"Milwaukee can sleep soundly tonight:" Senator Lena Taylor issues statement after Sheriff Clarke resignation
Posted: Aug 31, 2017 4:34 PM CDT
MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) – State Senator Lena Taylor issues a statement Thursday after the resignation of Sheriff Clarke.
"Without explanation, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke tendered his resignation today. This follows news from June that he failed to secure a position at the US Department of Homeland Security."
Following the announcement, Sen. Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) offered the following statement:
“This is truly a good Thursday. I want to thank Sheriff Clarke for his decision to step down. After years of abuse at his hands, the people of Milwaukee can sleep soundly tonight.”