What Dr. Ellen Censky dismisses as "public pushback" we believe is the voice of the true owners of the collections, exhibits, dioramas, built-ins, etc.   For years, PreserveMKE and members of the community have been trying to get information and have a voice in the future not only of the new museum, but the current museum.  

 

The people’s demands are clear: transparency, preservation, financial accountability, and County control of collections.
The Board’s legal responsibilities under Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31 & 19.81–98, and County ordinances, require them to conduct open meetings, provide public records, and exercise fiduciary stewardship over the museum collections and taxpayer funds.

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To date, we have received little to no response from the County Board with two exceptions.  We are told to "trust the professionals

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