Milwaukee – The race for Mayor of Milwaukee just got interesting with the announcement by Alderman Bob Donovan who is seeking to become Mayor in order to replace “the timidity of leadership” that exist at City Hall.
“I am announcing my candidacy for Mayor of the great city of Milwaukee,” said Ald. Bob Donovan, of Milwaukee, before a crowd at Milwaukee’s Serb Hall.
Donovan is a four-term alderman and has been a frequent critic of the mayor on issues as public safety and the streetcar project.
Donovan is reported to have said that “Milwaukee’s greatest challenge was ‘timidity of leadership’ and the ‘muck and mire of indecision and timidity.”
Several hundred turned out to show their support for Donovan at Serb Hall this week.
Many supporters held signs– calling for change in the City of Milwaukee.
Donovan said his campaign will focus on three key issues– education, improving city infrastructure, and combating violence.
Election day may be two years away– but Donovan made his sentiment toward Mayor Barrett clear.
“Indecision is a tragedy in a man,” said Donovan, “but a disaster in a mayor,”
Mayor Barrett has not officially announced his intent to run for another term.
