ABOUT

David Cullen, a lifelong resident of Milwaukee and graduate of John Marshall High School, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Marquette University Law School, is proud to announce his re-election campaign for Milwaukee County Treasurer. With a proven track record of leadership and a deep understanding of financial matters, Cullen is committed to continuing his service to the residents of Milwaukee County.  

As Treasurer, Cullen has demonstrated his expertise in financial management and investment policies, leading to Milwaukee County's investment earnings exceeding $27 million in 2023. Prior to his election as Treasurer, Cullen served as Co-Chair of the County's Finance, Personnel, and Audit Committee, where he played a crucial role in passing a budget which included a property tax levy freeze.  

Before his tenure as Treasurer, Cullen served as a State Representative, representing parts of Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and the Village of West Milwaukee in the State Legislature. His legislative experience includes serving as Chairman of the Assembly Insurance Committee and as a member of the Joint Committee on Audit.  

During his time in the legislature, Cullen received the award for the Outstanding Elected Official of the Year from the Wisconsin Maternal and Child Health Coalition for his leadership on legislation protecting mothers and their newborn babies. He also received the coveted Clean 16 award several times from Wisconsin's Environmental Decade for his outstanding voting record on environmental issues.  

Cullen and his wife, Julie own their home in Milwaukee’s Enderis Park neighborhood. With his experience, knowledge and passion for public service, David Cullen is the ideal candidate to continue serving as Milwaukee County Treasurer.

ENDORSEMENTS

David Cullen has been endorsed by numerous elected officials and community leaders throughout Milwaukee County. Among those endorsing Treasurer Cullen are:   

Congresswoman Gwen Moore 

City of Milwaukee Treasurer Spencer Coggs 

Milwaukee City Attorney Evan Goyke 

Assembly Democratic Leader and current Congressional candidate Peter Barca 

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson 

Milwaukee County Comptroller Liz Sumner 

Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson  

Milwaukee County Clerk Joe Czarnezki* 

Milwaukee County Register of Deeds Israel Ramón  

Milwaukee County Clerk of Courts John Barrett* 

Milwaukee County Treasurer Dorothy Dean*  

Judge Jeffrey A. Kremers* 

Milwaukee County Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez 

 Milwaukee County Supervisor Shawn Rolland  

Milwaukee County Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman  

Milwaukee County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent 

Milwaukee County Supervisor Lynne DeBruin* 

Milwaukee County Supervisor Jason Haas* 

Milwaukee County Supervisor Jim "Luigi" Schmitt* 

State Senator Tim Carpenter   

State Senator Chris Larson   

State Senator Jim Sullivan* 

State Representative Christine Sinicki 

State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde  

State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez State Representative Fred Kessler* 

State Representative Barbara Notestein* 

State Representative Elizabeth M. Coggs* 

Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Tony Staskunas*  

Milwaukee Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic  

Milwaukee Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff 

Milwaukee Alderwoman Sharlen Moore 

Milwaukee Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd* 

Milwaukee Alderman Michael Murphy*  

Milwaukee Alderman Khalif Rainey*  

Mayor of St. Francis Ken Tutaj 

Mayor of West Allis Dan Devine West 

Milwaukee Village President John Stalewski 

St. Francis Alderman Donald Brickner 

American Federation of Teachers Local 212 President Michael Rosen* 

Chairwoman Democratic Party of Milwaukee County Marlene Ott* 

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Linda Honold* 

Congressional Candidate Chris Rockwood* 

FEAR Co-Founder Tenia Smith 

Attorney Mark Thomsen 

Dawn Martin 

Jan Wilberg  

Howard Snyder 

Sandy Zellmer 

John Zellmer 

Shepherd Express 

Plumbers Union Local 75 

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 494 

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998