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Sheboygan County resident backs Crowley’s leadership
I’ve learned from a lot of leaders over the years — in business, government and nonprofit work. One lesson has stuck: The best leaders listen more than they talk.
I met David Crowley in 2017, when he was a young state legislator from Milwaukee. He didn’t know me, but instead of a quick meeting, he said, “Come with me,” and opened his calendar. Over the following months, I tagged along to community events across Milwaukee. What stood out wasn’t how much he talked — it was how much he listened.
Years later, after he became Milwaukee County executive, we had breakfast that turned into a lesson in running something well. He talked about spending time with the people doing the work before making decisions, hiring for judgment and character over pedigree, and creating the conditions for others to succeed rather than needing to be the smartest person in the room.
That’s the practical, no-nonsense approach folks around here respect. It’s the same quality I’ve long admired in Tony Evers, one of our own from Sheboygan County, who built his reputation on steady, results-first leadership — and who has now endorsed Crowley for governor.
David is also just a genuinely good guy, with a strong family and a wife who keeps him grounded.
I’m voting for David Crowley for governor, and I’m asking my fellow Sheboygan County residents to join me. Leadership isn’t measured by who’s loudest in the room; it’s measured by the people you develop and the problems you solve. That’s the leader I’ve seen David be.
Kurt Kober
Sheboygan
Grand Chute writer warns TIF changes could slow Sheboygan development
I represent a group of senior housing investors who have had a four-year focus on developing, constructing and operating an Angelus Senior Living assisted living residence in the city of Sheboygan.
We have become recently aware of the attempts by a group to limit the city’s use of Tax Increment Financing through the development of Tax Increment Districts. Should this group become successful in their intent to require that all TIF and construction permit requests be submitted to the taxpayers by a special vote for approval or denial, it is cumbersome to say the least.
Having worked with the city’s mayor, development department and city administrator, all of whom have been very attentive, gracious and available, each has made it abundantly clear: Their analysis of any development project must benefit the city of Sheboygan.
I can share, all agencies have been judicious in protection of the city’s resources, including TIF requests. They have all always been mindful that the necessity and purpose of their departments is to increase the tax base for Sheboygan. I can verify this from observations and firsthand knowledge.
Should such a potential petition be successful, the process being required for any development will become very difficult and cumbersome and require an inordinate amount of time and resources.
Simply put, many developers, such as Angelus, will forgo any future development in the city of Sheboygan and will gravitate to a more navigable, hospitable government and taxpayer environment.
Vince Cassiani
Grand Chute
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