Politics

Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen Hopeful of Veto-proof Majority on Living Wage Ordinance

Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen Hopeful of Veto-proof Majority on Living Wage Ordinance

Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen said today he remained hopeful that his “living wage” ordinance would pass the full County Board with a veto-proof majority of 12 votes after the Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee delayed a vote on the measure Monday.

Statement on County Board’s Wage Mandate

Statement on County Board’s Wage Mandate

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released a statement today responding to the County Board’s consideration of a plan to mandate higher wages.

Minimum Wage Ordinance IS INCONSISTENT AND UNFAIR

Minimum Wage Ordinance IS INCONSISTENT AND UNFAIR

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander issued the following statement of concerns about the “living wage” ordinance under consideration today by the County’s Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee.

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Supervisor Taylor Reaffirms his Strong Opposition to the Living Wage Increase Proposal

Supervisor Taylor Reaffirms his Strong Opposition to the Living Wage Increase Proposal

Supervisor Steve Taylor reiterated his strong opposition to the minimum wage increase proposal, to be considered today by the Milwaukee County Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee.

Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen To Hold News Conference on Living Wage Monday, December 16th at 9:30 A.M.
Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen To Hold News Conference on Living Wage Monday, December 16th at 9

30 A.M.

Supervisor David Bowen, with other members of the County Board and community, will hold a news conference on living wage at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 16, in the rotunda of the Milwaukee County Courthouse

Supervisor Jursik Calls First “B.U.S.S.” Stop a Success

Supervisor Jursik Calls First “B.U.S.S.” Stop a Success

Hopes for More Dialogue With Southridge Mall over Misplaced Bus Stop

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen Issues Formal Opinion Concerning Milwaukee County Board Confirmations of County Executive Appointments

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen Issues Formal Opinion Concerning Milwaukee County Board Confirmations of County Executive Appointments

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen today issued a formal opinion to Milwaukee County Deputy Corporation Counsel Mark Grady.

City employees and retirees deserve the truth

City employees and retirees deserve the truth

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 12, 2013

Jonathan Brostoff announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly
County Executive Chris Abele endorses Dan Adams for 19th Assembly District

County Executive Chris Abele endorses Dan Adams for 19th Assembly District

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele proudly announced his support for former prosecutor Dan Adams’ bid for Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District.

Spotlight on pension crises in other cities provides perspective

Spotlight on pension crises in other cities provides perspective

Significant pension crises in Chicago and Detroit provide an opportunity for the City of Milwaukee to reflect on how it has managed to achieve the top-rated public fund (Pew Charitable Trusts report, dated January 2013) in the U.S., according to Alderman Michael J. Murphy.