After years of absence, the Milwaukee County Youth Commission has been re-established. Its co-chairs share their thoughts on the accomplishments and lessons of 2023.
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
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Board of Supervisors will decide fate of report about deaths in Milwaukee County Jail
After a 14-month span during which six people died in custody at the Milwaukee County jail, the Board of Supervisors on Monday will decide whether to formally accept a report from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office that explains policies and procedures at the jail.
Posted inCommunity
Here’s how the sales tax increase in Milwaukee will affect your wallet
This summer, both the Milwaukee Common Council and the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved sales tax increases. We break down how this will affect your pocketbook.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Sept. 26 to Sept. 30
Attend a pop-up resource fair in the Amani neighborhood; check out Black Space group therapy for men; listen to “Rhythm and Brews” at the Mitchell Park Domes; meet the deadline to apply for the Milwaukee County Youth Commission; and get coffee and breakfast pizza – and get rid of your old electronics
Posted inCommunity
Two years in, Milwaukee County’s ‘right to shelter’ initiative gets mixed reviews
Housing advocates say they have seen some strides but more needs to be done two years after Milwaukee County supervisors declared a “right to shelter” for all residents.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Milwaukee County supervisors split on community participation in addressing housing crisis
A vote on a subcommittee to allow more community involvement in addressing housing inequities reveals a split board.