Milwaukee County

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Milwaukee County government.

Lobbying Interests:
Milwaukee County represents a diverse population and economy with multi-faceted concerns and problems. Subsequently, areas of the State budget, legislation and administrative rules that are paramount to the County are: health and social services; judiciary and public safety; transportation; general government operations and taxation; natural resources and the environment.

Contact
AK
Alec Knutson
901 N. 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 278-4191
alec.knutson@milwaukeecountywi.gov
http://www.county.milwaukee.gov

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 17
Assembly Bill 17
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 28
Assembly Bill 28
Relating to: classifying county jailers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System and the treatment of county jailers under the Municipal Employment Relations Act. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 4

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed when no position has been declared by either the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances, or the executive.
Assembly Bill 37
Assembly Bill 37
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 39
Assembly Bill 39
Relating to: changes to the low-income housing tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 43
Assembly Bill 43
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 51
Assembly Bill 51
Relating to: appointment of certain lawfully present aliens as law enforcement officers.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 55
Assembly Bill 55
Relating to: penalties for reckless driving and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 9

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed when no position has been declared by either the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances, or the executive. Milwaukee County Executive: For. Milwaukee County Board: No position at this time.
Assembly Bill 56
Assembly Bill 56
Relating to: impoundment of vehicles used in certain reckless driving offenses.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed when no position has been declared by either the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances, or the executive. Milwaukee County Executive: For Milwaukee County Board: No position at this time.
Assembly Bill 245
Assembly Bill 245
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agenc...

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 12

Undisclosed
Notification Date
5/12/2023
First Communication Date
5/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Undisclosed position selected when no position has been declared by either the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances, or the executive.
Assembly Bill 438
Assembly Bill 438
Relating to: baseball park district administration and funding for improvement of professional baseball park facilities. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 40

Undisclosed
Notification Date
9/29/2023
First Communication Date
9/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Undisclosed selected when no position has been agreed upon by the executive and the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances. Executive: For. Board: No position. Resolution attached for additional context.
Supporting Documentation
09292023_102018_09152023_042748_23-559 COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION.pdf

Assembly Bill 439
Assembly Bill 439
Relating to: funding for improvement of baseball park facilities and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 41

Undisclosed
Notification Date
10/1/2023
First Communication Date
9/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Undisclosed selected when no position has been agreed upon by the executive and the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances. Executive: For. Board: No position. Resolution attached for additional context.
Supporting Documentation
10012023_012444_09152023_042748_23-559 COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION.pdf

Assembly Bill 587
Assembly Bill 587
Relating to: entrance upon real property by a metropolitan sewerage district including a 1st class city. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
11/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 616
Assembly Bill 616
Relating to: Medical Assistance coverage of services provided in an institution for mental disease. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 177

Undisclosed
Notification Date
12/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed is selected when no position has been agreed upon by the executive and the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of Milwaukee County's ordinances. Executive: For. Board: n/a.
Assembly Bill 807
Assembly Bill 807
Relating to: a sales tax exemption for sales of admissions to the Wisconsin State Fair at State Fair Park. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
1/3/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed is selected when no position has been agreed upon by the executive and the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances.
Assembly Bill 822
Assembly Bill 822
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
1/19/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed is selected when no position has been agreed upon by the executive and the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances. Executive: Support; Board: N/A.
Assembly Bill 869
Assembly Bill 869
Relating to: traffic control signal priority devices for snow removal vehicles. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 167

Undisclosed
Notification Date
1/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed is selected when no position has been agreed upon by the executive and the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances. Executive: For; Board: N/A
Assembly Bill 950
Assembly Bill 950
Relating to: excepting xylazine testing materials from the definition of drug paraphernalia and civil and criminal liability exemptions for distributing and administering xylazine testing products.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
1/23/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed is selected when no position has been agreed upon by the executive and the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances. Executive: Support; Board: N/A
Assembly Bill 969
Assembly Bill 969
Relating to: the county sale of tax-deeded lands. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 207

Undisclosed
Notification Date
1/23/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 11
Senate Bill 11
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 38
Senate Bill 38
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 40
Senate Bill 40
Relating to: changes to the low-income housing tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 70
Senate Bill 70
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 19

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 78
Senate Bill 78
Relating to: appointment of certain lawfully present aliens as law enforcement officers.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed when no position has been declared by either the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances, or the executive. Milwaukee County Executive: For Milwaukee County Board: No position at this time.
Senate Bill 90
Senate Bill 90
Relating to: penalties for reckless driving and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed when no position has been declared by either the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances, or the executive. Milwaukee County Executive: For. Milwaukee County Board: No position at this time.
Senate Bill 274
Senate Bill 274
Relating to: the amount and distribution of the real estate transfer fee. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
11/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed selected when no position has been agreed upon by the executive and the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances.
Senate Bill 301
Senate Bill 301
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agenc...

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
5/26/2023
First Communication Date
5/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Undisclosed position selected when no position has been declared by either the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances, or the executive.
Senate Bill 635
Senate Bill 635
Relating to: Medical Assistance coverage of services provided in an institution for mental disease. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
12/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed is selected when no position has been agreed upon by the executive and the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances. Executive: For. Board: N/A.
Senate Bill 661
Senate Bill 661
Relating to: procedures in eviction actions for noncompliance with stipulated judgments of dismissal. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
12/6/2023
First Communication Date
12/6/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 828
Senate Bill 828
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
1/19/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed is selected when no position has been agreed upon by the executive and the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances. Executive: Support; Board: N/A
Senate Bill 840
Senate Bill 840
Relating to: traffic control signal priority devices for snow removal vehicles. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
1/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed is selected when no position has been agreed upon by the executive and the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances. Executive: Support; Board: N/A
Senate Bill 875
Senate Bill 875
Relating to: excepting xylazine testing materials from the definition of drug paraphernalia and civil and criminal liability exemptions for distributing and administering xylazine testing products.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 217

Undisclosed
Notification Date
1/23/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Undisclosed is selected when no position has been agreed upon by the executive and the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances. Executive: Support; Board: N/A
Senate Bill 918
Senate Bill 918
Relating to: the county sale of tax-deeded lands. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
1/23/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

Circuit Courts
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Circuit Courts

Notification Date
3/2/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Corrections: Juvenile Correctional Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Juvenile Correctional Services

Notification Date
3/2/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Health Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/2/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities

Notification Date
3/2/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Revenue: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/2/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Revenue: State and Local Finance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: State and Local Finance

Notification Date
3/2/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief

Notification Date
3/2/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Transportation: Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Aids

Notification Date
3/2/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance

Notification Date
3/2/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Increased funding for Birth to 3
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increased funding for Birth to 3

Notification Date
1/8/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Increased funding for transit and paratransit systems
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increased funding for transit and paratransit systems

Notification Date
1/8/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District

Notification Date
9/14/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Opposed to using tax levy dollars to help fund long-term renovations at American Family Field as more urgent, higher funding priorities exist but support legislation to keep the Brewers in Milwaukee without property tax levy support.

Supporting Documentation
09152023_042748_23-559 COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION.pdf


Reform of the state-county funding structure, to sustain and improve basic county public services, address long deferred maintenance, and permit needed investments in the sustainable future of Milwaukee County communities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reform of the state-county funding structure, to sustain and improve basic county public services, address long deferred maintenance, and permit needed investments in the sustainable future of Milwaukee County communities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$93,201.00
2023
July - December
$74,435.00
2024
January - June
$47,733.64
Total $215,369.64
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
174.00
2023
July - December
132.50
2024
January - June
53.00
Total 359.50
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
729.25
2023
July - December
393.50
2024
January - June
278.75
Total 1401.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agencies and counties to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System; fire and police commissions of first class cities; eliminating the personal property tax; reporting certain crimes and other incidents that occur on school property or school transportation; advisory referenda; local health officers; local public protection services; exceptions to local levy limits; local regulation of certain quarry operations; emergency services; local approval of projects and activities under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program; requiring a referendum; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
40%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 20%
Relating to: baseball park district administration and funding for improvement of professional baseball park facilities. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
30%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 9%

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
20%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 10%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 8%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
50%
2024
January - June
100%
2024
July - December
Total 39%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures