‘Moderate’ Dem gubernatorial candidate embraced DEI budget tool, Green New Deal-style policies
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley emerged as the more moderate alternative to democratic socialist Francesca Hong, but his record includes racial-equity budgeting, net-zero climate goals and more.
TL;DR
- David Crowley, the victor in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, has maintained progressive policy stances despite being positioned as the moderate choice over Francesca Hong.
- Crowley's record includes implementing racial-equity budgeting, expanding equity bureaucracy, and pursuing net-zero emissions goals similar to Hong's agenda.
- He supports policies like taxing millionaires, a $20 minimum wage, expanded union rights, and universal child care, aligning with progressive ideals.
- Crowley's administration utilized a Racial Equity Budget Tool to assess budget decisions' impact on communities of color and transformed the Office on African American Affairs into a broader Office of Equity.
- He has also championed climate initiatives, signing Milwaukee County's Climate Action 2050 plan and advocating for lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.