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Official Government
Communication
Dear Friend,
Welcome to my
email newsletter. There is a lot happening at the State Capitol and it is
my hope that this email will help you stay in touch with your government.
As your Senator, I truly believe in public service. If there is anything
my office can do to assist you, please feel free to contact us.
Here to serve,
Sen. Lena
Taylor
4th District
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Get Out and Vote
The best way to make the
change you want to see in your community is your vote. When you go out to the
polls, you add your voice to the conversation. I won’t tell you who to vote
for,  only that when election day
rolls around this November, you should go out and vote. You’ll need to show a
photo ID. This can be a driver’s license, a Wisconsin DOT-issued ID card, a
Military ID card, or a US passport. If you don’t currently have an ID, you
can get one for free at the DMV even if you don’t have a birth certificate or
social security card. Just bring what you have, and you’ll get an ID in time.
If you can’t come out on election day, there are plenty of opportunities to
do so before, such as early voting, or voting absentee through the mail.
Remember, voting is you constitutional right. Don’t miss your opportunity to
make your voice heard. If you would like to know more about voting and how to
vote, please check out https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/ for more
information.
Crisis at Lincoln Hills
It seems every other week
more horrors come out of Lincoln Hills. This week, it was reported that there
have been m ultiple incidents of self-harm at the facility, some which
were attempts to get attention from the staff to speak about their concerns.
This is not only unacceptable but horrific. Our kids need a place to recover,
not a place where they are abused. This week, advocacy group Youth Justice
Milwaukee called for the center to be closed. I stand with them. Lincoln
Hills isn’t working. If we want our young people to recover and have a chance
to succeed, we need to get them out of that institution. Local programs that
focus on rehabilitation with community support show far more promise. Lincoln
Hills is still under criminal investigation. Our young people deserve
better. I think everyone can agree on that.
Safe Place at MPS
MPS recently announced a
new initiative called MPS C.A.R.E.S (Community and Recreation Engaging
Students). This initiative looks to provide a safe place for students, along
wi th a wellness resource for
them and their families. This is a wonderful idea. Our young people need
places to feel safe and encouraged, and providing them that not only helps
secure their wellbeing but provides support for them to succeed in and out of
school. I hope to see this program succeed and others like it work to help
give our kids a place to flourish. If you want to learn more about the
program, please check out their site at http://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/Programs/MPS-CARES.htm.
National
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
This week is National Lead
Poisoning Prevention Week. I’ve stressed the importance of making sure our
kids are saf e from lead. Lead exposure can cause serious
harm to young children, and is connected to brain damage, behavioral
problems, and issues with growth and development. Lead can be found in older
buildings that used lead paint, or houses connected to older pipes. Families
with young children should make sure their kids are tested for lead poisoning
to prevent irreparable damage from being done. You can speak to your child’s
doctor about lead testing. If you think your water is at risk, consider
spending money on a filter for the tap. There are a variety of filters you
can choose that remove lead from the water. A guide on how to choose one can
be found here. It’s worth the cost to keep your
family healthy.
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