Shawn Rolland

Board Approves Expedited Video Release, But Sheriff Must Act

Resolution urges Sheriff to adopt policy similar to city's for Milwaukee Police.

Museum Staff a Casualty of Villa Terrace, Charles Allis Privatization

The firings were a shock, as nearly all staff of both museums let go.

County Tightens Financial Reporting

New resolution requires stricter financial reporting from county departments.

County Hikes Funding For Jail Contractor

More funding for financially troubled company handling jail health care.

Milwaukee County Leaders Condemn Hateful Flyers Targeting Immigrant Communities

Milwaukee County Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Enhance Data Governance and Transparency

At Year End County Narrowly Avoids Budget Deficit

Strategic cost cutting in September has saved the budget, will leave small surplus.

Supervisor Taylor Applauds Financially Sound Transition Plan for Charles Allis, Villa Terrace Museums

Was Jonathan Brostoff Bullied?

Some Democrats point finger at Shepherd Express, others for Brostoff’s suicide.

MCTS Tries New Tactics To Improve Safety for Operators

Providing rides for bus operators back to the station after they end their shift.

Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget

Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.

Tight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice

Sup. Shawn Rolland wants $500,000 for a housing program. But his chosen source raises concerns for administration, colleagues.

Supervisor Rolland Urges County Board to Approve Amendment Supporting Unhoused and Housing-Insecure Residents

Call to support $500,000 budget amendment aiming to expand stable housing options comes during Homelessness Awareness Week

Board Spikes Chair’s Plan For Reduced Bus Fares For Voting

Wide-ranging concerns raised about Marcelia Nicholson's proposal.

County Officials Close 2024 Budget Gap

Board approves funding package closing $19 million gap. But a new challenge awaits for 2025 budget.

County Strings Together Funds to Close $19 Million 2024 Budget Deficit

$3.3 million in ARPA funds, including $1 million originally allocated to affordable housing, used to close budget gap.

Milwaukee County’s 2024 Budget Positioned to Balance Without Additional Taxpayer Impact

Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks

And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.

New Buses, Courthouse Project Pushed For 2025 Budget

County committee doing early work on budget struggles to find enough funding.

Supervisor Rolland Calls for Renewed Commitment to Housing Services in Response to Recent Tragedy in Milwaukee

Municipal Cooperation Needed on Illegal Dumping in Parks

County considers fines up to $10,000, but lower municipal penalties would prevail.

Board Could Boost Illegal Dumping Fine 2,400%

Supervisor Shawn Rolland proposes raising fine from $200 to $5,000.

Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble

Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.

Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule

Supervisors change start time of board meetings, reflecting truly part-time nature of job.

County Government Charts Big Expansion of Solar Power

New Coggs building project is a catalyst for countywide plan exploring solar power.

Supervisors Capriolo and Rolland Issue Statements on Washington Park Shooting

Mayor, Democrats Target Rep. Ryan Clancy

Why are they opposing incumbent Democrat? In a word, they hate him.

County Creates Housing Voucher to Landlord Pipeline

Housing Division ready to launch program incentivizing landlords to accept tenants with housing assistance vouchers.

Corrections Driving County Budget Into Deficit

Along with lower tax revenue than projected. '2024 may punch us in the face.'

Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Could Be Sold

New report looks at future of museums, with selling them a last resort.

Parks Finds Support for Tosa Road-To-Trail Project

A section of Underwood Creek Parkway would become mixed-use trail.

The Return of County Cronyism

Or maybe it never went away. Push for 36% salary hikes echoes mentality behind infamous county pension plan.

After Veto, Reporting, Board Reverses Course On 36% Raises For Electeds

Special meeting used to support county executive's original proposal of 11.5%.

Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike

Actions by constitutional officers raises ethical concerns, county executive's office says.

Brady Coulthard, State Assembly District 14 Candidate, Earns Endorsement of State Representative Evan Goyke

“Brady Coulthard represents the new leadership and voice the Wisconsin State Assembly desperately needs.”

Meet The New Milwaukee County Board

When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.

Board Backs Less Road-To-Trail Conversion in Jackson Park

Board backs area supervisors' proposal that costs more money.

Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Officers Association and Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 Endorse Jack Eckblad for Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4

Endorsed by 14 Organizations and 13 Leaders Before Election Day

Board Approves Insulin Price-Fixing Lawsuit

Plus: County will do business with historic bank, a new bus replacement policy and new housing-related projects are approved.

County Board Wants Ceasefire In Gaza, But Only By A Narrow Margin

Fight over underlying language divides board.

MTEA Announces Endorsements in April 2nd Election

Small Business Owner, Progressive Community Organizer, Brady Coulthard Announces Campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 14: Endorsed by 14 Local Community Leaders

Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives

Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.

County Funds Black-Owned Bank’s Capital Campaign

Columbia Savings & Loan seeking to raise $10 million in deposits to fund 100 home loans.

Supervisors Seek Change to Housing Discrimination Law

Change in state law needed for county to address housing voucher discrimination.

Joint City-County Housing Committee Gaining Support

County Board committee provides first county approval for joint housing initiative.

Huge Turnout Supports Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

But committee rejects language accusing Israel of 'genocide' and can't agree on resolution.

Crowley Signs First in State Housing Proposal

$1 million to provide emergency shelter for people in crisis and affordable-rate apartments.

Proposal Would Incentivize Landlords To Accept Assistance Vouchers

Proposal seeks to address housing voucher discrimination by adding incentives for landlords.

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election

County Treasurer Dave Cullen Announces Reelection Bid

With many endorsements, Cullen faces Ted Chisholm in Democratic primary.

Board Votes to Wait for City Bodycam Lawsuit Ruling

County considering policy like the city's for release of body cam videos for officers.

Crowley Approves New Zoo Entrance

County wants new zoo entrance to reduce car backups on Bluemound Road.

Supervisors Upset By Penguin Project’s Increased Cost

Design error leads to $1.5 million hike in cost. 'Somebody's head should roll for that.'

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements

Tight Housing Market Squeezing Out Poorest Renters

Even those with federal housing vouchers. Can Housing Division solve the problems?

County Banned Housing Voucher Discrimination. Landlords Still Do It

County officials not sure they can enforce provision. Many vouchers go unused.

Board Adds Funding For Housing, Violence Prevention

$1.6 million for medical debt program wasn't spent, reallocated to other programs.

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.

Milwaukee County Board Adopts Clancy Proposal to Expand Healthcare Access for Employees

Staffing Improves At Correctional Facilities

But still understaffed: County jail reaches 74% of full staffing level and CRC 83%.

Supervisors Hopeful for Pool Openings in 2024

Committee adds funding to Parks budget for this, but more pools are not guaranteed.

Supervisors Support New Zoo Entrance

Current location of Zoo entrance causing traffic backups, safety issues on Bluemound Road, supervisor says.

Medical Debt Funding Could Be Shifted to Housing, Violence Prevention

County officials have plan for funding earmarked for scuttled medical debt relief project.

Proposal To Eliminate Medical Debt Won’t Move Forward

Instead, county officials pushed health systems to expand charity care.

Supervisor Wants To Solve Zoo Traffic Back-Ups

Sup. Shawn Rolland pushes funding for a reconfiguration of zoo entrance.

Could Park Friends Help Prevent Illegal Dumping?

County officials think neighborhood groups could watch for and report dumping.

Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley

The county executive's administration has already pushed back against some of the amendments.

Parks System Losing Trees Faster Than It Can Plant Them

Board moving to add funding to 2024 budget for reforestation.

Supervisors Recommend Funding for On-Demand Paratransit, Despite Objections

Though the funding is likely not enough, and would be realized by issuing debt.

Marisabel for Milwaukee Campaign: I am a pro-choice LGBT leader, and I am proud of my advocacy for immigrants and women

Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending

Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.

Parks Replaces Tippecanoe Park Playground

New playground funded through a 2021 real estate deal with Irgens.

What’s The Future of The Charles Allis Art Museum?

One county budget amendment funds safety repairs, another seeks to end future contributions.

Crowley, Transit Officials Oppose ‘Transit Rangers’ Backed By Drivers

Board fails to get administration buy-in for transit rangers, pitting union against Crowley and MCTS.

Budget Committee Recommends Correction Officer Raises

Budget amendment would raise starting pay to $30 an hour.

Board Plans Lobbying Push for Transit Funding

The county needs state assistance to save transit system from big cuts.

Liz Sumner Announces Endorsements From Over a Dozen County Officials

Marisabel Cabrera Brings Experience and Dedication to Circuit Court Campaign

Supervisors Waste $300,000

Three supervisors stall parks project at McKinley Marina, costing taxpayers $300,000.

Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Earns Endorsements of Milwaukee County Register of Deeds, State Representative Ortiz-Velez, and Trio of Supervisors: Adds to List of Local Leaders Supporting Eckblad’s Campaign for Bold, Responsible Leadership

Sheriff Inquiry Leads to Board Fracas

Board removes jail inquiry from committee after process falls apart. Issue will go to full board.

Board Recommends Transit Rangers for Bus Security

But transit officials privately raise concerns about program as currently envisioned.

Board Approves Transgender Sanctuary Designation

Plus: Union-made vehicle policy, Jail Visitation Study, and multi-lingual communication resolution all approved by board.

Rolland Pushes Plan to Restore Jail Visitation

Legislation funds feasibility study for returning in-person visitation to jail.

Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution

In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.

Committee Advances Medical Travel Fund, Which Could Include Abortions

Modified version of earlier proposal would pay for travel, not health care.

Board Will Consider Paid Medical Travel For Employees

Propoal offers a workaround for legal concerns raised over abortion travel fund.

South Shore Breakwater Getting Emergency Repairs This Fall

But 2023 budget politics may have killed appetite for long-term repairs.

Board Wants Solution to Housing Voucher Discrimination

But county attorney believes options are limited. Departments directed to find solutions.

Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate

See how and why each supervisor voted the way they did for new tax.

Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike

Does the board have the 12 votes needed to approve this critical measure?

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.

County Supervisors Hosting Washington Park Senior Center Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Sales Tax Increase

 

Committee Rejects Housing Voucher Incentives

Housing advocates concerned landlord incentives would mean county giving up on enforcing housing protections.

Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax

Four town halls scheduled this month

Can County Protect Renters With Housing Vouchers?

New resolution seeks solutions to Section 8 discrimination by landlords.

Resolution Would Declare Milwaukee a Transgender, Non-Binary Sanctuary

Also proposed is a county policy to oppose bans on gender affirming health care.

Sup. Shawn Rolland Pleads Guilty, Must Pay $500 Fine

Rolland pled guilty to falsely certifying nomination signatures he didn't collect.

Supervisor Shawn Rolland Charged With Misdemeanor Election Fraud

DA's Office alleges Rolland falsely certified collecting nomination signatures that he did not, in fact, collect.