Supreme Moore Omokunde

Community forum will explore current issues in Milwaukee

Climate Justice in the Lincoln Creek Greenway

Activists and neighborhood residents seek to restore urban tributary.

Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit

Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.

Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Judges’ Privacy

Proponents say it protects judge's when at home, opponents say it limits free speech.

Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring

Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.

County Treasurer Dave Cullen Announces Reelection Bid

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

Rep. Madison Introduces Legislation to Increase State Social Security Payments for the First Time in 30 Years

Assembly Passes Broad Parental Rights Bill, Firearm Tracking Ban

Also bills on reciprocal credentialing and expanding definition in statute against strip search.

13 Ways to Celebrate MLK Day

Speeches, performances, movies celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. planned across town.

Assembly Democrats Have Large Climate Change Bill Package

Dems hope at least a few bills find bipartisan support for passage.

Legislative Democrats Push Health Care Agenda

Proposal is a statement of Democrat priorities, despite the fact that GOP will likely block adoption.

3 Pro Sports Venues Cost $1.9 Billion

Funding for Brewers (twice) Packers and Bucks facilities mostly came from taxpayers.

Assembly Approves Brewers Subsidy, Sends Deal To Senate

Proposal calls for $546 million in city, county and state funding.

Milwaukee’s Climate Plan Could Be Game Changer

Equity component of plan would create jobs for those that need them most.

Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan

Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.

Republican Bills Would Change Unemployment Insurance, Licensing

"Solutions in search of problems," says Sen. Melissa Agard.

Sara Geenen Campaign Announces More Than 50 Endorsements From Judges & Elected Officials

Rep. Robyn Vining Elected Milwaukee Delegation Chair

Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen

New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.

Milwaukee Candidates For State Assembly

A number of contested races, including a high-stakes open seat in the southwest corner of the city.

10 Ways to Make City More Sustainable

Climate change task force plan offers 'big ideas' to make Milwaukee more sustainable and equitable.

Democrats Offer Climate Change, Green Jobs Package

Two Milwaukee legislators will travel state this summer to learn how people affected by climate crisis.

Clancy Runs As Double-Dipping Socialist

Running for Legislature, but would continue as county supervisor, collecting both salaries.

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

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

Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly

County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.

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.

Democrats Push Badger Care Public Option

Bill to expand Medicaid coverage, increase access to health care unlikely to pass.

Bill Requires More Access to Police Records

Brostoff wants more access for media and public to investigative records.

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?

Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.

Coggs Center Welfare Office Resumes Full-Time Hours

Limited hours made it difficult to access services like FoodShare, childcare subsidies.

Bill Would Prevent Police Job Hopping

Moore Omokunde notes research showing many fired officers get rehired elsewhere.

Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center

Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.

Preston D. Cole, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, a panelist for “The Future of Green Jobs,” on August 24 at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Votes against Speaker’s Task Force Police “Reform” Bills

“A Rigged Process Produced Rigged Results”

Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills

The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."

Bill Would End ‘Municipal Shuffle’ of Police Officers

Legislation by Rep. Moore Omokunde would decertify police officers trying to avoid firing, investigation.

Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones Takes Oath of Office, Will Represent 10th County Board District

Newest Member of the Board of Supervisors Continues Proud Family Tradition of Public Service

Board To Consider Climate Change Policy

Supervisors will vote on a carbon neutrality policy and a single-use plastics ban.

Overdoses Surge and Heroin, Opioid Cocaine Task Force Doesn’t Meet

Task force was created to develop policy recommendations for overdose crisis.

Working Families Party Announces Second Round of 2021 Endorsements

Progressive Political Group Throws Weight Behind Jill Underly, Sets Sights on Growing Progressive Bloc in Madison Common Council

State Superintendent, County Board and School Board on the Ballot

Non-partisan, education-centric primary kicks off spring election season.

Dr. Howard Fuller Joins Over 100 Community Leaders, Educators, and Elected Officials Endorsing Dr. Hendricks for State Superintedent

Crowley Calls Special Election for Supervisor

Board seat open with Sup. Supreme Moore Omokunde's election to State Assembly.

Board of Supervisors Won’t Penalize Employees Furloughed Due to Coronavirus

Board Adopts 2021 Budget

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

Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde to Resign County Board Seat December 18

Following Massive Get Out The Vote Push, WI WFP Candidates Win Seats Across the State

WI Working Families Party organizers secure enough positive IDs to quadruple Trump’s 2016 margin of victory in Wisconsin, power down-ballot candidates to victory

Your Guide to Down Ballot Races

Trump versus Biden isn't the only ballot item. Here's information on 13 other races across the county

City-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big

Preliminary report calls for comprehensive plan, 45% cut in emissions by 2030, 100% by 2050.

Bus System Redesign Approved

More frequent service and shorter travel times. MCTS will implement changes in 2021.

Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park

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

County Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde Statement on the Shooting of Jacob Blake

Nine Election Takeaways

Big turnout, delayed votes, new faces in the Assembly and the Constitution Party.

WI WFP Sweeps Primaries

WI Progressive Candidates Announce Victory

Candidate List and Election Guide

Long list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.

Marches, Celebrations, Calls For Justice

Independence Day doesn't distract marchers.

County Board Approves Funding for Mural Honoring Quanita “Tay” Jackson

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

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.

County Board Unanimously Supports Including Transitional Jobs Program in COVID-19 Relief

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

State Blows Up County Youth Corrections Plan

Milwaukee County plan brutally slashed while three other counties get what they requested.

Supreme Moore Omokunde Announces Candidacy for State Assembly

Long-time community leader and organizer, County Board Supervisor announces run for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 17

Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders

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

Milwaukee County Passes Ordinance to Advance Racial Equity and Improve Health Outcomes

Milwaukee County leaders commit to eliminating institutional racism by addressing County polices, practices and power structures through a racial equity lens

Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman

Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.

Board Seeks Unified Approach to Services

County approves One Milwaukee Task Force, aims to unify county, city and MPS services for high need neighborhoods.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Supervisors Introduce Ordinance to Advance Racial Equity and Improve Health Outcomes

Leadership commits to eliminating institutional racism by changing County policies, practices and power structures

MTEA Announces Endorsements in Milwaukee Spring Elections

Climate Task Force Readying Report

Officials discuss joint city-county report on environmental strategies due in March.

Another Big Endorsement for Ed Fallone

Langley Has Raised Just $2,500

Incumbent city attorney way behind his challengers in campaign donations.

Seven Will Run for County Executive

Gwen Moore endorses Lipscomb, Crowley has raised $53,000, no word from Abele.

Evers Commits to Paris Climate Accords

Lt. Gov. Barnes joins a call with experts and city leaders ahead of UN COP25.

Two Efforts Target Climate Change

State and county task forces are separate but overlapping efforts responding to crisis.

Climate and Economic Equity Taskforce Co-chairs Announce Members

News Release from Alderman Nik Kovac

Climate and Economic Equity Taskforce Co-chairs Announce Members, Set First Meeting for Nov. 11

"I'm confident that my colleagues on the taskforce share my sense of enthusiasm and urgency, and I know we're all eager to roll up our sleeves and get to work."

Transit Union Stages Rally

Calls for contract to include to backpay and driver security measures, and for the restoration of bus routes.

Milwaukee County Announces $4 Million Grant to Support Young Adults Experiencing Mental Health Diagnoses

Federal grant will support DHHS Behavior Health Division’s Wraparound Milwaukee program to connect young adults to employment, education and housing opportunities

Sanctuary Rally Announces Pro-Immigrant Bills

“These people are us!” Proposed state laws provide more protection for immigrants.

Task Force Wants Local Green New Deal

A joint City-County task force will tackle climate change and economic inequality.

Board of Supervisors Creates City-County Joint Taskforce on Climate and Economic Equity

The Milwaukee Common Council passed a companion resolution to create the taskforce at its Tuesday, July 9 meeting.

Local Climate Change Task Force Proposed

Common Council okays City-County Joint Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity.

Supervisor Moore Omokunde Calls for Joint City-County Effort on Climate and Economy

"Some of the challenges we face economically can be solved by addressing our challenges with climate change."

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and The Department of Health and Human Services Announce New Approach for Youth Justice Reform

Milwaukee County’s submission for State funding proposes a transformative approach to youth justice by developing a continuum of responsive services, including residential setting development

Juneteenth Day 2019

State and local leaders join community for Juneteenth Day celebration.

County Jail is Bleeding Safety Officers

Pay low, conditions bad. In 2018 county hired 103 corrections officers and lost 110.

MCTS Unveils 28 New Buses

Buses have improvements for riders, bus drivers and other road users. See our photos.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Signs Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis

"Racism is a public health crisis, and we have a moral imperative to put our indifference aside in the face of injustice."

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Next Phase Of Development For The Park East Corridor

Block 22 is the last publicly-controlled land in the Park East Corridor, which has attracted more than $1 billion in investment and $2 billion in economic impact in recent years

Youth Justice Milwaukee Hosts Successful Roundtable with Elected Leaders on Youth Justice Reform

In a roundtable with local officials, Youth Justice Milwaukee shared vision for investing in youth, nonresidential community programs

Board Adopts Supervisor Moore Omokunde Proposal to Decriminalize Marijuana

County Board Endorses Call for Expungement and Freedom for those Convicted of Marijuana Related Charges

Supervisor Taylor Presses for Action on HIV/AIDS

Final consideration of all proposed budget amendments will take place at the County Board's budget adoption meeting on November 5 at 9:30 a.m.

All the Election Data You Want

It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.

Candidates for Common Council

Six candidates for 5th District in only primary contest.

Democratic Candidate Guide

Packed Democratic gubernatorial race and county sheriff contest are top items on Tuesday's ballot.

4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.

A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.

Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Congresswoman Gwen Moore for Reelection

Party recognizes Moore for her record of investing in communities that need it most

Labor Battle Looms at Airport

Service and hospitality workers for SSP America demand union vote, may call for picketing or a strike.

The Collective PAC Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor of Wisconsin

Today’s endorsement joins Mahlon Mitchell’s growing list of support.

The House of Spider George

He's the entertainment director of Festa Italiana, and married to a Mafia don's daughter.

WI Working Families Party endorses Milwaukee County slate for state legislature

Working families champions to build progressive power for county; state residents

Milwaukee County Endorses Blueprint for Peace

"The Blueprint for Peace is an audacious plan to reduce violence and build stronger, resilient communities."

Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville

Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.

Famed Arts Teacher Elsa Ulbricht’s Home

She lived in Ferry & Clas home for 86 years, created nationally known New Deal art project.

No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races

Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.

County Board Okays Pot Referendum

Hope is that advisory referendum will push state legislators to act.

Supervisor Moore Omokunde Statement on Sterling Brown Video

"Black folks are reminded daily about the violence that our communities suffer at the hands of the police in America."

Abele Thanks County Board Committee and Chairman for Unanimous Support of Mary Jo Meyers

Health and Human Needs Committee votes 5-0 in favor of confirming acting head of County Department of Health and Human Services

Committee Okays Referendum on Legalizing Pot

Unanimous vote in favor of November referendum asking to legalize and tax marijuana.

Chairman Lipscomb Announces Committee Assignments

Standing committees typically meet every month, prior to the County Board meeting.

Supervisor Moore Omokunde Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Attorney, Alderwoman, Judge and Secretary of State Velvalea Phillips

"Vel Phillips fought against systemic oppression before anyone really knew what that was."

Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde Opposes Cuts to St. Joe’s

"I hope Ascension will reconsider this decision and work with community leaders to find better solutions."

Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde Developing Proposal for Milwaukee County Citizens Review Board

"Citizens expect and deserve accountability at all levels of government."

Judge Jason Downer’s Home Restored

How Russell Zimmermann restored one of city's "finest Victorian Gothic" buildings.

New York Times Most Popular Home

That would be this 1892, Queen Anne home on West Side selling for just $190,000.

Town Hall Meetings Discuss Police Reforms

Fire and Police Commission seeks community responses to federal study of Milwaukee Police.

500 Black Tuxedos

Upscale event connects teens with role models and a world they mightn't otherwise see.

Seriously, Another Church That’s Now a Home?

Yep, this 1927 Italian pentecostal church was finally turned into a one-family home in 2007.

2018 Budget Includes $90,000 for Youth Training Program

The goal of the initiative is to keep youth out of the troubled Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake facilities.

How a Church Became a Home

Adventist church from 1920s on Van Buren is now one of the area's oddest homes.

Community Groups Hail Clarke’s Resignation

Anti-Clarke groups declare victory, push Walker on replacement he appoints.

Supervisor Moore Omokunde Statement on Clarke Resignation

"Sadly, the public may never get a full accounting from Clarke regarding his failures..."

Milwaukee County Supervisors Condemn Terrorist Attack in Charlottesville

"Hate has no place in America, and we condemn the individuals and groups that came to Charlottesville seeking violent confrontation as a platform to spread their racist ideology."

Row House An Architectural Treasure

1891 Friedmann Row is now condos, one owned by ex-judge James Gramling.

Supervisor Moore Omokunde Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting

'Like my constituents, I want answers.'

Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal

Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.

Rep. Evan Goyke’s Fixer-Upper

3,571-square-foot, 14-room, 1894 home requires constant fixing.

Will County Give Pension to State?

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

The Most Beautiful Bar In Town?

Best Place at the Pabst is one of the most enchanting saloons in the nation.

Once Again Clarke No-shows on the Citizens of Milwaukee County

"This is another instance of David A. Clark, Jr. abandoning his responsibility to those who elected him and he needs to resign now."

Supervisors to Consider External Investigations of In-Custody Deaths

Milwaukee County Board expected to vote Thursday on establishing policy.

Restaurant Owners Have Lots of Land

Modest Astor St. homes of Scott Johnson and Leslie Montemurro sit on one-third acre.

Sheriff Clarke Must Resign Before More People Die

"He should resign immediately."

Malone’s Bar Has a Bay View Style

But it's on Brady St. Which shows how much the two neighborhoods have in common.

Kane Place Cottage Celebrates the Seasons

This well-preserved Polish Flat was built in 1900.

Union Activist’s Brady Street Beauty

The assessor loved the 1909 home's stained glass and bevelled leaded glass windows.

Milwaukee County Supervisors Avoid Opportunity to Remove Estabrook Dam

Finance and Audit Committee ignores Parks Department’s expert opinion to remove blighted structure

County Panel Refuses Move Toward Transparency

Committee Will Not Provide Public Notice of Budgetary Changes

Supervisor Moore Omokunde Votes Against Reconfirmation of Hector Colón as Director of the Department of Health and Human Services

“Sadly, the lack of transparency and forthrightness on the part of Director Colón seems to fit a pattern of behavior we have seen from this administration...”

Club Brady Has 130-Year History

There's been a tavern in odd trapezoidal building since 1885. Blame it on the lake.

Darrol Gibson Announces Impressive Slate of Endorsements Including Congresswoman Gwen Moore

Darrol is the only candidate running for a seat in the Wisconsin State Legislature this fall to receive a primary endorsement from Congresswoman Moore.

“I Am 53206”

Young people from MICAH march for equality in city’s most impoverished and segregated zip code.

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.

“Chris Abele seeks to divide the black community”

Chris Abele’s new campaign strategy is to drive a wedge in the black community in order to score a win on April 5th.

Young Ex-Con Champions Criminal Justice Reform

Leader of UWM student group, Community Uprise, advocates for felons convicted of nonviolent offenses.

Youth Tell DOJ About Police Abuse

Department of Justice listening sessions here suggest Milwaukee has problems.

How Parsonage Became a Cool B-and-B

The 125-year-old, Queen Anne, reverend's home now attracts world travelers.

County Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Protect Parks

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

County Board Unanimously Adopts Alternatives to Allow Placement of Juveniles in Milwaukee County

Measure Seeks Milwaukee County Location, Increases Number of Local Beds, Adds Staff

Resolution Declares “State of Emergency” on Youths at Lincoln Hills

Measure Urgently Calls for Creation of a Local Option for Juvenile Placements

Sup. Moore Omokunde Introduces Resolution Seeking Youth Placement Alternatives to Lincoln Hills

Measure Seeks Immediate Remedies for Milwaukee County Youth at Troubled Facility

County narrowly approves Park East project’s final phase

Board Seeks to Deter Youth Placements from Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools

The County Board approved the resolution with a unanimous vote.

Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde Troubled By Lincoln Hills Allegations

Calls for Juvenile Justice System Reform in Wisconsin

Chris Abele’s High-Rise Double Condo

Now separated from his wife, he has a luxurious, 8,132-square-foot suite near the top of the Moderne.

County Panel Refuses to Label Community ID Cards

“The authors of the legislation funding the Community ID program with taxpayer dollars have said publicly that the ID cards will not be used for voting.”

County Supervisor Moore Omokunde has lost patience with Sheriff David Clarke

Says Clarke’s Comments About “Black Lives Matter,” Personal Attacks, Have “Ventured Out of Bounds”

Supervisor Moore Omokunde Offended by County Executive’s Remarks

Says Chris Abele’s Comments on African Americans “Worthy of Talk Radio,” Not a Leader

The Transformation of Johnsons Park

A huge number of partners and foundations have combined to transform an inner-city park that once fostered crime.

County Board Heeds Sheriff’s Call for Help

Vote shows public safety and relief for deputies is a top priority

Home Care Workers Demand $15 Hour Pay

Care-givers working in state-funded program serving people with disabilities negotiate for better pay and benefits.

County panel delays Park East land sale to Bucks development group

Are Abrahamson’s Days as Chief Justice Numbered?

Constitutional amendment on April referendum would result in her being replaced as chief justice. Even if it fails, her salary will be reduced.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: Candidate Forum for District 10 Election

It will take place March 31st from 6-8pm at Marquette University Raynor Libraries Beaumier Suites (Conference Center).

Mass Transit in Milwaukee County

"As County Supervisor, one of my top priorities will be securing the vital funding needed to aid the expansion of the streetcar system throughout the county."

Anti-Chisholm Candidate Fails to Get On Ballot

Monique Taylor sought open county supervisor seat to run against Gwen Moore’s son, but didn’t get enough signatures.