By Karen Stokes Milwaukee County is facing an alarming financial crisis, as revealed by its recent five-year financial forecast. The projected budget shortfall is even greater than previously … [Read more...]
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No Fiscal Fix Would Be Devastating for Milwaukee County
By David Crowley Milwaukee County Executive Recent proposals from the legislature to improve local revenue conditions, including allowing Milwaukee County to issue a sales tax, are not only … [Read more...]
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Milwaukee, What Is The Plan?
By LaKeshia N. Myers As we embark on a new legislative session, there have already been stern indications that things will be difficult for Milwaukee—city and county—in the next state budget. … [Read more...]
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2023 County Budget Invests in Community Priorities
By David Crowley Milwaukee County Executive Budgets are about priorities and despite the difficulties we have faced the 2023 Recommended Budget continues to prioritize targeted investments in … [Read more...]
Save the Date – Milwaukee County Budget Open Houses on August 25, September 2, September 8
Dear neighbor, As we build our budget for 2021, we want to hear from you -- how would you balance our budget? We have two types of opportunities for you to let us know! First, take 15 … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Announces Results Of Balancing Act
75 percent of respondents selected an option to increase the countywide sales tax to close the operating budget gap Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele today announced more than 1,150 … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Executive Abele Announces Additional Transit Funding In 2020 Budget
Amidst current fiscal crisis in Milwaukee County, 2020 budget will include a temporary solution that invests more than $4 million in additional local funding for routes slated for … [Read more...]
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State Laws Put County Budget in a Bind
If you turn on the local news or read a story online about Milwaukee County finances, odds are you have not seen good news as of late. Bus route cuts. The Mitchel Park Domes need repair (at a … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Launches Balancing Act
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...]