Marcelia Nicholson

Milwaukee Art Museum Director’s Salary Skyrockets

Compensation of more than half million per year is nearly equal with amount of county financial support, drawing supervisors' attention.

County Government Cuts Carbon Emissions by 48%

Reduction since 2005 puts it near to goal of 50% reduction by 2030.

Listen live on Wisconsin Public Radio on Jan. 20 at noon to Wisconsin’s 45th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute and Ceremony

Milwaukee County Leaders Condemn Hateful Flyers Targeting Immigrant Communities

Milwaukee County Board to Launch English and Spanish Captioning, Translation Services at December 19 Meeting

Zoo Opens New Penguin Habitat

Project funded with $4.5 million in state and local funding.

Sheriff’s Office Responds to Alarming Jail Audit Report

Board will take report up in December. Chairwoman Nicholson and County Executive Crowley call for collaboration on solutions.

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.

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