August 2008 Press Releases
08/05/08
for General Mitchell International Airport: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that the number of passengers using General Mitchell International Airport in June 2008 set an all-time one-month record…
July 2008 Press Releases
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June 2008 Press Releases
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May Press Releases
05/22/07
Walker Announces Opening Of Cool Waters In Greenfield:
County Executive Scott Walker announces the opening of Cool Waters, the family-friendly aquatic waterpark in Greenfield Park...
Walker Inducts New Members To 2007 Senior Citizen Hall Of Fame: County Executive Scott Walker will join the Commission on Aging as they induct five new members into the Milwuakee County Senior Citizen Hall of Fame...
05/21/07
Walker Praises Milwaukee County EMS System During National EMS Week: County Executive Scott Walker is calling on Milwaukee County residents to show their appreciation to the hundreds of Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians, and First Responders...
Walker Asks For Cooperation In Finding Information On Vandalism In Parks: County Executive Scott Walker today asked that members of the public come forward with information on vandalism of trees in Underwood Parkway...
05/17/07
Walker Statement On Approval Of Staff Increase At Mental Health Complex: I appreciate the actions by the members of the County Board to approve our plan to increase staff at the county mental health complex...
Walker To Support Nascar Day Tomorrow: County Executive Scott Walker and Home Depot are teaming up tomorrow to support NASCAR Day...
05/16/07
Walker To Kick Off Harley Raffle At US Bank Branch: County Executive Scott Walker, along with Parks Director Sue Black, Jim Goulee of The Park People, and US Bank Branch Manager Bob Steffes will be kicking off the raffle today...
April Press Releases
04/30/07
Walker Applauds County Department Of Transportation And Public Works; Renovation Of Airport's Concourse D Wins Two Major Awards: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that the recently completed renovation of the Concourse D stem at General Mitchell International Airport received two major awards...
04/26/07
It's "Lucky Passenger Day" as Walker, Devine and Airlines Suprprise Passengers With Free Airline Tickets: Lady Luck landed today at Milwaukee County's General Mitchell International Airport...
04/20/07
Walker Statement On MATC Tax Increase Proposal: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement today on the proposed property tax increase by MATC that would raise the levy from $132 million to $144 million...
Walker Calls For Volunteers To Help In Community Clean-Up Day: County Executive Scott Walker is inviting the public to participate in a "Community Clean Up Day" of Milwaukee County's parks and parkways...
04/18/07
Walker Announces Spanish Languages Maps Available At Zoo: County Executive Scott Walker announced the availability of Spanish language maps of the zoo grounds...
04/17/07
Walker Statement On State Decision To Grant $8 Million For Milwaukee County Housing: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement today in response to Governor Doyle's decision to provide affordable housing tax credits...
04/13/07
Walker Responds To News Accounts Of Transit Contracts: County Supervisor Scott Walker today offered a clarification of news accounts airing this morning that erroneously reported...
Walker Statement On Midwest Airlines: County Executive Scott Walker responded to news of Midwest Air Group's recommendation that shareholders reject offer from AirTran Holdings...
04/10/07
Walker Outlines Process For Mid-Term Supervisor Vacancy: County Executive Scott Walker responded to the announcement by Supervisor Ryan McCue of his intention to resign...
04/05/07
Walker Statement On The Passing Of Lorraine Carter: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement today on the death of Lorraine Carter...
04/04/07
Walker Statement On U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services Decision To Abandon Milwaukee County Seniors: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' decision...
March Press Releases
03/30/07
Walker, McReynolds Reject New Sales Tax Proposal: County Executive Scott Walker and Racine County Executive Bill McReynolds reject Milwaukee County Board Chairman Lee Holloway's proposal...
03/23/07
Walker Responds to Alderman Bauman: County Executive Scott Walker responded today to Alderman Bauman's concerns about the West Samaria rooming house...
03/20/07
Walker Announces National Accreditation Award For Wilson Senior Center: County Executive Scott Walker is pleased to announce that the efforts of the Milwaukee County Department on Aging and Interfaith Older Adult Programs, Inc. resulted...
03/07/07
Joint Statement on Decision To Fund Study Of Mayor's Transit Plan: County Executive Scott Walker, County Board Chairman Lee Holloway and County Board Transportation and Public Works Committee Chairman James G. White issued the following statement today...
Study Shows Zoo Has Profound Impact on Regional Economy: At a press conference today, Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker and Zoo Director Chuck Wikenhauser announced the results of a study...
03/01/07
Walker Announces Busiest January Ever At Mitchell International Airport: It was a record January at Milwaukee County's General Mitchell International Airport
February Press Releases
02/22/07
Walker Statement On DA Chisholm's Reorganization Plan: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement concerning District Attorney John Chisholm's reforms of his office...
02/14/07
Walker Opposes Major Tax Increase: Efforts to pass an increase in the sales tax and hotel tax in Milwaukee County will face a veto from County Executive Scott Walker...
02/13/07
Walker Invitation To Celebrate Valentine's Day At The Domes: County Executive Scott Walker invites you and your and your Valentine to an evening of romantic elegance at the Mitchell Park Domes...
02/12/07
Walker Announces Appointment of Health And Human Services Director: County Executive Scott Walker has nominated Corey Hoze to the position of Director of Health and Human Services...
02/09/07
Walker Announces Successful PIC Recruitment Effort: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that The Northeast Comprehensive Job Center Business Services Team (NE CJC BST), a team developed by the Private Industry Council...
Walker To Host Disney On Ice Event At Red Arrow Park: County Executive Scott Walker will host a fundraising event at Red Arrow Park today...
02/08/07
Walker Statement On Senate Republican Agenda for Wisconsin: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement today in response to the Wisconsin State Senate Republican Agenda released today:...
02/07/07
Statement By County Executive Scott Walker On Governor's Support Of Pension Obligation Bond Plan: "I am pleased that the Governor's Growing Milwaukee for Wisconsin's Future plan includes support of my Pension Obligation Bond (POB) plan...
02/06/07
Walker Joins Hula For Heat to Help Warm Up Wisconsin: The public is invited to join Milwaukee County Executive, Scott Walker at the Red Arrow Ice Rink, 920 N. Water Street...
Walker Statement On Joint Press Conference: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement on the scheduled news conference featuring members of the Milwaukee County Board and the Milwaukee Common Council...
02/01/07
Walker Statement On Approval Of His Cabinet Appointments: County Executive Scott Walker made this statement concerning the confirmation of his two cabinet appointments, Cynthia Archer and Greg Cracz...
Walker Statement On Board Approval Of Housing For People With Mental Illness: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement today in response to today's County Board approval of the proposals that came out of a joint taskforce...
Courthouse To Be Lit Red Tonight: County Executive Scott Walker, with representatives from the American Heart Association and Aurora Health Care, will hold a press conference and lighting ceremony today to remind people to wear red...
January Press Releases
01/30/07
Walker Announces 2006 A Record Year For Mitchell International: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that Mitchell International Airport finished the year with an all-time-high number of passengers...
01/23/07
Walker Outraged At Treatment Of GI: County Executive Scott Walker was outraged at the treatment of Army Sergeant Jason Hess by a Wisconsin-based internet company...
01/22/07
Walker Statement On Developments In The Care Of People With Mental Illness: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement in response to today's County Board Committee on Economic and Community Development votes...
01/19/07
Walker Announces Conditions Are Ideal For Iced Toboggan Slide: County Executive Walker has announced that with the freezing temperature, the "iced toboggan slide" at Whitnall Park located at 6700 S. 92 St...
Walker Announces Major Grant for Workforce Training: County Executive Scott Walker announced Thursday that the Regional Workforce Alliance's (RWA) effort to advance regionally integrated workforce solutions received a boost yesterday...
01/18/07
Walker Statement On Appointment Of Administrative Services Director: County Executive Scott Walker will made this statement concerning the nomination of Rob Henken to the position of Director of Administrative Services:...
01/16/07
Walker Statement On Departure Of Administrative Services Head: County Executive Scott Walker made this statement concerning the announced departure of Linda Seemeyer, Director of Administrative Services for Milwaukee County:...
01/15/07
Walker Announces Sledding Open At Area Parks: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that the Milwaukee County Parks has sledding available, thanks to this morning's snowfall...
01/12/07
Walker To Attend Events To Celebrate The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King: County Executive Scott Walker will be joined by County Board Chairman Lee Holloway, Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs-Jones and Parks Director Sue Black at a celebration to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 15 at 6:00pm...
01/11/07
Walker To Speak At Clarke Investiture: County Executive Scott Walker will speak today at Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke's investiture ceremony in the rotunda of the Courthouse...
01/10/07
Walker To Speak At Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun: County Executive Scott Walker will speak at the annual meeting for Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun tonight...
Walker Statement In Support Of Midwest Airlines: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement in response to Midwest Airlines' recently announced plans...
01/09/07
Walker Announces New Train Show At Mitchell Park Domes: The Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Boulevard is gearing up for this winter's indoor Train Show, titled, "Last Train to Toon Town"...
Walker To Host Celebration At King Community Center: Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker, along with County Board Chairman Lee Holloway, County Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs-Jones and County Parks Director Sue Black, will host a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr...
Walker To Speak At Chisholm Investiture: County Executive Scott Walker will speak today at Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm's investiture ceremony in the rotunda of the Courthouse...
01/05/07
Walker To Speak At Knights Of Columbus Meeting Monday: County Executive Scott Walker will be the keynote speaker at the Knights of Columbus meeting on Monday...
Walker Responds To Holloway's Statement: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement in response to a release by County Board Chairman, Lee Holloway...
05/09/07
Walker Unveils Milwaukee County Status Report: At a meeting today of the Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee, County Executive Scott Walker unveiled his status report on Milwaukee County...
May 2008 Press Releases
05/27/08
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April 2008 Press Releases
04/29/08
Walker and DA Chisholm Address Staffing Level Crisis: County Executive Scott Walker and District Attorney John Chisholm will jointly address the need for a budget repair bill to prevent a crisis in prosecutor staffing levels...
04/25/08
04/22/08
04/14/08
04/11/08
March 2008 Press Releases
03/31/08
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03/27/08
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03/04/08
Walker Statement on Favre Announcement:County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement on the announcement of Green Bay Packer Brett Favre's retirement...
03/03/08
Walker To Sign Downtown Development Proposal: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a public signing resolution accepting the proposal of New Vision Development Company...
February 2008 Press Releases
02/26/08
Walker Presents Grant Funding to County Arts Groups:County Executive Scott Walker will recognize Milwaukee County cultural arts groups...
02/13/08
Walker Warns State Not to Balance State Budget Deficit on Backs of Taxpayers: County Executive Scott Walker sounded a warning about the $652.3 million shortfall in the 2007/2009 state budget...
02/13/08
Walker Receives Defibrillators and Donated Funds for EMS: County Executive Scott Walker will attend the Milwaukee County Emergency Management System (EMS) EMT/Paradmedic Continuing Education Conference...
02/05/08
Walker Keynote Speaker at Tool, Die & Machining Association Meeting: County Executive Scott Walker will address the members of the Tool, Die and Machining Association tonight...
02/04/08
Walker Statement on Passing of Dominic Frinzi: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement on the passing of Attorney Dominic Frinzi...
January 2008 Press Releases
01/30/08
Walker and Chinese Consul General Celebrate Chinese New Year: County Executive Scott Walker and Consul General Ping Huang will present a special program celebrating the Chinese New Year and Beijing Olymic Games...
01/30/08
Nominations Taken for Senior Citizen Hall of Fame: County Executive Scott Walker and the Commission on Aging will host the 11th Annual Senior Citizen Hall of Fame...
01/29/08
Walker Invites Public to Free Movie at Red Arrow's Slice of Ice: County Executive Scott Walker invites fans of Disney's 'High School Musical' to experience a real treat in Milwaukee...
01/29/08
Walker to Present State of the County Address at HOPE School: County Executive Scott Walker will present his State of the County Address at the HOPE School...
01/25/08
Walker Appoints Interim Director for Department of Administrative Services: County Executive Scott Walker appointed Cynthia Archer to serve as interim Director of the Department of Administrative Services...
01/22/08
Walker to Welcome Chinese Consul General at Domes Chinese New Year Event: County Executive Scott Walker will welcome the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Chicago at special program...
01/15/08
Walker Statement on Individual Who Left Huber Program: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement regarding the individual who left Huber program...
01/15/08
Walker Announces King Day Celebration at King Center: County Executive Scott Walker invites Milwaukee County residents to join him at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebation...
01/08/08
Walker Keynote Speaker at Financial Executives Meeting:
County Executive Scott Walker will be the keynote speaker at the Financial Executives International, Milwaukee Chapter dinner meeting...
01/04/08
Walker Notes Record-Setting Holiday Event Attendance:
County Executive Scott Walker announced that the Milwaukee County Park System broke its single day record...
01/03/08
Walker Statement on Passing of Former Governor Dreyfus: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement on the passing of former Governor Lee Sherman Dreyfus...
December Press Releases
12/31/07
Walker Wishes Troops a Happy New Year: County Executive Scott Walker extended best wishes to our troops serving in Iraq...
12/28/07
Walker Announces Family-Friendly New Year's Events: County Executive Scott Walker invites families to attend a variety of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events...
12/27/07
Free Days at the Zoo: County Executive Scott Walker invites visitors to stop at the Milwaukee County Zoo and recieve free admission through December 31...
12/07/07
Joint Statement on Review of Discontinued Pension Practices: County Executive Scott Walker and Board Chairman Lee Holloway released joint statement in reference to review of past pension practices...
12/07/07
Walker Hosts Christmas Tree Lighting at Courthouse: County Executive Scott Walker will join county employees in lighting and trimming the courthouse Christmas tree...
12/06/07
Walker to Open "Slice of Ice" at Red Arrow Park: County Executive Scott Walker will open the "Slice of Ice" skating rink at Red Arrow Park...
12/04/07
Walker, Rabbi Shmotkin to Light Courthouse Menorah: County Executive Scott Walker and Rabbi Shmaya Shmotkin will host a public menorah lighting...
12/03/07
Walker Welcomes "Freedom" Commissioning to Milwaukee: County Executive Scott Walker welcomed several hundred business leaders at kick-off breakfast...
November Press Releases
11/20/07
Walker and Sheriff Clarke Announce Gunlock Donation; Project Childsafe Program: County Executive Scott Walker will announce the receipt of a substantial number of gunlocks donated...
October Press Releases
Walker Statement on Midwest Air: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement in response to the announcement of private investors offereing to buy Midwest Air Group Inc...
08/01/07
Walker To Host Budget Workshops: County Executive Scott Walker will host a series of interactive workshops for community input on the 2008 budget...
July Press Releases
07/26/07
Walker Statement On Sales Tax Referendum Proposal: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement regarding the Milwaukee County Board's proposal...
07/17/07
Walker Announces Milwaukee County Parks To Host 2007 Disc Golf World Championships: County Executive Scott Walker announced that the 2007 Professional Disc Golf Association Amateur & Junior World Championships will take place...
07/12/07
Walker Announces Appointment Of Chief Of Staff: County Executive Scott Walker today announced the appointment of Tom Nardelli as his Chief of Staff...
07/10/07
Walker Statement On State Budget: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement on the Assembly and State versions of the state budget...
07/03/07
Walker Announces Record May Passenger Count; Mitchell International Moves Up To 48th Largest U.S. Airport: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that the number of passengers using General Mitchell International Airport in May set a new record for the month...
June Press Releases
06/29/07
Walker To Honor Military At Zoo Event July 1st: County Executive Scott Walker will co-host Operation Freedom this Sunday at the Milwaukee County Zoo...
Walker Encourages Residents To Help Make Milwaukee's Lakefront Clean and Healthy: County Executive Scott Walker invites area residents to get involved in National Clean Beaches Week...
06/21/07
Walker Welcomes Fox Rox To Milwaukee County's Pere Marquette Park: County Executive Scott Walker will welcome Fox6 Summer Rox to Milwaukee County's Pere Marquette Park...
06/20/07
Walker To Present Weight Lifting Medals At 27th National Veterans Wheelchair Games: County Executive Scott Walker will present medals to winners in the weight lifting category for the 27th National Veterans Wheelchair Games tonight...
Walker To Present Proclamation In Honor Of Wilson Senior Center 25th Anniversary: County Executive Scott Walker will present a proclamation to Wilson Park Senior Center...
06/19/07
Walker To Participate In 36th Annual Juneteenth Day Parade: County Executive Scott Walker will participate again in this year's 36th Annual Juneteenth Day Parade this morning...
Walker To Help Kick-Off Wheelchair Games At Red Arrow Park: County Executive Scott Walker will join organizers of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG)...
06/14/07
Walker To Participate In Flag Day Program: County Executive Scott Walker will participate in the Flag Day program at Betty Brinn Children's Museum this afternoon...
Walker Announces Early Opening Of Pools For Summer And Opportunity For Free Swim: County Executive Scott Walker announced that the Milwaukee County Parks outdoor pool hours have been extended this year...
Milwaukee County Finished 2006 With A $6.9 Million Surplus: A report prepared by the Administration of Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker shows that the county finished 2006 with a $6.9 million surplus...
Walker Statement on Midwest Airlines Board: County Executive Scott Walker responded to the result of the shareholders election on the membership of the Midwest Airlines board...
06/13/07
Walker, Barrett Stand Behind Midwest Airlines: On the eve of a Midwest Airlines shareholders meeting, County Executive Scott Walker and Mayor Tom Barrett expressed their support for the hometown airline...
06/12/07
Walker Statement On Announced $4 Million Challenge Grant For Hoyt Park Pool: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement in response to the challenge grants awarded to build new pool at Hoyt Park...
06/11/07
Walker To Speak At 66th Badger Boys State: County Executive Scott Walker will address the delegates of the 66th Annual Session of Badger Boys State...
Walker To Attend Wixon 100th Anniversary Celebration: County Executive Scott Walker will present a proclamation to owners and staff of WIXON, Inc. on Tuesday...
06/08/07
Walker To Attend "Bring Back Sherman Park" Event: County Executive Scott Walker will speak at the start of the "Bring Back Sherman Park" event being held tomorrow...
Walker To Participate In Celebrity Waiter Event: County Executive Scott Walker will serve as a celebrity waiter tomorrow at Sobelmans restuarant in a burger cook-off...
06/07/07
Walker To Address UW-Regents Board: County Executive Scott Walker will speak at a meeting of the UW-Milwaukee Board of Regents tomorrow morning...
Walker Announces Mitchell International Airport April Passenger Record: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that the number of passengers using General Mitchell International Airport in April set a new record for the month...
May Press Releases
05/24/07
Walker Introduces Bushbaby "Simon" At Zoo:
County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference today at the Milwaukee County Zoo to formally introduce "Simon" the Bushbaby...
Walker Announces SMART Plan For Bus Rapid Transit: County Executive Scott Walker unveiled Milwaukee County's Suburban and Milwaukee Advanced Rapid Transit (SMART) plan today...
05/23/07
Walker Calls Special Election In 8th Supervisory District:
10/26/07
August Press Releases
08/31/07
Walker Announces New Director Of Community Relations: County Executive Scott Walker recently appointed Hattie Daniels-Rush as his Director of Community Relations...
08/28/07
Walker's Statement On Board's Reaction To Veto: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement on the Milwaukee County Board's reaction to his veto of their attempted tax increase referendum...
08/23/07
Walker Signs Support Of Hoyt Pool Lease Agreement: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference tonight with the Friends of Hoyt Park and Pool (FOHPP) Organization to sign the resolution to enter into a lease...
08/22/07
Walker To Approve Sister City Designation For South African Community: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference today to sign a resolution re-establishing Milwaukee County's Sister Cities relationship with...
08/21/07
08/17/07
Walker To Sign Resolution For Elderly And Disabled Housing Initiative: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference today to sign a resolution creating a work group to identify county-owned land...
08/28/07
Walker Responds To Sales Tax Referendum Resolution: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference this morning in response to the resolution for a proposed referendum to levy an addional 1% sales tax increase...
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