Supervisor Calls Part-Time County Board Proposal a 'Joke'

Milwaukee County Supervisor Eyon Biddle released a statement today calling fellow supervisor Joe Sanfelippo a "comedian" . 

"Clearly, my esteemed colleague, Supervisor Joe Sanfelippo, is a comedian. His proposal for a part-time county board is a joke," Biddle's statement begins. 

Sanfelippo unveiled his proposal, which he says is a cost-cutting measure that would save $850,000 per year, on Monday.

But Biddle said county board work requires a lot of "blood, sweat and tears" and that making it part-time would not help county government.

"I work hard to represent the diverse needs of the 10th District. I serve with pride and take the responsibilities seriously. It's a round-the-clock job," he said. "Sanfelippo's resolution would undermine efforts to serve the constituents who need us most."

Biddle went on to call on Sanfelippo to return most of his salary and opt out of health-care benefits.

For Biddle's entire statement, click the Milwaukee County logo (above).

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