Marina Dimitrijevic is a member of the Milwaukee Common Council, first elected in April 2020. She was releected in 2024.
She ran for the open mayoral seat in 2021, but finished fourth.
From 2004 through 2020 she was a member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. She previously served as the board’s chairwoman.
Dimitrijevic ran for the open 19th Assembly District seat in 2014 as a Democrat, losing to Jonathan Brostoff who would go on to win in the seat in the general election.
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Every Politician in Town
Well, not quite, but the City's Birthday Party had a big turnout of politicians and insiders.
Feb 5th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Rep. Sanfelippo Says Full-Speed Ahead
His bill to downsize county government will be introduced next week and he predicts it will pass.
Jan 31st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Incomplete Story
How the Journal Sentinel slants the story on venture capital -- and on downsizing the county board.
Jan 24th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Bill to Cut Supervisor Pay Likely
Despite Republican delays and opposition by the board, the bill has a good chance of passage.
Jan 17th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Why We Need a Part-Time County Board
For 125 years, the board was part-time. Then Tom Ament and company nudged it up to full-time. Why?
Jan 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Still Defending the Infamous Pension Plan
County Exec Abele wants to cut back the lucrative backdrop provision. Why are supervisors delaying this?
Dec 19th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
A Neighborhood On the Rise
Efforts to improve the Layton Boulevard West Neighborhood are bearing fruit.
Nov 28th, 2012 by Edgar Mendez
The High Cost of the County Board
We could save millions and improve efficiency by cutting the county board and its huge staff.
Nov 14th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Marina Dimitrijevic’s Bay View Beauty
Traditional architecture meets Space Age vinyl in the 21st Century dwelling of the Milwaukee County board chair.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Michael Horne
Who’s Right in County Budget Battle?
County Board Chair Marina Dimitrijevic trashes Abele’s budget. But did she improve it?
Oct 30th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Mighty County Board
A doormat a decade ago, the board is now far more powerful -- much to Chris Abele’s chagrin.
Sep 25th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Rich Park, Poor Park
Milwaukee County Parks is increasingly a two-tier system, with the worst maintained parks in poor areas.
Sep 14th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Wanna Buy Some Park East Land?
Sensing market interest, Milwaukee County is trying to sell a parcel of land -- for the third time.
Sep 11th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Abele Under Fire
Has the Johnny Thomas situation poisoned relations between the county exec and county board?
Aug 29th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
County Threatened With Lakefront Lawsuit
County committee okays negotiations with The Couture developer, despite a casual threat of lawsuit.
Jul 24th, 2012 by Dave Reid
The Farley Fiasco
Is the County board punishing Abele’s aide Patrick Farley for whistle blowing?
Jun 4th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Impending New Milwaukee Delegation, Free Brewers Tickets for Aldermen, 24 to 1, and More
Welcome to the ninth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week I examine the coming changes to the Milwaukee Delegation, how another big city gets quite the luxury perk, the difference between the charter meetings of the City and County, Milwaukee's new City Clerk, and more.
Apr 19th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Dimitrijevic, Buresh duke it out in 4th Supervisory District
Newcomer Bill Buresh vs. Sup. Marina Dimitrijevic. “He’s a fake Democrat,” she says. She’s in the “pocket of some special interest groups,” Buresh responds.
Feb 2nd, 2012 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee County Taking First Steps Towards Open Government
To say that access to Milwaukee County records has been less than transparent is an understatement. Milwaukee County's committee agendas are poorly formatted, currently contain little information, lack the associated public input documentation, and almost no committee meetings are carried on TV, so the context and history of legislation is often difficult to ascertain.
Feb 7th, 2011 by Dave Reid
“Today I’m a little disappointed in my alma mater”
"Today I'm a little disappointed in my alma mater," said Supervisor Lipscomb at the Thursday, May 21st Milwaukee County Board Meeting.
May 22nd, 2009 by Dave Reid
New Orleans
The Simpsons’ producers apologize to the citizens of New Orleans.
Apr 11th, 2005 by Michael Horne
Let My People Shop!
Ald. Zielinski is upset, because Jewel Osco has taken steps to prevent a new grocery store in his district.
Aug 30th, 2004 by Michael Horne
