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

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

Fight over underlying language divides board.

MKE County: Board Supports Professional Licensing for DACA Recipients
MKE County

Board Supports Professional Licensing for DACA Recipients

Bipartisan state legislation failed to pass, but county supervisors get behind the policy.

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election
Supervisor Vincent Supportive of Southside Dog Park, Will Continue to Advocate for Approval
Board Adopts Resolution for External Audit of Milwaukee County Jail
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Board Adopts Resolution for External Audit of Milwaukee County Jail

Chairwoman Nicholson Authors Action for Accountability

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements
MKE County: Board Approves Much Debated Health Travel Program, Once Focused On Abortion
MKE County

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.

Supervisor Vincent Explores Future of Milwaukee County Zoo Seal and Sea Lion Facility Following Wednesday Tour
Nonprofit executive and community advocate Sharlen Moore files for candidacy to serve residents of the 10th Aldermanic District
Supervisor Vincent Applauds Funding Approval for Scout Lake Pavilion, Parking Lot Projects
MKE County: Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley
MKE County

Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley

The county executive's administration has already pushed back against some of the amendments.

MKE County: Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending
MKE County

Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending

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

MKE County: Crowley Signs Off On Greendale Barn Restoration
MKE County

Crowley Signs Off On Greendale Barn Restoration

A property on Loomis Road once identified for demolition will be redeveloped for events, Airbnb-style rentals.

Liz Sumner Announces Endorsements From Over a Dozen County Officials
Supervisors Speak Out on The Rock Sound Levels Post-Audit Committee Review
MKE County: Supervisors Endorse Airbnb Renovation Plan For Dilapidated Greendale Farmhouse
MKE County

Supervisors Endorse Airbnb Renovation Plan For Dilapidated Greendale Farmhouse

Entrepreneur will redevelop historic Stelzer barn and farmhouse into short-term rentals.

Supervisor Vincent Encourages Public Participation at Philippine Cultural & Civic Center’s 10th Annual Health Fair
Supervisor Kathleen Vincent Invites Community to First Annual “Run For The Trail” Fundraiser
MKE County: Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate
MKE County

Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate

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

Supervisors Vincent and Logsdon Invite Constituents to Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Sales Tax Increase
MKE County: Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike
MKE County

Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike

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

MKE County: Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax
MKE County

Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax

Four town halls scheduled this month

MKE County: Board Will Do Homework on Sales Tax
MKE County

Board Will Do Homework on Sales Tax

But which will they study more, the county's financial reports or constituent opinion?

MKE County: After First Rejecting Funding, Old Loomis Road Will Be Fixed
MKE County

After First Rejecting Funding, Old Loomis Road Will Be Fixed

Plus: Board gets preview of minority rule, and Sup. Burgelis holds pride ceremony despite having his jaw wired shut.

MKE County: Will County Board Approve Sales Tax Hike?
MKE County

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.

MKE County: County Could Pay For Old Loomis Road Repair, After Rejecting State Funding
MKE County

County Could Pay For Old Loomis Road Repair, After Rejecting State Funding

New Sup. Kathleen Vincent seeks repairs stymied by former board.

MKE County: Board Declares May Mental Health Awareness Month
MKE County

Board Declares May Mental Health Awareness Month

Sup. Kathleen Vincent shares personal struggle with mental health.

MKE County: County Board Opposes State Shared Revenue Plan
MKE County

County Board Opposes State Shared Revenue Plan

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

MKE County: Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy
MKE County

Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy

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

Board Unanimously Supports Mental Health Treatment, Recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month
MKE County: Will Old Loomis Road Finally Be Fixed?
MKE County

Will Old Loomis Road Finally Be Fixed?

Supervisors reconsider road repair after turning down state funding for project two years ago.

Supervisor Vincent Invites Residents to Enjoy Newly Renovated Whitnall Park Beer Garden
Supervisor Vincent Resolution Urging Free Fishing Licenses for Seniors Adopted
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Amends Code of General Ordinances Regarding Abstention Votes
Supervisor Vincent Applauds Reestablished Milwaukee County Youth Commission
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Supervisor Vincent Applauds Reestablished Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Supervisor will serve as adult advisor to the commission

County Supervisors Commend Bruce Colburn on Long Career Fighting for Workers’ Rights
Supervisor Vincent Honors Philippine Cultural and Civic Center Foundation at Recent County Board Meeting
MKE County: Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed
MKE County

Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed

18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.

Transportation: County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’
Transportation

County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’

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

MKE County: Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots
MKE County

Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots

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

Supervisor Martinez Renews Call to Fund the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
MKE County: New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes
MKE County

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
Supervisor Vincent Applauds Prioritization of Transit, Parks, Public Safety, and Equity in 2023 Budget
MKE County: Board Adopts 2023 County Budget
MKE County

Board Adopts 2023 County Budget

Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?

MKE County: Rock Sportsplex Sound Study Underway, Finally
MKE County

Rock Sportsplex Sound Study Underway, Finally

County commissioned study after years of citizen complaints of noise from Rock Sportsplex.

MKE County: Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills
MKE County

Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills

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

MKE County: Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
MKE County

Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal

After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.

Supervisor Vincent Calls for Unity as Milwaukee is Selected to Host 2024 Republican National Convention
MKE County: Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink
MKE County

Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink

Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.

Supervisor Vincent Applauds Launch of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
County Supervisors Support Milwaukee Brewers Pride Night
County Supervisors Congratulate José G. Pérez on Election as Common Council President
MKE County: Election Shakes Up County Board
MKE County

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.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation
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Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation

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

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey
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Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

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

MKE County: 9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022
MKE County

9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022

Deadline is one week away and nearly 70% of districts have just one candidate running.