Press Releases
August 2008 Press Releases
08/05/08
Walker Announces June Passenger Count is an All-Time One-Month High
for General Mitchell International Airport: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that the number of passengers using General Mitchell International Airport in June 2008 set an all-time one-month record…
08/04/08
Walker, Cudahy Mayor McCue Announce Effort to Collaborate Information Technology (IT) Services: County Executive Scott Walker will sign a resolution today at Cudahy City Hall approving an intergovernmental agreement to provide Information Technology (IT) services
08/04/08
“Doggie Dips” at Four Milwaukee County Parks: County Executive Scott Walker announced that the popular “Doggie Dip” day will again take place at the end of the swimming season…
08/04/08
County Pools Offer Evening Hours & Discounted Prices to Beat the Heat: County Executive Scott Walker wishes to remind residents during August’s high temperatures and humidity that Milwaukee County pools and Cool Water’s Family Aquatic Park are great places to stay cool and enjoy the summer…
July 2008 Press Releases
07/17/08
Walker to Sign Ethics Code Revision Resolution: County Executive Scott Walker will sign a resolution updating the Milwaukee County Code of Ethics resulting from a Code of Ethics Study Committee spearheaded by Supervisor Joe Rice...
07/16/08
Walker Responds to Proposed Sales Tax Resolution: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a press conference regarding the Milwaukee County Board's proposed resolution for a sales tax referendum...
07/15/08
Walker Statement on MillerCoors Headquarters Location: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement on the local impact of the MillerCoors headquarters location decision...
07/10/08
Brown Deer Golf Course Set for U.S. Bank Championship: Executive Scott Walker invites the public to see the golf professionals up close at our region’s only PGA tour event...
07/07/08
Walker Approves Summer Job Youth Program: County Executive Scott Walker will sign a resolution approving the $400,000 funding from the Milwaukee Public Schools to Milwaukee County for a summer youth job program...
07/03/08
Walker to Honor Military at Zoo Event July 6: County Executive Scott Walker will co-host Operation Freedom at the Milwaukee County Zoo...
June 2008 Press Releases
06/11/08
Walker to Hold Town Hall Meetings on 2009 Budget: Walker to Hold Town Hall Meetings on 2009 Budget: County Executive Scott Walker will hold two town hall budget meetings to give county residents the opportunity to comment on the 2009 budget...
06/11/08
Walker to Open County Pools with Free Day and Sign up for Free Summer Swim Lessons Saturday, June 14: County Executive Scott Walker will kickoff the 2008 summer season by opening county pools with free swim day...
06/09/08
Walker Holds Groundbreaking for David F. Schulz Aquatic Center: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new David F. Schulz Center at Lincoln Park...
06/06/08
Walker Announces Park Ranger Initiative: County Executive Scott Walker will announce the formation of the Milwaukee County Park Ranger program...
06/05/08
Walker Addresses Bus Security: Walker Addresses Bus Security: County Executive Scott Walker ordered officials from the Milwaukee County Transit System to address the security issue on the bus chartered by St. Charles School with school officials...
06/03/08
Sponsors Needed for Operation Freedom 2008: County Executive Scott Walker is hosting Operation Freedom 2008 at the Milwaukee County Zoo...
06/03/08
Walker Hosts "Golden Idol" Competition for Milwaukee County Seniors: County Executive Scott Walker will host Milwaukee County's "Golden Idol" competition together with the Department on Aging today...
May 2008 Press Releases
05/27/08
Walker Announces Parks Awarded Grant for Trail: County Executive Scott Walker announced that the Milwaukee County Parks Department has been awarded a $448,000 grant for the third phase of the Northwest Side to Downtown Commuter Project...
05/20/08
County Leaders Experience Bus Rapid Transit: County Executive Scott Walker, Board Chairman Lee Holloway and Supervisor Peggy West are renewing their call for the development of a Bus Rapid Transit system in Milwaukee County...
05/20/08
Walker and Holloway Renew Call for Bus Rapid Transit: County Executive Scott Walker and Chairman Lee Holloway are pleased to renew their call for the development of a Bus Rapid Transit system in MIlwaukee County by touring a prototype of the hybrid bus today...
05/19/08
Walker Announces Season Opening of Cool Waters: County Executive Scott Walker announced that Cool Waters, the family-friendly aquatic park in Greenfield Park will open this Saturday...
05/16/08
Walker Announces House of Corrections at Full Staffing for Correctional Officers: County Executive Scott Walker is pleased to announce that the House of Corrections is currently at full staffing levels for its Correctional Officers...
05/15/08
Walker Announces Donation for Summer Lifeguards: County Executive Scott Walker thanked the Lubar Family Foundation for a $65,000 donation to bring back lifeguards at Bradford Beach...
05/06/08
Walker Promotes Bike Safety Day: County Executive Scott Walker highlights the bike safety event being hosted Saturday at the Milwaukee Public Museum...
05/01/08
Walker Announces Hiring of New Budget Director: County Executive Scott Walker today announced that Steven Kreklow has been hired as Fiscal and Budget Director pending approval of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors...
April 2008 Press Releases
04/29/08
Walker and DA Chisholm Address Staffing Level Crisis: County Executive Scott Walker and District Attorney John Chisholm will jointly address the need for a budget repair bill to prevent a crisis in prosecutor staffing levels...
04/25/08
Walker Coordinates Youth Initiative: County Executive Scott Walker met with local church ministries over the past few months to discuss positive alternatives to help decrease youth involvement in crime...
04/22/08
Walker Applauds Business Volunteer Effort: County Executive Scott Walker applauds the volunteers from the Franklin branches of Sam's Club and Wal-Mart who will participate in the renovation of Froemming Park...
04/14/08
Walker to be Sworn in at Public Ceremony: County Executive Scott Walker will be sworn in to a new term as Milwaukee County Executive later today...
04/11/08
Walker to Open County Golf Courses: County Executive Scott Walker will take part in an annual tradition to open the Milwaukee County Parks golf courses this morning...
04/07/08
Walker to Induct New Members to 2008 Senior Citizen Hall of Fame: County Executive Scott Walker will join the Commission on Aging as they induct five new members into the Milwaukee County Senior Citizen Hall of Fame...
March 2008 Press Releases
03/31/08
Walker to Address Statewide Professional Forums: County Executive Scott Walker will address two statewide forums...
03/31/08
Walker: Federal Funds Restored to Study Options for Use of $91.5 Million: County Executive Scott Walker is proud to announce that his efforts to work with the Federal Transit Administration were successful...
03/27/08
Walker to Keynote American Legion Annual Testimonial Dinner: County Executive Scott Walker will be the keynote speaker at the annual American Legion testimonial dinner...
03/24/08
Walker Approves Development of Park East Parcel: County Executive Scott Walker will officially sign the resolution for development of the former Pabst Brewery site...
03/19/08
Walker Statement on Governor's Approval to Issue Pension Obligation Bonds: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement regarding Governor Jim Doyle's signing of Senate Bill 366...
03/17/08
Walker Provides Redevelopment Funds for Former Tannery Site in 30th Street Corridor: County Executive Scott Walker will present a check for $25,000 to the Bishop's Creek Community Corporation...
03/11/08
Walker Statement on United States Bowling Congress Decision: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement on the announcement that the United States Bowling Congress will take their headquarters out of Milwaukee...
03/11/08
Walker Announce $7 Million Surplus: County Executive Scott Walker announced a $7.0 million surplus for 2007...
03/11/08
Walker Thanks Donors on Domes Lighting Project:County Executive Scott Walker highlighted the benefit of another public/private partnership with Milwaukee County...
03/04/08
Walker Statement on Favre Announcement:County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement on the announcement of Green Bay Packer Brett Favre's retirement...
03/03/08
Walker To Sign Downtown Development Proposal: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a public signing resolution accepting the proposal of New Vision Development Company...
February 2008 Press Releases
02/26/08
Walker Presents Grant Funding to County Arts Groups:County Executive Scott Walker will recognize Milwaukee County cultural arts groups...
02/13/08
Walker Warns State Not to Balance State Budget Deficit on Backs of Taxpayers: County Executive Scott Walker sounded a warning about the $652.3 million shortfall in the 2007/2009 state budget...
02/13/08
Walker Receives Defibrillators and Donated Funds for EMS: County Executive Scott Walker will attend the Milwaukee County Emergency Management System (EMS) EMT/Paradmedic Continuing Education Conference...
02/05/08
Walker Keynote Speaker at Tool, Die & Machining Association Meeting: County Executive Scott Walker will address the members of the Tool, Die and Machining Association tonight...
02/04/08
Walker Statement on Passing of Dominic Frinzi: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement on the passing of Attorney Dominic Frinzi...
January 2008 Press Releases
01/30/08
Walker and Chinese Consul General Celebrate Chinese New Year: County Executive Scott Walker and Consul General Ping Huang will present a special program celebrating the Chinese New Year and Beijing Olymic Games...
01/30/08
Nominations Taken for Senior Citizen Hall of Fame: County Executive Scott Walker and the Commission on Aging will host the 11th Annual Senior Citizen Hall of Fame...
01/29/08
Walker Invites Public to Free Movie at Red Arrow's Slice of Ice: County Executive Scott Walker invites fans of Disney's 'High School Musical' to experience a real treat in Milwaukee...
01/29/08
Walker to Present State of the County Address at HOPE School: County Executive Scott Walker will present his State of the County Address at the HOPE School...
01/25/08
Walker Appoints Interim Director for Department of Administrative Services: County Executive Scott Walker appointed Cynthia Archer to serve as interim Director of the Department of Administrative Services...
01/22/08
Walker to Welcome Chinese Consul General at Domes Chinese New Year Event: County Executive Scott Walker will welcome the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Chicago at special program...
01/15/08
Walker Statement on Individual Who Left Huber Program: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement regarding the individual who left Huber program...
01/15/08
Walker Announces King Day Celebration at King Center: County Executive Scott Walker invites Milwaukee County residents to join him at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebation...
01/08/08
Walker Keynote Speaker at Financial Executives Meeting: County Executive Scott Walker will be the keynote speaker at the Financial Executives International, Milwaukee Chapter dinner meeting...
01/04/08
Walker Notes Record-Setting Holiday Event Attendance: County Executive Scott Walker announced that the Milwaukee County Park System broke its single day record...
01/03/08
Walker Statement on Passing of Former Governor Dreyfus: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement on the passing of former Governor Lee Sherman Dreyfus...