GET ME REWRITE: GOP racist dog whistle doesn't resonate with majority of voters in Mequon-Thiensville School District recall

 

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10/3/2021

A recall effort against four Mequon-Thiensville School Board members failed to unseat any incumbents Tuesday, a major loss for recall organizers who had raised nearly $50,000 and gained national attention in their months long pursuit. 

Each of the incumbents won over 58% of the votes in their races, according to unofficial results posted by the district Tuesday. 

The election marks the 16th failed recall effort against school board members in Wisconsin since the pandemic began, with many of the recall organizers citing frustration with pandemic safety measures.

Some Mequon-Thiensville School District residents added a toxic flavor to the recall stew.

 Amber Schroeder lets her racist flag fly high!

Schroeder, a parent of three children in the Mequon-Thiensville School District, said she encouraged residents to vote for the recall because of academic decline in the district. She said the pursuit of equity in the district was bringing "the kids at the top down to the middle just so we can close the gap." 

"I'm not a believer in equity in our school districts; I think it's a horrible idea, and it's a theory based on critical race," she said, accusing the district of hiring "critical race theory consultants disguised as equity consultants."