‘Moderate’ Dem gubernatorial candidate embraced DEI budget tool, Green New Deal-style policies

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who defeated progressive Francesca Hong in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, has adopted policies such as racial-equity budgeting and ambitious net-zero climate goals. Despite being presented as a more moderate alternative, Crowley shares ground with Hong on taxing millionaires and expanding union rights. His administration has implemented a Racial Equity Budget Tool and expanded the Office on African American Affairs into a broader Office of Equity, impacting communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

• David Crowley, the victor in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, has maintained progressive policy stances despite being positioned as the moderate choice over Francesca Hong.
• Crowley’s record includes implementing racial-equity budgeting, expanding equity bureaucracy, and pursuing net-zero emissions goals similar to Hong’s agenda.
• He supports policies like taxing millionaires, a $20 minimum wage, expanded union rights, and universal child care, aligning with progressive ideals.
• Crowley’s administration utilized a Racial Equity Budget Tool to assess budget decisions’ impact on communities of color and transformed the Office on African American Affairs into a broader Office of Equity.
• He has also championed climate initiatives, signing Milwaukee County’s Climate Action 2050 plan and advocating for lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.