Wisconsin Public Radio recently did an important piece on income inequality in Wisconsin. In the report, it was shared that:
“The richest 1 percent in Wisconsin made — on average — 19 times as much as everyone else in 2014, according to Laura Dresser, associate director for COWS. Most people in Wisconsin made less than $50,000 a year on average while the top 1 percent brought in around $933,000 each year.”

To read the full story, click on the link below.
https://www.wpr.org/income-inequality-wisconsin-highest-level-great-depression

Please join us as we plot and plan our next events! Remember – the Candlelight Vigil grew from a discussion at our August meeting and three days later, bam – we had an extremely successful, lead story on the local news, event. From these meetings comes action, and from you comes the ideas that start this action. See you on September 20th!

(You don’t have to be a member of the Wash. Co. Dems to attend! All welcome!)

Now is the time to stand up for our shared belief in a nation void of hate – hateful words, hateful actions, and hateful deeds.

Join us for a candlelight vigil on Saturday, August 19th, starting at 7:30pm at Settler’s Park, 200 N Main St, West Bend, to take this important stand. We will have music, speakers, and the opportunity to connect with others who share a similar goal.

This event is sponsored by the Democratic Party of Washington County, but will have a non-partisan focus on the shared values of compassion, equality, acceptance, and kindness.

Signs and statements promoting these shared beliefs only please. This is a peaceful gathering intended for the sole purpose of promoting a nation without hate. ALL are welcome!

Senator Kathleen Vinehout wrote a great column on the MANY issues with the Foxconn deal Governor Walker is trying to pass. To see her column, please click here.