Sequanna Taylor

Board Will Consider Raise for Sheriff

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

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.

9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022

Deadline is one week away and nearly 70% of districts have just one candidate running.

9 Ways To Help Others For Holidays

Toys for Tots, Holiday Giving Tree Program, turkey donations and more.

House of Correction Targets Recidivism

Program would begin preparing inmates for reentry into community on day one of their sentence.

Supervisor Taylor to Host Mobile Meet Up with MCTS

Supervisor Taylor to Co-Host Free Thanksgiving Community Event

Where To Get Free Meals For Thanksgiving

And how you can help: where you can donate food.

Supervisor Taylor Statement on the Rittenhouse Verdict

Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion

Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.

Supervisor Taylor Statement on 2022 Milwaukee County Budget

Board of Supervisors Adopts 2022 Milwaukee County Budget

Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards

Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.

Supervisors Taylor and Clancy Thank Residents for Supporting Funding Human Needs in County Budget

Board Adopts New Supervisory Map

After jettisoning their independent process, the board adopted a new map during a marathon meeting Friday night.

Supervisor Taylor Budget Amendments Recommended for Adoption

Supervisor Taylor Applauds Milwaukee Community in Search for Major Harris

Supervisor Clancy Introduces Budget Amendments to Move Funds from Sheriff to Human Needs

$11.3 million package has support from County Board leadership

Board Takes Over Redistricting, Rejects Independent Effort

Board rejected third and final map from its Independent Redistricting Committee.

Independent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts

But independence of the Independent Redistricting Committee is now in question, as county board could face lawsuits.

Supervisor Taylor, Partners Organizing and Delivering Aid to New Orleans Communities Affected by Hurricane Ida

Mentoring Program Helps House of Correction Inmates

Reentry program pairs those leaving jail with community members with similar experiences.

Supervisor Taylor Calls for Reentry Initiative at the House of Correction

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.

Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Adopted by County Board

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Advances

Supervisor Taylor to Kick-Off Summer Park Clean-Up Series at Lincoln Park

Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit

Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.

Supervisor Taylor Among Community Leaders Awarded at Inaugural Justice Ball

Rep. Brostoff Celebrates Passage of Milwaukee County Resolution in Support of Ending Qualified Immunity for Police

Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team

Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.

Supervisor Taylor Proposal to Implement Register of Deeds Audit Recommendation Adopted by County Board

Supervisor Taylor to Host Biweekly Summer Event Series in County Parks

Board Approves Dontre Hamilton Memorial

Memorial bench and plaque in Red Arrow Park to honor man killed by a police officer.

Supervisor Taylor Secures Funding for Dontre Hamilton Memorial Bench

Coggs Building Could Be Abandoned

Century-old building on 12th and Vliet a victim of deferred maintenance, too expensive to restore, may be sold.

Supervisor Clancy Calls for ‘Right to Counsel’ Eviction Prevention Program

Supervisor Taylor to Be Recognized for Community Service at Georgia Fashion Show

School Board Member Moves Into Her District

Aisha Carr won MPS District 4 race though she lived outside district.

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

Milwaukee Public Schools Welcomes New President and Newly Elected Members

Bob Peterson will serve as Board Chair and Sequanna Taylor will serve as Vice President

Supervisor Taylor Statement on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.

City and County Leaders Call for ‘Purple Alert’ to Protect Domestic Violence Victims in Wisconsin

County Board Adopts Nicholson Proposal to Improve Equity for Women Employees

Supervisor Taylor and Dream Team United to Host Pop-Up Community Giveaway Sunday

County Board Adopts Resolution Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalty

Reimagined County Board Health Committee Will Add a New Focus on Strategic Planning

Acting Police Chief Offers Frank Views

"I’m a Black man first,” Norman tells panel. "I will not tolerate any explicit biases."

Committee OK’s Funding for Emergency Mental Health Center

New crisis center is an important piece of the county's broader re-shuffling of psychiatric services.

Supervisors Denounce Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans

Supervisor Taylor and Partners are Organizing and Delivering Aid to Communities in Mississippi

Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty

How Milwaukeeans Helped Texas

In response to Texas crisis, local community effort raises money and delivers supplies.

Board Rejoins WI Counties Association

Board had withheld membership dues in January but decides to rejoin group after WCA leaders offer assurances.

After Prison, What Next?

How to handle the formerly incarcerated. Milwaukee town hall tackles the issue.

County Board Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons

Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds Renewed Partnership with the Wisconsin Counties Association

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.

Clerk Christenson Applauds Board of Supervisors for Seeking Reforms at Wisconsin Counties Association

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Committee Reviews Mental Health Emergency Center Plan

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

Does the Wisconsin Counties Association Help Milwaukee?

Some county officials say no, and are pushing to withdraw from the group.

Supervisors’ Statement on the Passing of Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron

Supervisor Taylor Statement on the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris

Harriet Tubman Park Unveiled

County leaders see new park name as a commitment to representing Milwaukee's Black community.

Supervisor Taylor partners with Dream Team United MKE to host Winter Gear Drive

Final Live Donation Event Monday Night at 6:30 p.m.

Board Adopts 2021 Budget

Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.

Board of Supervisors Heeds Taylor’s Call to Allow Youth and Families to Access $1 Million in Programming

Protest Shuts Down I-94 Freeway

Protests continued in city last week after Breonna Taylor decision.

Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park

Wahl Park will be renamed for Tubman, and another park will likely be renamed for Wahl.

Lack of Charges in Breonna Taylor Case a Miscarriage of Justice

Taylor Measure Calling for Early Release of Wisconsin Inmates Adopted by Board

Taylor Proposal to Create Harriet Tubman Park Adopted by Board of Supervisors

Supervisors Want Chokehold Ban Codified

Sheriff's Office does not oppose a chokehold ban, but has reservations about self-defense prohibition.

Committee Approves Harriet Tubman Park

Proposal would rename Wahl Park on city's northwest side for famed abolitionist.

See All of Downtown Milwaukee’s New Murals

From otters to activists, Milwaukee is awash in new public art.

Frank Nitty Leads March from Milwaukee to Washington D.C.

750-mile march ends with Nitty speaking at rally on steps of Lincoln Memorial in front of thousands. Blake, Acevedo, Hamilton families also present.

Mural of Black Leaders Unveiled

New mural on 14th and Vliet depicts leaders young and old, alive and dead.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice

This weekend there is a mural unveiling and a bike ride to celebrate Black lives.

Noise Pollution at Suburban Stadium?

Franklin's Rock Sports Complex is partly on county land. County proposal would study the noise level.

Outdoor Civil Rights Museum Planned For Near West Side

Mural featuring current leaders is just first phase of broader plan from Mil Collective.

Sup. Taylor Wants a Harriet Tubman Park

County board member pushing to rename Wahl Park on city's North Side.

Activists Clean Up Around Burned House As Questions Remain

Activists want more from police, police want cooperation from community

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

MPS Didn’t End Every Police Program

Three things to know about decision by Milwaukee School Board.

Milwaukee Public Schools Terminates Police Contract

Unanimous vote of the school board ends funding for school resource officers.

School Districts Consider Defunding Police

Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee among districts that may end programs. Milwaukee school board votes Thursday.

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.

Many Milwaukee Leaders Support Protests

Community leaders, politicians release statements, Common Council calls for Milwaukee Police reforms.

Supervisor Sequanna Taylor Speaks Out on George Floyd Murder, Protests

Rainey Seeks Extension of Eviction Moratorium

Ald. Rainey is worried the state's rental assistance won't be enough.

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

Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders

While new board chair rewarded some allies, some who opposed her retained positions.

Up From 53206

New generation of leaders in their early 30's, Crowley, Nicholson, Johnson, all raised in poorest ZIP code.

Sequanna Taylor Elected First Vice-Chair of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

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.

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