BusStop. Watch Your Language

The good news is that the Milwaukee County Board might be able to override Scott Walker's veto. At stake is a referendum to take parks, emergency services and transit off of the property tax. The bad news is that we may be talking ourselves into a defeat at the polls.

I plead with all bus and park loving citizens: Stop and think what you are saying. Watch your language.

• We know that reducing Property Tax is a winner.
• We know that talking Sales Tax is unpopular.
• So, why don't we talk about Property Tax Relief?
• Talk about how this referendum will deliver Relief.
• That visitors to Milwaukee County will now help us fund our buses and parks.
• That the County will reduce your property tax while funding parks, emergency services and transit.
• That our bus system will have a chance to pull out of its death spiral.

This referendum will inspire oceans of vigorous conversation throughout the County. It is not merely a sales tax hike; it is more. It is a chance for County residents to grab a some relief in one smart vote.