For 15 years, I’ve had a front-row seat to David Crowley’s leadership. I first encountered David when he participated in Public Allies Milwaukee’s AmeriCorps leadership development program, serving at Urban Underground.
I came to know David well in 2014 when he was part of a delegation of young Black male leaders Public Allies brought to the White House for former President Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative.
David shared with me that he planned to run for office, and the following year I was happy to support his first campaign for city council. I also have proudly supported his successful campaigns for the Assembly and county executive…