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Greenfield mayor asks state to appeal FEMA denial; city resumes internal probe of police chief

City of Greenfield Common Council · November 5, 2025
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Summary

In the mayor's report, Greenfield's mayor asked Gov. Evers to appeal FEMA's denial of reimbursement for this year's flooding and read a statement confirming criminal charges filed against Police Chief Jay Johnson; the mayor said the city's internal investigation has resumed and Johnson remains on paid administrative leave.

During the Nov. 4 common council meeting, the mayor asked the office of Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to formally appeal FEMA's decision to deny public cost reimbursement for this year's flooding, saying "actual expenses and damages approach $1,000,000" and that the denial poses a fiscal challenge for Greenfield.

The mayor also read an official statement addressing recent developments involving Police Chief Jay Johnson. "We understand criminal charges have been filed against Chief Jay Johnson, who is…

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