June 12, 2024 (MILWAUKEE) – Considering recent revelations regarding Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) financial state and the way they’ve been communicated to the public, we strongly urge its board to vote no on a proposed budget Thursday that would hike property taxes by 30 percent – an increase made possible through false pretenses.

Furthermore, the budget in front of the board was submitted by a superintendent who resigned because of his administration’s non-compliance and will no longer be employed by the district at the end of the month.

​We do appreciate the board pivoting to allow public comment prior to taking action on this proposed budget. Public input and transparency serve as the bedrock of our democracy. Without those things, we don’t have one.

Lastly, MMAC and the business community once again offer their resources and expertise in addressing issues facing MPS. We have yet to receive a response after sending a letter to the board making that same overture more than one week ago.

For more information contact:
Ryan Amundson,
MMAC Sr. Director of Communications
(414) 287-4152
Email