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Promises Made vs. Results Delivered: A Review of Mayor John Nelson’s 2023 Campaign Commitments

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  By Dr. Richard A. Busalacchi Franklin Community News As voters head to the polls this Tuesday, April 7, the question is no longer what was promised—it’s what was delivered. In 2023, John Nelson ran on a message that was impossible to miss. Franklin, he said, was broken. City Hall was dysfunctional. Leadership had failed. He pointed to employee turnover, internal conflict, and a lack of transparency as proof—and told voters he would fix it. Now, nearly two years later, he’s running on something entirely different: Success. Progress. Momentum. But those two narratives don’t align. The 2023 Promises Nelson didn’t run a vague campaign. He made direct, specific commitments. He said City Hall suffered from: “Rapid and concerning employee turnover” Leadership that rejected new ideas “Obstruction, inefficiency, and secrecy” Conflict leading to ethics complaints and lawsuits And most importantly, he promised: He would not manipulate the system to get his way He wo...
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DA Seeks State Takeover of John Doe Case Involving Mayor Nelson, Supervisor Taylor and Others

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  By Dr. Richard A. Busalacchi Franklin Community News Milwaukee County District Attorney formally asks Wisconsin Department of Justice to assume control of case involving multiple public officials as filings allege coordinated conduct across law enforcement, legal proceedings, and public actions. Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee County District Attorney has moved to hand off a John Doe case involving multiple public officials—including Franklin Mayor John Nelson and Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve Taylor —to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, formally requesting that state authorities take over responsibility for the matter. In a March 31, 2026 letter to the court , District Attorney Kent Lovern confirmed that his office had submitted a formal request for the DOJ to “assume responsibility for handling” the case, signaling that the matter has advanced beyond local handling and may require independent review at the state level. State-Level Review Signals Conflict Concerns T...
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Speech, Citations, and Power: Cases Raise Questions About Mayor Nelson’s Role in Enforcement

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By Dr. Richard A. Busalacchi Franklin Community News Police Report: Christie Claimed Mayor Nelson Had a Relationship with His Wife as Citation Cases Mount A review of police reports, court records, and public reporting involving Franklin Mayor John Nelson reveals a series of cases in which residents—including Rich Busalacchi, Robert Swendrowski, Marcus Christie, and Doug Malinovich —were cited or charged following communications involving local officials. The cases also involve Alderwoman Michelle Eichmann and Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve Taylor , and together raise broader questions about the role of elected officials—particularly the Mayor—in influencing police actions and municipal enforcement decisions. At issue is whether these cases reflect routine law enforcement responses, or whether they suggest a pattern in which communications involving public officials—especially the Mayor—are treated differently. Case One: Rich Busalacchi — Disorderly Conduct and First Amend...
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Nelson, Domestic Abuse Claims, and a Record of Unresolved Allegations

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By Dr. Richard A. Busalacchi Franklin Community News John Nelson, the mayor of Franklin, has faced a series of serious allegations spanning both his personal life and law enforcement career. While a 2023 domestic incident at his home did not result in charges against him, subsequent claims, firsthand accounts, and a documented history of unresolved misconduct investigations raise broader questions about a pattern that has yet to be fully examined. Nelson has denied all allegations of misconduct and wrongdoing. The 2023 Domestic Incident On August 28, 2023, police were called to Nelson’s residence in Franklin in what was classified as a domestic violence-related disorderly conduct incident. Due to Nelson’s position as an elected official, the Franklin Police Department requested that the Greenfield Police Department handle the investigation to ensure neutrality. 👉 Greenfield Police Report According to the police report, Nelson’s ex-wife, Jacqueline Nelson, alleged that ...
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