Chris Moews for Milwaukee County Sheriff campaign kickoff – May 16

This is an event worth attending… Join us to support Chris Moews for Milwaukee County Sheriff, May 16, 2013 from 5:00-7:00pm

Brocach’s Irish Pub 1850 N Water Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sponsor – $500, Patrons – $250, Friends – $100 Contributions in any amount will be gratefully accepted!

Contribute online (https://secure.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/33123?ref=chrismoews_contribute) or mail checks to: Friends [...]

Supporting local businesses takes more than empty words

Last week Anytime Fitness here in Cudahy held a grand reopening event marking the completion of a renovation project that expanded Anytime Fitness’ facility.

Anytime Fitness is a great example of a locally-owned business that’s not only put down roots in Cudahy – it’s actually grown here in Cudahy, and it’s exactly the kind of [...]

Justin Moralez OWI jury trial set for June 24

According to the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access Program, newly elected Cudahy Alderman Justin Moralez has a June 24 jury trial set for the Operating While Intoxicated citation he was issued (along with other citations) on January 13, 2013.

In addition to being cited for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), Moralez was also cited for Operating [...]

WEDC Pay Ain’t Enough To Keep Talent But Proposed Supervisor Pay Is No Problem!

Last week Zach wrote about Governor Walker’s prominent policy initiative, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and their inability to retain qualified staff…particularly a Chief Financial Officer.

He linked to an article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that explained the situation and included this throw away quotation from Rep. Jeff Stone:

Rep. Jeff Stone (R-Greendale), another [...]

Four County Supervisors calls for Marina Dimitrijevic’s resignation

According to a report by Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, four County Supervisors – Mark Borkowski, Steve Taylor, Deanna Alexander and John Weishan – have called on their fellow supervisors to join them in calling for County Board Chair Marina Dimitrijevic to step down as Board Chair, or if she refuses, to start [...]

State lawmakers to host public hearing on changes to local control in Milwaukee County

From the email from the Milwaukee Democratic Legislative Caucus;

State lawmakers to host public hearing on changes to local control in Milwaukee County

MADISON – Local residents are invited to share their opinions on the state-imposed changes to the Milwaukee County Board at a public hearing this Tuesday in Milwaukee. The hearing starts at 5:00 [...]

Dimitrijevic denies contract negotiations with decertified unions despite emails indicating bargaining had occurred

Pardon my language, but this is turning into an absolute s— show…

On the eve of a state Capitol hearing on legislation to impose curbs on resources and pay of the County Board, Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic denied accusations that the board had authorized negotiations with District Council 48 of the American Federation of State, County [...]

Milwaukee County Board Chair Dimitrijevic offers alternative Board reform plan

I know I’m a little slow on the uptake with this, but the Milwaukee County Board reform plan proposed by County Board Chair Marina Dimitrijevic is worth mentioning.

According to reports, Dimitrijevic offered her plan as an alternative to legislation by state Republican State Rep. Joe Sanfelippo and Republican State Sen. Alberta Darling that would [...]

Alderman Bob Donovan Said $11.55 An Hour Not The Kind Of Jobs We Want In Milwaukee

Just a quick hit for a Sunday morning…in an article in this morning’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Rick Romell reviews the reasons that BuySeasons didn’t bring it’s 450 permanent (300 of them full time) jobs to Milwaukee from Waukesha County.

One of the main roadblocks was Alderman Bob Donovan who thought the jobs just didn’t, [...]

Public hearing will allow Milwaukee County residents an opportunity to speak out on County governance reforms

Intergovernmental Relations Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Local Reform Measures

4 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2013

Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 N. 9th St., Room 203 R

Public hearing will allow Milwaukee County residents an opportunity to speak out on County governance reforms

(MILWAUKEE) – The County Board’s Committee on Intergovernmental Relations will hold a [...]