I think it is just great that we have a candidate that exhibits energy, strength, knowledge of the issues, an on-issue debater, present history in our state senate and a doer.

Candidate Taylor - Senator Lena Taylor, is a “change agent”. She speaks for her constituents - a quality so lacking today in politicians. She’s out at the meetings, working in our legislature, bringing home the bacon for her constituents, debating the issues, calling the points, doing her homework, reaching across the isle; and, making a difference. All the while, she is raising a son as a single parent.

She has her style and it serves her well.

I support her because she is “ON-THE-JOB” every time I see her; and, that is a lot in the public discourse.

I think/firmly feel she will be great for our county government.
Our county government is in “stalemate” and “no response”; therefore, lacking in substantive leadership and services for the people.

County Executive Scott Walker came in on the back of his predecessor Ament with “one issue” and that’s where he has remained. He has failed to be proactive, responsive and respond to questions, concerns and due diligence.

He has allowed quality of life and economic development to plummet further into disconnect. Speaking of disconnect, he has been “disconnected” with the citizenry.

Under his watch we look at the parks poor performance, and his missing in action lack of concerned leadership that frequently “passes the buck”.

The park system and the county transit system are two of the greatest assets of Milwaukee County. Its new leadership in the “parks” and “transit” have made draconian cuts, layoffs and shown disrespect to the taxpayers. The contracts and slice dice politics has left a bad taste in our mouth.

The lack of best practices and lack of true progressive leadership by the park system and the transit system speaks loudly about the progress of County Executive Walker.

Closing of privileges for the county parks, upkeep of the property, lake front duck-and-dodge closing, drastic changes and lay-offs with no real solutions, cronyism in strategic planning and appointments; his punitive efforts rather than true solutions to social responsibilities of his office and not reaching out to Milwaukeeans of Color and the Working Poor - seniors, homeless, mental health, child care providers, parents, foster care and technology leads the list in my disappointment in his leadership. I was a supporter and voter for Walker last time around. He has been a huge disappointment.

We need “energy”, “leadership”, “commitment for the entire constituents”, “change-with-solutions” and “compassion”, Candidate Lena Taylor is that person.

Mary Glass - Milwaukeean