FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 19, 2023

Contact: Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (608-237-9117)

Rep. Moore Omokunde: “Why I Voted NO on Assembly Joint Resolution 1”

MADISON – This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly congregated for legislative session for the first time in 2023-24. On the docket were 4 Assembly Joint Resolutions, including a proposed constitutional amendment to reform the cash bail system in Wisconsin. Additionally, there was a ballot initiative proposed directed at ending unemployment benefits in Wisconsin. Representative Moore Omokunde released the following statement:

“I was initially excited to be back to work in the Wisconsin State Legislature, but it’s Day 1 and already Wisconsin Republicans are trying to impose their own will on the state of Wisconsin. In my opinion, that’s what today’s session was really about – that and dumping on Milwaukee,” said Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee). “Today’s proposed joint resolution would lead to even greater disparities in our criminal justice system, further creating a two-tiered system to reward folks that have and punish people that have not. For this reason, my vote was no on Assembly Joint Resolution 1.”

Representative Moore Omokunde represents the 17th Assembly District on the North and Northwest sides of Milwaukee.

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