Content referencing Kathleen Vincent
Supervisors Want Audit After Health Care Fiasco
In wake of the contracting scandal, elected officials seek answers.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
‘Lipstick on a Pig,’ Board Passes Health Contract After Process Failure
Supervisors say they had little choice but to approve a flawed health insurance agreement.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Use Parliamentary Moves To Save MCTS
But proposal might only make budget deficit larger in 2027.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Facing Transit Deficit, Supervisors Target Free Riders
Big problem with cheaters. MCTS data suggests one in four riders evade payment.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project
Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Sup. Eckblad Pushes County Affordable Housing Directory
County would partner with startup CityWise on novel affordable rental listing.
May 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Expedited Video Release, But Sheriff Must Act
Resolution urges Sheriff to adopt policy similar to city's for Milwaukee Police.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Want To Fund Brostoff-Inspired Suicide Prevention Training
Sup. Kathleen Vincent proposes funding "We Can Save Lives" tour.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Department Joins Pickleball Mania
Free, outdoor pickleball comes to the county parks system.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule
Supervisors change start time of board meetings, reflecting truly part-time nature of job.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Funds Turn Zablocki Golf Course Synthetic
Synthetic tee boxes and greens at golf course are another ARPA success story.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Zablocki Golf Course Reopens With Synthetic Greens
New greens should save money on water, labor and fertilizer at county-run 9-hole course.
May 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Whitnall Park Beer Garden Opens This Week
Beer garden offering 24 taps and summer pig roasts opens May 1.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
First Majority-Women Milwaukee County Board in History Sworn In
Board chair Marcelia Nicholson hangs onto the position for a third-term.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
After Veto, Reporting, Board Reverses Course On 36% Raises For Electeds
Special meeting used to support county executive's original proposal of 11.5%.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet The New Milwaukee County Board
When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Wants Ceasefire In Gaza, But Only By A Narrow Margin
Fight over underlying language divides board.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Supports Professional Licensing for DACA Recipients
Bipartisan state legislation failed to pass, but county supervisors get behind the policy.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley
The county executive's administration has already pushed back against some of the amendments.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending
Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.
Nov 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs Off On Greendale Barn Restoration
A property on Loomis Road once identified for demolition will be redeveloped for events, Airbnb-style rentals.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Endorse Airbnb Renovation Plan For Dilapidated Greendale Farmhouse
Entrepreneur will redevelop historic Stelzer barn and farmhouse into short-term rentals.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate
See how and why each supervisor voted the way they did for new tax.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike
Does the board have the 12 votes needed to approve this critical measure?
Jul 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax
Four town halls scheduled this month
Jul 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Will Do Homework on Sales Tax
But which will they study more, the county's financial reports or constituent opinion?
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Could Pay For Old Loomis Road Repair, After Rejecting State Funding
New Sup. Kathleen Vincent seeks repairs stymied by former board.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Declares May Mental Health Awareness Month
Sup. Kathleen Vincent shares personal struggle with mental health.
May 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Opposes State Shared Revenue Plan
County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.
May 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy
Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Will Old Loomis Road Finally Be Fixed?
Supervisors reconsider road repair after turning down state funding for project two years ago.
May 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed
18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’
Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots
Advisory referendum on Wisconsin's abortion ban will be on Milwaukee County ballots during April election.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes
County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2023 County Budget
Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?
Nov 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Rock Sportsplex Sound Study Underway, Finally
County commissioned study after years of citizen complaints of noise from Rock Sportsplex.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills
Board votes down deal with Racine County to hold youth in its detention center.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink
Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022
Deadline is one week away and nearly 70% of districts have just one candidate running.
Dec 27th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
