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Madeline Braun, (608)266-5810

(MADISON) – 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.”

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