About Supervisor Peter Burgelis
Peter Burgelis was elected County Supervisor in April of 2022. Supervisor Burgelis is a first generation Latvian-American, born and raised in Milwaukee County. He graduated from Marquette University High School and the University of Louisville with a bachelor's degree in political science.
The first out LGBTQ member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, Peter understands that representation matters. He strives to ensure all residents have a voice on the County Board. The 15th District stretches from the southside to the northside in the heart of Milwaukee County. Its residents are a diverse representation of the community, but they want all of the same things: safe neighborhoods, shared green spaces and access to county services.
Peter has worked as a home lender for the past 18 years. Prior to that, he was executive director for the non-profit Latvian Center Garezers in Michigan and co-owned a restaurant business. He is still active in the non-profit community and enjoys supporting good causes and local businesses. His current affiliations include Cream City Foundation, Wisconsin Latvian Cultural Foundation, Latvian Center Garezers, Latvian Lutheran Holy Trinity Church of Milwaukee.
Peter enjoys spending time with his two nieces and two nephews, two of whom attend University of Wisconsin schools. He and his partner reside on the south side of Milwaukee with their beagle, Booker. Booker’s favorite dog park is Currie Park, where he happily sniffs and runs most weekends.
As County Supervisor, Peter is concerned about public safety and reckless driving, preserving parks and ensuring taxpayer investments are carefully managed to efficiently make our whole community a better place.
The 15th District is the heart of Milwaukee County and includes the neighborhoods of Alverno, Merrill Park, Bluemound Heights, Story Hill, Jackson Park, Cold Spring Park, Piggsville/The Valley, Concordia, Johnson's Woods, Martin Drive, Fairview, Hawley Farms, Lyons Park, White Manor, Washington Heights, West Milwaukee and eastern West Allis.
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Press Releases
May-26-2023
Yesterday, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution in support of Pride Month and the display of the Intersex Progress Pride Flag at County buildings and locations throughout the month of June.
Apr-01-2023
According to recent surveys, residents of Boston have reported feeling increasingly frightened of deer, with the city having the highest rates of Elafiphobia, or fear of deer, in the nation.
May-09-2023
Milwaukee County Supervisors Priscilla Coggs-Jones, Peter Burgelis, and Patti Logsdon are excited to announce that Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is partnering with Umo Mobility to offer free rides on the CONNECT 1 Bus Rapid Transit line from June 4th through September 30th.
Mar-27-2023
On Saturday, April 8, 2023, Supervisor Peter Burgelis, in partnership with Milwaukee County Parks, the Harley Davidson Foundation (HDF), and the Milwaukee Parks Foundation are hosting a public forum to discuss the future of Highland Park.
May-05-2023
On May 4, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Local Government held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 245, which proposes changes to county and municipal aid in Wisconsin. Supervisors Peter Burgelis, Ryan Clancy and Vice-Chair Sequanna Taylor attended the meeting.
Mar-23-2023
Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution, authored by Supervisor Peter Burgelis, which officially declares Milwaukee County’s opposition to conversion “therapy.” Supervisor Burgelis made the following statement.
May-03-2023
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Safety and Security Task Force announced three upcoming public hearings to be held in May and June.
Mar-23-2023
Today, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Safety and Security Task Force will be holding its second meeting in Room 203-R. The meeting will be in person and can be found documented on Legistar following adjournment.
Apr-20-2023
Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution [15-2] to accept funding from the Harley-Davidson Foundation in the amount of $350,000 in exchange for issuing naming rights and renaming “Highland Park” to “Harley Park.”
Mar-08-2023
Today, the Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning committee approved a resolution, authored by Milwaukee County Supervisor Peter Burgelis, which declares Milwaukee County’s official position of opposition to conversion “therapy”.
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In The News
May-18-2023
A task force working on security for the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is looking at replacing the current private contractors with sheriff’s deputies, non-law enforcement “transit rangers” or some mix of both.
Apr-13-2023
The Harley-Davidson Foundation is planning to invest approximately $350,000 in a Milwaukee County park adjacent to its corporate campus in exchange for changing the name to Harley Park. The announcement comes as Harley-Davidson prepares to build a large, privately-owned park on its campus.
May-05-2023
Supervisor Burgelis discusses the Stadium Freeway. The segment begins at 44:10.
Mar-27-2023
The Harley-Davidson Foundation has plans to invest in the rehabilitation of a county-owned park near its corporate campus on the Near West Side and may, in exchange, seek a name change for the park.
Apr-20-2023
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution on Thursday, April 20 to accept $350,000 from the Harley-Davidson Foundation in exchange for renaming "Highland Park" to "Harley Park."
Mar-21-2023
The corporation that supplies the food for the Milwaukee County Jail, its Community Reintegration Center (CRC) and juvenile justice facility is trying to raise the prices by 8% in its contract with the county.
Apr-20-2023
The Milwaukee County Board approved a deal Thursday that will see the Harley-Davidson Foundation provide $350,000 for improvements and maintenance of Highland Park in exchange for renaming it Harley Park.
Mar-20-2023
Sup. Shawn Rolland‘s plan to erase $153 million worth of medical debt in Milwaukee County cleared the board’s powerful Committee on Finance Thursday.