By Ashanti Hamilton On Monday (October 7), the Common Council’s Judiciary and Legislation Committee, which I chair, voted unanimously to oppose proposed state legislation (Senate Bill 318, … [Read more...]
Legislation to force the sale of MPS unused buildings is wrong
By Lynda L. Jones It began as an interest in a MPS unused school building that was “not for sale.’ Then it developed into a neighborhood saturated by yard signs, and later a march consisting of … [Read more...]
Opposition to slashing Milwaukee County Board grows
Community calls on leaders to focus on real issues By Lynda Jones Opposition is growing against the plan to slash the pay, budget and ultimately the control of the Milwaukee County Board. Last … [Read more...]
County Supervisors speak out against plan on cuts in pay and budget
By Lynda L. Jones County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic did not mince words when she spoke out against state lawmakers taking interest in how the Milwaukee County Board should run and be … [Read more...]
County Executive Abele orders special elections
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced this week special elections will be held to replace two County Supervisors. Abele’s Executive Order calls for elections to replace Supervisors Joe … [Read more...]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
Sup. Joe “THE COMEDIAN” Sanfelippo can be the change he wants to see
Milwaukee County Supervisor Eyon Biddle, Sr., released the following statement regarding the proposal to undermine the County Board’s ability to serve constituents: “Clearly, my esteemed … [Read more...]
Legislators and candidates weigh in on Pratt appointment
Complied by Courier Staff On Tuesday, Jan. 25 acting County Executive Lee Holloway appointed former acting Mayor of Milwaukee Marvin Pratt as interim county executive until after the April 5 … [Read more...]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
State takes over, fumbles FoodShare Program
Milwaukee County supervisors Joe Sanfelippo and Elizabeth M. Coggs released the following statement regarding the FoodShare program in Milwaukee County: “One year ago, during the 2009 County Budget … [Read more...]