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Alderman Bob Donovan Confirms That He Will Run For Milwaukee Mayor In 2016

Conservative Says Public Safety, Education Reform Will Be His Top Issues

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Alderman Bob Donovan announced his mayoral candidacy on Tuesday. Photo: City of Milwaukee (CC-BY-ND).

Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan has confirmed his plans to run for mayor in 2016.

Donovan made his announcement on a conservative talk show, naming public safety issues and education reform as his main priorities.

Over the past year, Donovan has courted support from Republican state law makers.

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Incumbent Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says he’s planning on running for re-election but has not made a formal announcement. He says his to priorities will be job creation, improving Milwaukee public schools, and continuing to strengthen law enforcement.

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