State Representative David Crowley said He's the Right Fit for Milwaukee County Executive and has Officially Announced his Run for Candidacy

On Nov. 4, 2019, State Representative David Crowley announced his run for Milwaukee County Executive, in which he said his decision was not based off of his ego. Crowley said he’s built his career on bringing people together and that’s what the Milwaukee County needs to flourish.

Milwaukee’s current County Executive Chris Abele announced last month on Oct. 16 that he will not be running for re-election come spring time.

“We need somebody who’s going to bridge the city together,” said Crowley and he feels he’s the right one to do the job. “We have to build relationships.”

If elected, Crowley said he won’t be able to fix everything within four years, but it’s about reaching benchmarks. He said this is also another reason why partnering with the state, the community, leaders and other key community partners will make a true difference for the City of Milwaukee.

Currently, Crowley serves Wisconsin’s 17th Assembly District where he represents almost 60,000 residents in the state legislature. Crowley sits on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Small Business Development, Workforce Development, Transportation, and Jobs and Economy Committees. He’s also a member of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Board of Directors, the Chair of the Milwaukee Caucus, the Chair of the Black Caucus, and the Co-Chair of the Black and Latino Caucus.

Along with Crowley’s work experience, he said because he’s from Milwaukee, specifically from 53206, that he’s seen both sides of the coin which will help him in his position if elected. Around the age of 16, Crowley began going to Urban Underground where he spent the next few years learning about himself and the community. Crowley comes from a low-income family that struggled and utilized the County’s services, so he knows how important the position is to the city. According to Crowley, the County is an extension of the State. The County provides health and human services, park maintenance and public transportation. As the Milwaukee County Executive, it would be Crowley’s job to make sure the City of Milwaukee has a balanced budget.

“It’s one of the biggest safety nets we have,” Crowley said about the County’s services.

As Crowley prepares to call, knock on doors and raise money for his campaign, he’s also focused on the youth and their engagement in it all. Crowley said he’s showing the youth what they can be.

“You cannot do this type of work without young people,” he said. “We need to be reaching out to young people to get them involved.”

As 2020 elections are getting closer, Crowley encourages people to stay engaged and that starts with knowing who’s representing you and what voices they bring to the table.

“We need you to start plugging yourself in,” Crowley said. “Nobody’s voice is better than your own.”

To stay updated on Crowley’s campaign, click here. The non-partisan spring primary election will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The general election will be on Tuesday, April 7. To find out if you’re registered to vote, click here.