The proposed sick leave ordinance failed to pass last night, but I doubt this is the end of the debate. The final vote was 10-9, so it failed by a slim margin. I’m sure in the coming months we’ll see the proposal reworked and eventually brought to another vote. I’ve noticed that’s a popular tactic with so called “Progressives” in Wisconsin. If legislation fails to pass, they keep pounding it down peoples throats and forcing vote after vote until it passes. It’s just like school referendums, which are put on the ballot year after year until it passes.
At least businesses won this time, but I’m sure Progressive Dane will do their best to replace the Alders that opposed this proposal. Which means all effort must be expended to defeat Progressive Dane candidates or anyone else that supports this proposal.