County Executive David Crowley Looks Ahead to 2023
MILWAUKEE, WI – Ahead of the holidays County Executive David Crowley reflects on the accomplishments of the last year. After months of major investments in equity, milestones met on noteworthy County initiatives, and a robust community outreach schedule, Crowley is now looking ahead to the opportunities to further advance the County’s vision and mission in 2023.
2022 Outreach Efforts by the Numbers:
- Over 50 members of the Wisconsin State Legislature invited to Milwaukee County to discuss long-term revenue solutions this year;
- 24 local business tours including visits to Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee Brewers Front Office, Wheel and Sprocket, American Family Insurance, Molson Coors, Froedtert, Baird;
- 9 Healthy County Challenge events aimed at bringing County residents into parks, trails, nature areas, beaches, and other outdoor spaces to foster physical and mental wellness;
- 6 Bill Signings including investments in affordable housing in County suburbs, the Milwaukee Market Program, and providing necessary funding to preserve the Milwaukee Public Museum;
- 6 National Night Out Events over the summer, emphasizing building a partnership between the law enforcement and the community to enhance public safety;
- 7 Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings including the re-opening of the American Black Holocaust Museum, Lake Park Bridge Re-Opening, Last Beam Ceremony for the Outreach Community Health Centers, and opening of the new Medical Health Emergency Center;
- 5 in-person budget town halls, the first in-person budget town hall series since the onset of the pandemic;
- 4 “Coffee with Crowley” events including meetings with native leaders and area veterans, with more to follow in the new year;
- 4 County Supervisor district tours, with more to follow in 2023;
- 4 Health & Healing Events focused on normalizing conversations about mental health, youth suicide prevention, Black men’s mental health awareness, and children’s mental health awareness
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.