Sheldon Wasserman

Supervisor Martinez Renews Call to Fund the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes

County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.

Narcan, Fentanyl Testing Strip Vending Machines Planned for Milwaukee

New strategy designed to address record overdose deaths.

Crowley Corrects the County Board

Getting to be a pattern by the county exec, as the board makes questionable decisions.

Crowley Vetoes Lake Park Bluff Proposal

Should neighbors have rights to maintain bluff forever? Crowley says no.

Lake Park Ravine Road Bridge Successfully Reopened

Will Public Pools Open in 2023?

Board adds funding to budget, but lifeguard shortage could still be a problem.

Lake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff

Wahl Ave. residents have already clear cut top of bluff, now want special access to all of it.

Crowley Vetoes Historic Designation For Domes

County Executive says county should consider all options, including demolition of domes.

Commission Pauses Proposal For Another Lakefront War Memorial

Project site would disrupt newly installed green infrastructure. Residents suggest other sites.

Lake Park Bridge Open For First Time In 6 Years

Pedestrians can once again cross the historic foot bridge in Lake Park.

What’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?

Attorney General Josh Kaul pursuing lawsuit to block law's enforcement.

New Monument Proposed for Lakefront

National foundation proposes monument near War Memorial Center to families who lost loved ones in war.

Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan

Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?

Kosciuszko Park Center May Be Expanded

Repairs, expansion of dormant community center could cost $33.8 million.

Denita Ball Wins Sheriff’s Race

Ball wins with 55% of the vote, defeating Brian Barkow and Thomas Beal.

Crowley Signs McKinley Beach Funding

Project will restore beach to original swimming depths to reduce dangerous riptides.

Kaul, Evers Sue to Challenge 1849 Abortion Ban

Suit says 1849 law superseded by later laws, names GOP legislative leaders as defendants.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Reimagine County Board Committees Adopted by County Board

County Board Unanimously Adopts Resolution Repudiating Discriminatory Covenants

Wasserman Resolution Funding McKinley Beach Repairs Approved by County Board

Finance Committee Unanimously Recommends Wasserman Resolution to Repair McKinley Beach

Committee Approves McKinley Beach Restoration

$712,000 would fund effort to fix dangerous swim conditions. Beach could re-open by 2024.

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.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Modernize County Board Endorsed by Judiciary Committee

County Supervisors Support Milwaukee Brewers Pride Night

Supervisors Want Action On McKinley Beach

After recent drowning, they back $500,000 plan to reconstruct beach, improve safety.

Wasserman Introducing Legislation to Immediately Address McKinley Beach Safety

Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again

No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

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

Chairwoman Nicholson Announces County Board Committee Assignments, Leadership Roles

Rep. Brostoff Will Run For Aldermanic Seat

Jonathan Brostoff will seek seat being vacated by Nik Kovac and won't run for re-election to State Assembly.

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.

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

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.

County Board Says Send In The Goats

In perhaps his last act as a supervisor, Jason Haas secures funding for a county goats program.

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

Dangerous McKinley Beach Can Be Fixed

Parks committee reviews preliminary solutions, with price tag ranging from $250,000 to $4.9 million

Will Museum Drop ‘Public’ From Name?

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

East Side Forum for Milwaukee County Board 3rd District Race Set For March 22

Neighborhood Associations Encourage Residents to Submit Questions for Candidates

2022 Spring Primary Election Results

Election results for race for mayor and three county supervisor races.

County Board District 12 Election Preview

Four candidates, with no incumbent, running for south-side county supervisor seat. Here are their views.

County Board District 3 Election Preview

Incumbent supervisor faces two challengers in district including city's East Side and half of Walker's Point.

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes

GOP Lawmakers Push ‘Medical Freedom’ Bills

State legislation protects doctors promoting therapies not approved by FDA for COVID-19 treatment.

Reimagining Kosciuszko Community Center

Parks developing plans for redeveloped Kozy, but elected officials still haven't funded a new air conditioning system.

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.

Wasserman Introduces Resolution Declaring Medical Misinformation a Public Health Crisis

Send In The Goats?

Sup. Haas wants goats to clear overgrown foliage, invasive species in parks. 'The goats would go home at night.'

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.

So Much For An Independent Redistricting Process

County committee rejects its own independent redistricting committee's recommendations.

Saga Of The Domes Continues

Years after task force report and consultant analysis, county officials finally reviewing the options.

Supervisors Create Independent Redistricting Committee

An historic first. But six retired judges must act fast to create new legislative maps.

Food Truck Festival Coming to McKinley Park Saturday

Park'd Pop-Up Pub & Grub will have food trucks and a 1960's milk truck dispensing beer.

Food Truck Festival Coming to Milwaukee Lakefront Saturday

Supervisor Proposes Renaming Lindbergh Park for Lucille Berrien

Berrien is a long-time activist that was involved in the fair housing marches of the 1960's.

No More County Government Bickering

Relationship between County Executive Crowley and Board Chair Nicholson is the best in decades.

Lake Park Bridge Needs $1 Million More

Cost now at least $3.4 million to repair historic footbridge designed by Olmsted.

Milwaukee County Parks Traveling Beer Garden Returns

Rare non-casualty of pandemic has run annually since 2014.

Parks Face Huge Lifeguard Shortage

County down 83 guards from two years ago, must cut pool and beach hours. 'It's a tragedy.'

County Micro-Managing At Its Worst?

Board proposal to oversee all county parks bike trail changes is a head scratcher.

Supervisors Push To Be Bike Trail Czars

Parks committee approves resolution giving it approval power over bike trails maintenance, alterations.

Prominent Electeds and Former Electeds Throw Support Behind Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate

Endorsements Led by Former Governor Tony Earl Show Geographic Diversity and Depth of Support for Nelson from Respected Leaders Across Wisconsin

Medical Boards Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination

Chiropractic Examining Board differs from medical boards and just encourages colleagues to get vaccinated.

Wilson Park Garden Project Delayed

Parks still hasn't inked agreement after two months. Supervisors tell department to move quicker.

Several State Occupational Boards Support COVID-19 Vaccination, CDC Guidance

Parks Leasing Golf Carts, Making Money

County golf courses will have an additional 46 golf carts, which should pay for themselves three times over.

Supervisors Denounce Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans

Finance Committee Recommends Additional Funding for McKinley Beach Safety Study

County Plans Lakefront Food Festival

Plan is to feature 6 to 10 food trucks at McKinley Marina in July or August.

Parks Committee Approves Proposal to Allow Gun Shows at Milwaukee County Sports Complex

‘Classic Car Garden’ Planned for Wilson Park

The proposal from the business district almost bogged down by administrative red tape.

Supervisor Wasserman Statement on Proposed Changes to the Bradford Beach Bathhouse

Parks to Study McKinley Beach Safety

After three drownings in 2020, county is looking to re-engineer the beach.

Bradford Beach Restaurant Advancing

Concessionaire plans to add full-service restaurant to historic beach house.

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

Supervisor Wasserman Receives Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Supervisors Denounce Anti-Democratic Coup Attempt in Washington D.C.

Supervisor Wasserman Receives COVID-19 Vaccine

Board Adopts 2021 Budget

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

Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts

But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.

Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park

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

Committee Approves Harriet Tubman Park

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

County Grapples With 5G Infrastructure in Parks

State legislation has tied the county's hands over regulation of telecommunications infrastructure.

Board Approves Raffle to Fund Parks

A 50/50 raffle, and potentially a specialty license plate and scratch-off lottery ticket, all okayed to raise revenue.

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

Supervisor Wasserman Statement on the Death of George Floyd

Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders

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

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.

Trump Can’t Lift Pandemic Restrictions

In a state of emergency local health officials have broad authority to maintain restrictions.

County Officials Want to Pave Paradise

Why Kletzsch Park riverside is a sacred place with Native American history that must be saved.

Liz Sumner Announces Endorsements from Supervisors Jason Haas, Marina Dimitrijevic, and Sheldon Wasserman

Current board members support Sumner to be next board supervisor

Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman Files for Re-Election

Sup. Wasserman has served the residents of the 3rd District since 2016

All Quiet on the Budget Front

Board passes 2020 budget with no clashes with Abele and small change in spending.

Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee

4-1 vote okays plan for high-end hemp operation in Mitchell Park greenhouse. Next comes full board.

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $100

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $100