Ronny Thompson
Ronny Thompson was a 2016 nonpartisan candidate for District 6 of the Milwaukee City Council in Wisconsin. He was defeated in the primary election on February 16, 2016.
Biography
Thompson was born in Milwaukee, Wis., and attended Rufus King High School. His professional experience includes starting GNT Construction, serving as owner and CEO of White Glove Services, a commercial cleaning company, co-owning Envirotech Services, LLC, a construction company, and working as a partner and operator of Nebula Personal Brand Management, a sports image consulting company. He is the founder and executive director of Athletes for Autism Foundation.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Thompson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Public safety
- Excerpt: "During his time as Alderman, Thompson will bring a heavier influence of the Milwaukee Police Department to the Sixth District. This not only includes increasing the number of law enforcement officials on the streets, but also developing police-run youth programs and public forums for those that seek to consultation with officers.."
Economic development
- Excerpt: "Whether allotting resources to local start-up ventures, investing in the quality of an existing commercial entity, bringing in outside vendors into the community, or using the Alderman position to promote local spending, the prospective power to develop economic opportunity within the Sixth District excites Thompson."
Education
- Excerpt: "As Alderman, Thompson will advocate for education not only by supporting schools, but also through motivating the citizenry to listen, debate, and learn from a neighbor."
Health & wellness
- Excerpt: "Thompson wishes to ensure easy access to affordable healthy foods and fresh produce for his community. He applauds efforts such as Growing Power that simultaneously promote community outreach and healthy eating habits."
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 Milele A. Coggs and Tory Lowe defeated Ronny Thompson and Majungaray Watts in the Milwaukee City Council District 6 primary election.[3]
| Milwaukee City Council District 6, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Milele A. Coggs Incumbent |
67.79% | 2,479 |
| Tory Lowe |
17.34% | 634 |
| Ronny Thompson | 10.28% | 376 |
| Majungaray Watts | 3.77% | 138 |
| Write-in votes | 0.82% | 30 |
| Total Votes | 3,657 | |
| 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
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