Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
My vote on Frank Busalacchi
By Mary Lazich
Tuesday, Mar 13 2007, 03:25 PM
Today the state Senate reconfirmed the appointment of Frank Busalacchi as Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT). I voted to send his appointment back to the Senate Transportation Committee for further review.
I stated on the floor of the state Senate that Busalacchi has worked well with a number of Senators on many road projects. However, some new information has come to light that I believe warranted further discussion on Busalacchi’s appointment.
There are unanswered questions about Busalacchi’s use of DOT officials to resolve tax disputes in other states for Dennis Troha, a Kenosha businessman and large campaign donor to Governor Doyle who has been indicted. News stories about Busalacchi’s involvement have created public unrest. Until this matter is resolved, I thought the courteous action to take would have been to delay a vote on Busalacchi’s appointment.
The motion to send Busalacchi’s appointment back to committee failed, 18-15. I then voted against confirmation. Busalacchi’s appointment was confirmed, 27-6.
