Sylvia Ortiz-Velez

Wisconsin State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez’s Statement for Wisconsinites to Continue Exercising Their Constitutional Rights to Make Their Voices Heard While Preserving Peace.

A Bi-partisan group of State Senators, and Representatives, voted to pass, AB306/SB310. Relating to time limits on local units of government, chief executive officer emergency power proclamations.

Rep. Ortiz-Velez and Sen. Carpenter Announce Hearing On Election Nomination Bill

Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez Announces Re-election Run

Passage of Hispanic Heritage Month

Sarah Godlewski Announces Campaign for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor

Proven statewide leader pledges to fight for working families, invest in our communities and move Wisconsin forward

Two More Southside Progressive Leaders Endorse Supervisor Jack Eckblad For Re-Election in Supervisory District 4

Leaders are latest to join the growing coalition of support for Eckblad's re-election.

Representative Ortiz-Velez Calls for Peaceful Demonstrations and Respect for State Sovereignty

Rep. Ortiz-Velez Statement on the Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

Rep Moore Omokunde: “We seek to prevent the misuse of power by those who would prey on our community”

Rep. Ortiz-Velez Statement on 2025-26 Wisconsin State Legislative Session and Committee Selection

Latinos Leaders Endorse David Marstellar for Assembly in the 21st District

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

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

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements

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

Marisabel Cabrera Brings Experience and Dedication to Circuit Court Campaign

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

County Executive David Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Local Revenue Reform Passage

Crowley, Nicholson, and Move Forward MKE Coalition advocated since 2020 for additional revenue to avoid a devastating fiscal cliff

Members of the Latino Caucus: Celebrate César Chávez Day

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

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Reflects on County Board Service

State Representative Nearly Shot in Drive by Shooting

Open Letter to the People of Ukraine

State bill would erase city’s move to decriminalize marijuana possession, increase minimum penalty to $100

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Expressing Disappointment in Rep. Ortiz-Velez for Carrying Water for Republican Speaker Robin Vos at the Expense of Our Constituents

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa November 11, 2021

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Praises IRC and SEWRPC for Creating Strong Map for Latino Community

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Urges County to Apply for State Funds to Repair Mitchell Park Domes

Ortiz-Velez Commends Redistricting Committee for Creating Two Majority-Hispanic Supervisory Districts

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Invites South Side Residents to Kosciuszko Center Engagement Meetings

Chairwoman Nicholson and Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Celebrate Beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month

County Board of Supervisors Congratulate Colectivo Workers on Successful Union Election

Colectivo workers voted to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 494 which will develop the group's first negotiated contract, pending the election’s certification by the National Labor Relations Board.

Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Adopted by County Board

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Advances

Digital Bridge Hits a Major Milestone in Efforts to Bridge the Digital Divide During COVID-19 Pandemic

Spectrum Digital Education Supports the Distribution of 2,000 Devices to Those in Need

21 Wisconsin Leaders Endorse Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate

Coming on heels of pivotal EMILY’S List endorsement, strong support from communities across the state demonstrates Sarah is building the strongest coalition to defeat Ron Johnson

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Proposal to Cultivate Hemp Clones at the Domes Moves Forward with RFP

Sunday’s Caravan and County Board Call for Normal Relations with Cuba

Supervisor Martin Statement on Hosting Gun Shows at Milwaukee County Sports Complex

County Board Adopts Resolution Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalty

Supervisors Denounce Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans

Expanded Vaccine Eligibility for Hard-Hit Zip Codes in District 12

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

Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty

Many South Side Seniors Now Eligible for Vaccination at Kosciuszko Community Center

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County Board Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons

Chairwoman Nicholson Supports County and State Efforts to End Marijuana Prohibition

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Introduces Proposal Reducing Penalty for Marijuana Possession

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

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Extends Condolences to Family and Friends of Teresa and Luis Contreras

WEAC Press Release of recommended candidate in AD8

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

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

Marcelia Nicholson Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, announces candidacy to be next 8th District State Assembly Representative

MTEA Announces Endorsements in Milwaukee Spring Elections

Citizen Action endorses Chris Larson for Milwaukee County Executive

Announces more key endorsements in Milwaukee area spring elections

Lipscomb Proposes Funds for Domes Preservation

"It is important that we continue to make real progress at the Domes in 2020."

Milwaukee County Announces Upcoming Budget Public Engagement Sessions

Four sessions in partnership with Milwaukee County Supervisors provide forum for residents to share priorities and weigh in on new revenue options

County Board Votes Unanimously to Condemn We Energies’ Mercury Variance

“We Energies should be moving towards 100% renewables. This is 2019, not 1919.”

Senator Taylor Acknowledges Clean Communities Week

Senator Taylor looks forward to the week’s remaining events including Thursday’s Hemp Small Business and Financing Session with State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski.

Board of Supervisors Endorses Expanded Access to Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

"Expanding access to driver's licenses will make the roads safer for everyone."

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Committed to Repairing Mitchell Park Domes

"To be clear: It is not Milwaukee County's policy to demolish the Domes, nor is that my position."

County Board Resists Review of Homelessness Funding

Resolution to House County’s Remaining Homeless Not Scheduled

The Federal Government Should Never Separate Families

"Separating families is cruel and is completely contradictory to our American values."

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez to Join UMOS Advisory Committee

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez will be sworn in on Saturday, June 9 at 9:30 AM at the UMOS offices, 2701 S. Chase Ave.

Chairman Lipscomb Announces Committee Assignments

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

Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez Endorses Matt Flynn for Governor

"I want to thank Supervisor Ortiz-Velez for her endorsement."

Leadership MKE announces support for 14 candidates running for local office

Leadership MKE supported candidates have already scored significant primary victories.

Concerned citizen brings health and safety issue to light

I am very concerned about safety and health violations that have been brought to light related to the ongoing Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) demolition project of certain properties along the Kinnickinnic River.