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Mayor breaks 6–6 tie to pick council representative for Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue Board
Wauwatosa City Common Council · April 28, 2026
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Summary
After repeated tie votes, the council re-ran its selection for the Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue Board and the presiding officer cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of Alder First, citing the importance of gender diversity on the board.
A repeated split among council members left the city’s representative slot on the Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue Board unresolved after several tie votes in committee and at council. The presiding officer said the city attorney advised re-voting at the council level, where state statute allows the mayor to vote and break…
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