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Press Releases
Oct-04-2021
Last week Chief Judge Pamela Pepper of the United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin approved ending the consent decree in Jeanine B. v. Evers and Department of Children and Families.
Jun-22-2021
The County Board’s Finance Committee unanimously voted Thursday to recommend a proposal by County Supervisor Patti Logsdon to create an additional Engineering Tech – Surveyor position in the county’s Facilities Management Division.
Sep-16-2021
On Monday the Intergovernmental Cooperation Council (ICC), which consists of the Mayor, Village President or Administrator from each of the 19 municipalities inside Milwaukee County, elected Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz as its Chairman.
Apr-22-2021
The County Board of Supervisors rejected (10-8) a proposed ordinance change by Supervisors Weishan, Logsdon, and Staskunas that would have clarified the Board’s proper oversight role regarding the significant expansion of new trails in county parks.
Sep-03-2021
Supervisor Patti Logsdon is calling for more funding for law enforcement and a rejection of efforts to defund the police after today’s double carjacking in Franklin.
Mar-18-2021
On Tuesday a gunman killed eight people across three Atlanta-area spas—six of whom were women of Asian descent—in the latest example of a rising number of violent Anti-Asian American crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug-02-2021
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to continue funding Milwaukee County Transit System Route 81 through 2021 at its Thursday, July 29 meeting. The route begins at W. Fond du Lac Avenue and N. 35th Street-W. Burleigh Street and travels to the Amazon MKE2 distribution center in Oak Creek.
Mar-16-2021
Today the County Board’s Parks, Energy and Environment Committee approved a resolution (4-1, Sumner) sponsored by Supervisors Patti Logsdon, Felesia A. Martin and Sylvia Ortiz-Velez that would allow gun shows to be held at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex.
Jul-23-2021
Members of Milwaukee County’s Personnel Committee unanimously approved a measure Friday that would provide significant pay increases and bonuses to lifeguards at County pools and aquatic facilities, and pay all training costs, to help recruit and retain employees that are needed to ensure facilities remain open during the summer months.
Nov-12-2020
At Monday’s annual Milwaukee County Budget Adoption meeting, Supervisor Patti Logsdon voted against adopting the finalized 2021 budget. In an effort to balance the county’s budget, the property tax levy was increased by $2.9 million from the 2020 levy.
Jul-22-2021
On Tuesday night the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns in game 6 of the NBA Finals to win the team’s first NBA Championship since 1971.
Oct-15-2020
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas presented the Office of the Sheriff’s 2021 proposed budget in yesterday’s meeting of the Finance Committee. Like other Milwaukee County departments responding to the effect of the Coronavirus pandemic on County finances, the Sheriff’s Office budget was reduced by 2.7%. In response to calls to further reduce the Sheriff’s budget, Supervisors Goodwin, Logsdon, and Weishan issued the following statement.
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In The News
Nov-24-2021
Low bail that led to the release of the man accused of driving an SUV through a downtown Christmas parade and killing six people here is prompting debates among lawmakers over bail policies in the state.
Apr-12-2021
A Milwaukee County Parks woodland with rare old-growth trees is the focus of heated debate over new trail development meant to serve both mountain bikers and hikers. The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors' role in oversight of parks is also at issue.
Nov-23-2021
Backlash is growing after it was discovered Darrell Brooks, the suspect in the deadly Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, was free on bail. Brooks is also accused of running over the mother of his child earlier this month. Milwaukee County prosecutors recommended a $1,000 bail, which Brooks posted days before Sunday's attack.
Mar-26-2021
The Milwaukee County Board has decided not to allow gun shows to continue at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin, after all. The Board voted 13-3 Thursday to reject a proposal to revive the shows, which had been held biannually for years.
Nov-08-2021
Milwaukee County supervisors on Monday labeled one of their colleagues' ongoing efforts to pull funds from the Sheriff's Department a "vendetta," "an assault" and a "false choice" — characterizations Supervisor Ryan Clancy disputed.
Aug-31-2021
It is estimated that one in five people will experience a mental health crisis at some point in their life. “Often one of the largest barriers to receiving support is knowing where to go,” said County Executive David Crowley at a well-attended ceremony Tuesday morning celebrating the new mental health facility being built at 1525 N. 12th. just outside of Downtown.
Mar-25-2021
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 13-3 on Thursday, March 25 to reject a proposal to allow a gun show on county property. For years, the Milwaukee Gun Show has been held at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin.
Aug-04-2021
Despite years of polling showing consistent public support for the legalization of marijuana, and some efforts by state and local leaders to implement that policy, legalization remains a distant goal, state representatives say.
Mar-25-2021
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 16-1 on Thursday, March 25 to reduce the county penalty for marijuana possession to $1 plus court fees. The most current fine was $250 -- with a maximum of $500, plus court fees. In 2019, the county issued 187 marijuana possession tickets.
Apr-22-2021
A controversial change to the way Milwaukee County Parks manages bike trails was narrowly voted down Thursday by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. The proposed legislation would have given the board the final approval of any major alterations made to bike trails in Milwaukee County.
Mar-18-2021
For years, the Milwaukee Gun Show has been held at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin. If a gun show were to continue, an ordinance has to be amended.
Apr-22-2021
Milwaukee County Parks will not have to get approval from the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors to make changes to bike trails in the county after an ordinance failed to pass the board Thursday on an 8-10 vote.
Mar-16-2021
The County Board's Parks, Energy, and Environment Committee on Tuesday, March 16, approved a resolution that would allow gun shows to be held at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex. The resolution is sponsored by Supervisors Patti Logsdon, Felesia A. Martin and Sylvia Ortiz-Velez.