"We've got to find better ways:" Faith-based leaders try to keep the peace in Sherman Park

MILWAUKEE -- Gov. Scott Walker visited a Milwaukee church on Tuesday morning, August 16th. He along with other city officials agree on one thing that is working to help keep the calm in the Sherman Park neighborhood. It is the efforts of church leaders and the faith-based community.

Gov. Walker meets with faith-based leaders in Milwaukee

"My belief is the individuals involved in this weren't reacting as a protest -- but  were reacting for other reasons. When you burn down property you are point-blank criminal," said Gov. Walker.

The governor went to tour the Joseph Project, a jobs program at Greater Praise Church of God in Christ. He spoke with religious leaders there. He also went to City Brook Church, not far from the burned out gas station at Sherman and Burleigh.

"We've got to find better ways to help respect each other," Walker said.

"The burning squad cars is not all that happened in Sherman Park. This was a horrific event. It came for a lot of different complex reasons," said Tischa Brown, a member of the City Brook Church.

Gov. Walker meets with faith-based leaders in Milwaukee

Brown was in the private meeting with the governor. Will there be money behind the talk? That is still a question.

"The mayor and I talked a little about the future and things that we could work on. But it wasn't about specific legislative items. It was about helping with future budgets," Walker said.

Gov. Walker is encouraging the faith-based community to keep talking to people -- and maintain the calm in the neighborhoods.