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Office of Equity outlines 2026 work and community engagement; supervisors press for measurable outcomes
Summary
Milwaukee County’s Office of Equity described its 2025 accomplishments and the proposed 2026 budget request; supervisors questioned how the office measures outcomes and asked for clearer links between equity activities and concrete service outcomes amid competing budget cuts.
The Milwaukee County Office of Equity presented its 2026 recommended budget and a summary of 2025 work, prompting supervisors to ask that the office tie engagement and technical assistance to measurable outcomes as the county grapples with tight budget choices.
Chief equity officer Samaya Clark and director of equity strategy Kenmickia Terry told the Committee on Finance the office provides research, community engagement, technical assistance, policy advocacy and strategic partnerships. They reported multiple 2025 activities: awards and grants including a $100,000 Cities…
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