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Time to Update MCTS Advertising Guidelines

Supervisor Patti Logsdon is calling on the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to change its advertising guidelines to prevent political messages from appearing on County buses.

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Lipscomb Applauds Work of Domes Task Force

In a statement, County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr. expressed his appreciation for the work of the Milwaukee County Task Force on the Mitchell Park Conservatory Domes.

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Supervisor Sebring Calls for Removal of Anti-Law Enforcement Ad on County Bus

County Supervisor Dan Sebring is calling for the removal of a Milwaukee Art Museum sponsored advertisement on a county bus which depicts Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arresting children and lists tactics for evading detention by ICE agents. Supervisor Sebring also condemned the actions of the museum and the Milwaukee County Transit System for approving the anti-law enforcement message.

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Racial Equity to be Focus of Town Hall with Supervisors Alexander and Martin

Milwaukee County Supervisors Deanna Alexander and Felesia Martin with support from the Office on African American Affairs will co-host a town hall event to discuss racial equity, history and quality of life on Tuesday, August 13 at Berea Lutheran Church.

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Lipscomb's Effort Sparks $1.7 Million in Grants for Battery Electric Buses

The Federal Transportation Administration announced Wednesday that Milwaukee County will receive $1.7 million through its "Low or No-emission" grant program to help purchase four battery electric buses (BEBs) this year, part of a first wave that will begin the County's transition away from fossil fuels.

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Indigenous People's Park Established on Milwaukee's Northwest Side

The Board of Supervisors voted (13-3) to rename Columbus Park to Indigenous Peoples' Park on Thursday, establishing the first Milwaukee County park honoring Native American communities indigenous to Wisconsin and Milwaukee.

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Alexander, Logsdon, Sebring: Public Should be Allowed to Speak at County Board Meetings

Milwaukee County Supervisors Deanna Alexander, Dan Sebring, and Patti Logsdon are proposing to allow for a public comment period during meetings of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.

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Alexander, Logsdon, Sebring: Public Should be Allowed to Speak at County Board Meetings

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Supervisor Moore Omokunde Calls for Joint City-County Effort on Climate and Economy

County Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde testified before the Milwaukee Common Council’s Steering and Rules Committee last week in support of a joint City-County task force on Climate Change and Economic Equity.

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Supervisor Nicholson Expresses Support for Chief Judge Maxine White

County Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson released the following statement regarding reports of efforts to block Chief Judge Maxine White's reappointment as Chief Judge of Wisconsin's First Judicial District.

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County Supervisors Taylor and Johnson Honor Bus Operators for Outstanding Service

County Supervisors Willie Johnson, Jr., and Sequanna Taylor recognized seven Milwaukee County bus operators Thursday for coming to the aid of vulnerable young children they encountered while driving their route.

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Board of Supervisors Directs Parks Department to Formalize Pesticide Use Policy

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution directing the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture to formalize its pesticide and herbicide policy Thursday.

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Proposed Mental Health Hospital Should be at County Grounds, Not in West Allis

In a statement released today, County Supervisor John Weishan, Jr., expressed his opposition to a proposal to build a new behavior health hospital in West Allis.

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Supervisor Jason Haas Congratulates Alderman Terry Witkowski on Retirement

County Supervisor Jason Haas issued the following statement congratulating Alderman Terry Witkowski on his recently announced retirement.

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County Board Unanimously Funds Doula Services to Support Women's Reproductive Health

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to allocate $52,000 for doulas, or birth companions, to improve birth and maternal health in the 53206 Zip Code.

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Supervisor Martin Urges Greater Attention on Lupus

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution from Supervisor Felesia Martin today to raise public awareness about lupus, a chronic auto-immune disease that affects more than 1.5 million Americans.

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