MILWAUKEE — The city’s fire and police commission still has not appointed a new police chief, after the vote was left gridlocked at three votes apiece.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:
“I would have preferred that the Commission made a decision tonight. I think what we’re seeing is the messiness of democracy in action. I remain optimistic that we will have a chief in place in line with Chief Brunson’s timetable. The Commission plans on taking this item up at the next meeting. All three candidates were extremely strong. I’m going to have more conversations with the commissioners to get a better read on why they made the decision that they did. I do want to see us have a decision made soon.”
FPC Chairman Nelson Soler says they will revisit next steps on Dec. 10.
