By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, the Milwaukee Common Council unanimously agreed that face masks should be required in public spaces. Mayor Tom Barrett signed the ordinance into action … [Read more...]
Supervisor Bowen and others react to referendum vote
“Yesterday, wealthy special interests won a bad poll of public perception at the expense of our democratic principles. The referendum that passed tilts the balance of power in Milwaukee County, … [Read more...]
County Board Chair Marina Dimitrijevic to hold ‘Coffee & Culture’ discussion
Chat sessions designed to discuss county cultural, recreational and entertainment needs Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic will hold an open “Coffee & Culture” chat at 10 a.m. … [Read more...]
Some Supervisors are asking County Executive to issue a new Transit RFP
County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Supervisors Michael Mayo, Sr., Anthony Staskunas and Theo Lipscomb said this week that it is “time for Milwaukee County to move forward on transit,” … [Read more...]
Overwhelming support to keep pools open
Donor steps forward to help Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic this week announced a major private donation toward capital improvements for the Pulaski and Noyes indoor public … [Read more...]
Dimitrijevic leads united effort to protect Pulaski Pool
Milwaukee County Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Milwaukee Alderman Jose Pérez will meet with neighbors to listen to their concerns about a proposal to close down Pulaski Indoor Pool. The proposal, … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Counties Association calls on Walker Administration to reverse BadgerCare decision: Accept Federal Funds
On Sunday at its 2013 Convention the Wisconsin Counties Association passed a resolution urging Gov. Walker to reverse course on BadgerCare and accept enhanced federal funds. Citizen Action of … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic announces Board of Supervisors internship program
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic has announced the launch of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors internship program, which is designed to give students a unique introduction … [Read more...]
County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Supervisor Jason Haas invite neighbors to join them at this year’s Bay View Bash on Sept. 21
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Supervisor Jason Haas are inviting neighbors and all of Milwaukee County to join them at this year’s 10th Annual Bay View Bash from 11 a.m. to … [Read more...]
Milwaukee area leaders, state legislators, county supervisors speak out against bill to limit County Board governance
Milwaukee area community leaders, state legislators and County Supervisors expressed their strong opposition to AB 85, which would strip the Milwaukee County Board of its ability to govern … [Read more...]