Archive for February, 2008

Elections Lost and Lessons Learned

February 20th, 2008

Well it’s disappointing, but the results are in and I won’t be advancing to the general election for Supervisor.

It’s tempting to go back and try to second guess how I ran my campaign, or think “if only X had happened” but like I said a few days ago I’m extremely pleased with how I ran my campaign. I didn’t pander to one group or another, I didn’t go negative, and I didn’t trade in my principles for votes.

I ran a very positive campaign, was honest with voters where I stood on the issues, and worked extremely hard over the past nine months. 2500 people believed in me which is no small number, and that is an honor in itself. At the end of the day though I didn’t win, and like I said above it’s obviously disappointing.

But that doesn’t mean I’m going away or will stop working on behalf of working families throughout Milwaukee County. One setback isn’t going to stop me from doing that, nor will it dissuade me from public service in the future at a time when perhaps the timing is more favorable.

One thing I’m going to miss most is knocking on doors and meeting people in the district and talking to them about the important issues we’re facing as a community.

I’d like to say thank you to all of those who helped my campaign over the last year. It really means a lot to have your support, and I truly appreciate what you’ve all done for me.

For the time being, I’m keeping my chin up and am looking forward to spending more time with Jenny and our kids. I’m also looking forward to getting my voice back and not spending every waking moment out in the brutal winter weather that we’re experiencing.

Thanks again and we’ll talk soon!

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The Most Important Question I Can Answer: Why You Should Vote for Daniel Cody In Tomorrow’s Primary

February 19th, 2008

As many people in Milwaukee County take a final look at information to help them make a decision about who to vote for in tomorrow’s County Supervisor primary, some have asked me in emails, on the phone, and in person recently to explain why I deserve their vote tomorrow and on April 1st.

It’s a good question and one that I like to answer with the following story:

Over the past four months I have spoken to literally thousands of people in the 15th district as I’ve been out knocking on doors, attending community events and talking to them at neighborhood meetings. One thing always jumps out at me, and that’s the sheer number of people who don’t know who their County Supervisor is.

In fact, about 9 out of 10 of those people don’t know their name of the elected official who has represented them for more than 15 years.When you’ve represented a district for over 15 years, like the incumbent has, and 9 out of 10 people don’t know who you are, there is something very very wrong with the way you’re doing your job as a public servant. And it’s not that those people aren’t paying attention because they can almost always name their Alderman.

Why? That’s because our Alderman are engaged with their constituents, and make a point of coming out to all the street parties, block watch meetings and neighborhood association meetings to listen to where their constituents are at on the issues.

I believe it’s about time we have the same kind of responsive, engaged, and active representation at the County level as we do at the City level, and that’s the kind of representative that I will provide as a County Supervisor.I believe it’s time for Milwaukee County government to leave the shadows of obscurity and start leading this community forward.

I believe it’s time to change the status-quo and shake things up. I believe that if you want to change the direction this County is heading, you have to change it from the bottom up.

To do that, it’s going to take leadership that is engaged, energetic, and has the innovative solutions to the problems this County faces today and in the future.

I know I can provide that kind of leadership and I ask that tomorrow you join me and take the first step to changing the direction this County is heading by voting for me, Daniel Cody, as your choice for Milwaukee County Supervisor in the 15th district.

As always, I encourage your feedback because active communication between an elected official and the people they serve is the first and most important duty a public servant must provide.You can get in touch with me by visiting http://danielcody.com/contact/

Thank you again for your support!

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Quick Update on My Campaign for County Supervisor

February 13th, 2008


First off, here is a direct link to the website for my campaign for Milwaukee County Supervisor where you can find out everything you’d like to know about me and my campaign.

It’s incredible to realize that the primary election in my race for County Supervisor is next Tuesday already.

I think that no matter how things turn out next week, I’ve learned a lot about about how running as a candidate is so very different than working on a campaign and one other very important lesson. Some people will say anything, do anything, and spend whatever it takes to stay in power.

On the positive side of things, I’m really happy looking back with the campaign I’ve run. It’s been focused on direct voter contact and talking about the great potential Milwaukee County has as well as my ideas for getting this County back on the right track. I can say without a doubt that no one in this campaign has worked harder than I have, and outside of a few timing issues at the beginning of the campaign, there honestly isn’t a lot I would have done different. And those are both things that I’m very very proud of.

The last week before the primary is going to be crazy and will undoubtedly mean posting here on my personal website will suffer. I will try to get in a few more updates before the primary and of course afterwards with the results.

As always, I appreciate the support so many of you have shown over the last six months! It’s been an exciting journey and I’m looking forward to making it through next weeks primary and to the April 1st election!

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