A web of political, judicial, and municipal connections emerges through public images spanning Franklin, South Milwaukee, Hales Corners, and Greenfield. By Dr. Richard Busaalcchi-  Franklin Community News In November, Franklin Community News published an article detailing how an October 2024 Disorderly Conduct citation —issued minutes after a failed remand attempt—raised questions about political influence, evidence handling, and municipal case transfers. The citation, which stemmed from a political blog article containing no threats or harassment, was originally filed in Franklin but later transferred to South Milwaukee Municipal Court due to conflicts involving Franklin’s elected officials. At the November 20, 2025 hearing in South Milwaukee, an attorney from the law firm Wesolowski, Reidenbach & Sajdak (WRS) appeared without a formal appointment and acted as a prosecutor. WRS simultaneously represents Franklin , South Milwaukee , and Hales Corners —the t...

A Taxpayer-Funded, Election-Timed Mailer Filled With False Numbers — Released While Franklin Declared a Budget Crisis by Dr. Richard Busalacchi – Franklin Community News A glossy, professionally designed “Economic Development Update” mailed to every household in Franklin during the week of November 27 has raised serious concerns about spending, accuracy, transparency, and political intent. The mailer was sent just four days before the December 1 opening of nomination papers for the mayoral election — and it is the first citywide economic-development mailing Franklin has issued in at least a decade. A full FCN investigation confirms the following: The mailer and brochure likely cost $15,000–$20,000+ in taxpayer money. The numbers inside the brochure are mathematically incorrect and wildly inflated. Multiple projects featured were actually launched under former Mayor Steve Olson. The city’s Finance Committee simultaneously ordered all departments , including Police, ...