The state legislature last night voted 19-14 in favor of a several changes to the Milwaukee County board.
Milwaukee Democrat Lena Taylor voted with the Republican majority in the state Senate last night on a bill that changes how the Milwaukee County board will function. The Senate inserted modifications to the bill including allowing the board to retain the services of a lobbyist. Major parts of the bill remained intact including a two-thirds cut in the board budget and a reduction in supervisors' terms from four years to two. The state Assembly approved the Senate changes on a voice vote which sends the legislation to the Governor for his signature.