Monday, June 29, 2009

Walker Obstructs Justice

From the office of Chairman Holloway:
“County Executive Walker’s irresponsible decision to close the County Courthouse during the early morning and late afternoon demonstrates his failure to understand the importance of providing public access to the County seat. This unilateral, single-handed decision is creating a major inconvenience for thousands of residents trying to conduct government business in the Courthouse.

“In recent years, I have worked together with the Courts to increase participation in our jury system, to make it more representative of people from all walks of life in Milwaukee County. But, when our jurors are greeted with locked doors, long lines and reduced security checkpoints, it becomes extremely difficult for citizens to perform their civic duty as jurors. The great progress we have made in jury participation is at risk, and I am extremely disappointed that the County Executive is choosing to take this action on his own, with no support from the County Board.

“As Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, I hereby call on the County Executive to come up with a creative plan quickly that will fully open the doors to the Courthouse so our residents can get the services they demand from Milwaukee County government. Whether it’s serving on juries, attending court sessions, getting marriage licenses, performing real estate transfers, or utilizing our other services, these residents must be able to access the Courthouse during regular business hours. Instead, we’re keeping the doors locked for longer periods of time and, in effect, telling visitors to the Courthouse that this is how we do business in Milwaukee County. I reject conducting Milwaukee County government in that manner.”
Here are some pictures from the 10th Street entrance and the 9th Street entrance at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, taken at 8:30 a.m.

Too bad the Chief Justice didn't find Walker in contempt of court for obstructing due process.




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