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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

Contribution to Bob Peterson of $100

Contribution to Khalif Rainey of $75