Historic day: Women now hold the majority on the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – History was made Monday, at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

Eighteen members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors were sworn into office, 10 of them being women, marking the first time in nearly 200 years that women hold a majority.

“This is an opportunity to get the voice of women out there,” said Kathleen Vincent, District 11 supervisor.

For the 10 women who were sworn in Monday, having the majority means progress.

“Representation does matter, and women traditionally, through history, have not had the opportunity to have a voice,” Vincent explained.

According to District 7 Supervisor Felesia Martin, the women on this board come from diverse personal and professional backgrounds. Many are trying to bring a new and fresh perspective to the board.

“I think the taxpayers and voters know that women’s voices matter and we do good work and help represent. I’m glad to stand along my male colleagues and to do this work with them,” said Deanna Alexander, District 18 supervisor.

All supervisors, along with their friends and family, were able to witness this historic day.