Marcelia Nicholson

Crowley Signs 2025 Budget Without Vetoes

Approves slightly amended $1.4 billion 2025 budget with 2.5% increase in tax levy.

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Approve 2025 County Budget

The 2025 Adopted Budget continues track record of fiscal responsibility and sound decision making

Was Jonathan Brostoff Bullied?

Some Democrats point finger at Shepherd Express, others for Brostoff’s suicide.

Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget

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

Milwaukee County Board Advances 2025 Budget Focused on Upstream Services

County Officials Encourage Voter Participation, Trust in Election

Urging participation in democratic process and noting how secure local election system is.

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.

Sherman Park Harvest Fest Returns for Its Third Year This Saturday

Politicians Get Close Look at Coggs Center Construction

Hard hat tour loops through several doors in building designed to have "No Wrong Door."

Denise Wandke Out at MCTS, Says She Will Return

MCTS managing director takes 'unexpected leave' and goes camping?

County Executive David Crowley Approves Over $4 Million in Affordable Housing Investments to Expand Access for Residents and Families

Board Spikes Chair’s Plan For Reduced Bus Fares For Voting

Wide-ranging concerns raised about Marcelia Nicholson's proposal.

Latinos Leaders Endorse David Marstellar for Assembly in the 21st District

Supervisors Propose Reduced Bus Fares On Election Day

Chairwoman Nicholson proposes cutting MCTS fares by up to $1 to encourage voting.

County Has Huge Solar Energy Potential

Report identifies 22 possible projects. Federal infrastructure bill could help fund them.

Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones Appointed to Serve on Milwaukee County Parks and Culture Committee

Rep. Clancy Wins Reelection Despite Democratic Opposition

Incumbent Socialist Democratic legislator defeats challenger Jarrod Anderson.

Scott Brown Unanimously Appointed Milwaukee County’s New Corporation Counsel

Brown to provide legal guidance and leadership for Milwaukee County elected officials and departments

Board of Supervisors Renews Commitment to Collaboration to Reach Climate Action Goals

Can Rep. Clancy Win Reelection?

Incumbent Democratic faces heavy opposition from his own party backing challenger Jarrod Anderson.

Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee

The new Democratic choice for president mixes a vision statement with attacks on Trump in speech to packed West Allis Central gymnasium.

Chairwoman Nicholson Issues Statement Regarding Man Killed Near the Republican National Convention by Ohio Police

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.

Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule

Supervisors change start time of board meetings, reflecting truly part-time nature of job.

County Government Charts Big Expansion of Solar Power

New Coggs building project is a catalyst for countywide plan exploring solar power.

Board of Supervisors Approves Resolution Expanding Solar Energy Production at Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center

Mayor, Democrats Target Rep. Ryan Clancy

Why are they opposing incumbent Democrat? In a word, they hate him.

County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Endorses Jarrod Anderson for State Assembly District 19

County Seeks New Youth Commissioners

14 seats on 18-member youth commission will be open in 2025.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Announces Multimillion-Dollar Sherman Park Renovation

Sherman Park Re-Imagined features 12 exterior park improvements

First Majority-Women Milwaukee County Board in History Sworn In

Board chair Marcelia Nicholson hangs onto the position for a third-term.

Marcelia Nicholson Re-Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Meet The New Milwaukee County Board

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

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Reflects on First Term Successes

During his first term, County Executive Crowley delivered investments, initiatives, and policies to advance racial equity in Milwaukee County

Jack Eckblad Wins Bay View County Board Seat

Defeats Ron Jansen for open seat representing southeastern part of Milwaukee.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Officers Association and Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 Endorse Jack Eckblad for Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4

Endorsed by 14 Organizations and 13 Leaders Before Election Day

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.

County Board Unanimously Adopts Resolution Encouraging Investment at Wisconsin’s Only Black-Owned Bank

County Funds Black-Owned Bank’s Capital Campaign

Columbia Savings & Loan seeking to raise $10 million in deposits to fund 100 home loans.

Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit

Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.

New County Building Could Run on Solar Power

County planning 31,000 square feet in solar arrays to power new human services building.

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.

Sherman Park Construction Will Begin This Spring

A new splash pad, bike loop and pathways will be constructed.

Crowley Touts New Era for Parks Spending

County Executive signs $500,000 funding for parks using proceeds from new sales tax.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Approving $1 Million for Affordable and Emergency Housing

This will be the first project in the State of Wisconsin to merge crisis beds with permanent affordable-rate housing

Chairwoman Nicholson Joins Board of Directors for Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election

Milwaukee County Honors Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips

Barrier-shattering Phillips would have turned 100 on Sunday.

County’s Top Attorney Leaving For Broadcasting Job

Corp Counsel Margaret Daun will join Civic Media and host daily radio show.

How Do You Calculate a Project’s Climate Impact?

County government has developed a formula to evaluate that for infrastructure projects.

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 Adopts Resolution for External Audit of Milwaukee County Jail

Chairwoman Nicholson Authors Action for Accountability

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements

Board Gives Go-Ahead for Jail Audit

Policymakers authorize audit looking into cause of deaths at Milwaukee County Jail.

Second Candidate Joins Race for County Comptroller

Capital Midwest Fund partner Michael Harper will run against Sup. Liz Sumner.

Board Must Set Terms for Third Party Jail Audit

Supervisors will hear from county auditors on what is needed for the audit.

Board Approves Affordable Housing Funding, Bike Trail, Solar Study

Plus: A new overlook for the improved Kletzsch Dam.

Board Adopts Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Study Solar Power Usage at New Coggs Building

Could New Coggs Building Go Solar?

Two supervisors suggest new Human Services building should include solar power generation.

Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Earns Endorsement of Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson

Milwaukee County Paves the Way for Sustainable, Affordable Housing in Near West Side Partner’s Concordia 27 Development

NWSP grateful for $2 million in funds to support affordable housing as part of the comprehensive community center

Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley

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

Supervisors Recommend Funding for On-Demand Paratransit, Despite Objections

Though the funding is likely not enough, and would be realized by issuing debt.

Board Moving Closer To County Jail Audit

An amendment to 2024 budget calls for third-party, independent audit of county jail.

Marisabel for Milwaukee Campaign: I am a pro-choice LGBT leader, and I am proud of my advocacy for immigrants and women

Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending

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

County Will Re-Evaluate Cultural Contributions

Budget amendment requires review of the different institutions county dollars support.

Budget Amendment Elevates Community Voices, Fuels Ongoing Budget Collaboration Among Supervisors

Annual Public Hearing Input Shaped Major Budget Amendment

Budget Committee Recommends Correction Officer Raises

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

Milwaukee County Board Supervisors Collaborate on Budget

Vote to Enhance County Services, Invest in Safety and Security

Finance Committee Approves Budget Amendment to Increase Correctional Officer Pay

Liz Sumner Announces Endorsements From Over a Dozen County Officials

Marisabel Cabrera Brings Experience and Dedication to Circuit Court Campaign

The Return of Sherman Park Harvest Fest

2nd annual festival on Oct 28 connects community and county government, with free food and entertainment.

Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson

Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.

Board Receives 2024 Recommended Budget from County Executive

Chairwoman Nicholson Focuses on Equity and Sustainable Initiatives

Sheriff Inquiry Leads to Board Fracas

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

After ‘Neither Dignity Nor Value’ Comment, Staskunas Wants Clancy Out As Law Enforcement Committee Chair

Staskunas irked by Clancy's recent comments about police work having no "dignity or value."

Board Will Consider Paid Medical Travel For Employees

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

How David Crowley Led on Sales Tax

The inside story of how the county exec and mayor helped pass state legislation to save Milwaukee.

Rep. Clancy Says Police Work Has ‘No Dignity Or Value’

Republican legislators call him 'clueless" and 'divisive' as Clancy doubles down.

South Shore Breakwater Getting Emergency Repairs This Fall

But 2023 budget politics may have killed appetite for long-term repairs.

Crowley Signs Sales Tax Legislation, Tax Starts January 1

Crowley and Nicholson sign sales tax legislation, celebrate historic moment for Milwaukee County.

Now Signed, Amended Legislation for Milwaukee’s Fiscal Health is an Opportunity for Property Tax Relief; Commended by Supervisors Burgelis, Logsdon

Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate

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

County Board Approves Sales Tax

County joins city in adopting new sales tax designed to avert fiscal cliff after years of declining state aid.

County Executive David Crowley Celebrates County Board Vote to Secure Fiscal Future and Preserve Critical Services for Most Vulnerable Residents

Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike

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

Key Committees Recommend Adoption of Sales and Use Tax Resolution Authored by Chairwoman Nicholson

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.

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Announces Next Steps Following Today’s Informational Hearing on Act 12

County Will Soon Rank Projects by Climate Impact

New approach helps rank infrastructure projects' impact on reducing emissions.

Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech

Public safety, an end to reckless driving, more bike lanes, lead lateral replacement and a city government back from the brink.

Board Will Do Homework on Sales Tax

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

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisor Peter Burgelis Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community with Citations of Recognition

Chairwoman Nicholson Remarks on Governor Evers Signing Local Revenue Legislation into Law

County Executive David Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Local Revenue Reform Passage

Crowley, Nicholson, and Move Forward MKE Coalition advocated since 2020 for additional revenue to avoid a devastating fiscal cliff

Resolution Declares July ‘Park and Recreation Month’

Board resolution celebrates financially troubled parks in their most popular month.

Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan

Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.

County Needs Creativity, Money to Reach Carbon Neutrality

Getting county government to carbon neutrality will also require major investment.

Chairwoman Nicholson Commends Progress to Resolve Local Funding Crisis

Labor Leaders, Politicians Rally To Keep Master Lock in Milwaukee

400 workers will otherwise lose their job following surprise announcement.

MCTS Unveils New Pride Bus

Transit system's second Pride bus celebrating LGBTQ+ community will run throughout all of 2023.

County Board Opposes State Shared Revenue Plan

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

Senate Mulls Milwaukee’s Financial Peril

Struggling to create plan for shared revenue and sales tax that's acceptable to Assembly and Gov. Evers.

Red Arrow Park Roller Rink Opens

Downtown ice rink now a roller skating rink seven days a week during warm months.

Supervisor Gómez-Tom Joins Board, Pledges to Serve District 14 with Dedication and Commitment

Chairwoman Nicholson Celebrates Success of Roller Skating Initiative at Red Arrow Park

MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest

MCTS returning to Summerfest with shuttles from two park-and-ride lots.

Board Moves to Rank Infrastructure Projects For Climate Change

Unanimous vote backs creation of climate criteria to rank funding of future county projects.

County Board Adopts Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Measure Climate Impact of Capital Projects

Chairwoman Nicholson Plan to Expand Accessibility to County Board Meetings Adopted

Board of Supervisors Invest Nearly $1 Million to Reimagine Sherman Park

Supervisors Back Sherman Park Overhaul

Funding for Sherman Park improvements approved by powerful Committee on Finance.

Policy Would Create Climate Lens for County Infrastructure Projects

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson wants county to consider emissions goals when prioritizing infrastructure and maintenance projects.

While Future Uncertain, County Extends Paratransit Taxi to September

County initially planned to discontinue service due to new federal regulations.

Wisconsin Policy Forum Rings Alarm on Transit Fiscal Cliff

Chairwoman Nicholson statement on ‘Detour Ahead’ report

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Appointed to Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Chairwoman Nicholson Congratulates Carl Ashley on Becoming Chief Judge of 1st Judicial District

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Milwaukee County’s Fiscal Future

A solution can be reached if we keep our eye on equity and seek common ground

Marquette Law School to host Milwaukee leadership for ‘On the Issues: New Leadership, New Milwaukee,’ March 21

Conversion “Therapy” Ban Recommended for Adoption

County Transportation Building Going Solar?

Seeking consultants to study installing solar panels at site in Wauwatosa.

Board Releases Funds for Park Projects

County board approves $1.3 million in maintenance, repairs and new projects for parks.

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.

County Board Funds $1.3 Million in Vital Park Maintenance Projects

Revived Youth Commission Starts Its Work

Milwaukee County revives youth leadership program, and gives members a list of things to work on.

County Supervisors Commend Bruce Colburn on Long Career Fighting for Workers’ Rights

Chairwoman Nicholson Named a 2023 Milwaukee Area Power Broker

Chairwoman Nicholson Commends County Investment in Equitable Homeownership

Milwaukee County Invests $2.5 Million in Affordable Homeownership

ARPA funding will support the Acts Housing Homeownership Acquisition Fund

Take The County Climate Change Survey

County kicks off planning process for carbon-neutrality by 2050 with citizen survey.

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.

Crowley Corrects the County Board

Getting to be a pattern by the county exec, as the board makes questionable decisions.

It’s Time to Sleigh the Holidays!

Christmas in the Ward Brings an Old-Fashioned Holiday Celebration to the Heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward on Friday, Dec. 2

Will Public Pools Open in 2023?

Board adds funding to budget, but lifeguard shortage could still be a problem.

Board Adopts 2023 County Budget

Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?

Board of Supervisors Adopt 2023 Milwaukee County Budget

Adopted Budget Invests in Vital Services, Advances Vision of Racial Equity

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

First Annual Harvest Fest Draws Hundreds to Sherman Park

Disabled Riders Decry End To Taxi Service

Transit Union demands more funding, others push sheriff budget cuts at public budget meeting.

Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds New Olmsted Way in Washington Park

10 Ways to Make City More Sustainable

Climate change task force plan offers 'big ideas' to make Milwaukee more sustainable and equitable.

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

Finance Committee Unanimously Recommends Nicholson, Sumner Amendment Funding Paratransit and Parks

Supervisor Burgelis Appointed to Milwaukee Transport Services Inc. Board of Directors

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Wisconsin Policy Forum Budget Brief

“Dangerous Women,” Effective Changemakers Public Forum Oct. 18

Rock Sportsplex Sound Study Underway, Finally

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

Anti-Labor Laws Have Hurt Workers, But Provided Little Help To Governments

Analysis finds efforts to drive costs down on things like road construction haven't succeeded

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

Chairwoman Nicholson Leads Initiative to Modernize County Board Room

Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills

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

Supervisor Burgelis Encourages Young Leaders to Apply for Positions on the Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Johnsons Park To Be Renamed

Or actually expanded, to include first names of the park's current namesakes.

County Youth Commission Accepting Applications

Newly reestablished commission gives high schoolers government experience.

Applications Now Open for the Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Legislation reviving commission was adopted by County Board in May 2022 and signed into law by County Executive David Crowley in June 2022

Milwaukee County Celebrates 187th Birthday

County Executive, Supervisors hosting August 25 event at the Zoo

Everyone Wants to Be Lt. Governor

10 candidates in all, including just two Democrats. Who stands out?

Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink

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

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Change Parkway in Washington Park to Olmsted Way Approved

Board Approves Two Fall Referendums

A third referendum gauging public support for legal abortion did not pass.

Activists, County Officials Push Early Voting

Gathering at Midtown Center emphasizes issues on the August ballot. ’Voting is liberating.'

Board Could Fund Voter Education, Registration

Initiative for 2022 would be similar to past outreach effort for 2020 election.

Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted

Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.

Supervisors Propose Parks Youth Corps

A program for high school students to learn, earn a stipend and help maintain the parks.

County Executive Crowley Has COVID-19

Crowley took office one month into the COVID-19 pandemic.

Downtown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely

Board struggles to find funding, plan lacks true budget and rink won't be ready for this summer.

County Board Adopts Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Fund Roller Skating at Red Arrow Park

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

County Board Unanimously Adopts Resolution Repudiating Discriminatory Covenants

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Modernize County Board Endorsed by Judiciary Committee

County Creates New Youth Commission

Giving 20 young people public service experience and a chance to help shape youth-related policies.

County Supervisors Support Milwaukee Brewers Pride Night

Chairwoman Nicholson to Host Progressive Governance Academy in Milwaukee

County Supervisor Coggs-Jones Announces her Committee Assignments

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Reestablish Youth Commission Unanimously Adopted

County Executive David Crowley Thanks County Board for Unanimous Vote to Revive Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Crowley, Nicholson Seek To Revive Youth Commission

Crowley served on it as a teen. Commission will review county policies, programs for youth.

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

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

Chairwoman Nicholson Announces County Board Committee Assignments, Leadership Roles

EPA Considering Stricter Air Pollution Standards

Advocates, elected officials call for strongest possible controls.

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

Marcelia Nicholson Re-Elected Chairwoman of Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address

A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs

Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill

Bill expected to have small fiscal impact and big payoff for families and social equity.

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Celebrates Women’s History Month

Board of Supervisors Approves Paid Parental Leave Policy for County Employees

County Set to Pass Paid Family Leave

8 weeks paid leave for employees has support of board and county executive.

Crowley, Nicholson Sign Museum Deal

Deal commits county to $45 million in funding support for public museum replacement.

Red Arrow Park Could Be Summer Roller Rink

Parks will develop a plan to operate a roller rink for when winter ice skating shuts down.

15 Election Winners and Losers

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

County Board District 3 Election Preview

Incumbent supervisor faces two challengers in district including city's East Side and half of Walker's Point.

Board Approves Climate Change Plan

Led by Sup. Haas, board approves plan to annually analyze, adapt to local impacts of global climate change.

Crowley Reorganizes Budget Office

County Executive moves strategic planning into the budget office, seeking long-term improvements in racial equity.

How to Save Our County Parks

Citizens can get involved and make a difference.

9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022

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

County Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment

Recent $71 million legal settlement provides funding for this.

County Nets $71 Million From Opioid Lawsuit

That is county's portion of national lawsuit in which Milwaukee played key role.

Pension Costs Decimated County Services

New generation of leaders has inherited government unable to pay for parks, buses, buildings and basic services.

After Rittenhouse, Expect More Vigilantes

Self defense laws and lack of gun control at issue. Is reform possible?

‘We Have Two Different Justice Systems’

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on the Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict

Chairwoman Nicholson Named a 2021 Milwaukee Area Power Broker

Board of Supervisors Adopts 2022 Milwaukee County Budget

Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards

Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.

Board Adopts New Supervisory Map

After jettisoning their independent process, the board adopted a new map during a marathon meeting Friday night.

Budget Amendment Bolstering Park System Recommended by Finance Committee

Supervisor Clancy Introduces Budget Amendments to Move Funds from Sheriff to Human Needs

$11.3 million package has support from County Board leadership

Chairwoman Nicholson Advances Equity Initiative at Wisconsin Counties Association Conference

New Map For Supervisor Districts Submitted

But independent committee made no effort to protect incumbents. How will board vote?

Board Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate

Board muddies county executive order with procedural issues, duplicative legislation.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal Would Create Paid Internships, a First for Board of Supervisors

Chairwoman Nicholson and Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Celebrate Beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month

Supervisor Clancy to Host Virtual Discussions of ‘We Do This ‘Til We Free Us’

Vaccine Mandate Announced for County Employees

Mandate covers all county employees, except those in the sheriff's department.

Federal ARPA Funds a Lifeline for County

Milwaukee County is so financially strapped every ARPA dollar needed to keep critical services going.

Evers’ Search for Lt. Governor Hits Snag

His top choices to run for post don't seem to be interested.

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.

Supervisors Create Independent Redistricting Committee

An historic first. But six retired judges must act fast to create new legislative maps.

Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Adopted by County Board

County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Applauds National Settlement in Opioids Lawsuits

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

Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team

Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.

Board Approves Lucille Berrien Park

Lucille Berrien was an open housing activist, the first Black woman to run for mayor and a foster mother to more than 120 children.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal Creating ARPA Task Force Adopted by County Board

County On Track for Emissions Goals

Surprising progress in goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

No More County Government Bickering

Relationship between County Executive Crowley and Board Chair Nicholson is the best in decades.

Local Officials Unveil Pride Bus, Streetcar

PrideFest canceled (for now), but rainbow designs added to local transit.

Board Approves Dontre Hamilton Memorial

Memorial bench and plaque in Red Arrow Park to honor man killed by a police officer.

Evers Will Run For Reelection

But will Barnes be his running mate? If not, who will Evers pick?

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Reflects on First Year Leading Board of Supervisors

Dontre Hamilton Memorial Proposed for Red Arrow Park

A Dontre Hamilton Memorial Bench would be installed in the downtown park.

Supervisor Taylor to Introduce Resolution Funding Dontre Hamilton Memorial Bench

County Facilities To Ban Single-Use Plastics

Phasing out out non-biodegradable products from county facilities and parks by next year.

Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased

Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.

Sunday’s Caravan and County Board Call for Normal Relations with Cuba

County Board Adopts Proposal to Eliminate Single-Use ‘Forever Plastics’

County Board Adopts Policy to go Carbon Neutral by 2050

Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee

Board's leader takes away both his transportation chair position and committee membership. "It's unheard of."

Board To Consider Climate Change Policy

Supervisors will vote on a carbon neutrality policy and a single-use plastics ban.

Evers, Advocates Discuss Justice System Reform, Legalizing Pot

Evers budget includes major reforms and legalizing medical and recreational marijuana.

County action helps support sustainability in our community

Parks Committee Advances Proposal to Eliminate Single-Use ‘Forever Plastics’

Chairwoman Nicholson Calls for Milwaukee County to go Carbon Neutral by 2050

Lilliann Paine’s Ideas Led to a Seismic Shift in Public Health Policy in Milwaukee and Nationwide

County Board Adopts Nicholson Proposal to Improve Equity for Women Employees

County Board Adopts Resolution Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalty

Reimagined County Board Health Committee Will Add a New Focus on Strategic Planning

Top Local Elected Officials Get Vaccinated

County Executive and Board Chair and Common Council President urge everyone to get their shots.

Supervisors Denounce Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans

District 5 Businesses Received $1.2 Million in Covid-relief Grants from Milwaukee County

Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty

Chairwoman Nicholson Celebrates the Wonderful Women of Milwaukee County

Live Public Comment at Virtual Meetings of County Board Committees to Start in March

County Board Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons

Crowley’s Speech Stresses Pandemic, Racial Equity

County executive's first State of the County address comes amid historic crisis.

Clerk Christenson Cautiously Optimistic on Decision to Rejoin Wisconsin Counties Association

Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds Renewed Partnership with the Wisconsin Counties Association

Evers’ Budget Proposal Would Allow Milwaukee Sales Tax

City and county officials have been pursuing option for over a year.

Chairwoman Nicholson Supports County and State Efforts to End Marijuana Prohibition

Resolution Cuts Pot Possession Fine to $1

Sup. Ortiz-Velez's county resolution will be mirrored by Glendale proposal, says Mayor Kennedy.

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Introduces Proposal Reducing Penalty for Marijuana Possession

County Supervisors Back $1 Pot Penalty

8 board members push plan slashing $500 penalty for possession.

Supervisors’ Statement on the Passing of Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Attack on U.S Capitol Building

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Charging Decision in Jacob Blake Case

Milwaukee County Awards $11.6M in Small Business Grants

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds County Board for Investments in Equity

County leaders approve $5 million for emergency COVID-19 funds and an additional $425,000 for Community Resilience Fund

Chairwoman Nicholson Congratulates Chantell Jewell on Confirmation to Lead House of Correction

MCTS Establishes Rosa Parks Scholarship

County transit system also holding an annual tribute to parks on all buses.

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Selected to Join TEMPO Milwaukee’s Emerging Women Leaders

Chairwoman Nicholson Named a 2020 Power Broker

Board of Supervisors Adopts 2021 Milwaukee County Budget

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

Board Adopts 2021 Budget

Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson’s Omnibus Amendment to Enhance Racial Equity Efforts and Invest in Communities Adopted by Board

Amendment Reduces Tax Levy and Invests Nearly $2.5 Million in Additional Funds for Essential Programs and Services

Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde to Resign County Board Seat December 18

Biden Supporters Celebrate Downtown

Hundreds gather at Zeidler Union Square. Organizers hail strong Black and Latinx voter turnout.

Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts

But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.

Finance Committee Unanimously Approves Chairwoman Nicholson’s Amendment to Enhance Investments in Equity

Supervisor Rolland calls for focus on creating jobs and driving racial wealth equity

Emergency Fund Helps MATC Students

Fast Fund helps students with unexpected school, housing, food and gas expenses.

Official Public Hearing on 2021 County Budget Will be Held Online, October 30

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

Chairwoman Nicholson Issues Guiding Principles for Setting County Budget

Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park

Wahl Park will be renamed for Tubman, and another park will likely be renamed for Wahl.

County Supervisors Express Support for Colectivo Workers Union

Milwaukee County receives $144,400 state grant to support office renovation for the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin

WEDC investment to help fund the development of the new Legacy Co-Working and Innovation Space

Nicholson Measure Providing Housing Support to MATC Students Approved

Franklin Finally Addresses Noise Pollution

After years of residents' complaints and pressure from Milwaukee County, Franklin city officials take action on sports complex.

Groups Want 25% Cut in Sheriff’s Budget

Activist groups push for defunding. Sheriff Lucas submitted budget with only a 1.4% cut.

Bronzeville Themed Store Opens at Airport

Store will sell goods from Bronzeville neighborhood businesses and entrepreneurs.

Crowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice

County executive sets his sights on policies to change inequities in health, the economy and more.

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Endorses County Exec’s Vision, Pledges to Work Together

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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Outlines Vision to Achieve Racial Equity

Black Elected Officials Slam GOP, Kanye West

Leaders from some of the highest offices in the area call it a disrespectful, cynical move.

Chairwoman Nicholson Urges Local Health Officers to Enforce Statewide Mask Rule

Crowley Using CARES Funds For Housing

Of $77 million in federal funding, biggest single grant helps those at risk of losing housing.

County Board Endorses Chairwoman Nicholson’s Call for Criminal Justice Reform

Racial Equity Legislation Signed Into Law

Also, Juneteenth officially becomes a major holiday for Milwaukee County.

Nicholson Removes Conflicted Pension Board Chair

Michael Harper's mother was a pension beneficiary. He's been replaced by Nicole Best.

Chairwoman Nicholson Appoints Nicole Best to Milwaukee County Pension Board

Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal

A response to calls for police reform aimed at courts, sheriff's office, transit system.

Supervisors Want Details on Progress Towards Racial Equity from County Departments

Juneteenth Now a Permanent County Holiday

Amendment to Elevate “Black Freedom Day” to a Mandatory Day Off Adopted

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

BLACK WMNZ Emancipation March

March honors Black women, protests injustice.

Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year

Despite the pandemic, there are a number of virtual events and protests this Juneteenth.

Juneteenth Becomes a Holiday for County Employees

June 19 will be a floating holiday for Milwaukee County employees to honor and celebrate Black life and attend Juneteenth Day celebrations throughout Milwaukee.

County Announces Housing Assistance Program

Using CARES Act funds and a partnership with the courts, Milwaukee County will help prevent evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supervisor Wasserman Statement on the Death of George Floyd

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Speaks Out on George Floyd Murder

County Board Passes Resolution Allowing ‘Credible Messengers’ to Work with Youth

County Wants Its CARES Money Back

$103 million allocated for Milwaukee County ended up with the state. County officials demand the money.

Milwaukee County Leaders Call on Governor for Support

Crowley and Nicholson Urge Governor to Provide Funding for Essential Services and Mitigate Racially Disparate Impacts of COVID-19

Diverse Board of Supervisors United in Urgent Appeal for Federal Aid

Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders

While new board chair rewarded some allies, some who opposed her retained positions.

Racial Equity Ordinance Signed Into Law

First major piece of legislation addressing racial inequity since Milwaukee County declared racism a public health crisis.

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

Up From 53206

New generation of leaders in their early 30's, Crowley, Nicholson, Johnson, all raised in poorest ZIP code.

Marcelia Nicholson Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman

Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.

New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot

Nicholson and Johnson, Jr. vying for leadership position of County Board Chairperson.

Taylor Resolution Urges Governor Evers to Block Termination of Residential Leases

Measure Also Calls on Feds to Forgive all Current and Outstanding Rent and Mortgage Payments During Pandemic

Nicholson Calls for Respectful, Empowering Public Health Education Efforts

County Supervisors Push Free Bus Rides

Passengers could use side door, away from bus drivers, to protect them from getting virus.

Board Seeks Unified Approach to Services

County approves One Milwaukee Task Force, aims to unify county, city and MPS services for high need neighborhoods.

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

MTEA Announces Endorsements in Milwaukee Spring Elections

Nicholson Proposal to Coordinate City, County, MPS Services Adopted

"ONE Milwaukee" Initiative Will Bridge Infrastructure Gaps and Align Services to Improve Outcomes for Residents

Proposal Targets “Forever Plastics”

Proposal by Supervisors Dimitrijevic and Nicholson bans use of non-biodegradable plastics in county facilities.

Sup. Dimitrijevic Calls for Elimination of Single-Use “Forever Plastics”

Nicholson Calls for Better City-County Coordination of Services

Proposed "ONE Milwaukee" Task Force will bridge infrastructure gaps and align services to improve outcomes for residents.

Another Big Endorsement for Ed Fallone

County Officials Want to Pave Paradise

Why Kletzsch Park riverside is a sacred place with Native American history that must be saved.

Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee

4-1 vote okays plan for high-end hemp operation in Mitchell Park greenhouse. Next comes full board.

Who Will Run for County Executive?

The list is long and could get longer. Handicapping the favorites. 

Hemp Could Make Money for County

New report says Mitchell Park greenhouses could grow valuable hemp clones.

Elected officials rally behind Rebecca Kiefer in race to be Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

“I am grateful to State Representatives Bowen and Zamarripa, and the other elected officials who have endorsed my campaign thus far.”

Nicholson Calls for Repeal of Federal Crime Bill, More Investment in Public Education

"There is a growing consensus that past efforts supposedly aimed at reducing violent crime in this country were really about the continued repression and subjugation of black and brown bodies."

Milwaukee County Announces $4 Million Grant to Support Young Adults Experiencing Mental Health Diagnoses

Federal grant will support DHHS Behavior Health Division’s Wraparound Milwaukee program to connect young adults to employment, education and housing opportunities

Supervisors Question Couture Project

Staskunas says county should consider other options, doubts 44-story tower will happen.

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

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and The Department of Health and Human Services Announce New Approach for Youth Justice Reform

Milwaukee County’s submission for State funding proposes a transformative approach to youth justice by developing a continuum of responsive services, including residential setting development

The County’s Queen of Hemp

Why Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez is pushing so hard for county to grow hemp.

Juneteenth Day 2019

State and local leaders join community for Juneteenth Day celebration.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Signs Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis

"Racism is a public health crisis, and we have a moral imperative to put our indifference aside in the face of injustice."

Committee Says Marcus Center Isn’t Historic

City committee overrules Historic Preservation Commission. Full Common Council up next.

Could The County Clone Hemp Plants?

Report on county growing hemp is not positive. But expert says the study all wrong.

Milwaukee County Leaders Proclaim Racism is a Public Health Crisis

Following the lead from the Wisconsin Public Health Association, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and County Board Vice Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, proclaim racism is a public health crisis, and are actively taking steps to achieve racial equity throughout Milwaukee County.

Green Group’s Washington Park Plan Proceeds

With county board approval of long-term lease, Urban Ecology Center will expand facilities, services.

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson Appointed to the Milwaukee Public Museum Board of Directors

I want to thank Chairman Lipscomb for appointing me to the Milwaukee Public Museum Board, and my colleagues for their faith in my ability to serve.

Board of Supervisors Approves Urban Ecology Center Lease of Washington Park

"The Urban Ecology Center's investment in Washington Park will benefit county residents for years to come."

Contribution to Bob Peterson of $100

Supervisor Nicholson to Attend Young Elected Officials Network Women’s Conference to take place in New York City Jan. 31-Feb. 3

A new generation of young elected women from across the U.S. to convene for skills-building and leadership development

Should Washington Park Get Historic Designation?

Proposal for Olmsted-designed park could alter Urban Ecology Center’s plans for renovation.

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.

County Committee Mollified on Couture

Delay on 44-floor lakefront tower had been issue, but key supervisors now happy.

Supervisors Optimistic on Progress of The Couture

Supervisors Optimistic on Progress of The Couture

Last Minute Amendment Saves Job Line

County board will pay to extend bus line to jobs in Waukesha, Washington counties.

An East Side High Rise in 2019?

Mandel announces plans to break ground on Prospect Ave. tower

County Officials Suggest Taking Back Couture Site

Supervisors cite lack of progress on county-owned lakefront land.

Supervisor Nicholson Statement on Comments Disparaging MPS Students

"Right Wisconsin owes all MPS students an apology. I stand with them in demanding one."

Union Serve Notice on SSP America

Workers at company that serves airport demand a union, give company till Monday to officially respond.

Labor Battle Looms at Airport

Service and hospitality workers for SSP America demand union vote, may call for picketing or a strike.

The Collective PAC Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor of Wisconsin

Today’s endorsement joins Mahlon Mitchell’s growing list of support.

Urban Ecology Center Lease for Washington Park Advances

"The Urban Ecology Center's investment in Washington Park will benefit county residents for years to come."

Make Change With Spare Change: New Donation Boxes at Airport to Help Fight Homelessness in Milwaukee County

County Executive Chris Abele introduces new donation boxes at Mitchell Airport, where travelers can donate to support Milwaukee County's Housing First endowment

The Federal Government Should Never Separate Families

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

County Board Funds New Playground for Cathedral Square Park

"I hope that Milwaukee County's investment in Cathedral Square Park can be a catalyst that brings more dollars and improvements to what I and many others consider our town square."

County Board Okays Pot Referendum

Hope is that advisory referendum will push state legislators to act.

Supervisor Nicholson Statement on Sterling Brown Incident

"The criminalization of Black bodies has to stop, and the police must be held accountable for their abusive treatment towards Sterling Brown, who was attempting to comply with police instructions."

County Board Votes to Implement Eviction Reduction Plan

"In Milwaukee County we are moving beyond talk and into real action to confront the eviction crisis head on."

County Board Committee Recommends Proposal for Donation Containers at Airport to Fight Homelessness

County Exec. Chris Abele thanks Sup. Marcelia Nicholson and Economic and Community Development Committee for supporting ordinance change to aid in efforts to support housing-first initiatives

Chairman Lipscomb Announces Committee Assignments

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

County Board Elects Nicholson as First Vice Chairwoman

Supervisor Nicholson was first elected to the Milwaukee County Board in 2016

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Elects Lipscomb as Chairperson

No other supervisors were nominated to serve as Chairperson for the 2018-2020 term.

“Money Isn’t Everything” — Working Families Party Candidates Win Big in Milwaukee; Racine Elections

Winning Shea campaign outspent by Leadership MKE PAC nearly 10-1; pulls off upset

Classic Eschweiler Home Back on Market

Astor St. home, long used commercially, connected to 20th century's most famous stamp.

2018 County Budget Includes Funding to Combat Sex Trafficking

"The epidemic of sex trafficking is present in all 72 Wisconsin counties and affects us all..."

2018 County Budget Includes Dimitrijevic’s Eviction Reduction Plan

County Departments Unite to Keep Families in Their Homes Using Best Practices

Supervisor Dimitrijevic Thanks Finance Committee for Approval of Eviction Reduction Plan

County Departments Unite to Keep Families in Their Homes Using Best Practices

Wisconsin is Hiring! People-driven Organizations Launch Major Grassroots Effort to Shape 2018 Election and Race for Governor

Effective grassroots organizations coming together to build a government that works for the people of Wisconsin

Tiny Railroad Tower House Is Unique

Third Ward's "Interlocking" Tower may be only such residential home in America.

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."

The Manderley Bed & Breakfast

1886 West Side home of world's most acclaimed woman farmer now a classic B&B.

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson to Attend Nation’s Largest Summit for Young Elected Leaders

Will Join Progressive Elected Officials in San Francisco

County Measure Calling for Non-Partisan Redistricting Advances

Supervisor Nicholson Urges Legislature to Follow Milwaukee County's Lead

Supervisors Allocate $210,000 for Washington Park Soccer Fields

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson authored the resolution after listening to constituents.

Supervisors Take Action to Address Child Abuse and Neglect

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks child abuse among America’s top public health crises.

County Board Okays Bid for Streetcar

Despite long odds against winning, county will submit bid to the city.

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson Praises Passage of Anti-Discrimination Resolution

"Today, we stood together for justice and inclusion, in support of our most vulnerable residents."

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson to Hold Community Information Session January 20

She Invites All Residents of the 5th District to Learn and Discuss Proposed Repairs to Washington Park

Ben Handelman’s Nautical Outpost

Fox 6 anchor watches for ships for his Big Boats blog from a classic lakeside apartment.

My Office, East Town’s Last Dive Bar

The 136-year-old building, the clientele, the atmosphere are all unique.

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson: “I Stand with My Constituents”

Dark money has no place in County Board proceedings

Fish Market’s Outdoor Bar

It's a bar... on the street... with barstools!

Milwaukee Ale House

A Milwaukee staple that was quite the pioneering enterprise when it opened in 1997.

Racism Led to Violent Weekend, Residents Say

Poverty, segregation, racial profiling by police all led to explosion, they note.

Edgar Lin Endorsed by Two Leading Milwaukee Newspapers

Leading Challenger in 16th AD Race Continue to Rack up Endorsements

Mandela Barnes Announces Key Community Endorsements

Key Community Leaders and More Progressive Organizations Endorse New Leadership They Can Count On

Statements from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Delegates on Hillary Clinton Accepting the Democratic Nomination for President

"Hillary Clinton will lead the charge from the White House to win social, economic and racial justice for all working families from and we are with her," said Peter Rickman, Bernie Sanders Delegate

Pourman’s Used To Be Sausage Factory

Yet it's been a tavern for more than a century. This is truly old Milwaukee.

Edgar Lin Announces Major Endorsements

Local Unions, Community Organizations and Community Leaders Express Support for Leading Challenger in 16th AD Race

Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald Makes Threats to Further Cut Funding for Milwaukee Public Schools

Low-income and minority children will be adversely impacted

“I Am 53206”

Young people from MICAH march for equality in city’s most impoverished and segregated zip code.

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.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Officially Welcomes New County Board Members

"This group brings talent, passion, and experience to the County."

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

Wisconsin WFP’s Marina Dimitrijevic Statement on Tonight’s Election Results

"Tonight's results are an earthquake."

Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Larson for Milwaukee County Exec, Progressive Board & Council Slate

New progressive coalition releases first wave of Milwaukee county endorsements, pledges to aggressively support slate in run-up to Election Day

Contribution to Khalif Rainey of $75