If you’re thinking of passing on the flu shot…

Franklin voters will decide on Election Day the merits of a huge $43 million referendum that would build a brand new middle school.

“Shall the Franklin Public School District, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $43,300,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of constructing a new middle school on District land; tearing down Forest Park Middle School; site improvements; and acquisition of equipment, furnishings and fixtures?”

SouthNOW.com questioned Franklin school superintendent Steve Patz with an apparent inquiry about the school district’s motives.

“In no way have we gone out there to try to sway voters,” said Patz. “Our intent, which I believe we followed, is to communicate why we’re going to referendum, and that’s it.”

That’s downright laughable. And insulting.

Anyone who reads the school district propaganda about the referendum  can plainly see that it is obviously promoting and seeking a YES vote. Such a practice is in violation of state law, though nothing will come of it.

But please. Let’s not try to publicly mislead the voters. The referendum may, indeed, pass. But everyone knows school district folks are the referendum’s biggest cheerleaders.

Dear Friends,

Please click here to view the October 2016 edition of “Privileged to Serve,” the monthly e-newsletter issued by my office.

This edition includes:

-Milwaukee County 2017 Budget

-Domestic Violence Awareness

-Legal Custody and Physical Placement Study Services
-Oak Creek Middle School

-Town Hall Meetings

-Legislative Roundup

-China Lights at Boerner Botanical Gardens

-Free days at the Milwaukee County Parks, museums, and the County Zoo.

-Upcoming events in our community.

I encourage you to forward this newsletter to anyone who may find it informative. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office if I can be of assistance concerning any matter involving Milwaukee County.

All My Best,

Steve F. Taylor 

Milwaukee County Board, 2nd Vice Chairman

Economic & Community Development Committee Chairman

Milwaukee County Supervisor, 9th District

(414) 278-4267

(414) 223-1380 fax

steve.taylor@milwaukeecountywi.gov

Moving Milwaukee County Forward

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Announces Get Out The Vote Efforts Before Election Day

Oct 26, 2016 by AFP

The group will be making phone calls, sending mail and knocking on doors across Wisconsin to encourage citizens to fulfill their civic duty and vote.

Are you planning to vote this year? Many Americans sat out of the 2014 elections, even in Wisconsin. While there’s a lot to be cynical of this election, the stakes are high. Beyond the presidential race, the U.S. House and Senate are at stake.  You deserve to have a say in the direction we take as a country in the years ahead.

In 2014, 56.8% of Wisconsinites voted. While Wisconsin did pretty well nationally, ranking second, it’s still not enough. Your participation is required to do even better this year.

Over the remaining days, it’s up to you to be a voter, but we want to make it as easy as possible. That’s why we launched the 2016 Voter Toolkit, at www.VoteforJobs.com, an easy online tool for you to use.

Take Action:

1. Vote now and avoid the lines on Election day by voting early
2. Make your plan for Election Day

The Census Bureau found that nearly half of non-voters didn’t vote because they just didn’t make it to a polling place – they were too busy, out of town, or just plain forgot.

This election is too important to take a pass. At the very least, don’t show up to vote unprepared: check your polling location and be ready for Election Day.

Rob Engstrom
SVP and National Political Director
U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Before we get to the latest news in this blog let me take you back to 2014 when  uber lefty blogger Jason Patzfahl from Greendale took the improbable stance that unless we banned voting in schools, terrorists would stampede and inflict a shooting, killing frenzy.

I guess those Gun-Free Zone signs aren’t the deterrent they were intended.

The issue became a political hot potato in the normally quiet village of Greendale.

Trustees, you handle it.

No, school board members, that’s your baby.

Nope, back to you, trustees.

School Board, what do you say?

All the back and forthing was just so goofy and unnecessary because it shouldn’t have been  an issue at all.

WI Reporter did an excellent job debunking the concerns that schools on Election Day suddenly transform into shooting galleries. Hello…if you’re looking for a 100% safe place to vote, there is none. Not when bullets have found their way into the White House.

It got goofier.

Patzfahl  said the following at a Village Board of Trustees meeting in the summer of 2014 about a potential November referendum on this very issue:

“I think there is going to be too many non-stakeholders that would vote during that referendum. Some stakes are higher than others. I think having two of my kids in the elementary schools makes me a little bit more of a higher stakeholder.”

Wow!

Patzfahl is entrenched in the crowd that believes that a photo ID requirement will, here’s that infamous word “disenfranchise” folks from voting. They’ll just stay home, won’t vote. Too tough. Too hard. Too much of a burden.

Now we heard that Patzfahl didn’t want a referendum on the Greendale ballot in November 2014 on whether schools shouldn’t be polling places. So follow along with me everyone. This is so good.

1) Patzfahl didn’t want a referendum

2) He wanted to take away the right of Greendale citizens to vote on an issue he raised in the first place!

3) He wanted to prevent a referendum because he thinks his side will lose. If taking voting machines out of schools is such a great idea, why the lack of confidence?

4) And this is the best. He didn’t want a referendum because there are too many stakeholders, i.e., elderly without kids in the Greendale public schools, that will come out and vote against his side. In other words, the arrogant Patzfahl, when he said “I think having two of my kids in the elementary schools makes me a little bit more of a higher stakeholder,” actually said his vote is more important and should carry more weight than anyone else who doesn’t have kids in the school district. That would be the elderly or anyone else who dares GASP send their children to private schools.

The elitist arrogant snobbery of the left reared its ugly head in 2014.

In 2016 let’s keep doing what communities all across America are doing without incident: Hold elections in our school buildings.

Unfortunately some schools will cave on Election Day.

It’s official. The rates for Wisconsin’s benchmark Obamacare plan are going up 16% for 2017. Can you afford to pay 16% more every month?

Does Russ Feingold care? He is one of Obamacare’s biggest fans and has promised to fight and protect Obamacare in the Senate. Knowing what we know now, that’s not looking out for your best interests.

Let’s not forget that Russ Feingold was the deciding vote for Obamacare. He had claimed that the bill “would lower health insurance premiums by 14 to 20 percent”. Russ was wrong, and we can’t afford to send him back to the Senate.

Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi were hoping that these numbers wouldn’t come out before Election Day, but with 2 weeks left, this is a game-changer for control of Congress. Don’t reward their costly policies by sending Russ Feingold to DC to support an even more expensive liberal agenda.

Your voice is your vote – don’t let it go to waste. Make sure you have your vote information here and vote for Ron Johnson, who will fight for us when it comes to Obamacare.

Rob.

Rob Engstrom
SVP and National Political Director
U.S. Chamber of Commerce

We get it. Sometimes it’s tough to get away on a Tuesday to wait in line and vote. This year, take the pain away and vote early by mailing your ballot.

There is still time to request an absentee ballot. Go to Vote.GOP now to request yours today.

You only have a limited amount of time to request the ballot, so don’t let this opportunity pass you by.

So much in the future depends on your vote this year. The Supreme Court could change for a generation if Hillary Clinton and the Democrats win the White House. We must vote Republican and not let that happen.

The information that you need is all on Vote.GOP.

Be a voter this year.

Thanks,

Chris Carr
RNC Political Director

Stopped at the Hardee’s off the expressway in Delafield this morning for a cup of coffee.

No Steak, Egg and Cheese Biscuit or  Burrito.

No double this…

Just a 73 cent cup of coffee

While emerging from my car I did a double take. The large sign on the road to the parking lot and restaurant matched the sign on the restaurant windows.

That can’t be right. Ah, but it was.

And yes, I’m going to try it.