Milwaukee Poised to Receive $800K from Elections Group Linked to Democratic Funding

The city of Milwaukee is abuzz with the news of a potential influx of funds totaling nearly $800,000. This substantial sum is a grant from Cities Forward, a shadowy non-profit which, despite its claims of nonpartisanship, has clandestine⁤ ties to the Democratic‌ funding apparatus.

Urban Milwaukee shone a light​ on the situation, disclosing that this urban stronghold, where Joe Biden triumphed in 2020 by ​a staggering margin, stands to ⁢gain a $796,500 election grant from Cities Forward. This group​ presents ​itself as dedicated to ⁢encouraging civic participation ‌in cities across America.

The Promising Prospects⁤ for‍ Milwaukee

What could this mean for Milwaukee’s electoral process? The city ⁢plans to channel these funds into cutting-edge ballot‍ tabulators, a text messaging service to dispel misinformation and provide answers to voters, as well as​ state-of-the-art voting machines that can create digital ballots‌ on ⁣demand.

Additionally, Milwaukee’s polling places are⁢ set to receive an upgrade with over 200 Android smartphones aiding chief​ inspectors. This will ensure ‌smooth communication ​for equipment issues or supply needs. Furthermore, the grant will cover the cost of signage, modernized pallet jacks, and table trolleys to facilitate ⁤voting operations.

Elevating Civic Engagement

In a separate initiative, Cities Forward also promises to bestow a grant with an undisclosed sum upon the Milwaukee Public Library. This effort aims to‌ foster civic engagement, giving an opportunity for the Milwaukee Election Commission to bridge residents with vital city services.

“We⁢ are‍ not just⁢ about helping citizens vote, but empowering them to navigate⁣ through city programs,” ‌says Claire Woodall, the ⁣Election Commission’s executive director. The planned actions include voter registration drives‍ that coincide with library card sign-ups and collaborative efforts with the Milwaukee Health Department.

“At the library, patrons will now encounter a seamless opportunity to register to vote alongside their ⁤new library cards,” Woodall highlights, outlining the synergy efforts for enhanced civic participation.

Final considerations for these grants are on the table, with Milwaukee’s Common Council committees set ‌to deliberate on⁣ these game-changing propositions.

Alarming Connections

The mysterious silhouette ⁤of Cities Forward ⁤has raised eyebrows. With scant details on their website ‌regarding ⁣their origins or affiliates, this group is somewhat of an enigma.

The sparse ‍information available unearths a surprising link to the notorious left-wing dark money group, unveiling the curtain of ambiguity just a smidgen to reveal ⁣Trevor Ostbye as a ‌pivotal figure in both Cities Forward and the Democrat-favoring Democracy Fund.

Ostbye is a‌ familiar​ face within activist circles,‌ especially ​those tilting to‍ the left. Notably contributing to discussions on civics as a pathway ‍to ⁢equity and assisting in strategies to bolster left-wing voter⁤ turnout, his involvement paints a partisan hue to Cities Forward’s operations.

This⁤ Isn’t Milwaukee’s First ⁤Dance with the Dark Money Devil

In a déjà⁢ vu of the 2020 elections, Milwaukee yet again finds​ itself in a tango with dubious funding. Back⁣ then, Zuckerberg’s millions—or “Zuckbucks,” as they⁣ are wrathfully called—flowed into battleground states, skewing support suspiciously⁣ in favor of ⁣major Democrat-majority counties.

Mollie Hemingway, in Rigged: How the Media, ⁢Big​ Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections, elaborates on the extent to which influence was exercised,⁣ with Democrat activists receiving granular updates on ballot statuses, teetering​ on the boundaries⁣ of ethical electoral conduct.

As Milwaukee considers embracing the Cities Forward grant, ⁤the shadow of a forthcoming vote⁢ looms—one that ‍could prohibit election officials from accepting⁤ private money for election affairs. The decision, ⁢ripe with implications, is penned for April 2.