Emails from Madison, Wisconsin Mayor's office show he tried to get Sec. of State to delay Gov. Walker legislation

Emails from the Office of the Mayor of Madison, Wisconsin show an attempt to influence the State Senate and Secretary of State to delay Governor Walker's legislation as long as possible so the Mayor could pass desired measures of his own. Which may be everyday politics, but is proof if needed that one side has powerful friends. An email from the Mayor's Chief of Staff says, "(Mayor) Dave spoke with Doug LaFollette (Sec. of State) this morning and it doesn't look like he'll hold up the bill for publication more than a day or two at the maximum."...
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3/3/11, "Secret e-mails set off firestorm of reaction in Madison," WITI TV, Madison, Wisconsin, B. Polcyn

• Link to emails

"Controversial e-mails were dated February 15th"

"Secret e-mails uncovered by the FOX6 Investigators set off a firestorm of reaction, especially from conservative groups like Citizens for Responsible Government.

• The e-mails are dated February 15th, back when it appears the budget repair bill was on a fast track to passage.

In one e-mail, the Chief of Staff for Mayor Dave Ciesliewicz writes, "(The mayor) spoke with Doug LaFollette (Sec. of State) this morning and

• it doesn't look like he'll hold up the bill for publication more than a day or two at the maximum."

A staffer for Senate Mark Miller later replies, "Mark Miller just spoke with Doug. He was reluctant with Mark as well, but he wants to know if there are other communities in a similar situation. If you are aware of any other cities

• which could use a few extra days to complete contracts, let us know or call Doug directly."

Another staff member of Senator Miller now tells FOX6 News that Miller was simply inquiring about the Secretary of State's timeline for publication.

The FOX6 Investigators have tried for two days to reach Senator Miller for an interview. His media relations contact, Mike Browne, told FOX6 he would have the Senator call. FOX6 is still waiting for that call."

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