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Wisconsin Jobs Now
stated on April 28, 2016 in a Facebook posting.:

Says Demond Means, "turnaround district" superintendent for Milwaukee Public Schools, said the district "needs to be gutted."

By James B. Nelson • May 18, 2016
David Cullen
stated on January 1, 2014 in a constituent newsletter:

Action by the Milwaukee County Board will "provide the County Executive with the same level of security as the Governor and the Mayor of Milwaukee while saving taxpayers $300,000."

By Dave Umhoefer • January 19, 2014
David A. Clarke Jr.
stated on February 19, 2012 in a television interview:

Says Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele "eliminated" sheriff’s office funding for providing security for presidential and presidential campaign visits.

By Tom Kertscher • March 21, 2012
Jeff Stone
stated on April 1, 2011 in a campaign flier:

Says Chris Abele, opponent in Milwaukee County executive race, "failed to finish 3 separate colleges, dropping out all 3 times."

By Dave Umhoefer • April 1, 2011