10:27 PM: Walker: 'I want to make us great again'
Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker, fresh off the news he'd been elected to another term, pledged to make the county a place where people want to live, work and retire.
He also said he wants to make it "a safer place to live and work and play in every part of our community because no one should have to live in fear."
Walker told the crowd he appreciated a congratulatory call from challenger state Sen. Lena Taylor and her pledge to work with him in the future.
Walker hit on many of the themes he stressed in his campaign, including changing the county workforce and making Milwaukee County a place that will grow and attract new businesses.
"I want to make us great again," Walker said.
Confetti went off after Walker finished his speech. Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke was in the bleachers behind Walker during his speech, and kids with Walker campaign T-shirts held signs on the stage.
-- By Rebecca Kontowicz
Labels: 2008 spring election