County Board tackles Abele’s vetoes

The battle between the Milwaukee County Board and County Executive Chris Abele came to a head Wednesday as the ball returned to the legislators to accept or override the executive's vetoes. The Board had approved a $6.25 million levy increase for 2012, at odds with Abele's plan to freeze taxes in his 2012 budget proposal. … Continue reading County Board tackles Abele’s vetoes

Milwaukee County Board Votes to Restore Some EMS Funding

The Milwaukee County Board Monday — on a veto-proof vote of 15-4 — approved a budget amendment that would restore $1.5 million to the county’s Emergency Medical Services subsidy. The amendment was presented by the board’s Finance Committee in response to County Executive Chris Abele’s plan to eliminate the entire $3 million that the 19 … Continue reading Milwaukee County Board Votes to Restore Some EMS Funding

Kloppenburg holds on with 204 vote lead; Abele wins in Milwaukee County

Final tally of Supreme Court Race has JoAnne Kloppenburg ahead, Prosser is gathering a legal team for the recount and political newcomer Chris Abele wins in Milwaukee County.

Now it’s our turn

Remember when you vote, you're voting for a representative, not a puppet that will vote exactly as you want everytime.

Candidates focus on county issues

In their last joint public debate, Milwaukee County Executive candidates talk about privatization, mental health care and parks