David Crowley
Democratic · WI · Milwaukee County Executive
Milwaukee County executive since 2020 and former Wisconsin state representative. His county work has emphasized affordable housing, behavioral health, public safety, and fiscal stability.
Where David Crowley stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Housing Affordability (1 record),
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 1 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 2 support
Announced the opening of two remodeled Milwaukee County crisis-stabilization houses for residents experiencing mental-health crises.
April 1, 2024Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: county.milwaukee.gov · researched August 18, 2026
Participated in the county-health-system partnership that opened Milwaukee's Mental Health Emergency Center for patients.
September 6, 2022Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: wha.org · researched August 18, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 1 oppose
Vetoed proposed 36% pay increases for the Milwaukee County treasurer, clerk, and register of deeds.
March 28, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: urbanmilwaukee.com · researched August 18, 2026
Publicly supported the enacted financing agreement that committed state and local funds to American Family Field repairs and extended the Brewers' Milwaukee lease through 2050.
December 5, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: wpr.org · researched August 18, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Coauthored Wisconsin Assembly Bill 365 to authorize Milwaukee to use automated traffic-enforcement systems; the bill did not pass before the 2019-2020 session ended.
April 1, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · researched August 18, 2026
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Signed Milwaukee County's 2021 budget, including funding for an eviction-defense pilot and racial-equity and community programs.
November 12, 2020Supports Housing Affordability
Source: wisconsinexaminer.com · researched August 18, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Signed Milwaukee County's 2024 budget, which funded free phone and video calls for people held in the county jail and Community Reintegration Center.
November 15, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: county.milwaukee.gov · researched August 18, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Opposed a Wisconsin Assembly crime package that increased penalties and argued instead for background checks and investments in education and municipalities.
February 12, 2020Supports Public Education Quality
Source: wisconsinexaminer.com · researched August 18, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
Opposed a Wisconsin Assembly crime package that increased penalties and argued instead for background checks and investments in education and municipalities.
February 12, 2020Supports Gun Control
Source: wisconsinexaminer.com · researched August 18, 2026
Track record — General
General · 7 records
Received U.S. Representative Gwen Moore's endorsement for governor.
July 31, 2026
Source: civicmedia.us · researched August 18, 2026
Received the IBEW Wisconsin State Conference's endorsement for governor.
July 23, 2026
Source: urbanmilwaukee.com · researched August 18, 2026
Received Governor Tony Evers's endorsement after reentering Wisconsin's gubernatorial race.
July 18, 2026
Source: wisconsinexaminer.com · researched August 18, 2026
Ended his first gubernatorial campaign and endorsed Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez.
July 9, 2026
Source: milwaukeecourier.com · researched August 18, 2026
Signed legislation raising Milwaukee County's sales tax by 0.4 percentage points to fund services and address pension liabilities.
August 3, 2023
Source: fox6now.com · researched August 18, 2026
Submitted testimony urging Milwaukee County supervisors to adopt the local-option sales tax authorized by Wisconsin Act 12.
July 11, 2023
Source: county.milwaukee.gov · researched August 18, 2026
Was sworn in as Milwaukee County executive.
May 4, 2020
Source: county.milwaukee.gov · researched August 18, 2026
Past race David Crowley ran in:
- Governor · August 11, 2026 · Wisconsin
Profile last researched August 18, 2026.