Milwaukee is such a sleepy town on certain issues. We are soooo behind when it comes to being collectively organized politically. Our Black Press rarely (if ever) asks elected officials or private sector individuals about their potential to be Milwaukee’s 1st Black Mayor. This town doesn’t even have hypothetical conversations about potential candidates or forums for persons with ability to lead this city. Damn, we are so ass backwards it just makes my head explode that a town suffering with such a high misery index for its Black People remain so indifferent politically. I don’t think we care or even think about developing and supporting a candidate to become mayor.
Why the Hell Not!!!!!
Do I believe Black Milwaukee will change overnight with the election of a Black Mayor? No.
Do I believe Black Milwaukee will change AT ALL with the election of yet another White Mayor? No.
What I do believe is that THE RIGHT BLACK MAYOR will advocate and take OUR ISSUES seriously in city hall. I believe THE RIGHT BLACK MAYOR will get OUR POLICIES enacted and address OUR NEED for serious ecomonic development and prosperity in this city. I believe THE RIGHT BLACK MAYOR will be able to communicate to US unlike any elected official in this city and mobilize (strengthen) our efforts to politically, educationally, and socially.
This isn’t too much to ask is it?
No it isn’t!
WE all know that WE will respond to the leader that can not only relate to US, but the one who connects to US visually, orally, and emotionally.
I believe County Supervisor Eyon Biddle is showing the early potential to be the type of serious mayoral candidate Black Milwaukee desires and needs. I advise you to keep an eye on this brother and watch him work for those he represents. It is refreshing to see such enthusiasm and passion around this city in someone like Supervisor Biddle.
If he isn’t thinking that far down the road, then he needs to get some advisors immediately to start building a political machine at the grassroots level, not-for-profit, and corporate levels. This is someone I’d throw my support and energy behind when he decides he’s ready to step his political game up.
Holla at me Biddle when you get your A-team together.
G -
Next mayor, because he’s put his name in the news from a couple quotes and a useless resolution? Its so ridiculous that this is what strong black leadership in Milwaukee means. Were aiming awfully low.
I really like Supervisor Biddle’s energy and thirst for change in Milwaukee. The problem is his brand of change isn’t what I’m completely interested in. He’s WAY to far left for many people to stomach.
When it comes to a Mayoral race, I’m sure he’d be the least of all the evils. I just hope he doesn’t Obama us, and get crazy with the city money. Lord knows my mom can’t afford many more property tax increases.
Keep up the good work, and hopefully you’ll become more politically centered with age Supervisor Biddle.
By good work I mean focusing on our youth and our community, not approving shacking up benefits for public employees. I don’t believe in rewards for shacking up, but I do believe in marriage.
This article is very humbling and flattering. G, I appreciate your support and encouragement, thank you. I even appreciate the constructive criticism given by my constituent and the anonymous commentator. We have a lot of work to do to change our community, so let’s all keep pushing…
As one who has had supervisor Biddle on my program on several occasions , I have had the pleasue of seeing and talking to him on a first hand basis. He possess many qualitys that would easily lend themselves to that office. It is encouraging to see a youngman who possess the ability and willingness to fight for those who have no voice. This city is dying for black leadership he has it , and is willing to take on stale black leadership that has been hampering blacks in this community.
Supervisor Biddle has made a great impact in a short time. Regardless of poltics, he has put forth legislation and action that goes beyond those things. Selfishly being a resident in his dstrict, I would like to see him there for a while so we can bring about all the changes he has set in motion. God knows this abandoned district is in need of his TLC and I look forward to seeing his poltical star shine.
Peace,
WW