County Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman

02/01/2023

Celebrating Black History Month and recognizing the continued fight for equity and respect for Black communities in Milwaukee—and beyond.

Let us honor the achievements and contributions of individuals who have shaped our history and continue to inspire us. But while we commemorate the progress made, we must also acknowledge the work still to be done.

Let us use this month to educate ourselves, support Black-led community organizations, and commit to being allies in the ongoing struggle for justice.

02/01/2023

Photos from Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson's post

01/27/2023

New chemistry building hits milestone with topping off ceremony

New chemistry building hits milestone with topping off ceremony

A journey that began a year ago on a frozen January day reached a significant milestone on another frozen January day.

01/26/2023

Exciting news: the Milwaukee County Youth Commission had its first meeting tonight, and it was a huge success!

This group of dedicated young leaders will work to make our community a better place for all youth. We can't wait to see the positive impact they will have on our county.

A special congratulations to Storm Findley, Youth Commissioner for District 3, for stepping up and making a difference! Keep up the great work!

01/25/2023

REMINDER: We're offering discounted admission through this Sunday, January 29 as part of VISIT Milwaukee's Museum Days! https://www.mpm.edu/tickets

01/25/2023

It’s slick out there today, folks! So, we thought we would share yet again our favorite foul weather graphic. Please, pay close attention to the necessary braking distances. We don’t need more crashes on our freeways today. Stay safe!

01/23/2023

Timeline photos

Seeking Community Science Volunteers! 🔍🐸📷🐢

Join Milwaukee County Parks Natural Areas staff for our Community Science Open House at Wehr Nature Center on Saturday, January 28th.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to [email protected]

01/23/2023

Neighborhood meeting tonight regarding a proposed development within the borders of the 3rd Supervisory District.

Thanks to Alderman Jonathan Brostoff for organizing this session.

If you have any questions, comments, or ideas regarding the proposed new hotel on Farwell and Brady, stop by Dorsia Monday at 6:00!

01/22/2023

Photos from County Executive David Crowley's post

01/17/2023

Brazilian Cafe Opening on Brady Street

Welcome to District 3!

Sweet Joy Brazilian Cafe opens Tuesday, offering coffee, acai smoothies and snacks.

01/16/2023

Brady Street study set to begin as a group looks to create a safer place for pedestrians by closing down a two-block stretch

Brady Street study set to begin as a group looks to create a safer place for pedestrians by closing down a two-block stretch

The Brady Street BID has hired two Milwaukee firms to study "pedestrianizing" the east side street — known for its numerous bars and restaurants.

01/16/2023

In honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I encourage everyone to make today a day of action and solemn remembrance.

01/15/2023

Timeline photos

High school seniors! There's still time to register. Receive a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/yr, renewable) to attend MIAD in Fall 2023 when you complete the 11-week Scholarship Portfolio Class. Register by Jan. 21: miad.edu/spc

Presented by Associated Bank. Artwork by Annie Collins, 2020 Scholarship Portfolio Class participant.

01/13/2023

This week's edition of my District 3 e-newsletter is out today!

https://tinyurl.com/D3News0113

Click the link for a final reminder to fill out our annual 3rd District survey, the announcement of our very first Constituent Sweepstakes prize winner, and an opportunity to weigh in on Milwaukee County's ongoing work combatting climate change.

01/13/2023

01/13/2023

An Internationally Renowned Sculpture Duo Will Light Cathedral Square - Milwaukee Magazine

An Internationally Renowned Sculpture Duo Will Light Cathedral Square - Milwaukee Magazine

We spoke with HYBYCOZO about their installation,

01/13/2023

We often have guests at our meetings of the Committee on Parks & Culture, but I have to say that Pearl has been one of my favorite visitors so far.

As Vice Chair Steven Shea noted yesterday, if "County Board mascot" is a paid position with salary based on cuteness, Pearl will be making quite a pretty penny.

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson with the County Board mascot Pearl. Yes, Pearl is a teddy bear.

01/13/2023

Congratulations, MIAD!

MIAD has been named the 2023 #1 Animation School in Wisconsin by Animation Careers. 🏆 Read more: http://ow.ly/Pik450Mqk20

01/12/2023

Photos from Brady Street BID's post

01/11/2023

Last chance to enter this week's 3rd District Constituent Sweepstakes!

https://forms.gle/shMtcQ1m4ChnBEsD8

I'll be picking a random winner tomorrow and announcing the result in Friday's edition of my e-newsletter 👀

For a chance to win the prize shown, enter this week's constituent sweepstakes here: https://forms.gle/HzccBxQgce4D7rKEA

01/10/2023

"And yes, one of those exhibit galleries will be a highly-immersive walkthrough of Milwaukee that explores our marvelous city’s history, nature and cultures. It will not be called 'Streets of Old Milwaukee' as all exhibits are getting new names."

An important clarification from Milwaukee Public Museum. Read the full post below for more info.

Over the course of a few days, the statement “entire exhibits won’t be moving over” fueled a lot of speculation about the Future Museum. While the community will get a first peek at the Future Museum exhibits in spring, here are a few details that might help to provide some clarity about our process.

Let’s first address our recent statement that “entire exhibits won’t be moving over” to the Future Museum. What does that mean? Most of our exhibits, like the Streets of Old Milwaukee, have elements that are built into the current facility. Deconstructing those in a way that won’t damage them and using those exact same materials to reconstruct them in a differently shaped building would be nearly impossible, not to mention excessively expensive and time-consuming. What we can do is construct new built-ins that create the same immersive, engaging experience you know and love at MPM.

We also want to be completely transparent in that many favorite exhibit elements from MPM will be in the new Museum, but there will also be places where we’ll want to show you something new. There are millions of objects and specimens behind the scenes that have never been on display before. We think it’s time to share some of those with you, and maybe even have some objects on rotation so you are exposed to new collections items throughout your visits.

Community input is important to MPM. We’ve been soliciting input on this project for years. We do read all the comments and emails. As you can imagine, we’ve heard everything from “don’t change a thing” to “the Museum needs a complete overhaul.” Where we want to land is somewhere in the middle, which means a mix of familiar favorites and what we hope will be some new favorites.

Unlike the current Museum, which has three floors of exhibits, the Future Museum will have four floors of many wonderful exhibit galleries that take you around the world and back in time. And yes, one of those exhibit galleries will be a highly immersive walkthrough of Milwaukee that explores our marvelous city’s history, nature, and cultures. It will not be called “Streets of Old Milwaukee,” as all exhibits are getting new names. Stay tuned for more details later this spring, as we need a few more months to make sure every fun detail is just right.

Keep in mind that when the current Museum was built in the early 1960s, exhibits were designed and added one-by-one over a period of years. We are designing an entire Museum of exhibits at once. That takes an extraordinary amount of thought, time, and coordination from our curators, collections managers, exhibit artists, and architects. What we’ll show you in spring is a generous peek at which galleries we’ll have and what some of them will look like. Until then, we ask for your patience and want to reassure you that we understand how important the nostalgia of the current museum is to you.

One more thing: Building and designing a museum is a long process, and we will share key milestones over the course of the next several years, leading to the opening in late 2026. Along the way, if you hear something about the Future Museum, please don’t assume it’s true unless you’ve seen that same information from official MPM channels. All important announcements will be made at mpm.edu/future and shared via MPM’s social media and email newsletters. It’s important that you have the facts. We love this Museum, too, and most of us have grown up here just like so many of you! We are honored to make sure it continues to be a community treasure for future generations.

01/10/2023

Restaurant Jerez Opens in Walker’s Point

Welcome to the district!

“The restaurant is an opportunity for a little bit bigger source of income to be able to see their kids go to college and have a successful life, and hopefully in the future to keep running this business and make it a family franchise." [said Alberto Peña, the owner’s son.]

New Mexican restaurant aims to change narrative for Walker's Point building.

01/10/2023

Eyes on Milwaukee: 11-Story Hotel Proposed for Brady and Farwell

Change (potentially) coming to the 3rd District!

What are your thoughts on this city-level proposal?

New building would be only hotel on the city's East Side.

01/09/2023

It's National ! We don't have to tell you that in municipalities all across the United States, men and women suit up every day, 24/7/365, to patrol, protect, and serve their communities.

We thank them all for their service and their commitment to public safety. We especially thank our own, the members of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

The old adage says "somebody 'has' to do it." But no one has to do this. Every deputy you meet from this agency who is doing their job properly is here because they want to be, because they care.

01/06/2023

This week's edition of my District 3 e-newsletter is out today!

https://tinyurl.com/D3News0106

Click the link for a reminder to fill out our annual 3rd District survey, more information on the Milwaukee County Transit System's Rosa Parks Tribute scholarship (due today), and an opportunity for one lucky constituent to win an exciting prize!

01/06/2023

Downtown Milwaukee announces new events as an icebreaker to winter

Downtown Milwaukee announces new events as an icebreaker to winter

New public art installation, an ice bar, and Broadway-themed ice skating offer families a great escape.

01/01/2023

12/28/2022

Hey, high school seniors! Be sure to work on your MCTS Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship application over winter break. MCTS will award three $1,000 scholarships. All entries are due Friday, Jan. 6. Apply online at RideMCTS.com/Scholarship.

12/27/2022

Keep an eye on your mailbox at home and your email inbox — my end-of-year letter is out today!

Included this year are photos and information on ongoing legislative projects, as well as a survey regarding County Board matters.

tinyurl.com/D3News2022

To ensure that my office could reach as many 3rd District residents as possible, we chose to send out my annual letter in physical AND digital form this year. Click the link above to check it out!

12/27/2022

Winter break is key time to apply for 2023-24 scholarships

Winter break is key time to apply for 2023-24 scholarships

The upcoming winter break is an ideal time for students to complete scholarship applications for the 2023-24 academic year. Find and apply for

12/27/2022

50+ Things To Do During Winter Break in Milwaukee (2022) - Milwaukee with Kids

50+ Things To Do During Winter Break in Milwaukee (2022) - Milwaukee with Kids

Between the holiday season and time off of school, kids can get a little stir crazy (and so can their parents!). We found plenty of fun ways to keep your […]

12/26/2022

Sending you wishes of peace, love, and unity on this first night of Kwanzaa!

May your holiday be one of warmth and togetherness. 🟥⬛️🟩

12/26/2022

As the sun goes down, I hope that everyone who celebrates had a meaningful and prosperous holiday over the past eight days and nights! 🕎

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas, District 3! 🎅

Having the privilege to represent you on the County Board is the gift that keeps giving the whole year through.

12/23/2022

This week's edition of my District 3 e-newsletter is out today!

https://tinyurl.com/D3News1223

Click the link for an update on the "Slice of Ice" skating rink's reopening, photos from a recent County event, information about matters important to the 3rd District, and more...

12/22/2022

Snow Emergency for Milwaukee County begins today at noon and runs through Friday. For the safety of county employees and the public, all non-essential departments will be closed. Essential workers will resume work as usual.

Dangerously cold air is expected with high winds and snow with wind chill reaching 20-35 degrees below zero. Unsheltered residents are encouraged to call 211 for information on the closest warming center and help accessing a shelter through a coordinated intake process.

12/21/2022

As the countdown to 2023 begins, we’ve partnered with Miller Lite Free Rides to provide Milwaukee with free transportation this New Year’s Eve so residents can .

Learn more at RideMCTS.com/BusCrawl.

12/21/2022

Molson Coors teams with MCTS to offer free rides on New Years Eve

Please be safe on New Year's Eve! If you drink, don't drive.

Thank you, Milwaukee County Transit System and Molson Coors, for once again helping folks to celebrate responsibly.

Molson Coors and Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) want to make sure Milwaukee residents get home safely for New Year's through Miller Lite's 2022 Miller Lite Free Rides program.

12/21/2022

About Us | Capuchin Community Services

About Us | Capuchin Community Services

Capuchin Community Services with two locations, House of Peace and St. Ben's Community Meal, serves the poor, the hungry, the homeless.

12/19/2022

2022 Chanukah Festival and Menorah Lighting at Bayshore in Glendale

BAYSHORE's annual festival and menorah lighting is one of my favorite Milwaukee County holiday traditions.

Even though Glendale is no longer within the borders of the 3rd District, I was very happy to be invited back — and to be given the great honor of flipping the light switch!

The first night of Chanukah was celebrated with a festival, Gelt Drop and Menorah lighting in the Yard at Bayshore in Glendale on Sunday.