Historic day: Women now hold the majority on the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
-
6:22
Ballot drop box court case
-
0:55
Emergency crews respond to report of missing 16-year-old swimmer...
-
1:26
Hundreds attend the newly expanded Baird Center’s open house
-
2:07
Memorial Day weekend expected to be busy for travel
-
0:47
9 priests ordained at ceremony in Milwaukee
-
2:15
GOP calls to unite on abortion, embrace mail-in voting during...
-
0:58
City of Milwaukee hosts Big Truck Day at Red Arrow Park
-
2:49
Few storms possible Saturday evening
-
1:59
Schlesinger’s Saturday Showcase (5/18)...Spring Cleanup, Summer...
-
5:53
’It’s OK, not being OK’: Local woman opens up about stigma...
-
2:48
Superintendent Posley one-on-one: Why MPS budget moves teacher...
-
2:02
Architectural teams honored at the 27th Annual Mayor’s Design...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – History was made Monday, at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Eighteen members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors were sworn into office, 10 of them being women, marking the first time in nearly 200 years that women hold a majority.
“This is an opportunity to get the voice of women out there,” said Kathleen Vincent, District 11 supervisor.
For the 10 women who were sworn in Monday, having the majority means progress.
“Representation does matter, and women traditionally, through history, have not had the opportunity to have a voice,” Vincent explained.
According to District 7 Supervisor Felesia Martin, the women on this board come from diverse personal and professional backgrounds. Many are trying to bring a new and fresh perspective to the board.
“I think the taxpayers and voters know that women’s voices matter and we do good work and help represent. I’m glad to stand along my male colleagues and to do this work with them,” said Deanna Alexander, District 18 supervisor.
All supervisors, along with their friends and family, were able to witness this historic day.