Milwaukee: Vote Tom Barrett for Mayor on Tuesday April 6.

Local elections in Wisconsin are tomorrow. In Milwaukee, the most notable race is the race for Milwaukee mayor. The media coverage has focused more on the candidates' negatives than on their positions on issues. Therefore, I'm going to take this final opportunity to push my choice for mayor.

For years, Tom Barrett was my Congressman and he served his district well. Prior to that, Barrett served as a State Representative, and later a State Senator. His vast experience is exactly what this city needs at this time. We need someone who is familiar with other levels of government, and knows how to navigate the federal and state bureaucracies in order to get things done. Some of the most important issues ranging from the freeway plan, school funding, and environmental cleanup all require working with other levels of government to accomplish our goals.

Barrett wants to overhaul the city ethics code, a very timely issue considering three alderman were recently run out of office following scandals involving their campaign finances.

He also wants to reform the Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewerage District (MMSD). Even after the deep tunnel was completed, MMSD has continued to dump millions of gallons of untreated wastewater into Lake Michigan. This has to be dealt with, and Barrett's extraordinary record on the environment speaks for itself.

You can read more about Tom Barrett's positions at the issue papers section of his website. His experience, his solid record on education, balancing the budget, and the environment, along with his leadership skills are all reasons why Brewtown Politico is proud to endorse Tom Barrett for Mayor of Milwaukee.

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