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City Center Milwaukee - Saturday, March 15, 2015 was kick-off of the Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC Candidates Forum for business as a link and right-of-passage for candidates in the 15th District. It said, "business" has a role and responsibility to the person that serves the 15th District at 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, 2nd Foor.
The event jumpstart the creation of a linked and noteworthy business climate in an oasis district that demands leadership, citizenship, scholarship, entreneurship, ownership, apprenticeship, fellowship, partnership and stewardship. Therefore, GOTV is a Number 1 priority as a "district-format" of Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC empowerment.
"The sprint elections (April 1, 2014) and (April 29, 2014) will allow the lucky candidate a short timeframe to market. However, it is important to note that the person that wins will be in a "fish bowl" and held to Oath of office, commitment to the residential, commercial and light industrial constituents of District 15 first and foremost; and, to set a NEW tone for the importance of the office of Alderperson for the 15th District. The elected candidate will have 2 years in qualification and certification by the People for merit to retain the seat. So, the candidate that 'sell the office' during this sprint campaign will not only be exposed but will be assured a 2-year term limit, says Mary Glass, Chair/CEO, Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC.
Candidates Forum MPA LLC
Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC's first business candidates forum for the 15th District was held at: Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum, 2620 W. Center (27th & Center). It is the permanent site for District 15 meetings held by MPA LLC. Clayborn Benson, Founder and Executive Director provided the Welcome; and, the Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum was a co-sponsor of the forum.
Panelists consisted of:
- Candidate Patricia Ruiz
- Candidate Monique Taylor
- Mary Kae Nelson - League of Women Voters
- Kelli Hayes, resident, head of household, mother and UW-M graduate
- Steven Mussenden - President, WI Black Chamber of Commerce Inc and UW-Milwaukee graduate.
Contact was made primarily to those businesses and organizations receiving government funding, with mandates that encompasses the 15th district and/or contiguous areas, i.e., Business Improvement Districts, Neighborhood Strategic Planning groups for both the residential and commerce outreach. It was also shared with organizations seeking funding, land and projects in the area, i.e., St. Ann's Intergenerational Center, Safe & Sound, Walnut Way, Progressive Community Health Center/Lisbon Avenue and James Simaras - Wheaton Franciscan Health Care.
Candidates Chatter
The 15th District Candidates Forum for business had two of five candidates present. Why 2 not 5? Two agreed to come - Candidates Biddle, Stampley, and Davis were Invited well before they were cerified by the City of Milwaukee Election Commission. They were certified on Monday, March 10, 2014. Our Invitations date back to February 28, 2014.
Who were the 2 candidates? They were:
- Candidate Patricia Ruiz
- Candidate Monique Taylor
Yes. Two females. The field of candidates for the 15th District consist of 5 (3 females and 2 males).
They are:
- Vera Davis - Eyon Biddle, Sr.
- Patricia Ruiz - Russell Stampley II
- Monique Taylor
The Candidates were passionate and spoke of their commitment to outreach to District 15. This was evident by their opening comments, closing comment and responses to panelist Mussenden and Hayes. Nelson shared information about the developments that took place in Madison last week, the blackout timeframe of registering (city hall or at the poll), new partnership with students and what is necessary to vote.
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| Panelists - L-R President Steven Mussenden, WI Black Chamber of Commerce, Kelli Hayes, Resident, Head of Household, UW-M graduate, Mary Kae Nelson, League of Women Voters and Mary Glass, Moderator |
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| Dr. Mistele monitored Sign-In. Here she shares information with Mr. Taylor, Candidate Taylor's husband |
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| Genro Ruiz - Brother of Candidate Ruiz |
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| Members of audience. |
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| Candidate Ruiz and President Mussenden - WI Black Chamber of Commerce |
We look forward to "DUE DILIGENCE Memorandum" being sent to those agencies and businesses that did not have a representative as part of reporting for funding 2014 - June and end-of year. The Due Diligence will run from March 17, 2014 through March 31, 2014.
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