City of Milwaukee Brings Back Popular Compost Bin Distribution Event on May 4th

City of Milwaukee Brings Back Popular Compost Bin Distribution Event on May 4th

Residents encouraged to reduce waste, save money, learn more about composting

Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits, improve taxi service to get special committee hearing

Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits, improve taxi service to get special committee hearing

Committee chair invites hospitality industry reps to provide input

Council vote clears way for new NML downtown HQ tower

Council vote clears way for new NML downtown HQ tower

The Common Council voted today to approve the creation of Tax Incremental District 78, which will help fund the addition of a 1.1 million square foot office tower to the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance campus in downtown Milwaukee.

Supervisor David Bowen Offers Support for Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Supervisor David Bowen Offers Support for Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Says Calls for Resignation a “Distraction from the Real Issues Facing Milwaukee County”

Call for New Leadership: Chairman Cullen
Call for New Leadership

Chairman Cullen

County Supervisor Deanna Alexander in calling on Supervisor David Cullen to step down from his position as Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Audit, and Personnel.

Leadership Critique: Vice Chairwoman Romo West
Leadership Critique

Vice Chairwoman Romo West

County Supervisor Deanna Alexander is strongly questioning Peggy Romo West’s ability to be effective as Vice Chairwoman of the County Board.

Call for New Leadership: Chairwoman Dimitrijevic
Call for New Leadership

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic

County Supervisor Deanna Alexander has joined four other supervisors in calling for Marina Dimitrijevic to relinquish her title as Chairwoman of the County Board

Supervisor Taylor asks Chairwoman Dimitrijevic to Resign

Supervisor Taylor asks Chairwoman Dimitrijevic to Resign

Following today’s joint press conference asking for the resignation of Chairwoman Dimitrijevic, Supervisor Taylor issued the following statement.

Statement of County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic on Calls for her Resignation as Board Chairwoman

Statement of County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic on Calls for her Resignation as Board Chairwoman

The people of Milwaukee County do not want political stunts; they want elected officials to represent their best interests.

Supervisor Jim “Luigi” Schmitt Announces He Supports Move to Ask for Marina Dimitrijevic to Step Down as County Board Chairwoman

Supervisor Jim “Luigi” Schmitt Announces He Supports Move to Ask for Marina Dimitrijevic to Step Down as County Board Chairwoman

“Because of this lack of clarity and accountability, I cannot sit on the sidelines and will no longer continue to support our chairwoman.”

Local Reform Initiative is Misguided

Local Reform Initiative is Misguided

Board actions turn good policy-making on its head

Milwaukee County Board Overwhelmingly Passes Bold Local Reform Package

Milwaukee County Board Overwhelmingly Passes Bold Local Reform Package

15-3 Vote Dramatically Cuts Board Budget, Staff, Supervisors’ Salaries