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==Electoral history== |
==Electoral history== |
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Whitebird won his first election on April 2, 2019, beating [[incumbent]] David J. Mettille 52-42.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Winger |first1=Richard |title=Communist Party Member Elected to City Council of Ashland, Wisconsin |url=https://ballot-access.org/2019/05/07/communist-party-member-elected-to-city-council-of-ashland-wisconsin/ |website=Ballot Access News |access-date=January 26, 2021}}</ref> His campaign platform was described as "radical" by the [[Ashland Daily Press]], running on issues like the [[municipalization]] of enterprises |
Whitebird won his first election on April 2, 2019, beating [[incumbent]] David J. Mettille 52-42.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Winger |first1=Richard |title=Communist Party Member Elected to City Council of Ashland, Wisconsin |url=https://ballot-access.org/2019/05/07/communist-party-member-elected-to-city-council-of-ashland-wisconsin/ |website=Ballot Access News |access-date=January 26, 2021}}</ref> His campaign platform was described as "radical" by the [[Ashland Daily Press]], running on issues like the [[municipalization]] of enterprises, [[drug abuse]], and [[homelessness]].<ref name="ashlanddaily">{{cite web |last1=Olivio |first1=Rick |title=Whitebird defeats Mettille in Ashland District 6 |url=https://www.apg-wi.com/ashland_daily_press/whitebird-defeats-mettille-in-ashland-district-6/article_bce4a146-55b8-11e9-a43f-c3abcad2fbc7.html |website=Ashland Daily Press |access-date=January 26, 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="washingtontimes"/> The election was [[nonpartisan]], and Whitebird's affiliation with the Communist Party was not publicly known until after he won. Whitebird has been a member of the Communist Party since 2011.<ref name="washingtontimes">{{cite web |last1=Varney |first1=James |title=Wisconsin Native American, a Communist Party member, elected to city council |url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/22/wahsayah-whitebird-communist-party-member-elected-/ |website=The Washington Times |access-date=January 26, 2021}}</ref> |
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==Policy positions== |
==Policy positions== |
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Whitebird's [[policy]] positions are generally aligned with those of [[democratic socialists]], though his overall political views and philosophy are more aligned with traditional [[Communism]].<ref name="morningstar"/> |
Whitebird's [[policy]] positions are generally aligned with those of [[democratic socialists]], though his overall political views and philosophy are more aligned with traditional [[Communism]].<ref name="morningstar"/> His campaign issues included making housing more affordable, reducing [[drug abuse]], and building [[homeless shelters]].<ref name="washingtontimes"/><ref name="ashlanddaily"/> Since being elected, Whitebird has announced support for policies like raising the [[minimum wage]] and implementing a [[Green New Deal]].<ref name="washingtontimes"/> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 16:26, 26 January 2021
Wahsayah Whitebird | |
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| Ward 6 City Councilor of Ashland, WI | |
| Assumed office April 17, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | David J. Mettille |
| Constituency | Ashland, Wisconsin Ward 6 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1992 (age 31–32) |
| Nationality | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Political party | Communist Party of the United States |
Wahsayah Whitebird is a member of the Communist Party of the United States currently serving on the City Council of Ashland, Wisconsin. Whitebird is a Native American from the Bad River Band of the Chippewa people.
Early life
Whitebird is a member of the Bad River Band of Chippewa Indians, a tribe whose reservation is located about 10 miles east of Ashland on the coast of Lake Superior.[1] Whitebird worked at a deli in Ashland prior to his election and was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers.[2]
Electoral history
Whitebird won his first election on April 2, 2019, beating incumbent David J. Mettille 52-42.[3] His campaign platform was described as "radical" by the Ashland Daily Press, running on issues like the municipalization of enterprises, drug abuse, and homelessness.[4][5] The election was nonpartisan, and Whitebird's affiliation with the Communist Party was not publicly known until after he won. Whitebird has been a member of the Communist Party since 2011.[5]
Policy positions
Whitebird's policy positions are generally aligned with those of democratic socialists, though his overall political views and philosophy are more aligned with traditional Communism.[1] His campaign issues included making housing more affordable, reducing drug abuse, and building homeless shelters.[5][4] Since being elected, Whitebird has announced support for policies like raising the minimum wage and implementing a Green New Deal.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b Norton, Alexander (18 September 2019). "Wisconsin supports their local Communist". Morning Star. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Johnson, Earchiel (7 May 2019). "Native American communist topples incumbent council president in Wisconsin town". People's World. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Winger, Richard. "Communist Party Member Elected to City Council of Ashland, Wisconsin". Ballot Access News. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Olivio, Rick. "Whitebird defeats Mettille in Ashland District 6". Ashland Daily Press. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Varney, James. "Wisconsin Native American, a Communist Party member, elected to city council". The Washington Times. Retrieved January 26, 2021.