Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell
10th District Supervisor
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-Bovell
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-Bovell
Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell 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.