About Supervisor Steve F. Taylor
Steve F. Taylor was elected to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors in April 2012 and re-elected in April 2016. After a four-year absence he was elected in April 2022. He represents the 17th District, which includes Franklin from 27th street to 51st street and all of Oak Creek. Shortly after he was elected to the Board, Supervisor Taylor was selected by his peers to serve as 2nd Vice-Chairman of the County Board for his initial 6 years.
Supervisor Taylor serves as Chairman of the Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations, and serves on the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Parks and Culture. In addition, Supervisor Taylor served an appointment to the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging, Milwaukee Art Museum Board of Trustees, Milwaukee Regional Innovation Center Board of Directors, and the Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership Council.
A Franklin resident since 2006, Supervisor Taylor has served as an Alderman, as well as the Franklin Common Council President, from April 2008 until April 2014. He served on the Finance, Forward Franklin Development, Licensing, and Civil Celebrations Committees as well as the Community Development Authority. After winning a recall election in September 2015, Supervisor Taylor rejoined the Franklin Common Council until he left office in April 2020 after not seeking re-election.
A native of Muskego, WI, Taylor obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in political science and public administration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He was elected to the La Crosse Common Council in 1997 at the age of 21 and served until 2001. From 2002-2006, Taylor lived in East Lansing, Michigan, where he was appointed to and served on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Supervisor Taylor is the Executive Director of ROC Foundation which focuses on creating opportunities and experiences for underprivileged youth. ROC stands for Return on Community.
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Press Releases
Jan-22-2025
Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor invites residents to attend a public meeting to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects at Bender Park.
Oct-26-2023
Today, Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, in collaboration with co-sponsors, authored a proposal adopted by the Finance Committee to enhance County services and invest in public safety.
Dec-20-2024
Milwaukee County Leaders issued the following statement condemning hateful flyers targeting immigrant communities.
Sep-18-2023
This morning, Republicans in the State Legislature unveiled a plan to raise $600 million to fund repairs and upgrades to American Family Field using state and local taxes. Supervisor Taylor has long opposed the use of County tax levy to fund long-term renovations at American Family Field.
Dec-12-2024
The Milwaukee County Committee on Finance has unanimously approved a proposal to transition the Charles Allis Art Museum and the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum to nonprofit management, paving the way for the financial independence of these institutions.
Aug-09-2023
County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor today reiterated his opposition to burdening Milwaukee County taxpayers with the cost of improvements to American Family Field.
Oct-24-2024
Supervisor Steve F. Taylor authored an amendment to the County Executive’s 2025 Recommended Budget, which was unanimously recommended by the Committee on Finance during today’s meeting.
Jun-22-2023
Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 23-578, diverting $225,000 from the County’s contingency fund to provide temporary pavement repairs for Old Loomis Road. Supervisor Steve F. Taylor was the lone dissenting voice on the issue.
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In The News
Feb-10-2025
A public memorial for 19-year-old Sade Robinson, who was killed and dismembered last year, is moving forward with the help of a fundraising effort after Milwaukee County officials withdrew plans for the site due to a “flurry of racist emails.”
Feb-03-2025
A memorial planned by Milwaukee County for Sade Carleena Robinson, the 19-year-old college student who was killed in April of last year, has been canceled after County Board supervisors reported a flurry of racist abuse over the proposal.
Feb-08-2025
The Milwaukee County Board wants the Milwaukee County Sheriff‘s Office (MCSO) to create a policy speeding up the release of video evidence following a critical incident, like an in-custody death at the Milwaukee County Jail or a shooting.
Jan-29-2025
There was a big turnout Wednesday night in Oak Creek for an update meeting on projects happening at Bender Park.
Feb-07-2025
The Milwaukee County Board wants the Sheriff's Office to expedite the release of video and audio following critical incidents, including in-custody deaths.
Jan-28-2025
Milwaukee County didn’t borrow a penny to build the Mitchell Park Domes, but it might max out on borrowed time to keep the iconic structures intact.
Feb-07-2025
The Milwaukee County Board wants the Sheriff's Office to expedite the release of video and audio following critical incidents, including in-custody deaths.
Jan-25-2025
Milwaukee County supervisors, whose power is normally constrained by state statute, are flexing their statutory authority and demanding Union Pacific fix a railroad crossing in Cudahy.