Scott Manske

Liz Sumner Wins County Comptroller Race

Two-term county supervisor will replace longtime comptroller Scott Manske.

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.

County Budget Woes Expected To Return Next Year

Despite new sales tax, county likely to have to cut positions and programs.

Second Candidate Joins Race for County Comptroller

Capital Midwest Fund partner Michael Harper will run against Sup. Liz Sumner.

Sup. Liz Sumner Thanks Comptroller Manske for Decades of Service to Milwaukee County

Comptroller Manske Won’t Seek Reelection

A county employee since 1992, Manske became the county's first elected financial officer in 2011.

Supervisor Coggs-Jones and Vice Chair Taylor Hosting Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Sales Tax Increase

Actually, County Comptroller Could Get $1.3 Million Backdrop

Or $815,000 if Scott Manske is not reelected. That would save taxpayers $485,000.

What Strings Are Attached to Sales Tax Law?

State law enabling sales tax hike mandates new policies, though some won't change much.

Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax

Four town halls scheduled this month

County Comptroller Could Get $1 Million Backdrop

Or about $700,000 if Scott Manske is not reelected for another four years.

Special Public Hearing Scheduled On County Sales Tax Increase

Meeting will give residents opportunity to speak directly to supervisors about potential sales tax increase.

Liz Sumner Announces Candidacy for County Comptroller

Supervisor plans run for county's chief financial officer.

Wisconsin Center Accused of Censorship

Eliminating literary art installation in preparation for Republican National Convention?

Wisconsin Center Will Destroy Literary Artworks

Nationally unique installation done in 1998. Public board didn't vote on its destruction.

Free Golf For Parks Employees?

Finance Committee approves free and reduced-price golf as a benefit for parks employees.

Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes

Supervisors want to use $19 million in pandemic stimulus funds to begin fixing Mitchell Park Domes.

Domes Project Returns to Reality

$66 million plan to fix domes, redevelop Mitchell Park is shot down, leaving the facility's future a question mark.

Board Okays $45 Million for New Museum

With little discussion, a 14-4 vote for $45 million in bonds and likely property tax increase.

Will Museum Drop ‘Public’ From Name?

Attorney says maintaining a 'public museum' is a financial necessity. Museum officials say 'public' in name confuses people.

County Task Force Approves Funding for Public Safety, Behavioral Health

Task Force considers funding requests for county's $183 million in federal ARPA funding.

Board Will Consider Raise for Sheriff

Proposed raise, effective at start of next sheriff's term in 2023, may face board opposition.

County Pension Bonds Saved Up To $269 Million

Could the city use this financial mechanism to lower costs?

County Pension Reforms Have Done Little

Officials have often resisted reforms. Main relief has come from state passage of Act 10. Part II of a series.

County Pension Plan’s Costs Still Rising

Annual costs rose by 163%, may not be paid off until 2040s. First story in a series.

Milwaukee County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Task Force will launch on Aug. 12

Committee will kick off effort to seek community feedback and build recommendations to strategically allocate $183.6 million in federal funding

Committee Reviews Mental Health Emergency Center Plan

New facility in central city location partnering county with major health care providers.

Convention Center District Authorizes $420 Million Expansion, Raises Hotel Tax

District still aiming for 2023 opening even though bonds can't be sold.

Finance Chair Schmitt Thanks Colleagues, Applauds County Staff for Work on 2020 Budget

"We had to make tough choices again this year but we should all be proud that we produced a balanced budget while maintaining services."

Bus Union’s Budget Claims Disputed

Its claim that MCTS has big annual surpluses misrepresents the budget, comptroller says.

Airport Requests $25.5 Million for Upgrade

Expanded international terminal could draw more flights, passengers.

County “Creating a Hospital” for Its Jails?

Board begins work on costly inmate medical program for county jail, House of Correction.

Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board

The board will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 21 at the Wisconsin Center.

Abele Battles Board on Budget

Once again. Even if it means swapping their old ideological positions.

Goodbye to MCTS Free Ride

County begins charging for controversial GO Pass program in June.

7 Election Winners and Losers

Unions, Hmong community and county infighters were among the winners.

Milwaukee County Fixes GO Pass

Fees and new requirements for free ride program with huge cost overruns.

Should County Operate Streetcar?

Board members push -- belatedly -- for county transit to operate streetcar.

Experts Say County Wheel Tax Needed

14% of residents have no car, need transit system the tax would fund.

Is a County Wheel Tax Needed?

Abele says yes, board members are opposed. Who’s right?

Is Free Pass Bleeding County Transit?

Controversial free GO Pass for seniors and disabled costs millions, awaits new report.

Experts Question Abele’s Expanded Power

Land-use experts say it’s unwise to give county exec so much power to sell public land.

5 Wangard Projects to Watch For in 2016

A big year for the developer and proof the city's development momentum hasn't slowed.

Apartments, retail development proposed for Park East site

County Executive Cuts Millions from Sheriff’s Department

Sheriff David Clarke told the Finance committee that the Executive’s budget “gives me no chance to succeed in terms of balancing the budget.”

Bucks hope to break ground this year on Park East practice facility

Democrats push for changes on Bucks arena deal

County panel delays Park East land sale to Bucks development group

Abele Plan for Bucks Arena Won’t Work

The county has nowhere near $4 million in annual debt for state to collect -- and Abele may lack the power to deliver it.

County Board Pushes Seniors on the Bus; Kicks Financial Warnings to the Curb

"While we want to see our transit system improved, I worry that the GO Pass, which was largely opposed by Milwaukee’s senior community, will eventually cause fares to increase at the expense of all other riders."