As a young person making the big leap from renting to owning a condo in downtown Milwaukee, I have a totally new perspective on things as a result of my experiences and newfound tax responsibilities.  The heavy burden of Milwaukee’s property taxes, some of the highest in the nation, have made me realize just how [...]

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Brandon on November 5th, 2008

According to the 2007 US Labor data, the average family spends $48,398 annually.  The new Milwaukee Sales Tax, with it’s decieving description as property tax relief, will add an additional 1% to those costs, and save that average Milwaukeean (supposedly, ha!) $165 in property taxes (that are some of the highest in the nation already).
So, [...]

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Brandon on November 5th, 2008

First off, congrats to Obama.  We as conservatives did what we could, we have to do better next time.  I am not going to spend much time on it until I have some actual policy proposals and actions from Obama to analyze.
What I can do however, and this election some how spurred me to do [...]

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Brandon on November 4th, 2008

I voted at 10:45 in Ward 110.  I was number 447 and there was a considerable line.  I waited 45 minutes.  For more wait times and information, check out Twitter Vote Report.
Oh, and vote no on both Milwaukee referendums, this is no time to be raising taxes, adding a sales taxes and making new government [...]

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From the Conservative Young Professionals of Milwaukee:
Fellow Conservative Young Professionals,
We have quite the week planned as the election nears!  Here are our latest events so you are guaranteed not to miss a single one:
Tuesday (Tonight!) , 5:00 – 7:00

Wondering what exactly goes on at a fundraiser?  Here is your chance to try it out with [...]

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Here is a quick announcement from Conservative Young Professionals of Milwaukee, a great new group mixing up the political scene downtown.  They have already done a number of events and helped out with campaigns.  If you are a conservative in the Milwaukee area, be sure to join the group and sign up for the mailing [...]

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