Supervisor David Bowen Praises Organizations for Successful Transit Suit

Supervisor David Bowen released the following statement regarding a successful $13.5 million lawsuit that will bring new transit routes to Milwaukee County:

“I commend the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Intergenerational Congregation Allied for Hope, the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin and Midwest Environmental Advocates for filing a successful lawsuit against state and federal transportation agencies on behalf of Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) and the Black Health Coalition.

“As a result of the lawsuit, the State of Wisconsin will spend $13.5 million to fund transit routes to job centers outside of Milwaukee County. This lawsuit settlement is a monumental first step toward expanding economic opportunity to our region and eliminating barriers to residents seeking employment.

“We need more efforts like this to challenge all barriers to employment, as research shows that jobless rates, especially among black males, is unacceptable. We especially need to remove barriers to their efforts to find work.

“There are benefits for everyone in connecting transit to more communities. These additional resources will benefit surrounding communities that will now have greater access to the many cultural and entertainment assets in Milwaukee County.

“Thank you to all who have worked hard on this effort and I commend your courage in standing up for people of Milwaukee who want to work!”

Recent Press Releases by State Rep. David Bowen

Rep. Bowen: Statement on release of bodycam footage of Sterling Brown

May 24th, 2018 by State Rep. David Bowen

"While it may have taken police violence against a high profile victim to once again raise public awareness, these unnecessarily escalated situations have become commonplace and officers continue to face little or no consequences."

Statement on lack of charges or discipline for officers involved in tasing death of Adam Trammell

Apr 30th, 2018 by State Rep. David Bowen

"Police violence is at an epidemic level in our country, and the victims are disproportionately people of color and those suffering from mental illness, who are up to 16 times more likely to be killed by police."

Statement on the passing of the Honorable Vel Phillips

Apr 18th, 2018 by State Rep. David Bowen

“My deepest condolences to her family and those who know and love her. May she rest in peace.”