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James Methu
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
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 | ||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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46.14% | 30,239 |
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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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See also
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Municipal elections in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2016)
- United States municipal elections, 2016
External links
- City of Milwaukee - Official candidate list
- Official campaign website
- James Methu on Facebook
- James Methu on Twitter
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