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Fire and Police Commission unanimously recommends reappointing Chief Aaron Lipsky to four-year term

Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission · April 16, 2026
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Summary

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission voted unanimously April 16 to recommend that Fire Chief Aaron Lipsky be reappointed to a second four-year term starting May 17, 2026, at a base salary of $234,000 (total with incentives listed as $245,793.60). Public commenters and multiple commissioners praised Lipsky's community work and overdose-response initiatives.

The Fire and Police Commission voted unanimously April 16 to recommend reappointing Fire Chief Aaron Lipsky for a second four-year term, starting May 17, 2026, at a proposed base salary of $234,000. The commission noted additional residency and incentive pay that bring the cited annual total to $245,793.60.

The reappointment drew substantial public comment. Amanda De Leon told commissioners she supported Lipsky because he continued the city’s overdose-response work…

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