Sheldon Wasserman

Milwaukee Art Museum Director’s Salary Skyrockets

Compensation of more than half million per year is nearly equal with amount of county financial support, drawing supervisors' attention.

Museum Staff a Casualty of Villa Terrace, Charles Allis Privatization

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

Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff

Special election for third district aldermanic seat draws large field.

Supervisor Wasserman Thanks Residents for “Best County Supervisor” Selection

Supervisors Want To Fund Brostoff-Inspired Suicide Prevention Training

Sup. Kathleen Vincent proposes funding "We Can Save Lives" tour.

White Paint or Green Paint?

County officials disagree on what color for bike lanes when Mason St. bridge repainted.

Amendment Strengthens Safeguards in Transition of Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Museums to Nonprofit Management

Ice Skating Starts Friday at Red Arrow Park

Free 'Slice of Ice' experience will be open as long as weather allows.

Milwaukee County Parks Opens Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park with Free Skate Rental on Opening Day

Milwaukee County Moves Forward with Transition of Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Museums

State Taking Over County Pension System

After 87 years, all new county employees will become part of state system.

Supervisor Wasserman Statement on the Passing of Fred Kessler

Supervisor Wasserman Statement on the Passing of Ald. Jonathan Brostoff

Historical Marker Being Removed From Milwaukee’s Last Indigenous Burial Mound

Milwaukee County Parks removing marker in Lake Park.

Milwaukee County Parks to Respectfully Remove Indigenous Burial Mound Marker in Lake Park

County Deploying $1.3 Million in Environmental Cleanup Grants

Projects including adding sand to Bradford beach, improving animal habitats along Menomonee River.

Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones Appointed to Serve on Milwaukee County Parks and Culture Committee

Municipal Cooperation Needed on Illegal Dumping in Parks

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

Wisconsin’s Prisons Employ Doctors Who Were Censured

Questions about care offered. Many staff physicians were censured by a medical board.

Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule

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

Bernie Sanders to Host Private Brunch in Milwaukee

Event canceled after publication.

Mayor, Democrats Target Rep. Ryan Clancy

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

36 Pools, Splash Pads, Water Parks Opening in 2024

Parks opening far more pools in 2024 after making waves with lifeguard hiring.

McKinley Beach Reopens After Four Years

Adding and shaping 11,000 cubic yards of sand to create safer, shallower swimming area.

Juneau Park Beer Garden Opens Friday

Beer garden opens for second season in downtown park with lake views.

Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping

Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.

First Majority-Women Milwaukee County Board in History Sworn In

Board chair Marcelia Nicholson hangs onto the position for a third-term.

The Return of County Cronyism

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

Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike

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

Meet The New Milwaukee County Board

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

Wasserman Holds Onto County Board Seat

Incumbent defeats challenger in district that includes East Side, Downtown and Third Ward.

2024 Spring Election Results

MPS referendum and county exec, mayor, Common Council and County Board races all on ballot.

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.

Crowley Vetoes Big Salary Hikes for Elected Officials

36% pay hikes passed by board are 'unprecedented and irresponsible,' Crowley chides.

Why Is North Point Parking Lot Closed?

County Parks closing popular lakefront lot to reconstruct shoreline stone barrier.

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

Board backs area supervisors' proposal that costs more money.

Board Approves Unprecedented Pay Raise For Elected Officials

Board approves unprecedented 36% salary increases for elected officials without saying a word.

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

Fight over underlying language divides board.

Parks Committee Backs Jackson Park Trail ‘Compromise’

Parks committee backs plan to downsize trail conversion along Jackson Park Drive.

Huge Turnout Supports Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

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

County Treasurer Dave Cullen Announces Reelection Bid

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

County’s Top Attorney Leaving For Broadcasting Job

Corp Counsel Margaret Daun will join Civic Media and host daily radio show.

Supervisors Oppose Controversial Road-to-Trail Project

Parks department wants portion of Jackson Park Drive with no driveways converted to trail.

Board Funds Crisis Housing in Uptown Neighborhood, Demurs On Southside Dog Park

Plus: A controversial penguin project is funded, funding for southside dog park is paused and 'high-impact' parks projects are funded.

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.'

New Runway Dog Park? Maybe Not

Funding source and timeline raise concerns, but county board may be split on the issue.

Supervisors Push Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Led by Sup. Ryan Clancy, four supervisors want board to take vote on foreign policy.

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.

So Much for That Free Bike Trail

Supervisors consider killing deal for pedestrian infrastructure that Wauwatosa would pay for.

Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley

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

Bus Service Between Downer and Downtown Could Return

Service along former GoldLine route could be restored in 2024.

Budget Committee Recommends Correction Officer Raises

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

Liz Sumner Announces Endorsements From Over a Dozen County Officials

Republicans Reject 7 Evers Appointees

Including elections commissioner and 4 DNR board members. 'This is insanity,' says Evers, then immediately names replacements.

Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Continued Efforts to Obstruct the Peaceful Transfer of Power by Baselessly Firing Appointees

Governor names immediate appointments to ensure critical government operations continue

Senator Agard Statement – GOP Rejects Well-Qualified Appointments

In just one day, Senate Republicans more than double the number of executive appointments that have been rejected by the body since 1981, per data from the Legislative Reference Bureau.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman Condemns Attacks on Israeli Civilians and Reiterates Support for Israeli People

Senate Targets 6 Evers Appointees

Republicans leave elections commission unbalanced and board overseeing DNR unable to act.

Wasserman Has Challenger For Board Seat

Alexander Kostal, a state public defender, is running for District 3.

Board Halts Medical Travel Subsidy For Abortions

With abortions resuming in state, supervisors hold off on medical travel program.

Domes Costs Shock Supervisors

'I think we're just in shock,' supervisor says on estimate of up to $100 million for Domes.

Parks and Culture Committee to Hear Report on the Future of the Mitchell Park Domes

Share Your Opinion on Ravine Road

Sup. Wasserman will hold two community meetings on future of roadway through Lake Park.

Jail Monitor Looking at Suicide Policies

Inadequate health care staffing remains an issue at Milwaukee County Jail.

Sheehy Says Local Sales Tax Must Help Fund Brewers’ Stadium

Some of new city and county sales tax must be spent on the team, business leader says.

Do We Really Need Ravine Road?

And did Olmsted really want cars motoring through Lake Park?

South Shore Breakwater Getting Emergency Repairs This Fall

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

Ravine Road Debate Heats Up

Local parks group wants vehicle access maintained for roadway through Lake Park.

Lake Park Friends Calls on Milwaukee County to Immediately Reopen Ravine Road to Cars

Road was closed in 2014 due to issues with pedestrian bridge which has since been repaired.

Ravine Road Project Could Begin in 2024, With Pedestrian-Only Option

Parks requesting funding for planning, design and extensive public engagement.

Parks Launches Mitchell Park Campaign

Public engagement campaign aimed at building support, awareness for The Domes, Mitchell Park and a potential project.

Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate

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

Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman Hosting Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Sales Tax Increase

Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax

Four town halls scheduled this month

Board Will Do Homework on Sales Tax

But which will they study more, the county's financial reports or constituent opinion?

Resolution Declares July ‘Park and Recreation Month’

Board resolution celebrates financially troubled parks in their most popular month.

Parks Rethinking Its Building Portfolio

System maintains old, unused buildings as it struggles with inadequate budget. Could some buildings be eliminated?

New Beer Garden Opening in Juneau Park

No longer traveling, downtown park will have a summer-long beer garden.

Lawsuit Underway On Validity of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban

Attorney General Josh Kaul is attempting to get law struck down.

Lincoln Creek Road-to-Trail Project Beginning

Parks department will convert roadway to bicycle and pedestrian trail.

Board Wrings Extra $8,000 Out Of We Energies Deals

Supervisors, parks department gain more money for two utility easements.

Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy

Resolution would have no legal impact, meant as political and educational statement.

Supervisors Martinez, Coggs-Jones, and Wasserman Condemn Local Antiques Store Selling Racist Items

Rep. LaKeshia Myers Is a Double Dipper

Working as public school teacher and administrator while serving in Legislature, getting two full time salaries.

Should Road Through Lake Park Be Pedestrianized?

A survey of nearby residents found great support for a pedestrian and bicycle-only Ravine Road.

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.

County Board Funds $1.3 Million in Vital Park Maintenance Projects

Where Does ‘Conversion Therapy’ Go Next?

Milwaukee County could pass its own ban. Evers calls Republican actions 'ridiculous.'

County Supervisors Commend Bruce Colburn on Long Career Fighting for Workers’ Rights

Supervisors Holding We Energies Project Hostage For More Money

Supervisors try tactic they used for the Waukesha water deal.

Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed

18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.

County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’

Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.

Board Approves Studying Demolition, Other Options For The Domes

Policy does not support demolition, which many supervisors remain opposed to.

Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots

Advisory referendum on Wisconsin's abortion ban will be on Milwaukee County ballots during April election.

Public Museum Returning Headdress to Forest County Potawatomi

Feathered hat originally confiscated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Board Considering Abortion Referendum, Again

Board would place question on April ballot after failing to approve November election proposal.

Supervisors Stall Waukesha Drinking Water Project

Waukesha needs access to one acre of county land. Committee votes to delay this.

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Finance Committee Approval of Abortion Advisory Referendum

New Domes Policy Gets First Approval

Supervisors soften language but still include possibility of demolishing domes.

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $100

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $100