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...]
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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...]