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Nut graf: Knutson said the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) has met three times and reviewed 30 agencies so far, accounting for roughly $3 million in spending decisions. He described a pivot in the county's Public Safety Building strategy from seeking a single capital appropriation to isolating three state-mandated service areas that uniquely affect Milwaukee County.

On the JFC process, Knutson said the committee will meet again June 10 and is moving quickly to meet a July budget target, with members likely to meet two times per week. He told supervisors that $3,000,000 in spending has been authorized for 30 agencies so far and that he believes the comparable figure at this point last year was about $500,000,000.

War Memorial and transfer fee bills: Knutson identified AB250/SB254, a bid that would provide $9,000,000 in matching funds to the War Memorial once private receipts are submitted. He also described AB216/SB218, which would reduce the real estate transfer fee rate from $0.30 to $0.20 per $100 of value and change the revenue split to an even 50/50 between county and state; Knutson said that change could yield about $1,400,000 for Milwaukee County in 2026 if projections hold.

Public Safety Building: The county previously asked for at least $250,000,000 in capital funding as a share of construction costs. Knutson said the governor's office included a one-time $25,000,000 allocation in its materials but that legislative leaders have emphasized uniformity — noting no other county receives funding for public safety buildings — and therefore the county has reframed its ask to isolate three unique state-mandated service areas. He said the three areas (highway patrol-related costs, retention of highway citation revenue and funding for the county correctional/rehabilitation facility or CRC) amount to about $48,700,000 in annual impact to the county.

Knudson (sic) said the annual debt service required to support construction would be about $39,000,000 and that securing roughly $40,000,000 of annual state support would let the county proceed without raising local property taxes to cover debt service. He described ongoing outreach to legislative leadership, the governor's office, the Milwaukee legislative delegation and a coalition of roughly 75 organizations that have signed a letter supporting county requests.

Staffing and process notes: Knutson said his office is small and currently has a vacancy in the board-liaison position; the vacancy may affect the department's capacity but a timeline for filling the role was not provided. He also said materials on the county's requests and supporting coalition letter were sent to the committee that morning.

Ending: Knutson said the county will continue advocacy in Madison as the budget process accelerates; no committee action was required on the informational report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Milwaukee County - Committee on Intergovernmental Relations on 2025-06-09 9:00 AM - HYBRID MEETINGThis meeting will be held in Room 203-R, and will be live-streamed on the County Legislative Information Center: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx - Jun 09, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Alec Knutson, director of government affairs, updated the committee on Joint Finance Committee activity, a county request for state support for a new Public Safety Building and other bills including a War Memorial matching funds bill and proposed changes to the real estate transfer fee that would shift revenue to the county.","taxTitle","Milwaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",2736,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544397,"Committee confirms youth commission representatives for new term; staff and supervisors praise program leadership",729,715000,1444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3724287-e86ca709db2f5a5529341e6ff8609b0f&start=715&end=1444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3724287-e86ca709db2f5a5529341e6ff8609b0f/thumbnail_715000.jpg","/articles/6544397/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Committee-confirms-youth-commission-representatives-for-new-term-staff-and-supervisors-praise-program-leadership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544397-54cd7868eb307e902f5224bf62bb9c91/orig.mp4?Expires=1770488929&Signature=SoFtiqjDjCJJZWzSEXmYsu3OQz7mmDfCae7gjEoj2HAU2X40Zb3wLN7-mi6O0BDp82wIwKe99uAqHa-w7l8UqotMFvyPw5sam55DdZUJ5-Klvwh0AZH8GR94DRMghHrSSzzJdMSgnE1EqPkMiz7DD35WrKfbpRPBemNmSmBuDy66e1TKcRhL~9~J0qfe7n0m0RdhHgbY~L8gtlichdX52PIBYPEBrZ7sO8qp4Dkh2ez3pBRiAvek3EzlAKbK5THl6KaeLD2HbIzhO5308aOyrS2-UDmyqkv2TsVQ5zQ3YGXGHLiJhMo7OJ4AAPpyLa5LkK9nuWQasuTwVApb-W6Kww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee recommended confirmation of candidates selected by the Milwaukee County Youth Commission to represent Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 18 under Resolution 22662 and Section 106 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances.

The nut graf: Committee members praised the youth commission's recent activities — including an April Day of Advocacy — and acknowledged a planned administrative transition in adult staff support. The confirmation vote passed 5-0.

Director Nikki Todd, speaking in her former role coordinating the youth commission, told the committee the commission will begin a new term cycle on Sept. 1, 2025, and highlighted accomplishments including the April 9 Day of Advocacy and three policy priority areas: youth homelessness, youth mental health and wellness, and youth civic engagement.

Todd said the commission's co-chairs, Cockfield and Taylor, introduced the county executive at the state-of-the-county speech and that recruitment and term timing have been revised to begin Sept. 1 and end Aug. 31. She also introduced new adult advisers (Julie Balestrieri and Bess Earl) who will co-lead the commission going forward.

Supervisors thanked Todd for her work. Supervisor Vincent said the commission's member vetting process is rigorous and encouraged supervisors to engage with their assigned youth commissioners. Supervisor Coggs Jones offered to host the commissioner representing District 13 in district activities.

On the motion by Supervisor Taylor (District 5) to recommend adoption of the item, Supervisors O'Connor, Taylor, Shea, Coggs Jones and Chairwoman Nicholson voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.

Ending: The committee confirmed the slate of youth commissioners and flagged the new recruitment calendar and staff transitions for the record; no budgetary changes were proposed in committee.","The intergovernmental relations committee confirmed the applicants selected by the Milwaukee County Youth Commission to represent multiple supervisory districts for the 2025 term, and thanked outgoing coordinator Nikki Todd while introducing new adult advisers and co-chairs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544403,"Milwaukee County committee backs resolution urging state to raise purchase age to 21 for tobacco, vaping and some THC products",637,77000,714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3724287-e86ca709db2f5a5529341e6ff8609b0f&start=77&end=714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3724287-e86ca709db2f5a5529341e6ff8609b0f/thumbnail_77000.jpg","/articles/6544403/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Milwaukee-County-committee-backs-resolution-urging-state-to-raise-purchase-age-to-21-for-tobacco-vaping-and-some-THC-products","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544403-256122c4ca51acc6ac3ebea0628b3e25/orig.mp4?Expires=1770488929&Signature=YwR2D4w2ptpBh83ul~0QEVdsWsAQMxqNvv-FlH4qSk3~FLgMbz4nSk8QRq2aYYOeQXXnAIVDbTIDp-HC5I12ukbVGlTo5uhnj5jFcDVYostFxSMtalDNQ6X37gawmQPp4XDJ6-e1SetDTg0fEGNmKJ-2y9f47T4yzIM73MSwLwaqCJ7x5o6s9HYC1Wfrt0Zjp0lXGFlTERy4NUU9E8FwCfoYIrx67enSLk~fgSF8at~Y77axWG3mnSjar796EPnlNodPPyUsEWeaI9iJwERaglubDmNUJm1gy3ztscTOdtdoJyD-oNoSQHkeWr7mJ-5LiVnVxUX-62EPP5AhQSeo-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Supervisor Vincent introduced Resolution 25,358 and the intergovernmental relations committee recommended it for adoption following brief discussion and one e-comment of public support.

The resolution asks the Wisconsin Legislature to raise the state minimum purchase age to 21 for tobacco products, vapor products, marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids and drug paraphernalia. \"This is about protecting young people in Milwaukee County and across Wisconsin from the well documented dangers of early substance use,\" Supervisor Vincent said, citing state survey data.

The nut graf: Supporters said raising the age to 21 aligns state law with federal policy and could reduce youth initiation and addiction. The item passed on a voice vote with five ayes and no dissent.

Supporters pointed to state data and enforcement concerns. Supervisor Vincent cited figures saying that in February 2023 \"more than 16 percent of Wisconsin high school students reported using marijuana in the last 30 days\" and that two-thirds of students said it is easy to access tobacco products. He also said that underage tobacco sales increased from 5.5 percent in 2019 to 13.6 percent in February 2023.

Supervisor Logsdon said vape shops in her district sometimes sell products to children and raised a wording concern about listing \"marijuana\" in the resolution because she noted marijuana is not legal in Wisconsin. Tyler Roberts, a resident referenced by Vincent, submitted an e-comment supporting the resolution and urging county action to bolster state lawmakers' willingness to act.

Supervisor Shea asked unanimous consent to be added as a co-sponsor; the committee granted it. After discussion the committee took a recorded voice vote. On the motion by Supervisor O'Connor to recommend adoption, Supervisors O'Connor, Taylor (District 5), Shea, Coggs Jones and Chairwoman Nicholson voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.

The resolution also expresses support for a governor's budget provision to regulate hemp-derived THC products such as Delta-8 and Delta-10, which supporters said are marketed and sold with limited oversight and are easily accessible to minors.

The committee recorded no amendments or conditions on advancing the resolution. The item will move forward to the next step in the Board's process for consideration.

Ending: The committee completed public comment and advanced the resolution without changes; county staff did not identify any county funding implications for the resolution itself.","The County’s intergovernmental relations committee voted 5-0 to recommend adoption of Resolution 25,358, which asks the Wisconsin Legislature to raise the minimum age to 21 for tobacco products, vapor products, marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids and drug paraphernalia and to support Governor Evers’ proposed regulation of hemp-derived THC products.","actionData","errors"]

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County director outlines push in Madison for public safety building funding and other state-level items

Committee confirms youth commission representatives for new term; staff and supervisors praise program leadership

Milwaukee County committee backs resolution urging state to raise purchase age to 21 for tobacco, vaping and some THC products