Crowley Signs 2025 Budget Without Vetoes
Approves slightly amended $1.4 billion 2025 budget with 2.5% increase in tax levy.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Approve 2025 County Budget
The 2025 Adopted Budget continues track record of fiscal responsibility and sound decision making
Nov 13th, 2024 by County Executive David CrowleyNorth Point Parking Lot Could Be Finished by Summer
County Board approved funding to finish project in 2025 budget.
Nov 11th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBoard Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget
Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Move to Create Civilian Review Board for Sheriff
Proposal could provide citizen oversight for Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
Nov 3rd, 2024 by Graham KilmerTight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice
Sup. Shawn Rolland wants $500,000 for a housing program. But his chosen source raises concerns for administration, colleagues.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Graham KilmerMCTS Will Hire Its Own Personnel For Security
Bus system has long relied a private contractor.
Oct 29th, 2024 by Graham KilmerMCTS Plans 2025 Fare Increase
Transit system raising the daily, weekly and monthly caps.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Graham KilmerSupervisor Adds Domes Project to 2025 Budget
Board advances plan to redevelop the Domes, transfer operations to nonprofit.
Oct 24th, 2024 by Graham KilmerAct 12 Benefits Continue in 2025, But Fiscal Challenges Loom for Milwaukee County
Annual budget brief finds the county’s brief era of largely pain-free budgets likely to be short-lived
Oct 16th, 2024 by Wisconsin Policy ForumSupervisors Want Climate Consultant
2025 budget seeks expansion in climate planning, work with other municipalities and hunting for federal grants.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCrowley Budgets $26 Million For New Buses
If approved, county would employ federal funding to help purchase 40 new buses.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Graham KilmerSouth Shore Breakwater Project Could Finish in 2025
Crowley includes funding in 2025 budget to finish $26 million sea wall project.
Oct 5th, 2024 by Graham KilmerAirport Will Start Charging Fee On All Uber, Lyft Rides
Starting in 2025, all trips to and from facility will have surcharge. Parking costs also increasing.
Oct 4th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCrowley’s 2025 Budget Avoids Service Cuts
With a 2.8% property tax hike and more funding for Sheriff's office, CRC and court security.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer