Please call or email your Assembly Representative and urge them to pass the Wisconsin Parity Act – please see the Action Alert for details. We had a great outcome in the Senate but can’t take the Assembly for granted – your voice is needed!
Advocacy & Alerts
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force: your advocacy efforts are urgently needed!
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Action Alert: Full Senate to Vote on Wisconsin Parity Act (SB-362) in January
Please take action today to contact your state senator and assembly representative and urge them to support the Wisconsin Parity Act – we need your advocacy to make sure this important bill is passed! If you do not know who your legislators are, call the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-362-9472. Click here to view the full Action Alert.
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Action Alert – Contact your County Supervisor TODAY and ask them to support the budget approved by the County Board including the tax levy increase
The County Board adopted a budget which Puts People First and maintains the safety net of services provided by Milwaukee County including mental health services, disability services, and IDAP, the Interim Disability Assistance Program, transit and Paratransit, and the Community Justice Resource Center.
To fund these services and others, the board very narrowly approved an increase in the 2010 tax levy of 3.8% over the current levy. Owners of homes valued at $150,000 last year in the City of Milwaukee would see the County portion of their property tax bills rise by approximately $7.65 in 2010. This equates to a mere 64 cents a month – a modest investment which will fund vital services and maintain the quality of life in our community.
Contact your County Supervisor TODAY and ask them to support the budget approved by the County Board including the tax levy increase. Click here to view the full Action Alert.
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Milwaukee County Board Public Hearing on November 2nd
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors will host its annual Public Hearing on the County Executive’s 2010 Recommended Budget, including amendments by the County Board’s Finance and Audit Committee, at 7:00 pm on Monday evening, November 2nd, at the Washington Park Senior Center (4420 W. Vliet Street). Wear red and get there early!
Click here for the public hearing announcement.
Click here for the Otober 28th press release regarding the amended 2010 county budget.
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
People First Rally Photos
The People First Rally was held on October 1st and over 100 people turned out to show their support for funding vital services including mental health services in the 2010 county budget. Click here to view photos of the event.
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Action Alert – Ask County Board Finance Committee to Fully Fund Mental Health Services!
The County Executive’s proposed Milwaukee County 2010 budget is under review by the County Board’s Finance and Audit Committee this month. Money is very tight and funding for mental health services may be cut. Click here to view the full Action Alert.
Monday, October 5th, 2009
Action Alert – Ask County Board Finance Committee to Put People First!
The Milwaukee County 2010 budget is under development and your help is needed to advocate for essential services. The County Executive’s proposed budget will be reviewed by the County Board’s Finance and Audit Committee this month and they are likely to make significant changes. This is a key time to contact Finance Committee members with budget priorities.
Click here to view the full Action Alert
Friday, September 18th, 2009
Make It Work Milwaukee Coalition
The Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force is a member of the Make It Work Milwaukee Coalition, which is dedicated to strengthening health and human services in Milwaukee County. The Mental Health Task Force works on state and county budget advocacy with Make It Work Milwaukee. See below for resources about the Milwaukee County 2010 budget.
Make It Work Milwaukee 2010 County Budget Position Paper
2010 Make It Work Milwaukee County Budget Advocacy Resource Packet
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Action Alert – Contact County Executive Walker to Preserve Funding for Housing, Mental Health, & Disability Services
Milwaukee County is beginning the 2010 budget cycle and your help is needed to advocate for funding of supportive housing and services for people with mental illness. Departments were given tough targets requiring them to reduce their overall budget. As a result, their proposed budgets include significant cuts.
