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RA FOREGEE! 1st Month ST with 6 month contract S DREXEL SELF STORAGE KOSCIUSZKO MONUMENT REDEDICATED - PAGE 3 NOVEMBER 15, 2013 MARK BELLING MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Mukwonago delivers double whammy Page 9 Recycling fee follows high tax increase for next year By DAVE FIDLIN Special to The Post STEVE "THE HOMER" TRUE Behavior in NFL locker rooms not the issue Page 11 Bullygate involving Dolphins singles out one player MILWAUKEE – As he spoke before a crowd of more than 50 people at a recent luncheon, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele provided a Facebook analogy as he discussed his relationship with the Milwaukee County Board. "It's complicated," Abele said of his relationship with the board and his role in making pivotal policy decisions. The most recent example could be the creation of the county's 2014 budget, which has not been without controversy since delibera- tions picked up steam in late September. Abele was invited to speak at a luncheon Nov. 7 hosted by online political news site WisPolitics.com. Jeff Mayers, president of WisPolitics.com, moderated the discussion and directly asked questions. Toward the end of the talk, audience members were invited to pose their own questions. Abele's relations with the County Board and Sheriff David Clarke have frequently been characterized as strained and have grabbed headlines. Abele readily acknowledges his frequent disagreements with some or all members of the County Board. "But there are great people on that board," Abele offered as a follow-up response. "Everyone's just really well intended." Clarke has openly chastised Abele and numerous members of the board as disagreements over policy matters within the Sheriff's office come to light. "Do we battle? Well, it takes two people to battle," Abele said. "I'm not issuing press Financing Available - Stop By Today!!! NEW LOCATION 729 S. 84th St. (414)257-9823 Stop By Today!!! 50% OFF ACROSS FROM FAMOUS DAVE'S BBQ OPEN: MON.-SAT. 10AM-7PM CLOSED SUNDAY ON SELECT ITEMS! See Store ***Professional Installers Wanted TOP DOLLAR $$$ PAID*** Alpine 12" Subs BUY 1 GET 1 FREE $149 CAR ALARMS • Programmable alarm for door locks & vehicle ignition (optional) • 2 Outputs • 2 Remote Controls • Interrupter • 120db Sound • 6 Sec. Emergency Lights • Lifetime Warranty On Installation • Installation Included Reg. Price $289.99 Now $79.99 ALARM W/REMOTE STARTER • Start vehicle from inside home or office on cold/hot days! • Some cars may require by-pass module. • 2 remote controls (optional keyless entry) • Lifetime Warranty on installation • Installation included $159 WE BEAT ALL COMPETITOR PRICING! NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! #1 in CUSTOMER SERVICE SAME DAY INSTALL ATION! See COMPLICATED on Page 6 DID YOU KNOW? – For more facts, visit www.didyouknow.org. In-House Financing GET UP TO www.stereo1one.com LOCATION #1 5040 S. 27TH ST. (414)282-9911 (414)282-9909 releases, calling people names and using lessthan-productive language. I believe there's a productive, diplomatic way of addressing things." Abele characterized Milwaukee County's current arrangement between his position and the County Board as "quirky It dates back to ." Abele the 1960s. Functions between the two sides of county government have gone under the microscope with increased prevalence. "It's been extremely frustrating lately ," Abele said of the divide. "I don't think the County Board should always be in agreement with me, but I do feel that there should be a defensible rationale for the decisions we make." When asked to elaborate further, Abele said some of the policy matters broached at the County Board level are, at times, counterintuitive. • The fleshy projection above the bill on a turkey is called a snood. • People who chase after rare birds are called twitchers. 235119070 ACROSS FROM STATE FAIR PARK OPEN: MON.-SAT. 10AM-7PM CLOSED SUNDAY 414-617-2109 414-587-0517 235519020 'It's complicated' Abele discusses relations with County Board, Clarke at luncheon 500 W. Drexel • Oak Creek Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MilwaukeePost Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MilwaukeePost

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