Applauds Finance Committee Approving Aaron Hertzberg as Ne
Jun-17-2021
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Celebrating the Resilience and Joy of Black Activism: Chairwoman Nicholson to Host Panel with Local and National Activist Leaders
Jun-15-2021
For the latest installment of her “Chats with the Chairwoman” series, County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson will lead a virtual conversation Wednesday evening, June 16, celebrating the resilience and joy of Black activism during the week of Juneteenth Day.
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Statement on Men’s Health Week 2021
Jun-15-2021
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Supervisor Czarnezki Denounces Joint Finance Committee Decision to Cut Milwaukee Transit Funding
Jun-10-2021
This week the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted to cut Milwaukee County’s mass transit operating assistance funding by 50%. County Supervisor Joseph J. Czarnezki released the following statement denouncing the action.
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Supervisor Coggs-Jones to Host 10th District Pre-Summer Cleanup
Jun-09-2021
County Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones will host her first community cleanup on Saturday, June 12 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Volunteers will begin at Sunshine Park, located at 14th Street and North Avenue, and proceed on North Avenue from 12th Street to 20th Street.
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Supervisor Taylor to Host 5th Annual McGovern Night Out
Jun-07-2021
Milwaukee County Supervisor Sequanna Taylor, along with other local elected officials and community leaders, will host the annual "McGovern Night Out" community event on Tuesday, June 8 at 5:30 p.m.
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Milwaukee Continuum of Care’s Point in Time Count Sees Record Low
Jun-03-2021
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Statement Celebrating Pride Month 2021
Jun-03-2021
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Supervisor Clancy Calls on County Executive Crowley to Dedicate ARPA Funds to Participatory Budgeting
Jun-03-2021
County Supervisor Ryan Clancy is calling on County Executive David Crowley to dedicate a significant portion of Milwaukee County’s $183 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to a process called “decisive participatory budgeting” and $0 to law enforcement.
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Supervisor Taylor to Host Biweekly Summer Event Series in County Parks
May-26-2021
Supervisor Sequanna Taylor will host a series of family-friendly summer events at county parks throughout the 2nd Supervisory District in collaboration with the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services.
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Statement on the Passing of MCTS Bus Operator, Augie Biami
May-26-2021
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Supervisor Coggs-Jones Statement on One-Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder
May-25-2021
One year ago today George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones released the following statement on his murder and steps needed to combat police violence across the nation.
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Supervisor Rolland Appointed to Milwaukee Regional Innovation Center Board
May-25-2021
Supervisor Shawn Rolland has been appointed to a three-year term on the Milwaukee Regional Innovation Center Board of Directors.
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Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Proposal to Cultivate Hemp Clones at the Domes Moves Forward with RFP
May-24-2021
County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez’s proposal to propagate hemp clones at the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservancy’s (Domes) greenhouses has moved forward, with a request for proposal (RFP) now open for qualified businesses. It is live until Monday, June 7.
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Supervisor Taylor Secures Funding for Dontre Hamilton Memorial Bench
May-20-2021
The County Board of Supervisors today adopted [17-1] a proposal by Supervisor Sequanna Taylor allocating $3,000 to fund a memorial bench and plaque in Red Arrow Park to honor the life of Mr. Dontre Hamilton and lift up the importance of mental health care.
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Amends Univesal Face Mask Order, Announce At -Home Vaccination Program
May-20-2021
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Supervisor Haas Secures Approval of Highway 41 Historic Garden Coming to Wilson Park
May-20-2021
The County Board of Supervisors today adopted [17-1] a development and maintenance agreement between the Parks Department and South 27th Street Business District Association to create the Highway 41 Historic Garden in Wilson Park.
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Supervisor Martin Elected Vice-President of Wisconsin Extension Association Board
May-20-2021
County Supervisor Felesia A. Martin was recently elected Vice-President of the Wisconsin Extension Association (WEXA) Board of Directors where she will provide leadership in identifying and initiating new UW-Extension programs in rural and urban areas, and in carrying out existing programs.
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Supervisor Weishan Calls for Expansion of Supervisory Districts to Increase Racial Equity
May-18-2021
The County Board will take up a proposal from Supervisor John F. Weishan, Jr. Thursday to increase the membership of the County Board of Supervisors from 18 to 21 effective by the February 2022 Spring Primary Election.
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Supervisor Clancy Calls for ‘Right to Counsel’ Eviction Prevention Program
May-18-2021
Supervisor Ryan Clancy will introduce a resolution funding a “Right to Counsel” pilot program administered by Milwaukee County’s Housing Division through 2022.
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Elected Leaders to Host Educational Event on Marijuana Laws
May-17-2021
Local elected leaders will participate in Legalize MKE, a virtual educational event to inform residents of current marijuana laws at the municipal, county, and state levels on Tuesday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m.
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Supervisor Haas Applauds Highway 41 Historic Garden Moving Forward
May-11-2021
The County Board’s Parks Committee today unanimously recommended a development and maintenance agreement between the Parks Department and South 27th Street Business District Association to create the Highway 41 Historic Garden in Wilson Park.
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Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Reflects on First Year Leading Board of Supervisors
May-10-2021
In a statement reflecting on her first year leading the Board of Supervisors, Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson thanked her colleagues for their support and collaboration, reflected on a year of firsts, and looked toward the future.
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Supervisor Taylor to Be Recognized for Community Service at Georgia Fashion Show
May-07-2021
Supervisor Sequanna Taylor will be recognized this Saturday at the 5th Annual I am Still My Sister’s Keeper Fashion Show near Atlanta, Georgia. Supervisor Taylor was chosen for this recognition along with other women leaders across the world for her continued community service and work with youth.
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Supervisor Sumner Calls for Keeping Great Lakes Erosion Control Loan Program in State Budget
May-07-2021
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee unanimously recommended a resolution from Supervisor Liz Sumner yesterday calling on the Wisconsin Legislature to include the Great Lakes Erosion Control loan program in its adopted 2021-2023 biennial budget.
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