Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr.

Bill Gives Milwaukee More Leeway to Impound Recklessly Driven Cars

Proposal passed Assembly, Senate okay likely. Will police use expanded authority?

Wisconsin State Representative Russell Goodwin awarded fellowship to attend acclaimed Midwestern leadership institute

Rep. Goodwin Responds to Devastating Fire on 27th Street

Assembly Approves Restrictions on Trans Children, Evers Pledges Veto

The GOP bills mirror similar actions being taken by the Trump administration.

Rep. Goodwin Condemns Milwaukee Violence, Calls for Justice

Senator Dora Drake, and State Representatives Darrin Madison, Sequanna Taylor, and Russell Goodwin host State Budget Listening Session in Milwaukee’s North Side

Rep. Sequanna Taylor’s State Budget Listening Session Tonight

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.

Rep. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. Says Governor Evers’ Biennial Budget is a Win for All Wisconsinites

Senator Drake and Representative Goodwin to Introduce Legislation to Increase Technological Innovation and Provide Crypto-Currency Education for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Rep. Goodwin Applauds Governor Evers’ Visionary Leadership in State of the State Address

Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility

City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.

Rep. Goodwin Urges Unity in Letters to Democratic and Republican Leaders

Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. Sworn In for State Representative for Wisconsin’s 12th Assembly District

International Restaurant, IVR Bar Opens on Northwest Side

Plus: Big brewery news, EE-Sane update and the latest on chicken-keeping.

Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Meets to Select 2025-2026 Officers

Russell Antonio Goodwin, Jr. Wins Northwest Side Assembly Seat

Goodwin easily defeats Deanna Alexander for open seat.

Milwaukee Partisan Primary Election Results

A number of winner-take-all primaries on the ballot will reshape Milwaukee's legislative delegation.

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

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

Alexander, Goodwin Running For Same Assembly Seat

The two candidates previously faced off running for a seat on the Milwaukee County Board.

Ted Chisholm Announces Growing List of Public Endorsements for Milwaukee County Treasurer Campaign

Longtime Supervisor and Political Newcomer Advance In County Board Primary

Deanna Alexander and Brandon Williford advance to general election for County Board District 18 in April.

Alexander Faces Challenge For County Board

John Martin "Marty" Hagedorn files to run for Milwaukee County Board District 18 seat.

Milwaukee Aldermanic Race Results

Three open seats on Common Council with 20 candidates running.

Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee

Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.

New Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement

Despite objections from neighbors, zoning committee supports new facility on northwest side.

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Former Milwaukee County Supervisor Rev. Dr. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. Announces Candidacy for District 9 Alderman

Former Milwaukee County Supervisor is seeking to be the voice for District 9 residents who have been without representation

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

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

Supervisor Goodwin Statement on End of Milwaukee County Board Tenure

The Peaceful Protest Canceled against District 18 County Supervisor Elect-Republican Deanna Alexander

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County Board Races Finally Settled

Preliminary results show Deanna Alexander won 8-candidate, write-in race in District 18.

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.

2022 Milwaukee Spring Election Results

Election results for mayor and county board.

County Board Candidates

Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.

Supervisor Race Has Only Write-In Candidates

Seven candidates for District 18, including incumbent, not on ballot, must get write-in votes.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation

Candidates respond to Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey on favorite historic sites and more

Board of Supervisors Approves Paid Parental Leave Policy for County Employees

Supervisor Goodwin Condemns Rising Violence in Milwaukee County

Board Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy

Amended resolution slowly lowers cost of phone and video calls for jail and HOC inmates.

One Board Seat Will Have a Blank Ballot

Dist. 18 Sup. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. didn't get enough signatures to be listed on Spring 2022 ballot.

Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. Announces His Write-In Candidacy for 2022 District 18 Milwaukee County Supervisor

Future of Two Golf Courses in Question

Fate of Doyne and Noyes golf courses unclear, given financially hobbled parks system.

Supervisor Goodwin Proposal to Create Basketball League Recommended by Parks Committee

Supervisor Goodwin Proposal Addresses Officer Shortage in County Correctional Facilities

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.

Supervisor Goodwin Calls on Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission to Suspend Police Chief Search

Variable Speed Limits Causing Freeway Crashes?

Sheriff, county, WISDOT analyzing whether abrupt changes in speed limits are unsafe.

Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee

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

County Board Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons

Supervisor Goodwin Calls on Legislature and Governor Evers to Enact Wisconsin Stimulus Package

County Freeway Speed Limits A Danger?

Sudden changes in speed limits, outdated infrastructure cited as problems. County Board will investigate problem.

Supervisors Goodwin, Logsdon, and Weishan Oppose Call to Further Cut the Sheriff’s Budget

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

Supervisor Russell Goodwin Congratulates Supervisor Weishan on Innovative Plan to Fund County Parks

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

Marcelia Nicholson Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot

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

Rev. Dr. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. Joins the Race to Replace Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander

My Mission is to move Milwaukee County & it’s citizen’s forward from it’s past, to a brighter future, through strategic partnerships, proactive solutions, and community awareness.