Common Council makes cuts in approved budget, preserves property tax relief

Common Council makes cuts in approved budget, preserves property tax relief

The 2013 amended city budget approved today by the Milwaukee Common Council provides some property tax relief for residents, while holding steady on crucial city services.

Volunteers to plant flower bulbs near Mitchell Interchange

Volunteers to plant flower bulbs near Mitchell Interchange

News media invited to event tomorrow morning

Results from Today’s Milwaukee County Board Meeting

Results from Today’s Milwaukee County Board Meeting

A summary of items passed at the county board meeting.

Supervisor Taylor Appointed to Eastern Wisconsin Counties Railroad Consortium
County Board 2013 Budget Blast: October 31, 2012
County Board 2013 Budget Blast

October 31, 2012

The Milwaukee County Board’s Finance, Personnel & Audit Committee is holding a series of budget hearings throughout October on the County Executive’s 2013 Recommended Budget.

Supervisor Jursik Prioritizes Long-Term Planning for County Facilities in Budget

Supervisor Jursik Prioritizes Long-Term Planning for County Facilities in Budget

Jursik gains colleagues’ support for her budget amendment aimed at downsizing facilities, lowering costs

Milwaukee County Parks Prepares For Effects from Hurricane Sandy

Milwaukee County Parks Prepares For Effects from Hurricane Sandy

The Milwaukee County Parks Department is preparing the Lakefront for expected impacts from Hurricane Sandy.

An Open Letter to the Residents of Milwaukee County

An Open Letter to the Residents of Milwaukee County

It’s time to set the record straight and, once again, to call on the Milwaukee County Executive to focus on collaboration.

Milwaukee County Board Raises Taxes While Sacrificing Service Level, Public Safety

Milwaukee County Board Raises Taxes While Sacrificing Service Level, Public Safety

The Milwaukee County Board’s Budget Committee has voted to put politics above the interests of the community.

County Board 2013 Budget Blast: October 25, 2012
County Board 2013 Budget Blast

October 25, 2012

The Milwaukee County Board’s Finance, Personnel & Audit Committee is holding a series of budget hearings throughout October on the County Executive’s 2013 Recommended Budget.

Car to Be Dramatically Blown Up and Filmed as Way to Shine Light on Milwaukee

Car to Be Dramatically Blown Up and Filmed as Way to Shine Light on Milwaukee

Ford Taurus Exploding in 40-­Foot-­High Flames to Help Reveal Local Film-­Tech Expertise

Global Rating Agency: Milwaukee County is on a Better Path
Global Rating Agency

Milwaukee County is on a Better Path

In another sign that Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is putting the County on the right path, Fitch Global Rating Agency has upgraded Milwaukee County’s bond rating from Negative to Stable.