Interactive online tool challenges users to close Milwaukee County’s projected $28 million budget gap using existing and capped revenue options Milwaukee County officials today launched Balancing … [Read more...]
Lipscomb Service Cuts Will Hurt Area Families Severely
By Nyesha Stone County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb had County leaders identify budget cuts that would total more than $20 million, which would include service cuts, layoffs and worker … [Read more...]
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County Board Should Pass Abele’s Balanced Budget, Not Lipscomb’s Budget Cuts
Compiled By Milwaukee Courier Staff Milwaukee County has once again found itself in an intense budget standoff. At the heart of the budget dispute is whether to increase the Milwaukee County … [Read more...]
Make Your Voice Heard – Milwaukee County Budget Public Hearing on October 30th
Announcing 2018 Milwaukee County Budget Input Sessions
The first budget input session for 2018 is coming up this Tuesday, August 15th at McGovern Park Senior Center (4500 W. Custer Ave., Milwaukee) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Engage MKE initiative … [Read more...]
County Executive Chris Abele Introduces 2017 Executive Budget
Budget Commits to Building a Stronger Community with SAVE Transit Plan, Investment in Youth Programs and Public Safety, and Path towards $15 Living Wage MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces 2017 Budget Listening Sessions
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will hold two listening sessions on the 2017 County Budget this August in order to solicit feedback and input from the community. The first … [Read more...]
Supervisor Willie Johnson to host three town hall meetings
Milwaukee County Supervisor Willie Johnson, Jr., is inviting residents to attend one of three Town Hall meetings he is hosting this month in the 13th District. “These Town Hall meetings are great … [Read more...]
Supervisor Thomas authored balanced approach to 2011 budget
The recession has hit Milwaukee County hard. General revenues, such as sales taxes and property sale recordings, are down considerably while the demand for safety net services has increased. But, in … [Read more...]