Press Releases

10/18/07

Walker Approves Johnsons Park Redevelopment: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference today to approve the plans for redevelopment at Johnsons Park...

10/17/07

Walker Warns that Raising Taxes May Cost Jobs: News that the City of Milwaukee had the second highest unemployment rate amoung the 50 largest in the country is furter evidence that government needs to hold the line on taxes...

10/16/07

Walker/County EMS Deliver Pediatric Equipment to Fire Department: County Executive Scott Walker will attend the delivery of pediatric equipment supply bags that were donated by...

10/15/07

Walker Announces White Cane Safety Day: County Executive Scott Walker, together with the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities, announced that October 15 is Wisconsin's White Cane Safety Day...

10/15/07

Walker Approves Bradford Beach Watergarden Plan: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference today, Monday, October 15, 2007, to approve the plans for a watergarden at Bradford Beach...

10/12/07

Walker Announces Kosciuszko Community Center 25th Anniversary & Gym Dedication: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and gym dedication at the Kosciuszko Community Center...

10/08/07

Walker Statement on Passing of Former County Executive Dave Schulz: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement today on the passing of former County Executive Dave Schulz...

10/02/07

Walker Provides For Senior Centers And Meal Programs: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference today at Wilson Park Senior Center to announce details of his budget to provide programs for senior citizens...

10/02/07

Walker's 2008 Budget Continues To Invest In Quality Of Life For Older Adults: County Executive Scott Walker addressed a large gathering today at the Wilson Park Senior Center detailing how his 2008 budget continues to invest...

10/01/07

Walker Includes More Than 435 Million For Infrastructure Improvements In Budget: County Executive Scott Walker outlined infrastructure improvements included in his 2008 budget today...

10/01/07

Walker To Hold Ribbon Cutting For Reconstructed Historic Bridges: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony today celebrating the reconstruction of two historic bridges...

September Press Releases

09/27/07

Walker Statement On Board Sustaining Veto Of Saled Tax Referendum: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement on the County Board sustaining his veto of the sales tax referendum by a 10-9 vote...

09/25/07

Walker Reacts To Board's Thomas Jefferson Stunt: ountyIn respnse to a press conference called by several Supervisors and featuring an actor playing Thomas Jefferson, County Executive Scott Walker sent boxes of tea to the offices...

09/24/07

Walker To Announce Public Safety Initiatives: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference this morning to announce public safety initiatives to be proposed in his 2008 budget...

09/21/07

Walker To Name Child Support Enforcement Center After John P. Hayes: County Executive Scott Walker will host a dedication ceremony today naming the Department of Child Support Enforcement after the late Attorney John P. Hayes...

09/19/07

Walker To Announce EMS Budget Details: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference this morning to announce details on his propsed Emeriggency Medical Services appropriations in the 2008 budget...

09/17/07

Walker To Announce Budget Details On Community Centers: County Executive Scott Walker will hold news conferences at the King and Kosciuszko Community Centers this afternoon...

09/15/07

County Executive Releases Details On Parks Budget: County Executive Scott Walker today released details on his 2008 budget for the Parks...

09/13/07

Walker To Announce "Green Print" Initiative: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference today to release details of the Green Print initiative in the proposed 2008 budget...

09/13/07

Walker Attends 25th Anniversary Celebration of Clinton & Bernice Rose Senior Center: County Executive Scott Walker congratulated the gathering of approximately 200 seniors and staff...

09/11/07

Walker To Participate in "Gathering Place" Event At Zoo: County Executive Scott Walker will join with representatives from US Bank, the Zoological Society and the Milwaukee County Zoo to break ground on the final project...

09/10/07

Walker Hosts 9-11 Memorial Ceremony: County Executive Scott Walker will host a memorial ceremony at the Milwaukee County War Memorial tomorrow, to commemorate the 6th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks...

09/07/07

Walker Announces New Housing Initiatives For 2008: County Executive Scott Walker today announces a series of new housing initiatives that he will include in his 2008 Recommended Budget...

09/05/07

Walker Invites Community to Free "Party for the Parks": County Executive Scott Walker invites residents and visitors to Milwaukee County to the "Party for the Parks" --  a 100-year Anniversary Celebration...

August Press Releases

08/31/07

Walker Announces New Director Of Community Relations: County Executive Scott Walker recently appointed Hattie Daniels-Rush as his Director of Community Relations...

08/28/07

Walker's Statement On Board's Reaction To Veto: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement on the Milwaukee County Board's reaction to his veto of their attempted tax increase referendum...

08/28/07

Walker Responds To Sales Tax Referendum Resolution: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference this morning in response to the resolution for a proposed referendum to levy an addional 1% sales tax increase...

08/23/07

Walker Signs Support Of Hoyt Pool Lease Agreement: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference tonight with the Friends of Hoyt Park and Pool (FOHPP) Organization to sign the resolution to enter into a lease...

08/22/07

Walker To Approve Sister City Designation For South African Community: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference today to sign a resolution re-establishing Milwaukee County's Sister Cities relationship with...

08/21/07

Walker Implements New Smoking Policy: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference today in front of the Milwaukee County Courthouse to announce details of his Executive Order prohibiting Smoking...

08/15/07

Milwaukee County Leaders Support Proactive Measures From Pension Board: County Executive Scott Walker and County Board Chairman Lee Holloway are commenting on Wednesday's meeting on the Milwaukee County Pension Board...

08/13/07

Walker To Release Action Plan For Security Issues At HOC: County Executive Scott Walker will hold a news conference today, Monday, August 13, 2007, to address security issues...

08/13/07

Walker Statement on Midwest Air: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement in response to the announcement of private investors offereing to buy Midwest Air Group Inc...

08/01/07

Walker To Host Budget Workshops: County Executive Scott Walker will host a series of interactive workshops for community input on the 2008 budget...

July Press Releases

07/26/07

Walker Statement On Sales Tax Referendum Proposal: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement regarding the Milwaukee County Board's proposal...

07/17/07

Walker Announces Milwaukee County Parks To Host 2007 Disc Golf World Championships: County Executive Scott Walker announced that the 2007 Professional Disc Golf Association Amateur & Junior World Championships will take place...

07/12/07

Walker Announces Appointment Of Chief Of Staff: County Executive Scott Walker today announced the appointment of Tom Nardelli as his Chief of Staff...

07/10/07

Walker Statement On State Budget: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement on the Assembly and State versions of the state budget...

07/03/07

Walker Announces Record May Passenger Count; Mitchell International Moves Up To 48th Largest U.S. Airport: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that the number of passengers using General Mitchell International Airport in May set a new record for the month...

June Press Releases

06/29/07

Walker To Honor Military At Zoo Event July 1st: County Executive Scott Walker will co-host Operation Freedom this Sunday at the Milwaukee County Zoo...

Walker Encourages Residents To Help Make Milwaukee's Lakefront Clean and Healthy: County Executive Scott Walker invites area residents to get involved in National Clean Beaches Week...

06/21/07

Walker Welcomes Fox Rox To Milwaukee County's Pere Marquette Park: County Executive Scott Walker will welcome Fox6 Summer Rox to Milwaukee County's Pere Marquette Park...

06/20/07

Walker To Present Weight Lifting Medals At 27th National Veterans Wheelchair Games: County Executive Scott Walker will present medals to winners in the weight lifting category for the 27th National Veterans Wheelchair Games tonight...

Walker To Present Proclamation In Honor Of Wilson Senior Center 25th Anniversary: County Executive Scott Walker will present a proclamation to Wilson Park Senior Center...

Walker To Participate In 36th Annual Juneteenth Day Parade: County Executive Scott Walker will participate again in this year's 36th Annual Juneteenth Day Parade this morning...

Walker To Help Kick-Off Wheelchair Games At Red Arrow Park: County Executive Scott Walker will join organizers of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG)...

06/14/07

Walker To Participate In Flag Day Program: County Executive Scott Walker will participate in the Flag Day program at Betty Brinn Children's Museum this afternoon...

Walker Announces Early Opening Of Pools For Summer And Opportunity For Free Swim: County Executive Scott Walker announced that the Milwaukee County Parks outdoor pool hours have been extended this year...

Milwaukee County Finished 2006 With A $6.9 Million Surplus: A report prepared by the Administration of Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker shows that the county finished 2006 with a $6.9 million surplus...

Walker Statement on Midwest Airlines Board: County Executive Scott Walker responded to the result of the shareholders election on the membership of the Midwest Airlines board...

06/13/07

Walker, Barrett Stand Behind Midwest Airlines: On the eve of a Midwest Airlines shareholders meeting, County Executive Scott Walker and Mayor Tom Barrett expressed their support for the hometown airline...

06/12/07

Walker Statement On Announced $4 Million Challenge Grant For Hoyt Park Pool: County Executive Scott Walker issued the following statement in response to the challenge grants awarded to build new pool at Hoyt Park...

06/11/07

Walker To Speak At 66th Badger Boys State: County Executive Scott Walker will address the delegates of the 66th Annual Session of Badger Boys State...

Walker To Attend Wixon 100th Anniversary Celebration: County Executive Scott Walker will present a proclamation to owners and staff of WIXON, Inc. on Tuesday...

06/08/07

Walker To Attend "Bring Back Sherman Park" Event: County Executive Scott Walker will speak at the start of the "Bring Back Sherman Park" event being held tomorrow...

Walker To Participate In Celebrity Waiter Event: County Executive Scott Walker will serve as a celebrity waiter tomorrow at Sobelmans restuarant in a burger cook-off...

06/07/07

Walker To Address UW-Regents Board: County Executive Scott Walker will speak at a meeting of the UW-Milwaukee Board of Regents tomorrow morning...

Walker Announces Mitchell International Airport April Passenger Record: County Executive Scott Walker announced today that the number of passengers using General Mitchell International Airport in April set a new record for the month...

May Press Releases

05/24/07

Walker Introduces Bushbaby "Simon" At Zoo:

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:

County Executive Scott Walker today issued an Executive Order for a special election in the 8th Supervisory District...

05/22/07

Walker Announces Opening Of Cool Waters In Greenfield:

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...

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...

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...

05/08/07

Walker Signs Resolution To Expand Pond And Lagoon Improvement Project: At a press conference today, County Executive Scott Walker signed a resolution that would expand a pliot project...

April Press Releases

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...