It’s no secret that Milwaukee County is facing numerous economic and quality of life challenges. As Albert Einstein said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” If Milwaukee County wants to move forward, it has to change the way it has been operating and governing.
To address Milwaukee County’s structural deficit, we need new and creative ways to operate county government. I will start by identifying priorities in each community and looking at ways to implement them with fiscal responsibility and by building public and private partnerships. In Hales Corners, we’ve made community improvements in tough economic times without raising taxes and going further into debt.
I am in favor of restructuring the County Board, including reducing the number of supervisors and evaluating board responsibilities in context with other County and municipal governing entities to reduce duplication of efforts and costs. I also believe that it is important for our elected officials to be responsive to constituents and their concerns and not merely pay lip service. This is how I have operated as a Village Trustee for nine years in Hales Corners.
I want to make the County Board more accountable to citizens, which will require fiscal responsibility, economic development and governance changes. County government has become far too dysfunctional and I will work to reduce overall costs and focus on policy-making rather than micro-management.
I hope to gain your support and your vote in the primary election on February 21, 2012. If you have any questions about my campaign or would like to become involved, please click on the “contact” or “volunteer” tabs for further information.
Thank you and I look forward to the opportunity to serve you as your Milwaukee County Supervisor for the 9th District.
Donald G. Schwartz
