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Milwaukee County is home to over 950,000 people living in one of 19 communities, which range in size from the City of Milwaukee, with 595,000 residents, to the Village of River Hills, with roughly 1,600 residents.
Still a manufacturing stronghold, the region features 16 Fortune 1000 companies and thousands of others in the financial services, medical device, hospitality and retailing industries.
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Meeting Calendar: Visit the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC) for a calendar of Board, committee and special meetings.
Meeting Agendas: With the "calendar" tab open in CLIC, find the row for the appropriate meeting, then follow the row to the right to find the agenda. Agendas are posted at least 24 hours in advance of meetings, per Wisconsin's Open Meetings law.
Meeting Minutes: With the "calendar" tab open in CLIC, find the row for the appropriate meeting, then follow the row to the right to find the minutes. Meeting Video: To watch the livestream of a meeting, open the "calendar" tab in CLIC, find the row for the meeting, then look for the "in progress" link. Legislation: To search for resolutions, ordinances, informational reports, appointments, or other legislative items by key word or by reference file number, open the "legislation" tab in CLIC, enter the key words (or file number) in the search field, choose the appropriate year and click on "search legislation." Contact: To email all members of a particular committee, scroll down on this page to find the committee, then look for a link that will open a new email message to those committee members.
The Committee on Audit reviews all county audit reports to ensure other county departments implement the program improvements and cost-saving recommendations of the County Board, as well as to measure our progress in achieving racial equity and health in Milwaukee County.
Audit Sequanna Taylor, Chair
Committee Members Liz Sumner, Vice Chair John F. Weishan, Jr. Jason Haas Supreme Moore Omokunde Felesia A. Martin
Staff Committee Coordinator: Kelsey A. Evans, (414) 278-4013 Research Analyst: Emily Petersen, (414) 278-4781, emily.petersen@milwaukeecountywi.gov
Click here to email all members of the Finance and Audit Committee.
The Committee on Economic and Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the County, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County are decided by this Committee.
Economic and Community Development Felesia A. Martin, Chair
Committee Members Ryan Clancy, Vice Chair John F. Weishan, Jr. Patti Logsdon Shawn Rolland
Staff Committee Coordinator: Allyson R. Smith, (414) 278-4225 Research Analyst: Ken Smith, (414) 278-4362
Click here to email all members of the Economic and Community Development Committee.
The Committee on Finance reviews all county budget matters, taxation and insurance. It also leads legislative deliberations and makes recommendations on the annual County budget.
Finance Jason Haas, Chair
Committee Members Willie Johnson, Jr., Vice Chair Supreme Moore Omokunde Sequanna Taylor Joseph J. Czarnezki Shawn Rolland Liz Sumner
Committee Alternates Eddie Cullen Sheldon A. Wasserman Ryan Clancy
Staff Committee Coordinator: Shanin R. Brown, (414) 278-4073 Research Analyst: Steve Cady, (414) 278-4347
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Policies related to the Department of Human Services (DHS), Emergency Medical Services (paramedics), and the Children's Court Center are all the responsibility of this Committee. It also reviews polices relating to the Disabilities Services Division, the Housing Division and the Office for Persons with Disabilities.
Health and Human Needs Supreme Moore Omokunde, Chair
Committee Members Felesia A. Martin, Vice Chair Sheldon A. Wasserman Ryan Clancy Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr.
Staff Committee Coordinator: Allyson R. Smith, (414) 278-4225 Research Analyst: Lottie Maxwell-Mitchell, (414) 278-3967
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Proposed federal, state and local legislation affecting the County is reviewed by this Committee, which also makes recommendations determining the county's policy on these matters. On special occasions, members of the Committee appear before Congress, the State Legislature and governing bodies of other municipalities to support the County Board's policies.
Intergovernmental Relations Joseph J. Czarnezki, Chair
Committee Members Willie Johnson, Jr., Vice Chair Anthony Staskunas Eddie Cullen Sequanna Taylor
Staff Committee Coordinator: Kelsey A. Evans, (414) 278-4013 Research Analyst: Ken Smith, (414) 278-4362
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Legal questions concerning lawsuits or claims by or against the County, claims for workers compensation, personal injuries and property damage are all considered by this Committee. Members set policy for County Funded State Court Services, Family Court Commissioners, Jury Commission, Register in Probate, Election Commission, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Legal Resource Center, Sheriff, Medical Examiner, Safety Commission, District Attorney, House of Correction, Department of Child Support Enforcement, Corporation Counsel and Emergency Management.
Judiciary, Safety, and General Services Anthony Staskunas, Chair
Committee Members Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, Vice Chair Patti Logsdon Steven Shea Ryan Clancy
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All matters concerning county parks and parkways are the responsibility of this Committee. Members set policy for the parks department, organized recreation, cultural activities, arts, the University Extension program and Zoo park services. Members have jurisdiction over matters concerning the conservation of all uses of energy and make recommendations relating to conservation of air, water, energy and all other resources.
Parks, Energy, and Environment Sheldon A. Wasserman, Chair
Committee Members Steven Shea, Vice Chair Felesia A. Martin Sylvia Ortiz-Velez Liz Sumner
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Personnel matters related to the conditions of employment of county employees, compensation, the classification and pay of additional positions, and administration of employee benefits. The committee also recommends policies affecting the department of human resources and divisions of employee benefits and labor relations.
Personnel Eddie Cullen, Chair
Committee Members Shawn Rolland, Vice Chair Willie Johnson, Jr. Patti Logsdon Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr.
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The mission of the Department of Transportation, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, airports, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters under its jurisdiction pertaining to airports, railroads and public utilities in the County.
Transportation, Public Works, and Transit John F. Weishan, Jr., Chair
Committee Members Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, Vice Chair Steven Shea Joseph J. Czarnezki Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr.
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All 18 supervisors are members of the Committee of the Whole. Some matters coming before the County Board have a significant policy impact or a unique set of circumstances which overlap specific committee jurisdiction (for example, the closing of a major County facility). On such occasions, the Committee of the Whole will meet at the call of the County Board Chairperson. All 18 supervisors are members of the Committee of the Whole.
Click here to email all members of the Committee of the Whole.
Staff Committee Coordinator: Janelle M. Jensen, (414) 278-4228 Research Analyst: Research Services Staff
For legislative files, agendas, minutes and schedules for all Milwaukee County committee and board meetings from 2012 through present, visit the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC).
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