Chairwoman Nicholson Commends Progress to Resolve Local Funding Crisis
MILWAUKEE – Today, Governor Tony Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced a historic and bipartisan agreement to increase shared revenue for Wisconsin communities and provide Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee the authority to enact a sales tax to generate the funding necessary to fund critical public services. Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson made the following statement:
“I look forward to continuing conversations at the local level with County Board Supervisors, stakeholders, and the residents we are elected to represent as we work to build a stronger, healthier, and more equitable Milwaukee County.”
“I thank Governor Evers, and legislative leaders, for forging a tentative agreement to resolve the most immediate challenges facing residents of Milwaukee County. This compromise will be transformative for our communities and our state and will provide opportunities for generations to come.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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