Milwaukee DSA Opposes County Move To Weaken Successful Right-To-Counsel Program
The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) oppose the recent move to quietly cut Eviction Free MKE program funding from County Executive David Crowley’s proposed 2025 Milwaukee County Budget.
“Milwaukee DSA has proudly supported Eviction Free MKE and its work since its inception,” said Milwaukee DSA Communications Officer Greg Brown. “Its loss would only reinforce a brutal status quo that treats our most vulnerable residents as second-class citizens whose inability to pay gives better-off landlords the green light to exploit them further.”
A report last year found this program was a success for vulnerable residents, with a dramatic rise in tenant representation and tenants achieving their goals in the majority of cases.
“People facing eviction, like everyone here in Milwaukee, deserve a chance at legal recourse,” said Co-Chair Pamela Westphal. “In a county where almost 60% of households are renters, legal protections like Right to Counsel must be implemented to protect the working class.”
Milwaukee DSA encourages community members to voice their support for Eviction Free MKE by attending a public testimony online or in person at the Zoofari Center (9715 W Bluemound Rd.) on Monday, Oct. 28th at 6:30 p.m.
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.
More about the 2025 Milwaukee County Budget
- Milwaukee County Finance Committee Approves $250,000 for Right to Counsel Program - Sup. Jack Eckblad - Oct 24th, 2024
- Budget Amendment for Expanded Atkinson Park Improvements Advances - Sup. Priscilla E Coggs-Jones - Oct 24th, 2024
- MKE County: Supervisor Adds Domes Project to 2025 Budget - Graham Kilmer - Oct 24th, 2024
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- Supervisor Logsdon to Host Budget Town Hall on October 23rd - Sup. Patti Logsdon - Oct 22nd, 2024
- Milwaukee DSA Opposes County Move To Weaken Successful Right-To-Counsel Program - Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America - Oct 22nd, 2024
- Supervisor Kathleen Vincent to Host Third Budget Town Hall on October 24th - Sup. Kathleen Vincent - Oct 21st, 2024
- Supervisor Deanna Alexander to Host 2025 Budget Town Hall for District 18 Residents - Sup. Deanna Alexander - Oct 18th, 2024
- Supervisors Capriolo and Bielinski to Host Community Event on Health Services and Budget Priorities this Saturday - Sup. Sky Z. Capriolo - Oct 17th, 2024
- Act 12 Benefits Continue in 2025, But Fiscal Challenges Loom for Milwaukee County - Wisconsin Policy Forum - Oct 16th, 2024
Read more about 2025 Milwaukee County Budget here