Milwaukee County’s goal is to enrich your life by providing essential services that meet your needs and those of your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends.
Milwaukee County's mission is to provide high-quality, responsive services that enhance self-sufficiency, personal safety, economic opportunity and quality of life for its entire people.
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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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 Marcelia Nicholson, Chair
Committee Members Patti Logsdon, Vice Chair John F. Weishan, Jr. Anthony Staskunas Felesia A. Martin
Staff Committee Coordinator: Allyson R. Smith, (414) 278-4225 Research Analyst: Ken Smith, (414) 278-4362
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The Committee on Finance and Audit reviews all county budget matters, taxation and insurance. Audit reports are reviewed to ensure other county departments implement program improvements and cost-saving recommendations of the County Board. The Board's Committee on Finance and Audit leads legislative deliberations and makes recommendations on the annual County budget.
Finance and Audit James "Luigi" Schmitt, Chair Committee Members Willie Johnson, Jr., Vice Chair Jason Haas Eddie Cullen Supreme Moore Omokunde Sequanna Taylor Sheldon A. Wasserman
Staff Committee Coordinator: Shanin R. Brown, (414) 278-4073 Research Analyst: Stephen 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 Deanna Alexander Dan Sebring Sheldon A. Wasserman
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 Sequanna Taylor, Chair
Committee Members Steven Shea, Vice Chair Willie Johnson, Jr. Deanna Alexander Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
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 Deanna Alexander Patti Logsdon Steven Shea
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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 Jason Haas, Chair
Committee Members Sheldon A. Wasserman, Vice Chair Marcelia Nicholson Felesia A. Martin Steven Shea Staff Committee Coordinator: Kelsey A. Evans, (414) 278-4013 Research Analyst: Emily Peterson, (414) 278-4781
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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 Marina Dimitrijevic, Vice Chair James "Luigi" Schmitt Willie Johnson, Jr. Dan Sebring
Staff Committee Coordinator: Shanin R. Brown, (414) 278-4073 Research Analyst: Steve Cady, (414) 278-4347
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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 Dan Sebring, Vice Chair Marina Dimitrijevic Patti Logsdon Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
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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.
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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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