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Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson
10th District Supervisor

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Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson

Dear Neighbors,

Thank you for electing me to serve as your Milwaukee County Supervisor for a fifth term and entrusting me with the continued honor of serving as Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. Since I was first elected in April 2016, I have made it my mission to uplift the voices and concerns of our community. Meeting with neighbors, community groups, local organizations, and businesses remains one of the most rewarding parts of this work. You are the reason I do what I do.

Milwaukee County continues to face serious challenges, and we are working every day to meet them with thoughtful leadership and collaborative solutions. We are managing a structural revenue crisis that has required difficult budget decisions year after year. We continue to advance our strategic plan to achieve racial equity and become the healthiest county in Wisconsin after having declared racism a public health crisis. And while the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have lessened, its long-term effects continue to shape our community’s needs and priorities.

In addition to leading the County Board, I remain deeply committed to serving on the boards of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Museum, Wisconsin Counties Association, and Clean Wisconsin. I’m also proud to serve on the Board of Directors for Local Progress, a national network that connects and supports progressive local elected officials across the country.

As Chairwoman, I will continue to advocate for policies that promote equity, sustainability, and opportunity for all. I am committed to working with you to make Milwaukee County a place where everyone can thrive. If you have ideas for new policies or ways to partner with community members and organizations to advance our shared values, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Staying connected with you is important to me. If there are noteworthy events, initiatives, or projects in your neighborhood or organizations you’re part of, I’d love to hear about them.

I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to work together to build a brighter future for Milwaukee County.

In Community,

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

How to Contact Me

Email me at:[email protected]

Call my office at: (414) 278-4261

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About Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson

Marcelia Nicholson was elected to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors in 2016, becoming Vice Chair in 2018 and making history in 2020 as the first Black Latina elected Chairwoman.

Inspired by her experiences as an MPS teacher, Marcelia ran for office to address systemic barriers such as food insecurity, unstable housing, and violence. As a Supervisor, she championed racial equity, leading Milwaukee County to become the first in the nation to declare racism a public health crisis. As Chairwoman, she co-authored legislation revitalizing the Youth Commission and spearheaded generational reforms that expanded revenue sources, creating a budget surplus while preserving essential services.

A proud Milwaukee native, Marcelia is the daughter of a Puerto Rican mother who works in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and a Black Southern father, a retired teacher and nationally recognized antique collector. Supported by dedicated educators, she earned a bachelor’s degree from UW-Milwaukee and, in 2024, completed Harvard Business School’s Young American Leaders Program.

Now in her third term as Chair, Marcelia also serves on the boards of the Milwaukee Public Museum, Wisconsin Counties Association, Clean Wisconsin, and Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee. Nationally, she co-chairs Local Progress, trains new officials with the Progressive Governance Academy, and is a 2023 NewDEAL Leader, part of a network of rising progressive elected officials.

All press release, newsletter and in the news content dated prior to April 18, 2022, reflects Chairwoman Nicholson representing County Supervisory District 5 prior to decennial Milwaukee County redistricting.

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Press Releases

Chairwoman Nicholson Appoints Supervisor O’Connor to City-County Advisory Board on Climate and Economic Equity

Apr-22-2025

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson has appointed Supervisor Anne O’Connor to serve as her designee and Co-Chair of the newly established City-County Advisory Board on Climate and Economic Equity.

Milwaukee County Board to Celebrate Women's History Month

Mar-10-2025

The County Board of Supervisors will hold their annual Women’s History Month celebration, kicking off the March Board meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at noon.

Un tribunal para la gente

Apr-15-2025

La presidenta Marcelia Nicholson, la supervisora Caroline Gómez-Tom y el supervisor Juan Miguel Martínez emitieron la siguiente declaración en respuesta a los recientes arrestos del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) de EE. UU. en el Tribunal del Condado de Milwaukee.

Board of Supervisors to Celebrate Black History Month with Program Showcasing “African Americans and Labor”

Feb-04-2025

The County Board of Supervisors will hold their annual Black History Month celebration during the February Board meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

A Courthouse for the People

Apr-15-2025

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom, and Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez issued the following statement in response to the recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

Milwaukee County Leaders Condemn Hateful Flyers Targeting Immigrant Communities

Dec-20-2024

Milwaukee County Leaders issued the following statement condemning hateful flyers targeting immigrant communities.

County Board Authorizes $600,000 for Park Enhancements

Mar-20-2025

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors has unanimously reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to high-quality green spaces by releasing $600,000 in funding to enhance Milwaukee County Parks.

Milwaukee County Board to Launch English and Spanish Captioning, Translation Services at December 19 Meeting

Dec-19-2024

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors is launching closed captioning and translation services in English and Spanish at their Thursday, December 19, 2024, meeting.