![]() However, despite making rather good watches for such a long time, they’ve almost always been living under Seiko's massive shadow, and that’s a shame because when you actually take a look at Citizen’s back catalogue, you will find plenty to like about the brand. Citizen has been producing watches for the people for over a hundred years, and they’re actually pretty damn good at it too. Citizen Action Northeastern WI Co-op organizer.A relatively hidden gem in watchmaking, Citizen has been around for well over a century (since 1918 in fact).Running in an open seat but against an incumbent who was moved to district #4 with redistricting.Previous staff member for State Representative Jimmy Anderson. ![]() Antonio was appointed to the Board in June 2020 but lost his election in April 2021 to anti-mask, right-wing candidate. Antonio previously served on the Fond du Lac School Board and was the first Black man to serve on the board.There are 5 candidates and 4 seats need to be filled. Nick participated in Citizen Action’s inaugural Movement Politics Academy last fall.Īntonio Godfrey Sr.Nick Ross, Appleton School Board, At-large Also endorsed by UAW, Voces de la Frontera, and DSA.Union organizer with Milwaukee Area Service & Hospitality workers union.Juan Miguel Martinez, Milwaukee County Board Dist #12 Marina is also endorsed by many of our progressive affiliates and allies: Voces de la Frontera, AFT Local 212, The United Auto Workers, United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1473, Women Lead Wisconsin, Teamsters Local 200, Teamsters Local 344, and a majority of the members of the Milwaukee School Board.įollow Marina on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Milwaukee has a tremendous opportunity to make the economic changes needed to prevent a climate catastrophe and for the first time in decades create thousands of good union jobs for Black, Brown, and white workers locked in the low wage economy.” “The era of deindustrialization and inequality that began in the 1970s has been devastating to Milwaukee, turning one of the most prosperous cities in America to a city with some of the worst economic and racial disparities. “Marina Dimitrijevic, more than any other candidate, understands that responding boldly to the climate crisis is a moral necessity that promises huge economic benefits to the working people of Milwaukee,” said Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin. She is especially strong on Citizen Action’s top issue in Milwaukee: initiating a large-scale green conversion that dramatically reduces greenhouse gas emissions while creating tens of thousands of family supporting union jobs, especially for communities locked out of economic opportunity.Ĭitizen Action is also impressed with Marina’s other progressive policy commitments, including defending Milwaukee Public Schools from attacks by GOP legislators, challenging the shocking health disparities that plague our city, and doing the right thing during the ongoing fight against COVID. The majority of the board judged Marina to be the candidate most committed to moving Milwaukee forward in a boldly progressive direction. The endorsement, which was decided by Citizen Action’s 22 member Board of Directors, was made after a rigorous process that included a virtual candidate forum, a questionnaire, and extensive engagement of candidate records and positions. The general election is Tuesday, April 5th.Ĭitizen Action’s Board will be considering more Spring Election endorsements after the primary election. The primary election is Tuesday, February 15th 2022 Fall Election Post Primary EndorsementsįebruCitizen Action Spring 2022 Primary Election Endorsements.Support the BadgerCare Public Option Bill.The CAW Inflation Reduction Act Review Video.Inflation Reduction Act: An Advance for Tax Fairness.Inflation Reduction Act: A Climate & Economic Equity Breakthrough.Inflation Reduction Act: A Health Care Cost Breakthrough.
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