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Parks Starting Demolition of Pools, Buildings This Year
Parks will bulldoze assets it can't afford to maintain.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Want Audit After Health Care Fiasco
In wake of the contracting scandal, elected officials seek answers.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Board Passes Ordinance Focused on Keeping ICE Out of Parks
Ordinance restricting "law enforcement staging" intended to keep ICE out of parks.
Feb 6th, 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
Nearly All County Supervisors Running Unopposed
15 of 17 incumbents have no opponent in spring election.
Jan 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Shuttered Hales Corner Pool Needs $600,000 in Repairs
After testing pool, Parks finds long list of problems needing repair.
Nov 25th, 2025 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
Supervisors Trying To Reverse Crowley’s Budget Cuts
Procedural move would provide board with revenue to craft amendment.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Bucks, Brewers Help Bankrupt Milwaukee County
County faces $46 million deficit. How much is due to sports subsidies?
Jul 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
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
The Uncertain Future of Hales Corners Park Pool
Sup. Logsdon wants to fill the pool and see if anything needs fixing. And then?
Jun 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Divided on McGovern Park Senior Housing Project
Halfway through its review process, it remains unclear if project will pass.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Passes Resolution In Opposition To ICE Entering Courthouse Unlawfully
Conservative and liberal members agree ICE's new practices are disrupting due process.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Fearful Supervisors Call For Courthouse ICE Policy
One supervisor was afraid to vote, fearing retaliation from Trump administration.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Will Public Pool System Ever Be The Same Again?
Lifeguard shortage reduced. But funding to reopen all the pools lacking.
Mar 5th, 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 Back Expedited Video Release Policy for Sheriff
Policy would require this when officers kill or injure anyone but Sheriff opposes it.
Jan 29th, 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
Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget
Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Contaminated Franklin Gas Station Will Be Studied, Then Sold
State grant will fund environmental assessment of property foreclosed by county.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Make Your Feelings Known on Planned Boerner Botanical Gardens Fence
County Parks launches survey to help determine a boundary for the fence.
Aug 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Department Joins Pickleball Mania
Free, outdoor pickleball comes to the county parks system.
Jul 1st, 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
Meet The New Milwaukee County Board
When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Logsdon Wins Reelection to South Suburban District
County supervisor defeats challenge from Danelle Kenney.
Apr 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
2024 Spring Election Results
MPS referendum and county exec, mayor, Common Council and County Board races all on ballot.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Did Supervisor Use False Endorsement?
Sup. Patti Logsdon promoted endorsement from a school administrator, who says he never gave it.
Mar 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 30th, 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
Why Historic Whitnall Golf Course Needs Redesign
New irrigation system, practice facilities part of once-in- a-century redesign.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
A Battle Over Sheriff’s Bodycam Policy
Two supervisors push for faster public release of video evidence, but committee says no.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Campaign Derailed by False Nomination Signatures
Sup. Steve Taylor's opponent Andrew Matias booted from District 17 race by election commission.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Supervisor Patti Logsdon Faces Challenger
Danelle Kenney running for District 9. Will Rock Sports Complex be an issue?
Jan 2nd, 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
Southside Park Getting A Fence You Didn’t Know It Needed
Supervisors add funding for fence around Boerner Botanical Gardens.
Nov 11th, 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
What’s The Future of The Charles Allis Art Museum?
One county budget amendment funds safety repairs, another seeks to end future contributions.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Transgender Sanctuary Designation
Plus: Union-made vehicle policy, Jail Visitation Study, and multi-lingual communication resolution all approved by board.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Ready To Sue Over Noise From The Rock Sportsplex
Ongoing nuisance issue is in violation of development agreement for former county-owned land say supervisors.
Sep 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution
In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Advances Medical Travel Fund, Which Could Include Abortions
Modified version of earlier proposal would pay for travel, not health care.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Wants Solution to Housing Voucher Discrimination
But county attorney believes options are limited. Departments directed to find solutions.
Aug 4th, 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
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.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax
Four town halls scheduled this month
Jul 10th, 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
Resolution Supports Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
Resolution instructs county lobbyists to push for such state legislation.
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
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
County Will Fly Intersex Progress Pride Flag in June
Sup. Peter Burgelis successfully passes resolution for recognition of updated pride flag.
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
Board Grows Cautious As Legislature Debates Shared Revenue
Proposal for cultural spending shot down by supervisors worried about legislators' views.
May 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund
With Republican legislators watching Milwaukee's every move, supervisors reject proposal.
May 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Resolution Opposes a County Brewers Subsidy
Two socialists, two conservatives on board are co-sponsoring the resolution.
May 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Passes Medical Debt Relief, Health Insurance Subsidy
Also, the board passed funding for student housing insecurity and a condemnation of conversion therapy.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Is Hales Corners Ice Rink Project Dead?
The leader of private/public project says so, now that county demands its $75,000 back.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Feb 2nd, 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
Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?
State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.
Aug 25th, 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
Board Approves Two Fall Referendums
A third referendum gauging public support for legal abortion did not pass.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Seek Marijuana Referendum
Question to voters on legalizing pot would be identical to 2018 advisory referendum.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.
May 3rd, 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
2022 Milwaukee Spring Election Results
Election results for mayor and county board.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
County Board Candidates
Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Opposes Minimum Bail Bills
Rejects Sup. Longdon’s push to support state legislative bills that increase bail.
Mar 20th, 2022 by Gretchen Schuldt
Supervisors Push Federal Review of State Funding
Is huge decline in state aid to county a violation of residents' civil rights?
Jan 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Lawyers Caution Against Changing Bail System
Waukesha parade killings spark calls for higher bail, more punitive pretrial detention.
Dec 5th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
DA Blames ‘Human Error’ for Waukesha Parade Attack Suspect’s Bail
An overworked ADA set the bail without access to the Waukesha suspect's risk assessment.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Board Adopts New Supervisory Map
After jettisoning their independent process, the board adopted a new map during a marathon meeting Friday night.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Committee Backs Redistricting Maps
After rejecting independent redistricting committee, supervisors pick two maps they like.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Lifeguard Shortage Closes County Pools
Bradford beach will go without guards and only four pools are opening.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board’s Bike Trails Resolution Fails
A proposed ordinance change would have given the board final authority over major trail alterations.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Push To Be Bike Trail Czars
Parks committee approves resolution giving it approval power over bike trails maintenance, alterations.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board Changes Pot Possession Fine to $1
Under state law county can't fully decriminalize.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Okays $1 Fine For Pot Possession
Under state law county can't fully decriminalize. Full board next considers proposal.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Housing Funding Lacking Despite ‘Right To Shelter’
Ending homelessness in Milwaukee County will require additional resources.
Dec 17th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Board Adopts 2021 Budget
Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Board Using Transit To Provide Voting Access
More buses on election day to make sure all who want to vote can get to polling places.
Sep 28th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park
Wahl Park will be renamed for Tubman, and another park will likely be renamed for Wahl.
Sep 25th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman
Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Ballots Won’t Have Duplicate Gerrymandering Questions
City rescinds its referendum question after Milwaukee County passed a similar measure.
Feb 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
County Increases Spending on Voter Registration, Education
Residents on purge list will get notified, public information campaign will be launched.
Feb 7th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Hemp Could Make Money for County
New report says Mitchell Park greenhouses could grow valuable hemp clones.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Indigenous People’s Park Is Official
Renaming Columbus Park, created in 1956 on land original owned by the Potawatomi tribe.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Sup. Alexander Wants More Public Input
County board, less than excited, votes to have the ordinance undergo a review.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Five Takeaways from Yesterday’s Election
The race for Terry Witkowski's seat had surprises -- and key lessons.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
County May Study Security Officers for Buses
County committee unanimously approves study, will next go to full board.
Jan 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
County Panel Nixes Bus Fare Crackdown
Sebring wants enforcement against those who don’t pay fare. Committee defeats it on 3-2 vote.
Sep 16th, 2018 by Analise Pruni
