Earlier today, Governor Jim Doyle announced that he will not be running for a third term as governor. In his announcement, he promised that he would continue to work for the people of Wisconsin:
He said he would have an aggressive agenda over the next 16 months, focusing on education, green jobs, the economy and health care.
“I believe without the politics and the campaign we can get a lot done over time,” he said. “This moment in history will not be wasted.”
Milwaukee County First thanks Governor Doyle for his twenty years of tireless service to the people of Wisconsin, first as Attorney General, and then as Governor.
MCF also calls on Doyle to keep his promise of not serving out the remainder of his term as a lame duck governor, and to help the economy of the entire region of southeast Wisconsin by honoring the voices of Milwaukee County voters who approved a 1% sales tax in last year’s elections. The sales tax would be vital to restore the transit system of Milwaukee County and providing a strong base for any future RTA, including the KRM rail system.
The sales tax would also have the benefit of preserving our parks, or emergency medical system, and give Milwaukee County property tax payers some much needed relief.