County Executive Crowley Commends Vote to Secure Milwaukee County’s Financial Future

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, in a special joint hybrid meeting of the Committees on Finance and Personnel, committee members advanced a resolution to enable an update to the current countywide sales tax and avert a looming fiscal cliff. In a statement released after the vote, County Executive David Crowley praised committee members’ commitment to securing the future of Milwaukee County:

“Today, Milwaukee County is one step closer to overcoming one of the toughest obstacles on our path to achieving race and health equity. After years of advocacy, we’ve been given a tool to avert a looming financial disaster that threatens services and quality of life throughout the county.

“We all share a vision of Milwaukee County where expanding programs making a difference in our neighborhoods, like youth services and housing services, are a possibility each year.

“We all strive for a future where we can make necessary investments to preserve the gems, like our world-class parks system, that make our region unique.

“And, with our stated goal of achieving race and health equity in mind, we all envision a future where health outcomes in our community aren’t determined by your race or where you live.

“Thank you to committee members for sending a clear signal today that averting a fiscal cliff is critical to improving quality of life for all county residents and accomplishing our vision of a healthier, safer Milwaukee County for all.”

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.