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Advisory council directs Parks Department to develop alternative arts funding formulas, requests public feedback Facing a limited county arts allocation, the committee asked Parks Department staff to produce multiple funding-distribution scenarios and an online feedback mechanism to gather input from past and prospective applicants. The council voted 7–0 to direct staff to develop models and vet them with stakeholders; the county board requested a report by J

Milwaukee County's arts funding is under review, with a new formula on the horizon and a chance for public input—how will your voice shape the future of local arts?

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Board authorizes 20 MCSO positions in bid to reduce overtime; amendment passes 10–8 The board approved an amendment to reduce overtime and add 20 Milwaukee County Sheriffs Office positions (10 deputies, 10 corrections) plus a $300,000 MCTS pilot; supporters said new classes and training will reduce overtime, opponents urged waiting for a staffing study; vote 10–8.

Milwaukee County just approved a bold amendment to add 20 new Sheriff’s Office positions and a $300,000 pilot program aimed at cutting down costly overtime—will this transform local law enforcement?

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Board approves $150,000 for emergency food assistance and declares food apartheid a public-health emergency The Board adopted a $150,000 transfer to DHHS for emergency supplemental food assistance in response to SNAP reductions and declared food apartheid a public-health emergency, directing county action to address food insecurity during a federal government shutdown. Both items were recommended by the finance committee.

Milwaukee County is taking bold action against food insecurity by approving $150,000 for emergency food assistance and declaring food apartheid a public-health emergency amid a federal government shutdown.

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Milwaukee County Board adopts 2026 budget and a $309.0 million property tax levy After considering dozens of amendments, the Milwaukee County Board approved the 2026 budget as amended and adopted a property tax levy of $309,014,834. The levy represents a 3.48% increase over 2025 and is lower than the County Executive's recommendation; the countywide tax rate per $1,000 of equalized value falls from $2.93 to $2.92.

Milwaukee County's Board has adopted a 2026 budget that balances a 3.48% tax levy increase while strategically reducing the countywide tax rate—what does this mean for public services?

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Board directs $150,000 for emergency food aid, declares food apartheid a public health emergency The board moved a $150,000 transfer to emergency food assistance for SNAP reductions and declared food apartheid a public health emergency, directing county action; the appropriation passed 18–0 and the declaration passed 17–1.

Milwaukee County takes a bold stand against food insecurity by allocating $150,000 for emergency aid and declaring food apartheid a public health emergency.

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Board rejects substitute and proposal to divert courthouse funds to restore MCTS Route 28 after extended debate The board declined a substitute (22) and then rejected amendment 8 that would have funded MCTS Route 28 by reducing courthouse-related spending, with members warning about potential state retaliation and long-term fiscal risk.

Milwaukee County's bold attempt to restore Route 28 failed as supervisors weighed immediate transit needs against long-term financial risks—what does this mean for local riders?

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Board rejects courthouse-funding swap to save MCTS Route 28, leans on $4.7M omnibus transit allocation After hours of debate about trading courthouse project funds for transit service, the Milwaukee County Board rejected a substitute and an amendment that would have restored Route 28 by redirecting IJCC project money. Supervisors repeatedly cited the risk that the state could withhold or rescind targeted funding; the board instead relied on a $4.7 M

Milwaukee County's Board of Supervisors faced heated debates over the fate of Route 28, ultimately rejecting a funding swap that could jeopardize essential transit services for students and residents with disabilities.

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Milwaukee County committee approves $150,000 emergency food assistance to DHHS amid SNAP cuts The County Committee on Finance voted 7–0 to transfer $150,000 from contingency to the Department of Health and Human Services for emergency supplemental food assistance to address SNAP reductions during the federal government shutdown; the funds are intended for rapid purchase and distribution with targeted outreach to neighborhoods with limited,

Milwaukee County is stepping up with a $150,000 emergency food assistance initiative to support families hit hard by SNAP cuts during the government shutdown.

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Milwaukee County Board adopts 2026 budget; levy set at $309,014,834 After hours of amendment votes, the Milwaukee County Board adopted the 2026 budget as amended and approved a $309,014,834 property tax levy (a 3.48% increase from 2025) on a 17-1 roll call.

Milwaukee County has officially adopted its 2026 budget, setting a property tax levy at $309 million—marking a 3.48% increase from last year, despite intense debates and amendments!

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Milwaukee County committee declares 'food apartheid' a public health emergency, directs equity-focused response The Committee on Finance voted 7–0 to recommend adoption of a resolution declaring food apartheid a public health emergency, directing DHHS and the Office of Equity to measure food access gaps, partner with community and municipal leaders, include measures in the county's racial equity budgeting tool, and return actionable proposals by the March

Milwaukee County is taking a bold step by declaring "food apartheid" a public health emergency, aiming to tackle the deep-rooted inequalities in food access that have plagued our communities for too long.

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Recovery advocates and clients urge supervisors to keep First Step detox funding Several people who used or work with First Step told the county board cutting funding for detox services would remove a critical local resource for people with substance‑use disorders and argued the county should retain funding in the 2026 budget.

Residents and recovery advocates are pleading for the survival of First Step detox services in Milwaukee, citing its life-saving impact amid the fentanyl crisis.

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Park advocates ask board to create task force for dedicated parks funding; Domes supporters welcome initial budget commitment Preserve Our Parks and Milwaukee Domes Alliance speakers urged supervisors to pursue stable funding for parks, including a task force to explore a parks district, while Domes Alliance speakers thanked the board for proposed initial funding for the Domes Reimagined project.

Milwaukee park advocates are rallying for a dedicated funding strategy to ensure our parks and senior centers don’t become a luxury of the past!

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Birth‑to‑3 providers warn of program collapse without county funding increases CEOs and service staff from the three remaining Milwaukee County Birth to 3 providers told supervisors the program faces a multi‑million dollar shortfall and urged the county to increase funding to stabilize services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.

Milwaukee County's Birth to 3 program is on the brink of collapse, with a staggering $2.1 million funding shortfall threatening vital services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.

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Milwaukee County finance panel restores Route 28, funds fare-evasion response and delays some camera work The Finance Committee recommended funding changes to preserve a key MCTS route, add funding for fare-evasion staffing and delay broad camera replacement work pending a narrower fix for broken jail cameras. Members debated cost-effectiveness and public safety impacts.

Milwaukee County's Finance Committee just saved Metro Transit Route 28 and is tackling fare evasion with new safety measures—what does this mean for riders?

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Residents, advocates warn proposed cuts to MCTS would leave riders without reliable service At a public hearing on Milwaukee County's 2026 recommended budget, scores of residents, transit users and disability advocates urged supervisors to restore or rethink proposed cuts that would eliminate six MCTS routes and reduce service on others, saying the changes would harm students, seniors, people with disabilities and workers who rely on the

Proposed cuts to Milwaukee's transit system threaten essential access for students, seniors, and those with disabilities—advocates are sounding the alarm!

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Elected officials object as FEMA denies Wisconsin flood disaster relief • Wisconsin Examiner The Trump administration has denied Wisconsin further disaster assistance after severe flooding, shocking state and local officials.

ICYMI: @isiahholmes.bsky.social covers FEMA's denial of flood disaster relief for Wisconsin. I thought that we were putting politics behind us in making sure that communities can recover," says #MilwaukeeCounty Exec @davidccrowley.bsky.social.

Events Calendar • Building Connection & Capacity: Envisioning What's Next Together This interactive workshop aims to create a shared vision on how nonprofits and consultants can work to build their capacity in their respective sectors. Join us for this special opportunity to work collaboratively on practical ways to strengthen your organization’s capacity and continue to build a shared vision of what a resilient, connected nonprofit sector looks ... Learn More

Nonprofit leaders and consultants, join us at Nonprofit Lift's fall interactive workshop, co-organized by us, to build connection and capacity as we envision what's next together!

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Milwaukee County leaders push for new public safety building to prevent rising costs Delaying the project risks increased costs and jeopardizes future capital investments.

Milwaukee County officials warn that delaying the replacement of the aging public safety building could lead to skyrocketing costs and jeopardize community safety.

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County Executive Urges Approval of 2026 Budget to Secure State Funding for Milwaukee Milwaukee County Executive emphasizes necessity of fiscal responsibility to maintain essential services.

Milwaukee County leaders are calling for bipartisan support to secure vital state funding and ensure a sustainable future for essential services and community growth.

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Milwaukee County Executive Presents 2026 Budget Addressing $46M Shortfall and New Initiatives County Executive outlines strategies to tackle a $46 million budget deficit for 2026.

Milwaukee County faces a daunting $46 million budget deficit for 2026, but innovative strategies and bipartisan support may just turn the tide.

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Milwaukee County Board Receives 2026 Budget Recommendation from County Executive Crowley County executive Crowley presents the 2026 budget at the Milwaukee County Board meeting.

The Milwaukee County Board is gearing up for a crucial budget review that will shape the future of local services—your voice matters in this decision-making process!

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Milwaukee County Allocates $9M for Transit Amid Funding Shortfalls and Safety Enhancements MCTS faces budget cuts; new safety initiative launches with sheriff deputies to enhance transit security.

Milwaukee County is at a crossroads as budget cuts threaten public transit while bold new safety measures with sheriff deputies aim to protect riders—will your bus route survive the changes?

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County Supervisors Prepare for 2026 Budget Review with Community Engagement Supervisors urge community input in shaping 2026 budget based on core values.

Milwaukee County is gearing up for its 2026 budget review, emphasizing the need for community voices to shape a fair and equitable financial future.

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Milwaukee County Board Approves September Journal and Sets Budget Adoption Date Milwaukee County Board adopts September journal and schedules budget meeting for November 6.

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors has taken bold steps in their latest meeting, paving the way for crucial budget discussions ahead!

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County Executive Crowley presents Milwaukee's 2026 recommended budget to board supervisors Crowley outlines budget plan to county board, invites collaboration for residents' benefit.

Milwaukee County is gearing up for the 2026 budget debate, and your voice matters in shaping its future!

Join the conversation and make your opinion count!

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Milwaukee County Urged to Approve Funding for Justice System Improvement Project County leaders stress urgency to secure state funds and support for capital projects.

Milwaukee County leaders are sounding the alarm on crucial funding for justice system improvements—will they secure the support needed for lasting change?

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