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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
stated on September 17, 2020 in a campaign website:
Says Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez “approved a 67% pay raise for himself and increased his own pension. He makes $250,000 a year, more than almost every big-city Mayor in the country. He also kept his taxpayer-funded Mercedes-Benz after slashing $400 million in government jobs and spending.”
Half-True
By Amy Sherman • September 30, 2020
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
stated on August 21, 2020 in an ad:
After a bridge collapse killed six people, Carlos Gimenez extended a $130 million contract to the construction company, where one of his sons worked and for which another lobbied.
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • September 4, 2020
Edward Cox
Edward Cox
stated on May 1, 2018 in an interview on The Capital Pressroom:
Marc Molinaro "has cut taxes, his budget now is lower than it was six years ago" in Dutchess County
Half-True
By Dan Clark • May 24, 2018
Chris Abele
Chris Abele
stated on May 18, 2017 in an interview:
Says David Clarke reduced the number of Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies "from about 700 and something to 300 and something."  
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • May 26, 2017
Gerald Daugherty
Gerald Daugherty
stated on October 17, 2016 in his campaign website:
Says he’s "taken an 8% pay decrease in each of the nine years he has been in office."
Half-True
By Rachel Rice • October 24, 2016
Pat McCrory
Pat McCrory
stated on March 26, 2016 in a list of rebuttals to criticism over the law:
Despite the passage of HB2, "towns, cities and counties in North Carolina are still allowed to set stricter non-discrimination policies for their own employees if they choose."
Half-True
By Will Doran • March 31, 2016
Chris Abele
Chris Abele
stated on November 2, 2015 in a TV ad:
Says he balanced the Milwaukee County budget "without raising taxes five years in a row."
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • November 10, 2015
Kenneth Block
Kenneth Block
stated on August 23, 2015 in TV interview:
"The cost of fire in Rhode Island is anywhere from 33 percent to 100 percent more expensive than anywhere else we could find."  
Half-True
By Mark Reynolds • September 20, 2015
Mary Burke
Mary Burke
stated on October 17, 2014 in a debate:
Says Scott Walker cut funding to local governments in Wisconsin, contributing to the "second-largest increase in violent crime" in the Midwest.  
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • October 23, 2014
Ismael Ozanne
Ismael Ozanne
stated on June 7, 2014 in a speech:
"I’m running the second-largest county district attorney’s office … at 1985 staffing levels."
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • July 23, 2014
Chris Abele
Chris Abele
stated on June 24, 2014 in a letter to Milwaukee County supervisors:
A statewide poll showing 76 percent support and other surveys are a "strong indicator" of  broad public support in Milwaukee County for a $10.10 minimum wage
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • July 7, 2014
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on June 1, 2014 in a TV interview:
Under Wisconsin law, "anyone who knows anything about a John Doe" secret criminal investigation "can't talk about it."
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • June 12, 2014
ChangeAustin.org
ChangeAustin.org
stated on February 26, 2014 in an email blast:
Sarah Eckhardt "refused to take her own pay increases repeatedly."
Half-True
By W. Gardner Selby • March 6, 2014
Janet Bewley
Janet Bewley
stated on October 24, 2013 in a speech:
"The Legislature passed Gov. Walker’s so-called property tax relief bill," but the Republicans "are still raising your property taxes."  
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • November 6, 2013
Jeff Kruse
Jeff Kruse
stated on July 8, 2013 in a Senate floor speech:
Says that in Curry County, "if you make a 911 call you’re likely to wait for an hour for a response."
Half-True
By Janie Har • July 13, 2013
Jeff Wagner
Jeff Wagner
stated on May 8, 2013 in a radio show:
"The State of Wisconsin thinks you should have to" wash your hands "at least 28 times to make one peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich."
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • May 16, 2013
Marina Dimitrijevic
Marina Dimitrijevic
stated on April 25, 2013 in a news release:
The Milwaukee County Board approved a reform package by a 15-3 vote, "meaning Board Supervisors’ salaries will be cut by 20 percent" and "the Board’s budget will be cut by 50 percent."
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • May 1, 2013
Diane McKeel
Diane McKeel
stated on August 26, 2010 in in a guest column:
Says "Studies show the average age of entry into prostitution is 12 to 14 years old."
Half-True
By Janie Har • March 2, 2013
Charlotte Lehan
Charlotte Lehan
stated on January 8, 2013 in in an interview:
Says Oak Grove is "one of the largest cities in Oregon" and is "the biggest city in Clackamas County and it's not a city."
Half-True
By Janie Har • January 30, 2013
Marina Dimitrijevic
Marina Dimitrijevic
stated on November 14, 2012 in an interview:
Milwaukee County government employees pay "much more" for their health care than City of Milwaukee or State of Wisconsin employees.
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • December 9, 2012
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