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Mike McCabe
Mike McCabe
stated on May 21, 2017 an interview
"When you look at all the state and local taxes we pay in Wisconsin, the wealthiest 1 percent pay the lowest overall tax rate."
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June 2, 2017
Chris Larson
Chris Larson
stated on November 22, 2015 an interview
The Milwaukee County executive can sell the public "museum, the airport and the zoo" -- all on his own, without County Board approval  
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December 3, 2015
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on July 21, 2014 a news article
Says his "Act 10 reforms" have "saved the taxpayers some $3 billion."
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August 20, 2014
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on July 27, 2014 a meme on social media
"97 percent of the 100 poorest counties in America are in red states."
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By Louis Jacobson • July 29, 2014
John Chisholm
John Chisholm
stated on June 2, 2014 a letter
Says Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke has "deputies collecting overtime while sitting passively in chairs watching courthouse security personnel work."
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June 30, 2014
John Albers
John Albers
stated on June 14, 2014 In an emai to constituents
It would be illegal for the Fulton County Commission to raise the county tax rate.
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By April Hunt • June 18, 2014
Deborah Kafoury
Deborah Kafoury
stated on April 15, 2014 a campaign website statement
"When Deborah took office, the (Sellwood Bridge) project had languished for years, with only $11 million in funds. With her leadership the remaining funding was secured that got the project moving forward."
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By Dana Tims • May 8, 2014
Wayne Thorburn
Wayne Thorburn
stated on January 8, 2014 an opinion column in the Austin American-Statesman
Nearly 90% of Travis County government races will be settled by the time of the Democratic primary.
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By Sue Owen • January 30, 2014
Mark Harris
Mark Harris
stated on July 20, 2013 an interview
"I’ve got the spending down, I’ve got the debt down a little bit, I’ve got the reserves up."
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By Dave Umhoefer • August 28, 2013
Joe Sanfelippo
Joe Sanfelippo
stated on April 10, 2013 legislative testimony
Says a state bill checks the spending habits of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors by "bringing it in line with other county boards around the state."  
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By Dave Umhoefer • May 5, 2013
Chris Abele
Chris Abele
stated on January 18, 2013 an interview
The Milwaukee County Board’s staff grew from four workers to 38 over four decades and now costs taxpayers "a lot more," while the total county workforce was more than cut in half in the same period.
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By Dave Umhoefer • January 24, 2013