Inside the County Board

Inside the County Board airs the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 p.m. straight from the studios of News/Talk 1130 WISN radio in Milwaukee. The first and only program of its kind in the Milwaukee area, Inside the County Board gives listeners a more in-depth analysis of action taken by County Supervisors.
Inside the County Board aims to:
- Communicate the actions of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
- Explain critical issues facing Milwaukee County
- Enhance public understanding of the County's legislative and budget process
- Promote community events sponsored by Milwaukee County
All County Supervisors participate in the show, which is produced and hosted by the County Board's Public Information Manager, Harold Mester. Listeners of the program can stay up-to-date on future show topics by accessing the Twitter page. Questions for future programs may be e-mailed to insidethecountyboard@milwcnty.com. Questions are read on the air verbatim.
The next edition of Inside the County Board will air at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 1, 2010.
Listen to previous editions of Inside the County Board
July 4, 2010 (available in both WMA and MP3 formats)
Segment A - Supervisors Peggy West and Paul Cesarz discuss Arizona immigration and the Behavioral Health Division | WMA | MP3
Segment B - Supervisors Lynne De Bruin and John F. Weishan, Jr., provide other viewpoints on the Behavioral Health Division | WMA | MP3
Segment C - County Board Roundtable: Supervisors Joseph Rice and Marina Dimitrijevic debate public perception of the County Board of Supervisors | WMA | MP3
Segment D - From the County Board floor: Comments from T. Michael Bolger, the outgoing President/CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin | WMA | MP3
June 6, 2010 (now providing both WMA and MP3 formats for greater compatability)
Segment A - Emergency Medical Services/Paramedics with Supervisor Mark Borkowski | WMA | MP3
Segment B - Supervisor Willie Johnson, Jr., discusses the privatization of inmate transport services | WMA | MP3
Segment C - Show host Harold Mester discusses Long Range Strategic Planning within Milwaukee County government | WMA | MP3
Segment D - Updates from the last County Board meeting; preview of next Inside the County Board | WMA | MP3
May 2, 2010 (WMA files)
Segment A - Parks discussion with Supervisor Gerry Broderick and Parks Director Sue Black
Segment B - County Board Rountable: Budget surplus discussion with Supervisors Coggs and Schmitt, along with Budget Director Steve Kreklow
Segment C - From the County Board floor: Debate over providing water to Waukesha (includes audio from the April 22, 2010 Board meeting)
Segment D - Show wrap-up and preview of next month's show
April 4, 2010 (WMA files)
Segment A - County Auditor Jerome Heer gives a look inside Milwaukee County government
Segment B - County Board Roundtable: Supervisors Mayo, Rice and Larson debate regional transit
Segment C - Supervisors Lipscomb and Thomas discuss residency for public works projects
Segment D - Show wrap-up with Harold Mester
March 7, 2010 (WMA files)
Segment A - Chairman Lee Holloway welcomes listeners to the program
Segment B - County Board Roundtable with Supervisors Marina Dimitrijevic and Joe Sanfelippo
Segment C - Supervisor Patricia Jursik discusses the Hoan Bridge and Lake Parkway
Segment D - Show wrap up with Harold Mester