MILWAUKEE (AP) — The eight Democrats running for governor of Wisconsin expressed support for giving more control to local governments and criticized the deal struck by the state to bring a huge Foxconn Technology Group plant to Wisconsin.
At a forum on issues impacting Milwaukee county, the candidates took chances to criticize Republican Gov. Scott Walker. One candidate also used the forum to repeat his desire to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older.
The forum moderated by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele centered on the issue that local governments receive less state aid than the tax receipts they provide to Wisconsin under a shared revenue system. When candidates were asked whether they supported giving municipalities the power to raise taxes to improve transportation infrastructure, all said they favored giving local governments that power — whether through increasing gas taxes or vehicle registration fees or other means.
The Democrat gubernatorial candidates are: Tony Evers, who is state schools superintendent; Mahlon Mitchell, a firefighter and president of the state firefighter union; Matt Flynn, an attorney and U.S. Navy veteran; Josh Pade, an attorney making his first run for office; former state Rep. Kelda Roys; Mike McCabe, a political activist; Paul Soglin, Madison's mayor; and state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout. They will face off Aug. 14 in a primary to decide who will challenge Republican Gov. Scott Walker in November.
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When does Foxconn start pumping money into our pockets?
Likely - NEVER....
Just enjoy the bonds, bills, and interest payments which will destroy the entire region!
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