Projects Funded in 2025

$10 million for two small projects within county parks approved.

Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget

Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.

Tight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice

Sup. Shawn Rolland wants $500,000 for a housing program. But his chosen source raises concerns for administration, colleagues.

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 Adds Domes Project to 2025 Budget

Board advances plan to redevelop the Domes, transfer operations to nonprofit.

Supervisor Martinez Budget Amendment Advances “Domes Reimagined” Proposal

Mitchell Clarke Friends Group To Host Community Cookout

Event to Celebrate, Educate Residents on the Domes Redevelopment Proposal

Domes Group Proposes $133 Million Repair, Redevelopment

Friends of the Domes plan to save the Domes needs $30 million from Milwaukee County.

South Side Community Walk Steps Off Thursday Afternoon

Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble

Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.

After Series of Deaths, County Jail Audit Approved

Milwaukee County Board approves contract with third-party for independent audit of the jail. But not without derision over process.

Supervisors Gómez-Tom, Martinez Applaud Shakespeare in the City Events with Spanish Interpretation

Supervisor Bielinski to Introduce Resolution Supporting Milwaukee Public Schools and Advocating for Adequate State Funding

Statement from Milwaukee County Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez on Fire Near Mitchell Park Domes

Supervisors Grudgingly Approve Raises for Sheriff’s Deputies

County Board unanimously approves new contract with sheriff's deputy union, but wants overtime under control.

Cinco De Mayo Violence, Viral Video Prompt Community Response

County supervisor wants community events moved into parks for better security.

Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping

Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.

Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez Advocates for Safer County-Sponsored Festivals in Collaboration with Mitchell Park Domes

Meet The New Milwaukee County Board

When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.

Board Backs Less Road-To-Trail Conversion in Jackson Park

Board backs area supervisors' proposal that costs more money.

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.

County Board Wants Ceasefire In Gaza, But Only By A Narrow Margin

Fight over underlying language divides board.

MTEA Announces Endorsements in April 2nd Election

Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives

Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.

Parks Committee Backs Jackson Park Trail ‘Compromise’

Parks committee backs plan to downsize trail conversion along Jackson Park Drive.

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa Announces Slate of Endorsements for Re-election Campaign

Huge Turnout Supports Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

But committee rejects language accusing Israel of 'genocide' and can't agree on resolution.

Supervisor Clancy Urges Approval of Resolution for Cease-Fire in Israel and Gaza, and the West Bank on Board Floor

Ted Chisholm Announces Growing List of Public Endorsements for Milwaukee County Treasurer Campaign

Area Supervisors Want Less Road-To-Trail Conversion In Jackson Park

'The trail will be wonderful for everybody else,' but not nearby residents, supervisor says.

Burgelis, Zepnick Advance In Southwest Side Aldermanic Race

County supervisor, former state legislator running to replace Mark Borkowski.

County Treasurer Dave Cullen Announces Reelection Bid

With many endorsements, Cullen faces Ted Chisholm in Democratic primary.

Supervisors Oppose Controversial Road-to-Trail Project

Parks department wants portion of Jackson Park Drive with no driveways converted to trail.

Ron Jansen Endorsed by Citizen Action Wisconsin

Board Votes to Wait for City Bodycam Lawsuit Ruling

County considering policy like the city's for release of body cam videos for officers.

Board Funds Crisis Housing in Uptown Neighborhood, Demurs On Southside Dog Park

Plus: A controversial penguin project is funded, funding for southside dog park is paused and 'high-impact' parks projects are funded.

Board Adopts Resolution for External Audit of Milwaukee County Jail

Chairwoman Nicholson Authors Action for Accountability

A Battle Over Sheriff’s Bodycam Policy

Two supervisors push for faster public release of video evidence, but committee says no.

New Runway Dog Park? Maybe Not

Funding source and timeline raise concerns, but county board may be split on the issue.

Supervisors Push Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Led by Sup. Ryan Clancy, four supervisors want board to take vote on foreign policy.

Could Shuttered Runway Dog Park Be Replaced?

Park near airport shut down after FAA objections. Supervisor pushes for a replacement.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Call for Gaza-Israel Ceasefire

Nationwide, about 180 state and local officials have signed on to a letter to the Biden administration organized by Jewish Voice for Peace

Sen. Larson joins national call to Pres. Biden for ceasefire in Gaza

Wrong Paperwork Gets County Board Candidate Tossed From Ballot

Ryan Antczak, a former Republican state Assembly candidate, circulated the wrong paperwork for nomination signatures.

Ron Jansen Endorsed by Our Wisconsin Revolution

Board Approves New Correctional Food Contract

Florida company will serve jail and CRC, replacing much criticized Aramark Corporation.

Milwaukee County Board Adopts Clancy Proposal to Expand Healthcare Access for Employees

Staffing Improves At Correctional Facilities

But still understaffed: County jail reaches 74% of full staffing level and CRC 83%.

Supervisors Hopeful for Pool Openings in 2024

Committee adds funding to Parks budget for this, but more pools are not guaranteed.

So Much for That Free Bike Trail

Supervisors consider killing deal for pedestrian infrastructure that Wauwatosa would pay for.

Could Park Friends Help Prevent Illegal Dumping?

County officials think neighborhood groups could watch for and report dumping.

Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending

Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.

What’s The Future of The Charles Allis Art Museum?

One county budget amendment funds safety repairs, another seeks to end future contributions.

Budget Committee Recommends Correction Officer Raises

Budget amendment would raise starting pay to $30 an hour.

Liz Sumner Announces Endorsements From Over a Dozen County Officials

Sheriff Inquiry Leads to Board Fracas

Board removes jail inquiry from committee after process falls apart. Issue will go to full board.

Board Halts Medical Travel Subsidy For Abortions

With abortions resuming in state, supervisors hold off on medical travel program.

Board Recommends Transit Rangers for Bus Security

But transit officials privately raise concerns about program as currently envisioned.

Supervisor Martinez Celebrates Passage of Resolution Advocating for Driver’s License Access to Undocumented Immigrants

Will Zoo Get New Rhino Facility?

Zoo would need at least $16 million from the county. That may be a tough sell.

Supervisors Considering Faster Body Camera Release For Sheriff’s Office

But supervisors do not have authority to set policy for Sheriff.

Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution

In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.

Domes Costs Shock Supervisors

'I think we're just in shock,' supervisor says on estimate of up to $100 million for Domes.

Zepnick Enters Race To Replace Borkowski

Three candidates now seeking to replace outgoing alderman.

Board Will Consider Paid Medical Travel For Employees

Propoal offers a workaround for legal concerns raised over abortion travel fund.

Two Candidates Running for Clancy’s County Board Seat

Clancy won't say if he will seek reelection in 2024, despite fellow DSA member filing to run.

Supervisors Want County To Buy Only Union-Made Vehicles

Supervisors want only union-made, American vehicles for the county.

Parks Launches Mitchell Park Campaign

Public engagement campaign aimed at building support, awareness for The Domes, Mitchell Park and a potential project.

Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate

See how and why each supervisor voted the way they did for new tax.

Supervisors Seek to Delay Sales Tax Vote

Clancy has proposal to give supervisors "cover" to support sales tax.

County Supervisors Seek to Bolster Transit Funding, Offset Negative Impact of Sales Tax Increase

Time for County Board to Guts Up

If they don’t approve sales tax hike, county will face fiscal disaster and voters will blame them.

Donors Interested in Saving Mitchell Park

But not necessarily saving the domes. Local supervisor, Parks and philanthropic community moving toward a new Mitchell Park project.

Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike

Does the board have the 12 votes needed to approve this critical measure?

Task Force Makes Recommendations for Security on Buses

Should security officers work for county or the transit system? Report doesn't take a stand.

County Sales Tax Hike Gets First Approval

County officials detail future cuts without sales tax plan, as Parks Department is halved and senior centers eliminated.

Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax

Four town halls scheduled this month

Resolution Would Declare Milwaukee a Transgender, Non-Binary Sanctuary

Also proposed is a county policy to oppose bans on gender affirming health care.

Special Public Hearing Scheduled On County Sales Tax Increase

Meeting will give residents opportunity to speak directly to supervisors about potential sales tax increase.

Could MCTS Have New Security by 2024?

Task Force rushing to finalize a proposal for county buses before budget season. Will it work?

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.

Resolution Supports Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

Resolution instructs county lobbyists to push for such state legislation.

Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy

Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review

Board Adopts Key Items Promoting Accountability, Public Input, Responsiveness to Local Stakeholders

County Could Replace Private Firm With Deputies or Transit Rangers

Transit Security Task Force moving toward recommending replacement of current private security firm.

Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund

With Republican legislators watching Milwaukee's every move, supervisors reject proposal.

County’s Debt Relief Program No Laughing Matter

Program with huge 100-to-1 return inspired by comedian John Oliver. Seriously.

Resolution Opposes a County Brewers Subsidy

Two socialists, two conservatives on board are co-sponsoring the resolution.

Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy

County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.

Board Will Consider Probe of Jail Policies, Practices

Sup. Felesia Martin authors resolution making huge information request from jail.

Board Approves Harley Park Deal

Plus: County board approves Juvenile Justice Center redevelopment, Sherman Park projects and settlement for opioid lawsuit.

Committee Pauses Abortion Travel Fund

Legal uncertainty causes supervisors to table the proposal for a month.

Sanchez, Gómez-Tom Advance From County Board Primary

Three candidates ran in primary of special election for county board's vacant District 14 seat.

Board Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract

Aramark Correctional Services sought 8% price hike in 2023 contract.

Company Hiking Prices for Corrections Food

Aramark Correctional Services negotiates 8% price hike for food served at county facilities.

Committee Approves Medical Debt Relief

Project with RIP Medical Debt will cancel $153 million in debt owed by county residents.

New Firms Will Study Rehab, Replacement or Demo of The Domes

Construction consultant Concord Group will review options for redevelopment and demolition of The Domes.

Supervisors Propose Abortion Travel Fund

But the county Corporation Counsel calls the proposal "nearly certainly illegal."

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

Supervisors Martinez, Coggs-Jones, and Wasserman Condemn Local Antiques Store Selling Racist Items

Jackson Park Project Faces Resistance

Some residents oppose plan to convert roadway to pedestrian-bike trail along KK River Parkway.

Supervisors Burgelis and Martinez to Host Public Meeting on Jackson Park Drive Project

County Begins Future Domes Study

Seeking construction consultant to price everything from demolition to restoration to expanded urban botanical complex.

MPS Embroiled in a Real Food Fight

Student group protests quality of school lunches. School board considers changes.

Supervisor Martinez Decries House Resolution Condemning “Horrors of Socialism”

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.

Committee Approves Funding for Suburban Affordable Housing Projects

But Sup. Peter Burgelis tries to stop subsidy for Wauwatosa development, citing cost.

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

Supervisors Holding We Energies Project Hostage For More Money

Supervisors try tactic they used for the Waukesha water deal.

Supervisor Martinez Rallies Committee on Parks and Culture to Delay WE Energies Permanent Easement

Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed

18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.

County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’

Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.

Board Approves Studying Demolition, Other Options For The Domes

Policy does not support demolition, which many supervisors remain opposed to.

Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots

Advisory referendum on Wisconsin's abortion ban will be on Milwaukee County ballots during April election.

Board Considering Abortion Referendum, Again

Board would place question on April ballot after failing to approve November election proposal.

Supervisors Stall Waukesha Drinking Water Project

Waukesha needs access to one acre of county land. Committee votes to delay this.

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Finance Committee Approval of Abortion Advisory Referendum

New Domes Policy Gets First Approval

Supervisors soften language but still include possibility of demolishing domes.

Supervisor Martinez Renews Call to Fund the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes

County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.

County Supervisors Commend Milwaukee County Transit System and Amalgamated Transit Union 998 on New Contract

Crowley Vetoes Lake Park Bluff Proposal

Should neighbors have rights to maintain bluff forever? Crowley says no.

Board Adopts 2023 County Budget

Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?

Supervisors Clancy, Martinez Decry Passage of Budget Which Fails to Adequately Invest in Human Needs

Supervisors underline harm-reduction measures

Milwaukee DSA Celebrates Historic Wins on Tuesday Night

Finance Committee Recommends Task Forces on Paratransit, MCTS Safety

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

Milwaukee DA Will Charge Elderly Man for Choking Black Man

Video captures 62-year-old with hand on throat of 24-year-old, in incident on South Side.

Supervisor Martinez Commends District Attorney’s Office Decision to Formally Charge Robert Walczykowski

Finance Committee Unanimously Recommends Supervisors Rolland, Taylor, Martinez Amendment Increasing Infrastructure and Parks Funding

Nicholson, Martinez Proposal to Advance Multilingual Accessibility for County Meetings Unanimously Recommended for Adoption

County Budget Amendments Prioritize Human Needs and Safety

Supervisors Martinez and Clancy to hold Thursday press conference to discuss amendments

Missy Zombor Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Board of School Directors Citywide Seat

Zombor is endorsed by School Board President and current Citywide Representative Bob Peterson

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

County To Seek Historic Designation for Domes

Board wants National Register of Historic Places listing. A first step toward saving Domes?

Board Approves Ungendered Bathrooms

And LGBTQ inclusion initiative. 'Access to safe restrooms should be a basic right for every person.'

Supervisors Applaud Decision to Advance Historic Designation for Mitchell Park Domes

Supervisors Martinez and Clancy Applaud Decision to Study Providing Inclusive Restrooms in Milwaukee County Facilities

Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills

Board votes down deal with Racine County to hold youth in its detention center.

Overcrowded Jail Seeks to Send Inmates to Racine

County Jail regularly exceeding its legal capacity, needs solution, Sheriff's Office says.

Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan

Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?

Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes

Supervisors want to use $19 million in pandemic stimulus funds to begin fixing Mitchell Park Domes.

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.  

Could Domes Get National Historic Designation?

Supervisors draft legislation to start the nomination process.

Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?

State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.

County Supervisors Disappointed in Defeat of Referendum on Abortion

Supervisors Debate Unpaid Jail Labor

Current policy gives sentence reductions for labor performed; Clancy pushes resolution declaring unpaid labor is 'immoral.'

November Ballot Could Have Gun Laws Referendum

County proposal to measure support for state ban on semi-automatic weapons.

Supervisors Martinez, Clancy Stand in Solidarity with Y.E.S. School Lunch Justice Campaign

Supervisors and Y.E.S. to hold press conference outside Courthouse Tuesday

Supervisors Seek Marijuana Referendum

Question to voters on legalizing pot would be identical to 2018 advisory referendum.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Reimagine County Board Committees Adopted by County Board

County Board Unanimously Adopts Resolution Repudiating Discriminatory Covenants

Parks May Convert Roads to Bike, Pedestrian Trails

Plan would convert 1.3 miles of Little Menomonee and Lincoln Creek parkways.

Supervisor Burgelis to Host Neighborhood Walk with Local Elected Officials

Domes Project Returns to Reality

$66 million plan to fix domes, redevelop Mitchell Park is shot down, leaving the facility's future a question mark.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Modernize County Board Endorsed by Judiciary Committee

County Supervisors Support Milwaukee Brewers Pride Night

Voces de la Frontera Joins Milwaukee Coalition Calling on President Biden to End the U.S. Embargo on Cuba and Act on Immigration Reform

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.

Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly

County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.

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

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Reflects on County Board Service

County Board Races Finally Settled

Preliminary results show Deanna Alexander won 8-candidate, write-in race in District 18.

Socialists Win in Milwaukee

Milwaukee DSA congratulates candidates on historic win

Election Shakes Up County Board

Five of 18 supervisors will be new. Longtime Sup. John Weishan, Jr. upset by Peter Burgelis. A sixth new face could be coming.

2022 Milwaukee Spring Election Results

Election results for mayor and county board.

County Board Candidates

Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation

Candidates respond to Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey on favorite historic sites and more

3rd Place candidate Saldivar for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors 12th District endorses Zepnick

Socialists Juan Miguel Martinez and Eric Rorholm make it through the primary

Milwaukee DSA congratulates the entire socialist slate on a primary win

15 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the ballots, which insiders, groups and trends were the winners and losers in this election?

Working Families Party Challengers Sweep Primaries Across WI

100% of candidates backed by local progressive group will continue to Nov. elections

2022 Spring Primary Election Results

Election results for race for mayor and three county supervisor races.

County Board District 12 Election Preview

Four candidates, with no incumbent, running for south-side county supervisor seat. Here are their views.

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes

Working Families Party Endorses Slate of Union Members, Community Organizers for Local Office

As state, federal pandemic relief stalls, WFP backs first-time candidates running to bring systemic change local

Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America Announces Socialist Slate for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Three Candidates for Board’s New Hispanic Districts

Incumbents unopposed in most districts but a majority Hispanic district will be contested.

New Burger Joint, New Vietnamese Cafe

Plus: Bacchus restaurant and Lost Whale bar reopening, Nessun Dorma closing for winter.