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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Public comments (3)
SupportivePeg SchraderOct 5, 2026
League of Women Voters president asked the council to restore Election Commission funding to at least documented operational needs, citing the $1.8 million cut from 2026.
COMMON COUNCIL — October 5, 2026 · 13:33 →SupportiveChrissy FongOct 5, 2026
Compared Milwaukee's 11 full-time election staff to Detroit's 115 and Baltimore's 50, urging more year-round staffing.
COMMON COUNCIL — October 5, 2026 · 22:43 →SupportiveBrittany VullichOct 5, 2026
All Voting is Local campaign manager said MEC is funded at one-sixth of Detroit's budget with one-tenth the staff, and urged full funding.
COMMON COUNCIL — October 5, 2026 · 33:48 →