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Milwaukee County Faces Financial Challenge, Seeking State Support for Recovery

May 27, 2023

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 anticipated, raising concerns about how this problem can be resolved without significant changes at the state level. Several factors have contributed to the substantial financial challenge facing […]

Popular Interests In This Article: David Crowley, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee County Budget

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

No Fiscal Fix Would Be Devastating for Milwaukee County

May 20, 2023

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 historic, but incredibly necessary as the demand for services across the state outpaces the ability local governments can pay for them. These challenges are most urgent in […]

Popular Interests In This Article: David Crowley, Milwaukee County Budget

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

I am Thankful For Governor Evers

August 27, 2022

By County Executive David Crowley Milwaukee is the cultural and economic hub of our state, and as Wisconsin’s largest city, with a population of nearly 1.5 million people, it is crucial that we invest in strong and resilient infrastructure in our community. Modernizing Milwaukee’s infrastructure brings growth to the county, expands jobs, education, tourism, and […]

Popular Interests In This Article: David Crowley, Tony Evers

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

Gov. Tony Evers Is Setting A Positive Example

April 16, 2022

By Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Every Wisconsinite deserves to be safe in their community. Violence is in our communities is a crisis that needs our attention and action, and like any public health issue, it starts with prevention. We have to focus on the root causes and invest in interventions and community-based solutions, and […]

Popular Interests In This Article: David Crowley, Tony Evers

Milwaukee County Takes Measures on Suicide Prevention

April 2, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When Amaii Collins was in high school she didn’t feel OK. She didn’t know what was wrong, nor did she know how to broach the topic. “I didn’t know what it was like to feel happy about myself,” she said. “Or walk into a building and not feel like everyone was talking […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Amaii Collins, Ana Martinez-Ortiz, David Crowley, Mental Health, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, Suicide Prevention

City and County Leaders Hold First In-Person COVID-19 Meeting

March 19, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz “Vaccination, vaccination, vaccination.” Those were the words spoken by Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and reiterated by several others during Milwaukee County’s first in-person COVID-19 update meeting. The meeting took place at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St., on Monday, March 14. Johnson alongside Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Dr. Ben […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Cavalier Johnson, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, David Crowley, Dr. Ben Weston, Kirsten Johnson

‘These Deaths Only Tell Part of the Story’: County Leaders Sign Opioid Settlement Agreement

December 25, 2021

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Over 500 people in Milwaukee County have died from opioid overdoses this year, and there are still a few days left to go. “Here are the facts,” Margaret Daun, the Milwaukee County corporation counsel, said during a press conference. “In 2002, Milwaukee County recorded 83 related to opioid abuse. This year, we […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, David Crowley, Lawsuit Settlements, Margaret Daun, Opiods, Opioid Addiction, Overdose Deaths

County Leaders Across Nation Urge Congress to Pass Build Back Better Plan

October 30, 2021

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 2019, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced his vision to make Milwaukee County the healthiest county in Wisconsin. This vision includes addressing Milwaukee’s disparities in health care, food security and more. But to achieve this goal, funding is required, and it could come in the form of federal support. County leaders […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Build Back Better Plan, David Crowley, Memphis Sand Aquifer

Milwaukee and State Officials Launch EvictionFreeMKE

October 16, 2021

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz As a child, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was evicted from his home several times. Evictions are hard on anybody but are especially hard on children, who may not understand what is happening. “It’s important to remember how detrimental an eviction can be for families,” Crowley said. “Often it’s not just a […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Colleen Foley, David Crowley, EvictionFreeMKE, Legal Aid Society, Tammy Baldwin

County Executive Crowley Applauds Gov. Evers’ $45 Million Investment in Safer Communities and Violence Prevention

October 16, 2021

On Oct. 13, Gov. Tony Evers announced a $45 million investment in safer communities throughout Wisconsin. Under the governor’s plan $25 million will be invested in violence prevention efforts and the remaining $20 million will be allocated to support victim services. The news comes as community groups and county leaders have spoken up on the […]

Popular Interests In This Article: David Crowley, Tony Evers, Violence Prevention

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