Of the many heroes in our city, Camille Mays stands out because of the tireless work she has committed to violence prevention and speaking out for our city’s underrepresented neighborhoods. She is a hero because dedicates every free moment she has to helping others. Whether she is supporting families of victims of gun violence, organizing a protest or assisting people to register to vote, she puts her community first.
Milwaukee Residents Forced to Choose Between Their Safety and the Right to Vote
Voters line up outside of Riverside High School on Milwaukee’s East Side to exercise their democratic rights in the midst of public safety concerns. Although Governor Evers issued an executive order on Monday, April 6th to delay the acceptance date of absentee ballots, the Wisconsin Supreme Court blocked the order that same day. The decision resulted in crowded voting lines wrapped around city blocks. Milwaukee residents were forced to choose between their safety and using their rights as citizens to cast their ballot.
