Marcelia Nicholson

Policy Would Create Climate Lens for County Infrastructure Projects

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson wants county to consider emissions goals when prioritizing infrastructure and maintenance projects.

While Future Uncertain, County Extends Paratransit Taxi to September

County initially planned to discontinue service due to new federal regulations.

Wisconsin Policy Forum Rings Alarm on Transit Fiscal Cliff

Chairwoman Nicholson statement on ‘Detour Ahead’ report

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Appointed to Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Chairwoman Nicholson Congratulates Carl Ashley on Becoming Chief Judge of 1st Judicial District

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Milwaukee County’s Fiscal Future

A solution can be reached if we keep our eye on equity and seek common ground

Marquette Law School to host Milwaukee leadership for ‘On the Issues: New Leadership, New Milwaukee,’ March 21

Conversion “Therapy” Ban Recommended for Adoption

County Transportation Building Going Solar?

Seeking consultants to study installing solar panels at site in Wauwatosa.

Board Releases Funds for Park Projects

County board approves $1.3 million in maintenance, repairs and new projects for parks.

Board Almost Blocks Juvenile Justice Funding

A majority of supervisors voted to hold on a $42 million contract without appearing to know what the impact would be.

县委员会Funds $1.3 Million in Vital Park Maintenance Projects

Revived Youth Commission Starts Its Work

Milwaukee County revives youth leadership program, and gives members a list of things to work on.

County Supervisors Commend Bruce Colburn on Long Career Fighting for Workers’ Rights

Chairwoman Nicholson Named a 2023 Milwaukee Area Power Broker

Chairwoman Nicholson Commends County Investment in Equitable Homeownership

Milwaukee County Invests $2.5 Million in Affordable Homeownership

ARPA funding will support the Acts Housing Homeownership Acquisition Fund

Take The County Climate Change Survey

County kicks off planning process for carbon-neutrality by 2050 with citizen survey.

Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed

18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.

县委员会Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’

Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.

Crowley Corrects the County Board

Getting to be a pattern by the county exec, as the board makes questionable decisions.

It’s Time to Sleigh the Holidays!

Christmas in the Ward Brings an Old-Fashioned Holiday Celebration to the Heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward on Friday, Dec. 2

Will Public Pools Open in 2023?

Board adds funding to budget, but lifeguard shortage could still be a problem.

Board Adopts 2023 County Budget

Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?

Board of Supervisors Adopt 2023 Milwaukee County Budget

Adopted Budget Invests in Vital Services, Advances Vision of Racial Equity

Chairwoman Nicholson and Supervisor Martin Commend Public Participation at Annual Public Hearing

First Annual Harvest Fest Draws Hundreds to Sherman Park

Disabled Riders Decry End To Taxi Service

Transit Union demands more funding, others push sheriff budget cuts at public budget meeting.

Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds New Olmsted Way in Washington Park

10 Ways to Make City More Sustainable

Climate change task force plan offers 'big ideas' to make Milwaukee more sustainable and equitable.

Nicholson, Martinez Proposal to Advance Multilingual Accessibility for County Meetings Unanimously Recommended for Adoption

Finance Committee Unanimously Recommends Nicholson, Sumner Amendment Funding Paratransit and Parks

Supervisor Burgelis Appointed to Milwaukee Transport Services Inc. Board of Directors

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Wisconsin Policy Forum Budget Brief

“Dangerous Women,” Effective Changemakers Public Forum Oct. 18

Rock Sportsplex Sound Study Underway, Finally

County commissioned study after years of citizen complaints of noise from Rock Sportsplex.

Anti-Labor Laws Have Hurt Workers, But Provided Little Help To Governments

Analysis finds efforts to drive costs down on things like road construction haven't succeeded

Supervisor Burgelis Calls on Landmark Committee to Designate Black Nite Uprising Site

Chairwoman Nicholson Leads Initiative to Modernize County Board Room

Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills

Board votes down deal with Racine County to hold youth in its detention center.

Supervisor Burgelis Encourages Young Leaders to Apply for Positions on the Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Johnsons Park To Be Renamed

Or actually expanded, to include first names of the park's current namesakes.

County Youth Commission Accepting Applications

Newly reestablished commission gives high schoolers government experience.

Applications Now Open for the Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Legislation reviving commission was adopted by County Board in May 2022 and signed into law by County Executive David Crowley in June 2022

Milwaukee County Celebrates 187th Birthday

County Executive, Supervisors hosting August 25 event at the Zoo

Everyone Wants to Be Lt. Governor

10 candidates in all, including just two Democrats. Who stands out?

Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink

Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Change Parkway in Washington Park to Olmsted Way Approved

Board Approves Two Fall Referendums

A third referendum gauging public support for legal abortion did not pass.

Activists, County Officials Push Early Voting

Gathering at Midtown Center emphasizes issues on the August ballot. ’Voting is liberating.'

Board Could Fund Voter Education, Registration

Initiative for 2022 would be similar to past outreach effort for 2020 election.

Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted

Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.

Supervisors Propose Parks Youth Corps

A program for high school students to learn, earn a stipend and help maintain the parks.

County Executive Crowley Has COVID-19

Crowley took office one month into the COVID-19 pandemic.

Downtown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely

Board struggles to find funding, plan lacks true budget and rink won't be ready for this summer.

县委员会Adopts Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Fund Roller Skating at Red Arrow Park

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Reimagine County Board Committees Adopted by County Board

县委员会Unanimously Adopts Resolution Repudiating Discriminatory Covenants

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Modernize County Board Endorsed by Judiciary Committee

County Creates New Youth Commission

Giving 20 young people public service experience and a chance to help shape youth-related policies.

County Supervisors Support Milwaukee Brewers Pride Night

Chairwoman Nicholson to Host Progressive Governance Academy in Milwaukee

County Supervisor Coggs-Jones Announces her Committee Assignments

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Reestablish Youth Commission Unanimously Adopted

County Executive David Crowley Thanks County Board for Unanimous Vote to Revive Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Crowley, Nicholson Seek To Revive Youth Commission

Crowley served on it as a teen. Commission will review county policies, programs for youth.

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.

Chairwoman Nicholson Announces County Board Committee Assignments, Leadership Roles

EPA Considering Stricter Air Pollution Standards

主张,民选官员呼吁最强的阿宝ssible controls.

County Supervisors Congratulate José G. Pérez on Election as Common Council President

Marcelia Nicholson Re-Elected Chairwoman of Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address

A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs

Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill

Bill expected to have small fiscal impact and big payoff for families and social equity.

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Celebrates Women’s History Month

Board of Supervisors Approves Paid Parental Leave Policy for County Employees

县将通过带薪探亲假

8 weeks paid leave for employees has support of board and county executive.

Crowley, Nicholson Sign Museum Deal

Deal commits county to $45 million in funding support for public museum replacement.

Red Arrow Park Could Be Summer Roller Rink

Parks will develop a plan to operate a roller rink for when winter ice skating shuts down.

15 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the ballots, which insiders, groups and trends were the winners and losers in this election?

县委员会District 3 Election Preview

现任主管面临两个挑战者在district including city's East Side and half of Walker's Point.

Board Approves Climate Change Plan

Led by Sup. Haas, board approves plan to annually analyze, adapt to local impacts of global climate change.

Crowley Reorganizes Budget Office

County Executive moves strategic planning into the budget office, seeking long-term improvements in racial equity.

How to Save Our County Parks

公民可以参与并发挥作用。

9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022

Deadline is one week away and nearly 70% of districts have just one candidate running.

County Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment

Recent $71 million legal settlement provides funding for this.

County Nets $71 Million From Opioid Lawsuit

That is county's portion of national lawsuit in which Milwaukee played key role.

Pension Costs Decimated County Services

New generation of leaders has inherited government unable to pay for parks, buses, buildings and basic services.

After Rittenhouse, Expect More Vigilantes

Self defense laws and lack of gun control at issue. Is reform possible?

‘We Have Two Different Justice Systems’

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on the Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict

Chairwoman Nicholson Named a 2021 Milwaukee Area Power Broker

Board of Supervisors Adopts 2022 Milwaukee County Budget

Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards

Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.

Board Adopts New Supervisory Map

After jettisoning their independent process, the board adopted a new map during a marathon meeting Friday night.

Budget Amendment Bolstering Park System Recommended by Finance Committee

Supervisor Clancy Introduces Budget Amendments to Move Funds from Sheriff to Human Needs

$11.3 million package has support from County Board leadership

Chairwoman Nicholson Advances Equity Initiative at Wisconsin Counties Association Conference

New Map For Supervisor Districts Submitted

But independent committee made no effort to protect incumbents. How will board vote?

Board Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate

Board muddies county executive order with procedural issues, duplicative legislation.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal Would Create Paid Internships, a First for Board of Supervisors

Chairwoman Nicholson and Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Celebrate Beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month

Supervisor Clancy to Host Virtual Discussions of ‘We Do This ‘Til We Free Us’

Vaccine Mandate Announced for County Employees

Mandate covers all county employees, except those in the sheriff's department.

Federal ARPA Funds a Lifeline for County

Milwaukee County is so financially strapped every ARPA dollar needed to keep critical services going.

Evers’ Search for Lt. Governor Hits Snag

他的高级选择竞选职位似乎没有我nterested.

县委员会of Supervisors Congratulate Colectivo Workers on Successful Union Election

Colectivo workers voted to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 494 which will develop the group's first negotiated contract, pending the election’s certification by the National Labor Relations Board.

Supervisors Create Independent Redistricting Committee

An historic first. But six retired judges must act fast to create new legislative maps.

Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Adopted by County Board

县委员会Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Applauds National Settlement in Opioids Lawsuits

Milwaukee County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Task Force will launch on Aug. 12

Committee will kick off effort to seek community feedback and build recommendations to strategically allocate $183.6 million in federal funding

Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team

Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.

Board Approves Lucille Berrien Park

Lucille Berrien was an open housing activist, the first Black woman to run for mayor and a foster mother to more than 120 children.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal Creating ARPA Task Force Adopted by County Board

County On Track for Emissions Goals

Surprising progress in goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

No More County Government Bickering

Relationship between County Executive Crowley and Board Chair Nicholson is the best in decades.

Local Officials Unveil Pride Bus, Streetcar

PrideFest canceled (for now), but rainbow designs added to local transit.

Board Approves Dontre Hamilton Memorial

Memorial bench and plaque in Red Arrow Park to honor man killed by a police officer.

Evers Will Run For Reelection

But will Barnes be his running mate? If not, who will Evers pick?

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Reflects on First Year Leading Board of Supervisors

Dontre Hamilton Memorial Proposed for Red Arrow Park

A Dontre Hamilton Memorial Bench would be installed in the downtown park.

Supervisor Taylor to Introduce Resolution Funding Dontre Hamilton Memorial Bench

County Facilities To Ban Single-Use Plastics

Phasing out out non-biodegradable products from county facilities and parks by next year.

Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased

Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.

Sunday’s Caravan and County Board Call for Normal Relations with Cuba

县委员会Adopts Proposal to Eliminate Single-Use ‘Forever Plastics’

县委员会Adopts Policy to go Carbon Neutral by 2050

Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee

委员会的领导人带走了他的交通工具chair position and committee membership. "It's unheard of."

Board To Consider Climate Change Policy

Supervisors will vote on a carbon neutrality policy and a single-use plastics ban.

Evers, Advocates Discuss Justice System Reform, Legalizing Pot

Evers budget includes major reforms and legalizing medical and recreational marijuana.

County action helps support sustainability in our community

Parks Committee Advances Proposal to Eliminate Single-Use ‘Forever Plastics’

Chairwoman Nicholson Calls for Milwaukee County to go Carbon Neutral by 2050

Lilliann Paine’s Ideas Led to a Seismic Shift in Public Health Policy in Milwaukee and Nationwide

县委员会Adopts Nicholson Proposal to Improve Equity for Women Employees

县委员会Adopts Resolution Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalty

Reimagined County Board Health Committee Will Add a New Focus on Strategic Planning

Top Local Elected Officials Get Vaccinated

County Executive and Board Chair and Common Council President urge everyone to get their shots.

Supervisors Denounce Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans

District 5 Businesses Received $1.2 Million in Covid-relief Grants from Milwaukee County

Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty

Chairwoman Nicholson Celebrates the Wonderful Women of Milwaukee County

Live Public Comment at Virtual Meetings of County Board Committees to Start in March

县委员会Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons

Crowley’s Speech Stresses Pandemic, Racial Equity

County executive's first State of the County address comes amid historic crisis.

Clerk Christenson Cautiously Optimistic on Decision to Rejoin Wisconsin Counties Association

Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds Renewed Partnership with the Wisconsin Counties Association

Evers’ Budget Proposal Would Allow Milwaukee Sales Tax

City and county officials have been pursuing option for over a year.

Chairwoman Nicholson Supports County and State Efforts to End Marijuana Prohibition

Resolution Cuts Pot Possession Fine to $1

Sup. Ortiz-Velez's county resolution will be mirrored by Glendale proposal, says Mayor Kennedy.

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Introduces Proposal Reducing Penalty for Marijuana Possession

County Supervisors Back $1 Pot Penalty

8 board members push plan slashing $500 penalty for possession.

Supervisors’ Statement on the Passing of Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Attack on U.S Capitol Building

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Charging Decision in Jacob Blake Case

Milwaukee County Awards $11.6M in Small Business Grants

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds County Board for Investments in Equity

County leaders approve $5 million for emergency COVID-19 funds and an additional $425,000 for Community Resilience Fund

Chairwoman Nicholson Congratulates Chantell Jewell on Confirmation to Lead House of Correction

MCTS Establishes Rosa Parks Scholarship

County transit system also holding an annual tribute to parks on all buses.

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Selected to Join TEMPO Milwaukee’s Emerging Women Leaders

Chairwoman Nicholson Named a 2020 Power Broker

Board of Supervisors Adopts 2021 Milwaukee County Budget

Adopted Budget Invests in Racial Equity and Essential Servicers to Improve the Health of County Residents

Board Adopts 2021 Budget

Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson’s Omnibus Amendment to Enhance Racial Equity Efforts and Invest in Communities Adopted by Board

Amendment Reduces Tax Levy and Invests Nearly $2.5 Million in Additional Funds for Essential Programs and Services

Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde to Resign County Board Seat December 18

Biden Supporters Celebrate Downtown

Hundreds gather at Zeidler Union Square. Organizers hail strong Black and Latinx voter turnout.

Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts

But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.

Finance Committee Unanimously Approves Chairwoman Nicholson’s Amendment to Enhance Investments in Equity

Supervisor Rolland calls for focus on creating jobs and driving racial wealth equity

Emergency Fund Helps MATC Students

Fast Fund helps students with unexpected school, housing, food and gas expenses.

Official Public Hearing on 2021 County Budget Will be Held Online, October 30

Milwaukee County Board unanimously approves strategic planning ordinance

New efforts compel longer-term thinking, goal-setting and performance-based reporting after 20 years with no strategic plan in place

Chairwoman Nicholson Issues Guiding Principles for Setting County Budget

Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park

Wahl Park will be renamed for Tubman, and another park will likely be renamed for Wahl.

County Supervisors Express Support for Colectivo Workers Union

Milwaukee County receives $144,400 state grant to support office renovation for the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin

WEDC investment to help fund the development of the new Legacy Co-Working and Innovation Space

Nicholson Measure Providing Housing Support to MATC Students Approved

Franklin Finally Addresses Noise Pollution

After years of residents' complaints and pressure from Milwaukee County, Franklin city officials take action on sports complex.

Groups Want 25% Cut in Sheriff’s Budget

Activist groups push for defunding. Sheriff Lucas submitted budget with only a 1.4% cut.

Bronzeville Themed Store Opens at Airport

Store will sell goods from Bronzeville neighborhood businesses and entrepreneurs.

Crowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice

县行政将目光投向政策设置为change inequities in health, the economy and more.

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Endorses County Exec’s Vision, Pledges to Work Together

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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Outlines Vision to Achieve Racial Equity

Black Elected Officials Slam GOP, Kanye West

Leaders from some of the highest offices in the area call it a disrespectful, cynical move.

Chairwoman Nicholson Urges Local Health Officers to Enforce Statewide Mask Rule

Crowley Using CARES Funds For Housing

Of $77 million in federal funding, biggest single grant helps those at risk of losing housing.

县委员会Endorses Chairwoman Nicholson’s Call for Criminal Justice Reform

Racial Equity Legislation Signed Into Law

Also, Juneteenth officially becomes a major holiday for Milwaukee County.

Nicholson Removes Conflicted Pension Board Chair

Michael Harper's mother was a pension beneficiary. He's been replaced by Nicole Best.

Chairwoman Nicholson Appoints Nicole Best to Milwaukee County Pension Board

Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal

A response to calls for police reform aimed at courts, sheriff's office, transit system.

Supervisors Want Details on Progress Towards Racial Equity from County Departments

Juneteenth Now a Permanent County Holiday

Amendment to Elevate “Black Freedom Day” to a Mandatory Day Off Adopted

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

BLACK WMNZ Emancipation March

March honors Black women, protests injustice.

Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year

Despite the pandemic, there are a number of virtual events and protests this Juneteenth.

Juneteenth Becomes a Holiday for County Employees

June 19 will be a floating holiday for Milwaukee County employees to honor and celebrate Black life and attend Juneteenth Day celebrations throughout Milwaukee.

County Announces Housing Assistance Program

Using CARES Act funds and a partnership with the courts, Milwaukee County will help prevent evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supervisor Wasserman Statement on the Death of George Floyd

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Speaks Out on George Floyd Murder

县委员会Passes Resolution Allowing ‘Credible Messengers’ to Work with Youth

County Wants Its CARES Money Back

$103 million allocated for Milwaukee County ended up with the state. County officials demand the money.

Milwaukee County Leaders Call on Governor for Support

Crowley and Nicholson Urge Governor to Provide Funding for Essential Services and Mitigate Racially Disparate Impacts of COVID-19

Diverse Board of Supervisors United in Urgent Appeal for Federal Aid

Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders

While new board chair rewarded some allies, some who opposed her retained positions.

Racial Equity Ordinance Signed Into Law

First major piece of legislation addressing racial inequity since Milwaukee County declared racism a public health crisis.

Milwaukee County Passes Ordinance to Advance Racial Equity and Improve Health Outcomes

Milwaukee County leaders commit to eliminating institutional racism by addressing County polices, practices and power structures through a racial equity lens

Up From 53206

New generation of leaders in their early 30's, Crowley, Nicholson, Johnson, all raised in poorest ZIP code.

Marcelia Nicholson Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman

Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.

New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot

Nicholson and Johnson, Jr. vying for leadership position of County Board Chairperson.

Taylor Resolution Urges Governor Evers to Block Termination of Residential Leases

Measure Also Calls on Feds to Forgive all Current and Outstanding Rent and Mortgage Payments During Pandemic

Nicholson Calls for Respectful, Empowering Public Health Education Efforts

County Supervisors Push Free Bus Rides

Passengers could use side door, away from bus drivers, to protect them from getting virus.

Board Seeks Unified Approach to Services

County approves One Milwaukee Task Force, aims to unify county, city and MPS services for high need neighborhoods.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Supervisors Introduce Ordinance to Advance Racial Equity and Improve Health Outcomes

Leadership commits to eliminating institutional racism by changing County policies, practices and power structures

MTEA Announces Endorsements in Milwaukee Spring Elections

Nicholson Proposal to Coordinate City, County, MPS Services Adopted

"ONE Milwaukee" Initiative Will Bridge Infrastructure Gaps and Align Services to Improve Outcomes for Residents

Proposal Targets “Forever Plastics”

Proposal by Supervisors Dimitrijevic and Nicholson bans use of non-biodegradable plastics in county facilities.

Sup. Dimitrijevic Calls for Elimination of Single-Use “Forever Plastics”

Nicholson Calls for Better City-County Coordination of Services

Proposed "ONE Milwaukee" Task Force will bridge infrastructure gaps and align services to improve outcomes for residents.

Another Big Endorsement for Ed Fallone

County Officials Want to Pave Paradise

Why Kletzsch Park riverside is a sacred place with Native American history that must be saved.

Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee

4-1 vote okays plan for high-end hemp operation in Mitchell Park greenhouse. Next comes full board.

Who Will Run for County Executive?

The list is long and could get longer. Handicapping the favorites.

Hemp Could Make Money for County

New report says Mitchell Park greenhouses could grow valuable hemp clones.

Elected officials rally behind Rebecca Kiefer in race to be Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

“I am grateful to State Representatives Bowen and Zamarripa, and the other elected officials who have endorsed my campaign thus far.”

Nicholson Calls for Repeal of Federal Crime Bill, More Investment in Public Education

"There is a growing consensus that past efforts supposedly aimed at reducing violent crime in this country were really about the continued repression and subjugation of black and brown bodies."

Milwaukee County Announces $4 Million Grant to Support Young Adults Experiencing Mental Health Diagnoses

Federal grant will support DHHS Behavior Health Division’s Wraparound Milwaukee program to connect young adults to employment, education and housing opportunities

Supervisors Question Couture Project

Staskunas says county should consider other options, doubts 44-story tower will happen.

Milwaukee County Announces Upcoming Budget Public Engagement Sessions

Four sessions in partnership with Milwaukee County Supervisors provide forum for residents to share priorities and weigh in on new revenue options

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and The Department of Health and Human Services Announce New Approach for Youth Justice Reform

Milwaukee County’s submission for State funding proposes a transformative approach to youth justice by developing a continuum of responsive services, including residential setting development

The County’s Queen of Hemp

Why Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez is pushing so hard for county to grow hemp.

Juneteenth Day 2019

State and local leaders join community for Juneteenth Day celebration.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Signs Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis

"Racism is a public health crisis, and we have a moral imperative to put our indifference aside in the face of injustice."

Committee Says Marcus Center Isn’t Historic

City committee overrules Historic Preservation Commission. Full Common Council up next.

Could The County Clone Hemp Plants?

Report on county growing hemp is not positive. But expert says the study all wrong.

Milwaukee County Leaders Proclaim Racism is a Public Health Crisis

Following the lead from the Wisconsin Public Health Association, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and County Board Vice Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, proclaim racism is a public health crisis, and are actively taking steps to achieve racial equity throughout Milwaukee County.

Green Group’s Washington Park Plan Proceeds

With county board approval of long-term lease, Urban Ecology Center will expand facilities, services.

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson Appointed to the Milwaukee Public Museum Board of Directors

I want to thank Chairman Lipscomb for appointing me to the Milwaukee Public Museum Board, and my colleagues for their faith in my ability to serve.

Board of Supervisors Approves Urban Ecology Center Lease of Washington Park

"The Urban Ecology Center's investment in Washington Park will benefit county residents for years to come."

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Supervisor Nicholson to Attend Young Elected Officials Network Women’s Conference to take place in New York City Jan. 31-Feb. 3

A new generation of young elected women from across the U.S. to convene for skills-building and leadership development

Should Washington Park Get Historic Designation?

Proposal for Olmsted-designed park could alter Urban Ecology Center’s plans for renovation.

City-wide School Board Candidate Bob Peterson announces endorsement from 23 elected officials

完整榜单民选官员的支持d Bob Peterson for MPS school board represents a broad span of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.

County Committee Mollified on Couture

Delay on 44-floor lakefront tower had been issue, but key supervisors now happy.

Supervisors Optimistic on Progress of The Couture

Supervisors Optimistic on Progress of The Couture

Last Minute Amendment Saves Job Line

County board will pay to extend bus line to jobs in Waukesha, Washington counties.

An East Side High Rise in 2019?

Mandel announces plans to break ground on Prospect Ave. tower

County Officials Suggest Taking Back Couture Site

Supervisors cite lack of progress on county-owned lakefront land.

Supervisor Nicholson Statement on Comments Disparaging MPS Students

"Right Wisconsin owes all MPS students an apology. I stand with them in demanding one."

Union Serve Notice on SSP America

Workers at company that serves airport demand a union, give company till Monday to officially respond.

Labor Battle Looms at Airport

Service and hospitality workers for SSP America demand union vote, may call for picketing or a strike.

The Collective PAC Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor of Wisconsin

Today’s endorsement joins Mahlon Mitchell’s growing list of support.

Urban Ecology Center Lease for Washington Park Advances

"The Urban Ecology Center's investment in Washington Park will benefit county residents for years to come."

Make Change With Spare Change: New Donation Boxes at Airport to Help Fight Homelessness in Milwaukee County

County Executive Chris Abele introduces new donation boxes at Mitchell Airport, where travelers can donate to support Milwaukee County's Housing First endowment

The Federal Government Should Never Separate Families

"Separating families is cruel and is completely contradictory to our American values."

县委员会Funds New Playground for Cathedral Square Park

"I hope that Milwaukee County's investment in Cathedral Square Park can be a catalyst that brings more dollars and improvements to what I and many others consider our town square."

县委员会Okays Pot Referendum

Hope is that advisory referendum will push state legislators to act.

Supervisor Nicholson Statement on Sterling Brown Incident

"The criminalization of Black bodies has to stop, and the police must be held accountable for their abusive treatment towards Sterling Brown, who was attempting to comply with police instructions."

县委员会Votes to Implement Eviction Reduction Plan

"In Milwaukee County we are moving beyond talk and into real action to confront the eviction crisis head on."

县委员会Committee Recommends Proposal for Donation Containers at Airport to Fight Homelessness

County Exec. Chris Abele thanks Sup. Marcelia Nicholson and Economic and Community Development Committee for supporting ordinance change to aid in efforts to support housing-first initiatives

Chairman Lipscomb Announces Committee Assignments

Standing committees typically meet every month, prior to the County Board meeting.

县委员会Elects Nicholson as First Vice Chairwoman

Supervisor Nicholson was first elected to the Milwaukee County Board in 2016

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Elects Lipscomb as Chairperson

No other supervisors were nominated to serve as Chairperson for the 2018-2020 term.

“Money Isn’t Everything” — Working Families Party Candidates Win Big in Milwaukee; Racine Elections

Winning Shea campaign outspent by Leadership MKE PAC nearly 10-1; pulls off upset

Classic Eschweiler Home Back on Market

Astor St. home, long used commercially, connected to 20th century's most famous stamp.

2018 County Budget Includes Funding to Combat Sex Trafficking

"The epidemic of sex trafficking is present in all 72 Wisconsin counties and affects us all..."

2018 County Budget Includes Dimitrijevic’s Eviction Reduction Plan

County Departments Unite to Keep Families in Their Homes Using Best Practices

Supervisor Dimitrijevic Thanks Finance Committee for Approval of Eviction Reduction Plan

County Departments Unite to Keep Families in Their Homes Using Best Practices

Wisconsin is Hiring! People-driven Organizations Launch Major Grassroots Effort to Shape 2018 Election and Race for Governor

Effective grassroots organizations coming together to build a government that works for the people of Wisconsin

Tiny Railroad Tower House Is Unique

Third Ward's "Interlocking" Tower may be only such residential home in America.

Milwaukee County Supervisors Condemn Terrorist Attack in Charlottesville

"Hate has no place in America, and we condemn the individuals and groups that came to Charlottesville seeking violent confrontation as a platform to spread their racist ideology."

The Manderley Bed & Breakfast

1886 West Side home of world's most acclaimed woman farmer now a classic B&B.

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson to Attend Nation’s Largest Summit for Young Elected Leaders

Will Join Progressive Elected Officials in San Francisco

County Measure Calling for Non-Partisan Redistricting Advances

Supervisor Nicholson Urges Legislature to Follow Milwaukee County's Lead

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Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson authored the resolution after listening to constituents.

Supervisors Take Action to Address Child Abuse and Neglect

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks child abuse among America’s top public health crises.

县委员会Okays Bid for Streetcar

Despite long odds against winning, county will submit bid to the city.

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson Praises Passage of Anti-Discrimination Resolution

"Today, we stood together for justice and inclusion, in support of our most vulnerable residents."

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson to Hold Community Information Session January 20

She Invites All Residents of the 5th District to Learn and Discuss Proposed Repairs to Washington Park

Ben Handelman’s Nautical Outpost

Fox 6 anchor watches for ships for his Big Boats blog from a classic lakeside apartment.

My Office, East Town’s Last Dive Bar

The 136-year-old building, the clientele, the atmosphere are all unique.

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson: “I Stand with My Constituents”

Dark money has no place in County Board proceedings

Fish Market’s Outdoor Bar

It's a bar... on the street... with barstools!

Milwaukee Ale House

A Milwaukee staple that was quite the pioneering enterprise when it opened in 1997.

Racism Led to Violent Weekend, Residents Say

Poverty, segregation, racial profiling by police all led to explosion, they note.

Edgar Lin Endorsed by Two Leading Milwaukee Newspapers

Leading Challenger in 16th AD Race Continue to Rack up Endorsements

Mandela Barnes Announces Key Community Endorsements

Key Community Leaders and More Progressive Organizations Endorse New Leadership They Can Count On

Statements from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Delegates on Hillary Clinton Accepting the Democratic Nomination for President

"Hillary Clinton will lead the charge from the White House to win social, economic and racial justice for all working families from and we are with her," said Peter Rickman, Bernie Sanders Delegate

Pourman’s Used To Be Sausage Factory

Yet it's been a tavern for more than a century. This is truly old Milwaukee.

Edgar Lin Announces Major Endorsements

Local Unions, Community Organizations and Community Leaders Express Support for Leading Challenger in 16th AD Race

Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald Makes Threats to Further Cut Funding for Milwaukee Public Schools

Low-income and minority children will be adversely impacted

“I Am 53206”

Young people from MICAH march for equality in city’s most impoverished and segregated zip code.

Board Chairman Lipscomb Announces Standing Committee Assignments for the 2016-2018 term

I am excited to announce the historic appointment of Supervisor Peggy A. West as Chairwoman of Milwaukee County’s Finance Committee.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Officially Welcomes New County Board Members

"This group brings talent, passion, and experience to the County."

Wisconsin Working Families Party Continues Political Revolution With New Endorsements

After propelling State Sen. Chris Larson to a surprise win against County Exec. Abele, Wisconsin WFP works to establish progressive voting bloc in Milwaukee

Wisconsin WFP’s Marina Dimitrijevic Statement on Tonight’s Election Results

"Tonight's results are an earthquake."

Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Larson for Milwaukee County Exec, Progressive Board & Council Slate

New progressive coalition releases first wave of Milwaukee county endorsements, pledges to aggressively support slate in run-up to Election Day

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