MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — In the race for Milwaukee City Attorney, current State Rep. Evan Goyke beat incumbent Tearman Spencer.
Spencer faced an embattled single term, after his predecessor spent nearly two decades in office.
“Whether it’s a new development downtown or taking on opportunities for crime or combating reckless driving, there’s much for us to do. There’s so many good people and good lawyers in the office right now. I cannot wait to get to work with them and walk side-by-side with them to support them to have their back as they execute our shared vision,” said Goyke.
Voters say they are thrilled they are getting a new leader in one of the city’s most important positions.
“I vote in every single election. No matter how big, no matter how small, up and down the ticket, I always make sure to show up,” said Corinne Rosen.
“The City Attorney of Milwaukee is just kind of an under-the-radar position, and no one really knows about it unless something goes wrong. And so Evan is in position to really bring back the city to where it was before,” said Andy Brehm.
“He's proven to be able in his time in the legislature to work towards the goals to get things done in a pretty difficult environment not being in the majority. I believe he cares a lot about the city. He's dedicated,” said Eric Lowenberg.
Those voters also say they are hoping for more focus on affordable housing and making Milwaukee a place that everyone would want to live.
Even voters who don't live in Milwaukee have followed the city attorney's race closely.
Meg Heinemann lives in Franklin, but says city politics "trickle down" to neighboring areas. She supports Goyke because she feels he will bring transparency and a new perspective to the city attorney's office.
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