Tom Barrett
Tom Barrett
Thomas Mark "Tom" Barrettis an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who has served as the 44th and current Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin since 2004. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2003, and the Wisconsin State Senate from 1989 to 1993. He previously served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1984 until 1989...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth8 December 1953
CountryUnited States of America
stars rocks rock-star
I'm not going to be the rock star of the far right and frankly on the rock star of the far left.
college priorities needs
Education, in K-12, technical college and universities needs to be a top priority in Wisconsin.
jobs talking cities
As mayor of Milwaukee, I've had many developers come and many businesses come and have asked for financial assistance from the city, and my questions have always been: how many jobs are we talking about and are these family-supporting jobs.
thinking government diversity
I think one of the strengths of Wisconsin's economy is it's diversity - and in making sure that we're doing everything we can to have a state government that's responsive to that and being here and encouraging people to expand their businesses here.
journey compassion knowing
As we live our human lives, let us be like the water. Let us be conscious of the flow. Let us not forget the great ground of being that draws us on through life. Let us live in a knowing hope, aware that all being is in transition, that all movement is back to the source. Let us treat those around us as reminders of our illusionary individuality. We know that they are us and we are them connected in ways we cannot fathom. Let us grow in compassion for all beings, for they share our journey.
thinking gasoline mass-transit
With the increased cost of gasoline, it doesn't appear that we're going to see a slowing of interest in mass transit. I think it's going to continue to grow.
rain picnics crops
If the rain spoils our picnic, but saves a farmer's crop, who are we to say it shouldn't rain?
practice next shapes
The thought you have now shapes your experience of the next moment. Practice shaping the moment.
creativity opportunity growth
Chaos in the world brings uneasiness, but it also allows the opportunity for creativity and growth.
thinking practice mind
It may take practice to think more positively and more compassionately, but just as you must train a puppy to behave the way you want it to, you must train your mind to behave itself. Otherwise, like the puppy, your mind will just make a lot of messes.