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#propertytaxes going up because of #schoolvouchers and debt for #infrastructure @TheDemocrats

December 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM

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#propertytax bills skyrocketing. In #wisconsin I blame #debtservice for capital projects in #cites and #schoolvouchers for schools @democrats.org @nationaldmo.org youtube.com/shorts/vHZR7...

The Electric Utility That Keeps Failing Us — and We Still Pay the Price

December 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

"The Electric #Utility That Keeps Failing Us — and We Still Pay the Price"

My latest column about abandoned #powerplants we are still paying for: open.substack.com/pub/mayorbry...

#WEEnergies #privateprofit #mismanagement #publicgood @nationaldmo.org

We’ve long tolerated the inconvenient truth about investor-owned utilities: they’re private companies delivering a public necessity.

Wisconsin's property tax burden: A result of state revenue caps

December 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

"Wisconsin's #propertytax burden: Largely a result of state revenue caps"

My latest Substack on #cities being forced to borrow: open.substack.com/pub/mayorbry...

@democrats.org @nationaldmo.org #debtservice #localgovernment

Levy limits in Wisconsin were supposed to limit property tax increases.

School Vouchers Are Raising Your Property Taxes—and Undermining Accountability

December 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

" #SchoolVouchers Are Raising Your #PropertyTaxes — and Undermining #Accountability "

Read my latest column, subscribe for free: open.substack.com/pub/mayorbry...

#publicschools #Transparency #taxpayers @nationaldmo.org @democrats.org

Wisconsin’s school voucher program is often sold as “choice,” but in practice it has become something very different: a massive, largely unaccountable siphoning of taxpayer dollars away from public sc...

The Glendale #community came together tonight to light the #menorah #happyhanukkah

December 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

The Glendale #community came together tonight light the #menorah #happyhanukkah

youtube.com/shorts/qm33d...

Glendale #youthcouncil doing great #publicservice in the #community #clothingdrive #cities

December 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

Glendale #youthcouncil doing a clothing and toy drive for Sojourner Center #communityservice #givingback youtube.com/shorts/hD0sJ...

Why Wisconsin Property Taxes Keep Rising

December 18, 2025 at 4:32 AM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

Levy limits were supposed to limit property tax increases. Instead, they forced municipalities to borrow
My colleagues Sheboygan Mayor @ryansorensonwi.bsky.social La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly and I explain why.
www.sheboygansun.com/news/borrowi...

Discover why Wisconsin's property taxes are high: state-imposed borrowing rules force municipalities into costly debt for essential projects.

www.sheboygansun.com

December 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

The #Trumpadministration said we have to do away with #DEI policies. I voted no. #Diversity in public contracting expands the vendor pool and creates greater competition in a free market. @democrats.org @nationaldmo.org youtube.com/shorts/BYFVR...

#trump said we cannot talk about #race or #gender I voted no to end a #dei policy. @TheDemocrats

When the Trump Administration Puts a Gun to the Head of Local Government

December 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

"When the #TrumpAdministration Puts a Gun to the Head of #LocalGovernment "

Read my latest column about #localcontrol and subscribe for free: open.substack.com/pub/mayorbry...

@democrats.org @nationaldmo.org #DEI #communityvalues #DNC

This week, I cast a vote I never wanted to cast — and one I knew would not change the outcome.

The Work of a Big-Tent Party: My Report From the DNC Winter Meeting

December 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM

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"The Work of a Big-Tent Party: My Report From the DNC Winter Meeting"

Read my latest column, subscribe for free: open.substack.com/pub/mayorbry...

@democrats.org @nationaldmo.org #DNC #BigTent #Coalition #trust #Momentum

I flew home this weekend from Los Angeles after attending the Democratic National Committee’s winter meeting feeling energized—and clear-eyed.

Report of @TheDemocrats #dnc winter meeting. Support for #vaccines, #union & #ice out of #cities

December 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

I am at the @democrats.org winter #DNC meeting in Los Angeles. Report of the general session. Support for #unions, #vaccines and #ICE out of our #cities @nationaldmo.org

youtube.com/shorts/fRMEW...

Talking Local Government With Governor Newsom

December 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

"Talking #LocalGovernment With Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social "

Read my latest Substack column, subscribe for free: open.substack.com/pub/mayorbry...

#resistance #ICE #defenddemocracy #cities @democrats.org @nationaldmo.org

This week I’m in Los Angeles for the Democratic National Committee’s winter meeting, and as often happens at these gatherings, some of the most meaningful moments occur in the hallways between session...

What a Visit to Los Angeles City Hall Taught Me About Leadership Back Home

December 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

"What a Visit to Los Angeles City Hall Taught Me About Leadership Back Home"

Read my latest column, subscribe for free: open.substack.com/pub/mayorbry...

@nationaldmo.org @democrats.org #cities #PublicService #Community

I’m in Los Angeles this week for the winter meeting of the Democratic National Committee, and while the national conversations are always valuable, yesterday I was reminded of the tremendous learning ...

@TheDemocrats being inspired by LA Mayor @karenbassformayor3878 during winter #DNC meeting

December 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

@nationaldmo.org held an event last night at @democrats.org winter #DNC meeting in Los Angeles. Our guest was @mayor.lacity.gov the inspiring mayor of LA. Thanks to @dspolitical.com for sponsoring the reception. #cities #localgovernment #resistance #troopsonthestreets youtube.com/shorts/wz8Js...

A Night of Momentum, Inspiration, and a Major Win in Miami

December 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

"A Night of Momentum, Inspiration, and a Major Win in Miami"

My latest Substack about the winter DNC meeting: open.substack.com/pub/mayorbry...

@nationaldmo.org @democrats.org @dspolitical.com @mayor.lacity.gov #bluewall #cities #Trump #ICEterror

I’m in Los Angeles this week for the winter meeting of the Democratic National Committee, and last night reminded me exactly why I love coming to these gatherings.

#milwaukee #city #salestax being charged in the #suburbs because of #zipcode @TheDemocrats

December 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

#milwaukee #city #SalesTax being charged in the #suburbs because of #zipcode @nationaldmo.org @democrats.org
youtube.com/shorts/m9jB8...

Who Pays What? Why Suburban Residents Are Still Being Charged Milwaukee’s City Sales Tax

December 9, 2025 at 3:46 AM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

"Who Pays What? Why Suburban Residents Are Still Being Charged Milwaukee’s City Sales Tax"

Read this column, subscribe for free: open.substack.com/pub/mayorbry...

#Taxation #cities #suburbs #Wisconsin #Milwaukee @nationaldmo.org @democrats.org

Nearly two years after the Milwaukee City Sales Tax was enacted, residents in suburban communities across Milwaukee County are still being charged Milwaukee’s rate—even though they don’t live in the C...

The Season That Belongs to All of Us

December 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

"The Season That Belongs to All of Us"

This season, may we share more than lights and music. May we share belonging.

Read this column, subscribe for free: open.substack.com/pub/mayorbry...

#happyholidaypost #Christmas #Hanukkah #belonging @democrats.org @nationaldmo.org

This season, may we share more than lights and music. May we share belonging.

#Trump #maga wrong to call #immigrants garbage. We’re all immigrants. @TheDemocrats welcome all.

December 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM

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@glendalebryan.bsky.social

#Trump and #MAGA are wrong to call #immigrants garbage. We’re all immigrants. #POTUS comments about Somalis denigrates all #Americans @democrats.org and @nationaldmo.org accept all people youtube.com/shorts/Bd-Go...