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James Methu

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James Methu was a 2016 nonpartisan candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was defeated in the primary election on February 16, 2016.

Campaign themes

2016

Methu's campaign website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]

Education

  • Excerpt: "Initiate the development of a primary school dedicated to training in computer coding."
  • Excerpt: "Students must experience real world training to continue the growth of the city by innovating, owning and operating at home."

Economy and jobs

  • Excerpt: "Competing in a global market by building partnerships within the United States and abroad."
  • Excerpt: "Neighborhood development plans that incorporate small business development and support."
  • Excerpt: "Multi-year small business fund is established and distributed equally among all 15 alderman districts eager to grow and innovate.

Public safety

  • Excerpt: "Implement a community-based public safety plan in action, where local districts employ citizens to play the all important role in helping police protect our neighborhoods."

Elections

2016

See also: Municipal elections in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2016)

The city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, held elections for mayor and city council on April 5, 2016. A primary election took place on February 16, 2016. All 15 city council seats were up for election. Incumbent Tom Barrett and Robert G. Donovan defeated Joe Davis, Sr. and James Methu in the Mayor of Milwaukee primary election.[2]

Mayor of Milwaukee, Primary Election, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Tom Barrett Incumbent 46.14% 30,239
Green check mark transparent.png Robert G. Donovan 32.44% 21,261
Joe Davis, Sr. 18.51% 12,132
James Methu 2.68% 1,755
Write-in votes 0.22% 147
Total Votes 65,534
Source: City of Milwaukee, "2016 Spring Primary Final Results," February 19, 2016

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