My Priorities
Parks and the Environment
Milwaukee’s parks are our heritage and our legacy. With a focus on preserving what makes our county special, I'm dedicated to keeping our parks thriving despite the challenges we face today. Let's tackle the climate crisis by safeguarding, improving, and expanding our green havens. Privatization? Not on my watch. Our parks are here for all of us, regardless of income. I'm also pushing for a greener tomorrow. The Milwaukee County Transit System should embrace electric vehicles to make our transportation cleaner and more efficient. And let's clear the air – it's time to champion a renewable energy future. I'm committed to leading the way toward cleaner air, a healthier future, and a Milwaukee County that stands as a shining example of environmental stewardship. Together, we can create a brighter, greener future for all of Milwaukee.
Public Transportation
Public transportation isn’t about ideology, it’s about ensuring an essential service that keeps us going to work, to the doctor, to school, and safely back home after. I'm committed to restoring and expanding bus routes where they're needed most, ensuring connectivity throughout our city. And I'm not stopping there – I'm pushing for smart, sustainable upgrades, like a direct switch to electric vehicles. This is about more than transportation; it's about a greener future for Milwaukee. Let's make our county accessible, sustainable, and vibrant together.
Housing
Milwaukee County is a national example of the need for a right to representation for tenants faced with eviction, and the need for affordable housing. Housing is an essential human right. What makes Milwaukee’s 4th Supervisor District great is that we are a mix of owners, renters, those who were born in Wisconsin, and those who chose it. The diverse fabric of the 4th District is not possible without affordable housing and the preservation of renters’ rights. Milwaukee needs to double down on providing both.
Law Enforcement and Public Safety
We need radical reform in the county prisons to restore public trust in law enforcement. People are dying. No one should be afraid of dying when they get pulled over by a Sheriff’s deputy. The Sheriff's Department needs to do a radically better job of adopting a social justice mindset for law enforcement. This means sustaining non-cooperation with ICE, aggressively adopting training for deputies in de-escalation and community engagement, and auditing the county jail so these preventable deaths stop. As a County Board Supervisor, I am willing to work with the Sheriff's Department and law enforcement to ensure that the department takes action to make these changes. The county audit division may be a very effective way to go about starting this process. More broadly, we as a society need to cease the militarization of police and ban the use of tear gas and rubber bullets by law enforcement. Weapons of war do not belong on our streets.
A Woman’s Right to Choose
The county does not control laws governing reproductive healthcare in Wisconsin, but I believe every elected official bears a profound responsibility to advocate for women’s right to healthcare no matter what their office may be. I knocked on hundreds of doors for then-Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s spring State Supreme Court campaign, speaking with voters about the disastrous consequences of Wisconsin’s 1849 law going back into effect. While there is a good chance that the ban will be overturned by the State Supreme Court, that is not enough. We need a constitutional amendment enshrining women’s right to reproductive health care. Activism and turnout in our district are crucial to winning these state-wide fights, and I am committed to fighting loudly and boldly until a constitutional amendment is passed.
Racial and Social Justice
Equity must be a guiding force within all county services, ensuring that every individual's needs are acknowledged and addressed. Prioritizing anti-racism and pro-LGBTQ+ initiatives should be paramount for every elected official, shaping every policy we enact. The time has come to confront structural racism with the urgency it demands. To truly transform our county into one that values all its people, including Black, Latino, and Muslim populations, we must confront the five central types of violence faced by BIPOC communities: physical, political, legal, economic, and environmental. Our responsibility is clear – whether it's reforming a flawed criminal justice system, expanding right to counsel, increasing access to drivers licenses for migrants, demanding that law enforcement keep their promise not to coordinate with ICE, bridging disparities in financial services, health, the environment, or education, we are resolute in our commitment to creating a county where equality prevails. This is our mission, and this is the path we will steadfastly follow.