Supreme Moore Omokunde Announces Candidacy for State Assembly
Long-time community leader and organizer, County Board Supervisor announces run for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 17
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde today announced his candidacy for the 17th District of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Supervisor Moore Omokunde stated, “I’ve spent more than a decade working on the most pressing issues in our community as a member of the Milwaukee County Board since 2015 and as a Community Organizer, including five years, right here, in the Sherman Park Community.
“During this great pandemic health and economic crisis, this 2020 election is arguably the most important election in the history of the United States. The expansion of health care, economic recovery, economic equity, criminal justice reform, and voting rights will all be on the ballot and on the legislative agenda of the next Wisconsin legislative session.
“I have the legislative experience, demonstrated leadership skills, and passion to help our community leverage both Federal and State resources which are so desperately needed to sustain our community. I would be honored to serve as your next representative in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Growing up as the son of Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Rev. Dr. Tolokun Omokunde, I have been taught that public service is an honorable and impactful way to improve the quality of life in our community.
“With your support, I hope to continue the excellent work and constituent services of State Representative and current County Executive David Crowley. Today I announce my candidacy and look forward to earning the trust and support of every resident in our community.”
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde learned the values of community and social empowerment through his parents, Rev. Dr. Tolokun Omokunde and Congresswoman Gwen Moore. From an early age, he has dedicated himself to the advancement of social justice and spent much of his life working toward the betterment of his community before becoming a county supervisor. Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde was first elected by the 10th District community in 2015, and re-elected in 2016, 2018 and 2020. The primary election will be held August 11, 2020 and the general election November 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.supremeforassembly.com.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
More about the 17th District State Assembly Race
- Supreme Moore Omokunde Announces Candidacy for State Assembly - Sup. Supreme Moore Omokunde - May 19th, 2020
- Democratic Party County Chair Chris Walton Announces Candidacy for State Assembly, District 17 - Chris Walton - May 18th, 2020
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