Milwaukee County leaders commit to eliminating institutional racism by addressing County polices, practices and power structures through a racial equity lens On April 29 Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele with Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, County Executive-elect David Crowley and Executive Director Nicole Brookshire of the Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) announced the […]
MCTS Remembers Rosa Parks’ Legacy with a Rose and an Open Seat on Every Bus
By Dylan Deprey “At the time I was arrested, I had no idea it would turn into this. It was just a day like any other day. The only thing that made it significant was that the masses of the people joined in.” –Rosa Parks She was the first lady of civil rights” and “the […]
Milwaukee County Announces Transition to Electronic Monitoring
Proposal calls for the safe reduction of the incarcerated population by enabling individuals in the justice system to maintain employment and connection to community Building on long-term efforts to build a fairer and more effective justice system, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the House of Correction today announced a proposal to expand the electronic […]
Milwaukee County Announces 110 Computers Will Be Donated To The House Of Correction
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 494 contributed technology from former ITT Technical Institute Building Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 494 (IBEW)/ National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) today announced the donation of 110 computers to the Milwaukee House of Correction. IBEW/ NECA recently purchased the former ITT […]
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An Open Letter from County Executive Chris Abele to ATU Leadership
The Milwaukee County Transit System is a powerful economic development force that provides a critical lifeline for tens of thousands of bus riders every day. Thanks to our drivers, operators, mechanics, dispatchers and other dedicated workers who go above and beyond the call of duty every day, Milwaukee County residents have the mobility and connectivity […]
America’s Black Holocaust Museum Announces More Than $477,000 Raised To Complete Initial Development
A personal challenge grant issued last winter by philanthropist and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele helped to raise more than $477,000 for America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) at 401 W. North Avenue in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville African American Cultural and Entertainment District. At the campaign launch, Abele pledged to match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000. The […]
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele And The Department Of Health And Human Services Announce New Approach For Youth Justice Reform
Milwaukee County’s submission for State funding proposes a transformative approach to youth justice by developing a continuum of responsive services, including residential setting development By County Executive Chris Abele Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on July 1 the submission of a proposal to create a youth justice system that provides a continuum of care […]
Chris Abele Declares Racism as a Public Health Crisis
By Nyesha Stone To fix the issues going on in Milwaukee we first have to admit that they exist and that’s what County Executive Chris Abele did. Recently, Abele declared racism as a public health crisis along with Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson, Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde and the Office on African American Affairs (OAAA). Together, they […]
Chris Abele Announces His Run for Re-Election at Gee’s
By Nyesha Stone It’s been nine years since County Executive Chris Abele first ran for office, and now he’s running again. He made the big announcement at Gee’s Clippers, which is owned by Abele’s good friend Gaulien “Gee” Smith. Although they are friends, Abele chose Gee’s as the location for his campaign announcement because of […]
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County DHHS Behavioral Health Division Recognize Mental Health Month
Community partners across the county will host free events throughout the month of May Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, the Behavioral Health Division of the Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and community organizations today announced free events throughout May in recognition of Mental Health Month. This year, the nationwide campaign is […]