On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Urban Ecology Center’s Washington Park location, County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell kicked off Earth Month by signing legislation to reaffirm the County’s commitment to the principles and goals of the Paris Agreement, an international treaty on climate change, as well as the scientific … [Read more...] about County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell Approve Legislation Upholding Milwaukee County’s Climate Commitments Amid Federal Rollbacks
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David Crowley sworn in as Milwaukee’s first African American county executive
For the first time in nearly a decade, Milwaukee County has a new county executive. David Crowley was sworn in outside his Milwaukee home Monday, May 4, 2020, succeeding Chris Abele and becoming the first African American to hold the county's top job. "We have a lot to do and I'm excited to get to work for the people of Milwaukee County," Crowley said after being sworn … [Read more...] about David Crowley sworn in as Milwaukee’s first African American county executive