Milwaukee County Uses Federal Funds to Promote David Crowley's Campaign
What happened
Milwaukee County used federal COVID-19 grant money through its Office of Equity to fund the year-round radio promotion of Michelle Bryant's show on WNOV. Michelle Bryant is a strategist who is now working to help turn out voters for David Crowley. The County's 2024 Recovery Plan Performance Report noted this use of federal funds.
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Why it matters
The allocation of federal relief funds for political promotion raises questions about the use of public resources. This funding supports a media platform and a strategist involved in the political rivalry between David Crowley and Francesca Hong for the governorship.
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Who's involved
- David CrowleyCounty Executive of Milwaukee County
- Milwaukee CountyDirected the federal COVID-19 funds
- Michelle BryantRadio personality and strategist promoting the campaign
- WNOVRadio station hosting the promoted show
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- WNOVSpeculative
WNOV could see increased revenue from the County-directed funding for show promotion.
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The entities involved
- David Crowley
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Milwaukee County
county in Wisconsin, United States
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Related events
- David Crowley is confirmed as Milwaukee County Executive, with Sarah Godlewski as his running mate and Tammy Baldwin as his U.S. Senator.
- Scott Walker entered contracts with a county organization while David Crowley is involved in county politics.
- David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive, is accused of working in the interests of Donald Trump.
- David Crowley, in his capacity as Milwaukee County Executive, states that his record is impacted by issues in Wisconsin and blames county problems on Scott Walker.
- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley discussed public safety with Josh Kaul, plans to work with Head Start, and aims to oppose Republican tax breaks.