Change in state law on appointments urged

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: September 22, 2001 | Copyright information

Change in state law on appointments urged

Saturday, September 22, 2001

Six aldermen are planning a push to allow the president of the Milwaukee Common Council to appoint two members to the city's Fire and Police Commission, something that would require a change in state law.

Ald. Rosa Cameron plans to introduce a resolution at Tuesday's council meeting that would direct city lobbyists to urge lawmakers in Madison to make the change to state law. It is co-sponsored by Alder...

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