Published Feb. 16, 2012
More than a decade ago, in a little-interest school board election in Milwaukee, everybody was surprised when a barely-known poet and creative writing teacher won by beating a lawyer who had the support of the establishment.
Published Feb. 15, 2012
I just read a news release from Milwaukee Common Council President Willie Hines' office, blasting Sheriff David Clarke's "decision to assign sheriffs deputies to provide only partial security" for President Obama's Milwaukee visit today. Joining in the criticism is County Board Chairman Lee Holloway. Hines called the Sheriff's decision "appalling."
Published Jan. 24, 2011
The first debate in the 2011 Milwaukee County executive race was Friday. Tomorrow, ads for campaigns are set to begin. Here's a preview from the Chris Abele campaign.
Published May 28, 2010
Despite approving a county referendum asking that the state allow the county to raise the sales tax to fund the bus system, taxpayers were left hanging when Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed the plan.
Published Oct. 16, 2009
A discussion about guns proved to be a blazing topic this week at a special meeting of the Common Council's Public Safety Committee. And sure, there was plenty of room for grandstanding and collective hand-wringing. "There simply is no excuse for the gun violence in our communities and residents will no longer stand for it. It is high time we take serious action," Ald. Bob Donovan said.
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