Is Oak Creek Being Used? Supervisor Taylor’s Sudden Interest Faces Scrutiny

“Is Oak Creek Being Used? Supervisor Taylor’s Sudden Interest Faces Scrutiny” by Dr. Richard Busalacchi A Campaign Promise to Oak Creek In 2022, following county redistricting, Steve F. Taylor returned to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors to represent the newly drawn 17th District—encompassing all of Oak Creek and portions of Franklin. Taylor declared it a "fresh opportunity" to bring real leadership to Oak Creek, a fast-growing suburb that had previously lacked strong representation on the Board. On the campaign trail and during his early tenure, Taylor emphasized his pledge to "finally serve the people of Oak Creek." He vowed to prioritize community development, improve park and public safety infrastructure, and ensure fair access to County resources for the city’s residents. However, despite this rhetoric, Taylor’s record since returning to office reveals a sharp disconnect between his public promises and his governing priorities. Public critics and po...