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“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to strengthen Milwaukee County – we have to get this right,” said Co-Chair Rolland. “The journey is just as important as the destination – we have to build a process that engages Milwaukee County, especially underserved neighborhoods. My hope is that we will dream big, seek out the great ideas our neighbors have to offer, and deliver strong recommendations that our community will believe in.”

MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 10 am, Milwaukee County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Task Force met for the first time, launching an effort to recommend how Milwaukee County should allocate $183.6 million in federal funding it will receive as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill signed into law by President Joseph R. Biden on March 11, 2021.

Milwaukee County’s ARPA Task Force is comprised of six leaders:

• Co-Chair Ricardo Diaz, former Executive Director of the United Community Center, 
• designated by County Executive Crowley
• Co-Chair Shawn Rolland, Milwaukee County Board Supervisor – District 6, designated by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson
• Ashley Adsit, Milwaukee County Director of Grants & Special Projects – designated by Department of Administrative Services Director Aaron Hertzberg
• Jason Haas, Milwaukee County Board Supervisor – District 14 and Finance Committee Chair
• Scott Manske, Milwaukee County Comptroller
• Jeff Roman, Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs Director
• AARON HERTZBERG,  Director Of Administrative Services · Milwaukee County (is behind the scene)
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RPA Task Force

On June 24, 2021, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to establish the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Task Force. The task force will use a public process to make non-binding recommendations for ARPA allocations to the County Board of Supervisors.

Public comment is welcome at all task force meetings.

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The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors meetings will be VIRTUAL during the COVID-19 pandemic and live-streamed for public viewing here on the County Legislative Information Center. The Board's calendar of standing committees and ad hoc committees is also available here.

updated May 12, 2022