Press Releases
August 2008 Press Releases
08/05/08
08/04/08
08/04/08
08/04/08
July 2008 Press Releases
07/17/08
07/16/08
07/15/08
07/10/08
07/07/08
Walker Approves Summer Youth Job Program: County Executive Scott Walker will sign a resolution approving the $400,000 funding from Milwaukee Public Schools to Milwaukee County for a summer youth job program in the park system…
07/03/08
County Executive Scott Walker announces the opening of Cool Waters, the family-friendly aquatic waterpark in Greenfield Park...
Walker Inducts New Members To 2007 Senior Citizen Hall Of Fame: County Executive Scott Walker will join the Commission on Aging as they induct five new members into the Milwuakee County Senior Citizen Hall of Fame...
05/21/07
Walker Praises Milwaukee County EMS System During National EMS Week: County Executive Scott Walker is calling on Milwaukee County residents to show their appreciation to the hundreds of Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians, and First Responders...
Walker Asks For Cooperation In Finding Information On Vandalism In Parks: County Executive Scott Walker today asked that members of the public come forward with information on vandalism of trees in Underwood Parkway...
05/17/07
Walker Statement On Approval Of Staff Increase At Mental Health Complex: I appreciate the actions by the members of the County Board to approve our plan to increase staff at the county mental health complex...
Walker To Support Nascar Day Tomorrow: County Executive Scott Walker and Home Depot are teaming up tomorrow to support NASCAR Day...
05/16/07
Walker To Kick Off Harley Raffle At US Bank Branch: County Executive Scott Walker, along with Parks Director Sue Black, Jim Goulee of The Park People, and US Bank Branch Manager Bob Steffes will be kicking off the raffle today...
April Press Releases
04/30/07
Walker Applauds County Department Of Transportation And Public Works; Renovation Of Airport's Concourse D Wins Two Major Awards: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that the recently completed renovation of the Concourse D stem at General Mitchell International Airport received two major awards...
04/26/07
It's "Lucky Passenger Day" as Walker, Devine and Airlines Suprprise Passengers With Free Airline Tickets: Lady Luck landed today at Milwaukee County's General Mitchell International Airport...
04/20/07
Walker Statement On MATC Tax Increase Proposal: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement today on the proposed property tax increase by MATC that would raise the levy from $132 million to $144 million...
Walker Calls For Volunteers To Help In Community Clean-Up Day: County Executive Scott Walker is inviting the public to participate in a "Community Clean Up Day" of Milwaukee County's parks and parkways...
04/18/07
Walker Announces Spanish Languages Maps Available At Zoo: County Executive Scott Walker announced the availability of Spanish language maps of the zoo grounds...
04/17/07
Walker Statement On State Decision To Grant $8 Million For Milwaukee County Housing: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement today in response to Governor Doyle's decision to provide affordable housing tax credits...
04/13/07
Walker Responds To News Accounts Of Transit Contracts: County Supervisor Scott Walker today offered a clarification of news accounts airing this morning that erroneously reported...
Walker Statement On Midwest Airlines: County Executive Scott Walker responded to news of Midwest Air Group's recommendation that shareholders reject offer from AirTran Holdings...
04/10/07
Walker Outlines Process For Mid-Term Supervisor Vacancy: County Executive Scott Walker responded to the announcement by Supervisor Ryan McCue of his intention to resign...
04/05/07
Walker Statement On The Passing Of Lorraine Carter: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement today on the death of Lorraine Carter...
04/04/07
Walker Statement On U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services Decision To Abandon Milwaukee County Seniors: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' decision...
March Press Releases
03/30/07
Walker, McReynolds Reject New Sales Tax Proposal: County Executive Scott Walker and Racine County Executive Bill McReynolds reject Milwaukee County Board Chairman Lee Holloway's proposal...
03/23/07
Walker Responds to Alderman Bauman: County Executive Scott Walker responded today to Alderman Bauman's concerns about the West Samaria rooming house...
03/20/07
Walker Announces National Accreditation Award For Wilson Senior Center: County Executive Scott Walker is pleased to announce that the efforts of the Milwaukee County Department on Aging and Interfaith Older Adult Programs, Inc. resulted...
03/07/07
Joint Statement on Decision To Fund Study Of Mayor's Transit Plan: County Executive Scott Walker, County Board Chairman Lee Holloway and County Board Transportation and Public Works Committee Chairman James G. White issued the following statement today...
Study Shows Zoo Has Profound Impact on Regional Economy: At a press conference today, Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker and Zoo Director Chuck Wikenhauser announced the results of a study...
03/01/07
Walker Announces Busiest January Ever At Mitchell International Airport: It was a record January at Milwaukee County's General Mitchell International Airport
February Press Releases
02/22/07
Walker Statement On DA Chisholm's Reorganization Plan: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement concerning District Attorney John Chisholm's reforms of his office...
02/14/07
Walker Opposes Major Tax Increase: Efforts to pass an increase in the sales tax and hotel tax in Milwaukee County will face a veto from County Executive Scott Walker...
02/13/07
Walker Invitation To Celebrate Valentine's Day At The Domes: County Executive Scott Walker invites you and your and your Valentine to an evening of romantic elegance at the Mitchell Park Domes...
02/12/07
Walker Announces Appointment of Health And Human Services Director: County Executive Scott Walker has nominated Corey Hoze to the position of Director of Health and Human Services...
02/09/07
Walker Announces Successful PIC Recruitment Effort: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that The Northeast Comprehensive Job Center Business Services Team (NE CJC BST), a team developed by the Private Industry Council...
Walker To Host Disney On Ice Event At Red Arrow Park: County Executive Scott Walker will host a fundraising event at Red Arrow Park today...
02/08/07
Walker Statement On Senate Republican Agenda for Wisconsin: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement today in response to the Wisconsin State Senate Republican Agenda released today:...
02/07/07
Statement By County Executive Scott Walker On Governor's Support Of Pension Obligation Bond Plan: "I am pleased that the Governor's Growing Milwaukee for Wisconsin's Future plan includes support of my Pension Obligation Bond (POB) plan...
02/06/07
Walker Joins Hula For Heat to Help Warm Up Wisconsin: The public is invited to join Milwaukee County Executive, Scott Walker at the Red Arrow Ice Rink, 920 N. Water Street...
Walker Statement On Joint Press Conference: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement on the scheduled news conference featuring members of the Milwaukee County Board and the Milwaukee Common Council...
02/01/07
Walker Statement On Approval Of His Cabinet Appointments: County Executive Scott Walker made this statement concerning the confirmation of his two cabinet appointments, Cynthia Archer and Greg Cracz...
Walker Statement On Board Approval Of Housing For People With Mental Illness: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement today in response to today's County Board approval of the proposals that came out of a joint taskforce...
Courthouse To Be Lit Red Tonight: County Executive Scott Walker, with representatives from the American Heart Association and Aurora Health Care, will hold a press conference and lighting ceremony today to remind people to wear red...
January Press Releases
01/30/07
Walker Announces 2006 A Record Year For Mitchell International: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that Mitchell International Airport finished the year with an all-time-high number of passengers...
01/23/07
Walker Outraged At Treatment Of GI: County Executive Scott Walker was outraged at the treatment of Army Sergeant Jason Hess by a Wisconsin-based internet company...
01/22/07
Walker Statement On Developments In The Care Of People With Mental Illness: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement in response to today's County Board Committee on Economic and Community Development votes...
01/19/07
Walker Announces Conditions Are Ideal For Iced Toboggan Slide: County Executive Walker has announced that with the freezing temperature, the "iced toboggan slide" at Whitnall Park located at 6700 S. 92 St...
Walker Announces Major Grant for Workforce Training: County Executive Scott Walker announced Thursday that the Regional Workforce Alliance's (RWA) effort to advance regionally integrated workforce solutions received a boost yesterday...
01/18/07
Walker Statement On Appointment Of Administrative Services Director: County Executive Scott Walker will made this statement concerning the nomination of Rob Henken to the position of Director of Administrative Services:...
01/16/07
Walker Statement On Departure Of Administrative Services Head: County Executive Scott Walker made this statement concerning the announced departure of Linda Seemeyer, Director of Administrative Services for Milwaukee County:...
01/15/07
Walker Announces Sledding Open At Area Parks: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that the Milwaukee County Parks has sledding available, thanks to this morning's snowfall...
01/12/07
Walker To Attend Events To Celebrate The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King: County Executive Scott Walker will be joined by County Board Chairman Lee Holloway, Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs-Jones and Parks Director Sue Black at a celebration to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 15 at 6:00pm...
01/11/07
Walker To Speak At Clarke Investiture: County Executive Scott Walker will speak today at Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke's investiture ceremony in the rotunda of the Courthouse...
01/10/07
Walker To Speak At Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun: County Executive Scott Walker will speak at the annual meeting for Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun tonight...
Walker Statement In Support Of Midwest Airlines: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement in response to Midwest Airlines' recently announced plans...
01/09/07
Walker Announces New Train Show At Mitchell Park Domes: The Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Boulevard is gearing up for this winter's indoor Train Show, titled, "Last Train to Toon Town"...
Walker To Host Celebration At King Community Center: Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker, along with County Board Chairman Lee Holloway, County Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs-Jones and County Parks Director Sue Black, will host a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr...
Walker To Speak At Chisholm Investiture: County Executive Scott Walker will speak today at Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm's investiture ceremony in the rotunda of the Courthouse...
01/05/07
Walker To Speak At Knights Of Columbus Meeting Monday: County Executive Scott Walker will be the keynote speaker at the Knights of Columbus meeting on Monday...
Walker Responds To Holloway's Statement: County Executive Scott Walker made the following statement in response to a release by County Board Chairman, Lee Holloway...
05/09/07
Walker Unveils Milwaukee County Status Report: At a meeting today of the Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee, County Executive Scott Walker unveiled his status report on Milwaukee County...
May 2008 Press Releases
05/27/08
05/20/08
05/20/08
05/19/08
05/16/08
05/15/08
05/06/08
05/01/08
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
04/22/08
04/14/08
04/11/08
March 2008 Press Releases
03/31/08
03/31/08
03/27/08
03/24/08
03/19/08
03/17/08
03/11/08
03/11/08
03/11/08
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:
December Press Releases
12/31/07
Walker Wishes Troops a Happy New Year: County Executive Scott Walker extended best wishes to our troops serving in Iraq...
12/28/07
Walker Announces Family-Friendly New Year's Events: County Executive Scott Walker invites families to attend a variety of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events...
12/27/07
Free Days at the Zoo: County Executive Scott Walker invites visitors to stop at the Milwaukee County Zoo and recieve free admission through December 31...
12/07/07
Joint Statement on Review of Discontinued Pension Practices: County Executive Scott Walker and Board Chairman Lee Holloway released joint statement in reference to review of past pension practices...
12/07/07
Walker Hosts Christmas Tree Lighting at Courthouse: County Executive Scott Walker will join county employees in lighting and trimming the courthouse Christmas tree...
12/06/07
Walker to Open "Slice of Ice" at Red Arrow Park: County Executive Scott Walker will open the "Slice of Ice" skating rink at Red Arrow Park...
12/04/07
Walker, Rabbi Shmotkin to Light Courthouse Menorah: County Executive Scott Walker and Rabbi Shmaya Shmotkin will host a public menorah lighting...
12/03/07
Walker Welcomes "Freedom" Commissioning to Milwaukee: County Executive Scott Walker welcomed several hundred business leaders at kick-off breakfast...
November Press Releases
11/20/07
Walker and Sheriff Clarke Announce Gunlock Donation; Project Childsafe Program: County Executive Scott Walker will announce the receipt of a substantial number of gunlocks donated...
October Press Releases
County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference today at the Milwaukee County Zoo to formally introduce "Simon" the Bushbaby...
Walker Announces SMART Plan For Bus Rapid Transit: County Executive Scott Walker unveiled Milwaukee County's Suburban and Milwaukee Advanced Rapid Transit (SMART) plan today...
05/23/07
Walker Calls Special Election In 8th Supervisory District:
11/13/07
Walker to Announce Budget Vetoes: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference today to announce his budget vetoes...
Walker Thanks Donors on Domes Lighting Project:County Executive Scott Walker highlighted the benefit of another public/private partnership with Milwaukee County...
Walker Announce $7 Million Surplus: County Executive Scott Walker announced a $7.0 million surplus for 2007...
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...
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...
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...
Walker Approves Development of Park East Parcel: County Executive Scott Walker will officially sign the resolution for development of the former Pabst Brewery site...
Walker to Keynote American Legion Annual Testimonial Dinner: County Executive Scott Walker will be the keynote speaker at the annual American Legion testimonial dinner...
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...
Walker to Address Statewide Professional Forums: County Executive Scott Walker will address two statewide forums...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Walker Promotes Bike Safety Day: County Executive Scott Walker highlights the bike safety event being hosted Saturday at the Milwaukee Public Museum...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sponsors Needed for Operation Freedom 2008: County Executive Scott Walker is hosting Operation Freedom 2008 at the Milwaukee County Zoo...
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...
Walker Announces Park Ranger Initiative: County Executive Scott Walker will announce the formation of the Milwaukee County Park Ranger program...
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...
06/11/08
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...
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...
Walker to Honor Military at Zoo Event July 6: County Executive Scott Walker will co-host Operation Freedom at the Milwaukee County Zoo...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
05/08/07
Walker Signs Resolution To Expand Pond And Lagoon Improvement Project: At a press conference today, County Executive Scott Walker signed a resoluti