Steve Taylor

County Board Adopts Resolution Opposing Use of County Tax Levy for American Family Field Renovations

Will Old Loomis Road Finally Be Fixed?

Supervisors reconsider road repair after turning down state funding for project two years ago.

Board Grows Cautious As Legislature Debates Shared Revenue

Proposal for cultural spending shot down by supervisors worried about legislators' views.

Supervisor Taylor Authors Resolution Opposing Use of County Tax Levy for American Family Field Renovations

Resolution Opposes a County Brewers Subsidy

Two socialists, two conservatives on board are co-sponsoring the resolution.

Highland Park To Become Harley Park

The Harley-Davidson Foundation offers $350,000 for park improvements and 10 years of maintenance.

Board Passes Medical Debt Relief, Health Insurance Subsidy

Also, the board passed funding for student housing insecurity and a condemnation of conversion therapy.

Milwaukee County Board Declares Official Opposition to Conversion “Therapy”

Supervisor Proposes Aid for MATC Students Facing Housing Insecurity

Sup. Steve Shea, also an MATC instructor, pushing $100,000 for financial assistance fund.

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.

Committee Approves Funding for Suburban Affordable Housing Projects

But Sup. Peter Burgelis tries to stop subsidy for Wauwatosa development, citing cost.

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.

Supervisors Stall Waukesha Drinking Water Project

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

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.

Board Adopts 2023 County Budget

Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?

Supervisor Taylor Fights Back Against Comrades Socialist Agenda

Finance Committee Unanimously Recommends Supervisors Rolland, Taylor, Martinez Amendment Increasing Infrastructure and Parks Funding

Johnsons Park To Be Renamed

Or actually expanded, to include first names of the park's current namesakes.

Legal Concerns Raised Over Free Election-Day Transit

Committee approves free election bus rides, but county attorney says there is risk of legal challenge.

Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan

Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?

Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal

After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.

Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?

State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.

Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink

Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.

Milwaukee County Board Veers Out of Its Lane in Politically Motivated Referendums

County Supervisors Disappointed in Defeat of Referendum on Abortion

Supervisors Alexander and Logsdon Applaud County Board Rejecting Abortion Referendum for November Ballot

Board Approves Two Fall Referendums

A third referendum gauging public support for legal abortion did not pass.

Board Could Fund Voter Education, Registration

Initiative for 2022 would be similar to past outreach effort for 2020 election.

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

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

Supervisors Want Action On McKinley Beach

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

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

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

County Supervisors Congratulate José G. Pérez on Election as Common Council President

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.

9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022

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

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.

Hispanic Districts Key to Board Redistricting

Current Hispanic districts potentially run afoul of 1965 Voting Rights Act.

New Map For Supervisor Districts Submitted

But independent committee made no effort to protect incumbents. How will board vote?

Rock Sports Complex Noise a Puzzle

Many neighbor complaints of noise, but data collected by City of Franklin too technical for county to analyze.

Milwaukee County Reveals Strategy that Eliminates Department on Aging

Silence Broken after Continual Probing

Franklin Finally Addresses Noise Pollution

After years of residents' complaints and pressure from Milwaukee County, Franklin city officials take action on sports complex.

Noise Pollution at Suburban Stadium?

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

Former County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Decides Against Entering Race for Milwaukee County Executive

Taylor Will Head Up the Newly Formed ROC Foundation

Who Will Run for County Executive?

The list is long and could get longer. Handicapping the favorites. 

Five Takeaways from Yesterday’s Election

The race for Terry Witkowski's seat had surprises -- and key lessons.

Supervisor Taylor Congratulates Speaker Ryan for his Leadership

Shares Ryan's Concerns about Divisions Wrought by Identity Politics

7 Election Takeaways

What did we learn as the blue wave washed over Wisconsin?

Vote Today; Key Races Will Be Decided

A breakdown of everything on Milwaukee ballots.

MORE Elected Officials Step Forward as Victims of Steve Taylor’s Bullying

Officials and Citizens Stand with Alexander

Abele’s $1 Million Power Play

His LeadershipMKE group muddies the waters for April election.

County Board Approves Land Swap Between Milwaukee County and Private Developer

"The land swap between Milwaukee County and Capstone Quadrangle is a win-win for everybody involved."

Logsdon Campaign Announces Endorsements

"I am very proud that so many hardworking, respected people have publicly endorsed my candidacy."

Vote for Supreme Court, County Board Tuesday

One county board race and a hotly contested race for state's highest court.

Supervisor Taylor Thanks County Board for Adoption of Amendment to Restore $200,000 for Senior Center Operations

"I support Milwaukee County tightening its belt, but not at the expense of our seniors."

County Board Approves Sale of Franklin Landfill to Developer

Sale Advances $100 Million Ballpark Commons Project

Abele Appointee to County Office on African American Affairs Wins Unanimous Support from County Board’s Economic Development Committee

OAAA Poised to Continue Important Workforce Development Work Under Director Nicole Brookshire

County Board Okays Bid for Streetcar

Despite long odds against winning, county will submit bid to the city.

Will County Give Pension to State?

Board approves work group to study state takeover of pension system.

Election is Over: Time to Focus on Real Issues Facing Milwaukee County

"The resolution is a grab bag of liberal causes that have nothing to do with the business of Milwaukee County."

Discrimination Resolution Nothing More than Campaign Style Rhetoric

"President Trump has only been in office for a few days and we need to give him a chance to bring the country together before launching into attacks on him."

Is a County Wheel Tax Needed?

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

Government, Business and Non-profit Leaders Celebrate Launch of Milwaukee County Urban Orchards with Ceremonial Tree Planting

The Milwaukee County Organic Fruit Orchards Are the Largest Such Orchards in the United States and are Expected to Bear Fruit Within Three Years

Judiciary Committee Approves Supervisor Taylor’s Resolution to Implement Legal Custody and Physical Placement Study Services

“This will go a long way in helping families, especially children, avoid long and drawn out cases.”

Energy Assistance Program opens two new locations to expand program reach

Residents can apply early for Energy Assistance at grand opening events

County Panel Refuses Move Toward Transparency

Committee Will Not Provide Public Notice of Budgetary Changes

Board Chairman Lipscomb Announces Standing Committee Assignments for the 2016-2018 term

I am excited to announce the historic appointment of Supervisor Peggy A. West as Chairwoman of Milwaukee County’s Finance Committee.

Supervisor Theodore Lipscomb, Sr. Re-Elected Chairman of the Milwaukee County Board

Promises to Be an Accessible and Accountable Board Leader

Larson Announces First Appointment as Milwaukee County Executive

Says he will appoint Jonette Arms Director of Department on Aging

County Board Approves Supervisor Taylor’s Redistricting Reform Proposal

Milwaukee County’s next required redistricting process will occur in 2020, following the federal decennial census.

Duel Over the Domes

Abele and county board creating dueling committees to address damaged domes.

Franz Meyer calls on Jason Haas to explain past support of questionable redistricting

Meyer says supervisor districts should fairly represent county residents, not the interests of individual politicians or their parties

MAM Offers To Buy O’Donnell Park, War Memorial

County taxpayers will save at least $9 million in non-cash transaction.

Franz Meyer supports independent county redistricting

"Supervisor districts should fairly represent county residents, not the interests of individual politicians or their parties."

Supervisor Taylor’s Redistricting Reform Proposal Passes Committee, 5-1

“This is a common-sense measure that will help to restore faith and transparency in Milwaukee County’s redistricting procedure.”

Parkland Zoning Crisis Created by Abele Power Grab

Unprotected Land Could Be Sold, Leased Unless Local Governments Act

Abele Targets Suburban Homeowners to Pay for Bucks Arena

Under a proposal in the legislature some Milwaukee County suburban homeowners could have their property taxes used to offset the county’s payments for the Bucks arena.

One Word for Department on Aging: “Instability”

Supervisor Taylor Criticizes Turnover at Department

County Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Protect Parks

At Least 43 Lack Designated Zoning as Parkland; Measure Moves to Avoid Sale by Executive

Could Abele Sell County Parks?

Abele says he won’t, but state law allows sale of 43 parks. Supervisors move to bar this.

Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Demands Department on Aging Remain Independent

He Also Asks That Interim Director Jonette Arms Be Made Permanent Director

County Will Allow Politics in Parks

“Bizarre” ban on political activity had restricted free speech for more than a decade.

Marcus Center Cast Into Limbo

No one seems to agree with Abele's plan to have it absorbed by sprawling Wisconsin Center District.

Taylor Proposes Reforming County Redistricting

Aim is to "take politics out of it" and restore confidence in county board.

Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Sponsors Budget Amendment to Strengthen Boerner Botanical Gardens

Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor sponsored a budget amendment that will allocate $51,000 to address staffing concerns at Hales Corners’ Boerner Botanical Gardens.

Supervisor Taylor Announces Town Hall Meetings

Meetings set for October 14 & 22

Supervisor Taylor Says Park East Sale Lacks Transparency

Chairman of Economic and Community Development Committee calls sale a “Momentous Development,” happy Bucks are staying in milwaukee

Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Named Chairman of Econmoic and Community Development Committee

New Chairman Says Economic Development is a Key to Quality of Life in Milwaukee County

County Board Invoices Taxpayers for Living Wage Ordinance

Taxpayers deserve an explanation from Rep. Bowen