MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell announced Monday she is running for Milwaukee County Executive, seeking to replace Governor-elect David Crowley, who will leave the position to become Wisconsin’s next governor.
Nicholson-Bovell launched her campaign at Sherman Phoenix Marketplace, outlining an agenda focused on affordability, housing, mental health services, county parks and public transportation.
“Families are working hard, but the cost of living keeps climbing,” Nicholson-Bovell said. “It shouldn’t be such a struggle to build a good life. County government can’t fix everything, but we can make people’s lives better.”
Nicholson-Bovell has served on the Milwaukee County Board since 2016 and as chairwoman since 2020.
Under state law, Nicholson-Bovell will temporarily become acting County Executive when Crowley leaves office. She will then be responsible for selecting an interim County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Board.
A special election, likely this spring, will determine who permanently replaces Crowley.
