Republicans quietly target Milwaukee Common Council power to set policy for police, fire departments

By: Isiah Holmes

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: February 21, 2026

Words: 446

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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An effort to limit the Milwaukee Common Council’s ability to shape police and fire department policy passed an Assembly vote Thursday, in the form of an amendment to a completely unrelated bill. If the measure becomes law, the council would need a unanimous vote before suspending or modifying police or fire department policy.

The amendment was offered by Rep. Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) on Thursday, as lawmakers undertook a lengthy Assembly floor session voting …

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