Commission on Aging

 

The Commission on Aging is a governing and policy-making body with the Department on Aging serving as the Commission's administrative arm. Commissioners are appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Board of Supervisors.  They are responsible for developing and implementing a coordinated human service system of community-based services for Milwaukee County residents aged 60 and older.

Members of the 2010 Milwaukee County Commission on Aging are:  Gwen T. Jackson, Chair Jean Davidson, Vice chair Judith Troestler, Secretary Barbara M. Bechtel Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic   Brenda J. Doxtator Frank R. Gonzales Jr.   Sr. Lucina Halbur  Eileen T. Hayes  Sr. Edna Lonergan Mattie Payne Arnaldo Sevilla Judith Strauss Shirley Warren

The Commission on Aging currently has four standing committees and an Advisory Council:

The Executive Committee consists of the Chairs of the standing committees and one "at large" member from the Commission on Aging. This committee may act in the name of the Commission. The Advocacy Committee advocates on local, state, and federal issues concerning older adults.  The Service Delivery Committee reviews proposals for home and community-based service contracts and recommends funding awards. This committee also reviews program and service assessments. The Resource Center Oversight Committee functions as a governing board that provides oversight of the Aging Resource Center operations. The Intergenerational Council works to promote and strengthen solidarity, support and positive interaction among generations in the community. The Advisory Council  approves the Area Plan for Milwaukee County and conducts special studies. the advosory coucil has three special workgroups: Translation and Underserved Populations Technology Volunteerism

All general sessions of the Commission on Aging are open to the public.  For more information or to volunteer for service call the Department on Aging at 414 - 289-6010