1st Vice Chair Taylor Recognizes Anniversary of Rosa Parks Refusing to Give Up Bus Seat
Dec-01-2022
On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of a Montgomery, Alabama bus, setting off a 13-month boycott that culminated in a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that segregated public buses are unconstitutional.
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County Supervisors Commend Milwaukee County Transit System and Amalgamated Transit Union 998 on New Contract
Dec-01-2022
On Tuesday, November 29, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998, the union that represents MCTS bus drivers and mechanics, reached an agreement on a 3-year contract.
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County Executive David Crowley Continues Push for Revenue Solution Ahead of Legislative Session
Nov-18-2022
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Supervisor Coggs-Jones Encourages Community to Take Advantage of Thanksgiving Dinner Give-a-ways
Nov-18-2022
With the Thanksgiving holiday around the corner County Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones is encouraging Milwaukee County residents to participate in the many dinner give-a-ways hosted by local organizations.
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County Executive Crowley Applauds Collaborative Process on 2023 Budget
Nov-17-2022
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Lake Park Ravine Road Bridge Successfully Reopened
Nov-15-2022
On Tuesday, November 15, the Milwaukee County Parks Department, in partnership with Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman, County Executive David Crowley, and the Lake Park Friends group held a reopening ceremony for Lake Park Ravine Road Bridge.
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Supervisor Wasserman to Honor County Board, Friends Group at Lake Park Ravine Road Bridge Reopening Ceremony
Nov-14-2022
On Tuesday, November 15, Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman in partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks Department, County Executive David Crowley, and the Lake Park Friends group will hold a reopening ceremony for the historic Lake Park Ravine Road Bridge.
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Supervisors Clancy, Martinez Decry Passage of Budget Which Fails to Adequately Invest in Human Needs
Nov-11-2022
Today the Board of Supervisors adopted [15-3] the 2023 Milwaukee County Budget. Supervisors Ryan Clancy and Juan Miguel Martinez made the following statements.
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Board of Supervisors Adopt 2023 Milwaukee County Budget
Nov-11-2022
Last night the Board of Supervisors adopted [15-3] the 2023 Milwaukee County Budget. Adopted budget amendments avoided cuts to paratransit service and made substantial investments in the county park system.
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1st Vice Chair Taylor Encourages Increased Voter Participation in District 5
Nov-07-2022
The 2022 General Election takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8. Supervisor Sequanna Taylor issued the following statement encouraging increased participation in District 5.
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1st Vice Chair Taylor Amendment Funding Safety Upgrades at Senior Centers Recommended by Finance Committee
Nov-07-2022
The County Board’s Finance Committee recommended for adoption a budget amendment sponsored by 1st Vice Chair Sequanna Taylor that would allocate funds towards security system upgrades and backup generators across county senior centers as well as lighting upgrades at the McGovern Park Senior Center.
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Milwaukee County Election Commission to Report 2022 General Election Results
Nov-07-2022
The Milwaukee County Election Commission will report the results of the 2022 General Election in real time on Tuesday, November 8 in the cafeteria of the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
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Milwaukee County Receives $15 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance Funds from U.S. Treasury
Nov-07-2022
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Finance Committee Recommends Logsdon Amendment to Advance Boerner Botanical Gardens Fencing
Nov-04-2022
Today the County Board’s Finance Committee recommended for adoption a budget amendment authored by Supervisor Patti Logsdon directing the Parks Department to explore and recommend funding sources for the planning and design phase of a fence at Boerner Botanical Gardens.
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Chairwoman Nicholson and Supervisor Martin Commend Public Participation at Annual Public Hearing
Nov-03-2022
On Tuesday, November 1, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors held their annual public hearing on County Executive David Crowley’s 2023 recommended budget. Chairwoman Nicholson and Supervisor Martin released the following statements following the meeting.
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Statement Addressing Services Available at the Marcia P. Coggs Building
Nov-02-2022
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Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds New Olmsted Way in Washington Park
Nov-01-2022
Yesterday county officials unveiled signage for the recently renamed “Olmsted Way” through Washington Park. The parkway was renamed through a resolution sponsored by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson.
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Finance Committee Unanimously Recommends Supervisors Rolland, Taylor, Martinez Amendment Increasing Infrastructure and Parks Funding
Oct-27-2022
Today the County Board’s Finance Committee unanimously recommended for adoption a budget amendment by Supervisors Shawn Rolland, Steve F. Taylor, and Juan Miguel Martinez to provide funding for several improvements to both parks and infrastructure in Milwaukee County.
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Nicholson, Martinez Proposal to Advance Multilingual Accessibility for County Meetings Unanimously Recommended for Adoption
Oct-26-2022
Today the Finance Committee unanimously recommended for adoption a budget amendment from Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez to offer translation services—including multilingual captioning, meeting notices, and agendas – for County Board and committee meetings.
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Finance Committee Unanimously Recommends Nicholson, Sumner Amendment Funding Paratransit and Parks
Oct-26-2022
Today the County Board’s Finance Committee unanimously recommended for adoption an amendment authored by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisor Liz Sumner.
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County Budget Amendments Prioritize Human Needs and Safety
Oct-26-2022
County Supervisors Ryan Clancy and Juan Miguel Martinez have introduced 31 amendments to the 2023 Milwaukee County budget, each of which would invest in vital human services for county residents.
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What They’re Saying: “Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government”
Oct-20-2022
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Supervisors Taylor, Martin and Coggs-Jones to Host Town Hall Meeting on 2023 Milwaukee County Budget
Oct-17-2022
On Wednesday, October 19, Supervisors Sequanna Taylor, Felesia A. Martin and Priscilla Coggs-Jones will host a town hall meeting on the 2023 Milwaukee County Budget at the McGovern Park Senior Center.
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Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Wisconsin Policy Forum Budget Brief
Oct-14-2022
Today the Wisconsin Policy Forum published its summary analysis of the 2023 Milwaukee County Recommended Budget. Chairwoman Nicholson released the following statement.
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County Executive David Crowley Introduces 2023 Budget Prioritizing Key Community Investments
Sep-29-2022
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