Sudden closure of south side Walgreens causes disruption in the community

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa October 18, 2024

Council adopts legislation for a more inclusive city

BRT project pause gives us pause

Joint statement from Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderman Robert J. Bauman

First LGBTQ Historic Landmark in State History to be erected August 5

Statement on the passing of Ray Vahey

Joint Statement from Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderman Peter Burgelis

House of History Launches Website to Uplift Black LGBTQ+ Stories

10-year-old girl loses her life unnecessarily to gun violence

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa May 31, 2024

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa Announces Slate of Endorsements for Re-election Campaign

Pride echoes throughout Milwaukee during June

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa June 20, 2023

March 31 marks a day of deep meaning for many in our community

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa March 31, 2023

Two senior pedestrians killed attempting to cross Milwaukee streets

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderman Scott Spiker March 3, 2023

Support welcome and appreciated during Vigil for Trans Lives

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa March 1, 2023

Statement in Support of City’s Census Count Questions Resolution Challenge

From Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Common Council President José G. Pérez

Mass shooting targets LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado

Statement from Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa November 18, 2022

DACA decision creates continued uncertainty for thousands of immigrants

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa October 7, 2022

Celebrating Pride Month in June and beyond

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa June 30, 2022

Steering and Rules Committee to hear women’s reproductive freedom file Monday

Ald. Zamarripa introduces resolution supporting women’s reproductive freedom

Common Council Adopts Resolution Amending City’s Anti-Harassment Policy

On Tuesday the Common Council adopted a resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to update the City’s anti-harassment policy

Statement on redistricting decision

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa January 10, 2022

Public Safety and Health Committee to hear files aimed at combatting COVID-19

Statement on Mayor Tom Barrett’s confirmation as ambassador to Luxembourg

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa December 17, 2021

On the passing of trailblazer Dick Wagner

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa December 14, 2021

Vote to sustain veto a vote to uplift Milwaukee’s Latino community

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa December 14, 2021

City of Milwaukee receives perfect score on Human Rights Campaign’s Municipality Equality Index

Expressing Disappointment in Rep. Ortiz-Velez for Carrying Water for Republican Speaker Robin Vos at the Expense of Our Constituents

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa November 11, 2021

Milwaukee County Board Redistricting Map Detrimental to Latino Community

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa November 2, 2021

Council members to host Hispanic Heritage Month kick-off

FREE COVID-19 vaccine clinic during inaugural VivaMKE Marketplace

Statement from Common Council members Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderman Scott Spiker

In recognition of Pride Month

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa June 3, 2021

Ald. Zamarripa encourages business owners to apply for Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant

Earth Day 2021: Restore our Earth

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa April 22, 2021

City’s anti-harassment policy should be applicable to ALL employees

In recognition of César Chávez Day

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa March 31, 2021

State legislative Republicans go with hate and fear in anti-equality bill targeting transgender youth

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa March 2, 2021

Statement on south side fire, importance of smoke alarms

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa February 5, 2021

Apartment fire devastates 8th District families

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa January 29, 2021

President Biden demonstrates support for immigrants in early days of presidency

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa January 26, 2021

Common Council Votes to Accept Federal COPS Grant; 8th District Survey Results

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa January 19, 2021

City receives perfect score on Human Rights Campaign’s Municipality Equality Index

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa December 9, 2020

Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa November 20, 2020

Federal grant would provide much needed aid for our city

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa November 20, 2020

Avoidable and senseless crash takes the life of beloved community leader, spouse

Joint statement from Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Scott Spiker and Alderman José G. Pérez October 20, 2020

Residents should be aware of potential Social Security scams

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic October 16, 2020

Dysfunction at the FPC is disheartening and infuriating

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa October 9, 2020

Statement on #BiWeek

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa September 25, 2020

Statement on Mexican Independence Day

Joel Acevedo deserves justice

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa September 3, 2020

Wisconsin communities continue to enact conversion therapy bans

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa September 2, 2020

The world is watching, and the Legislature’s silence and inaction is deafening

Statement of Alderwoman (and State Representative) JoCasta Zamarripa August 27, 2020

Statement on the police shooting of Jacob Blake

From Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa August 24, 2020

Rep. Zamarripa Thanks Wisconsin Farmworkers and Activists after Migrant Labor Council Hearing

MPD Chief Morales and FPC Chairman DeVougas deserve removal

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa August 6, 2020

Layoffs hit Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa July 17, 2020

Common Council unanimous in approving citywide masking policy

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa July 13, 2020

Milwaukee Common Council passes legislation calling on FPC to ban chokeholds by police and honoring Joel Acevedo

Rep. Zamarripa on DACA Supreme Court Decision

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Protests

Remove Vos as NCSL President

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Living Wage for Wisconsin Workers

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorses Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa in race for Alderwoman

“As an Alderwoman, I will defend and work diligently to expand access to quality and affordable family planning and reproductive health care services.”

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on GOP Anti-Immigrant Bill

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Racist Acid Attack

“All our leaders should call out the horrifying racist ideology that has become a part of our political discourse. No one should be afraid of being attacked simply for being who they are.”

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on President Trump’s Visit

"I am appalled at the president and his indifference to suffering."

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on LULAC Convention

"I’m so proud to welcome the nation’s oldest and most widely respected Hispanic civil rights organization to my hometown."

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on #CloseTheCamps

"Close the camps, and stand up against hate, bigotry and inhumane treatment."

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Uprising

The uprising kickstarted LGBTQ activism in the United States.

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Wear Orange Weekend

"I proudly wear orange today for those who were tragically taken too soon in the epidemic of gun violence."

Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa Statement on a Day Without Latinx and Immigrants

"The voices of the people was loud and clear—we need driver’s cards for undocumented immigrants."

Randy Bryce endorses JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman

"I’m honored to have the support of my friend, Randy Bryce."

Voucher School Fails Students and Parents

"I am outraged by the goings-on at St. Josaphat Parish School."

Mayor Tom Barrett endorses JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman

"It’s an honor to have Mayor Barrett’s support."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman

"I’m honored to have Senator Baldwin’s trust and support in this race."

Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman

"Congresswoman Gwen Moore has spent decades being a true champion of our community, and I am deeply honored to have earned her endorsement."

State Legislators endorse JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman

"I’m humbled so many of my current colleagues have my back on this journey to serve Milwaukee on the Common Council."

Milwaukee Alders rally behind JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman

"I’m honored to have the support of so many strong leaders in the City of Milwaukee."

Wisconsin Celebrates Cesar Chavez Day

"It was incredibly meaningful to have so many voices come together to honor the great civil rights activist Cesar Chavez."

JoCasta Zamarripa announces candidacy to be next 8th District Alderwoman

"The voters of the 8th District deserve an Alderwoman who will understand our needs and our issues, and who will always listen."

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Misleading GOP Attacks

"Republicans are hoping that xenophobic attacks will obscure the facts, but Wisconsin is better than that."

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Driver’s Cards for Undocumented Wisconsinites

"This is a commonsense idea that has the support of farmers, businesses, law enforcement officials, faith-based organizations and civil rights groups."

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Gov. Evers Plan to Legalize Medical Marijuana

"Having accessible, legal medicinal marijuana will help many in pain without the harmful effects of addictive narcotics."

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Lame Duck Bills

"Gov. Walker should be ashamed."

Hundreds Turn Out to Oppose Anti-Immigrant Bill

"Since last year’s election, anti-immigrant rhetoric has reached shameful new levels, and this bill is a shining example of that."

DACA Means Hope for Young Immigrants

Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) is calling on Speaker Paul Ryan and legislative Republicans to pass a clean DREAM Act.

Rep. Zamarripa: Statement on Court Redistricting Decision

"The people should be picking their legislators, not the other way around."

Zamarripa Announces Television Ad Campaign to Get Out The Vote

“My goal in political life is to increase the participation of the Latinx community to ensure our issues are addressed,” said Rep. Zamarripa.

Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa on Planned Parenthood Closure in Appleton

“Closure of a Planned Parenthood health center in the Fox Valley region will have a devastating effect on many Wisconsin women.v

Representative JoCasta Zamarripa on Federal Injunction Against Protecting Transgender Students

“Governor Walker and his Republican colleagues need to take a step back and evaluate why they’re spending so much time and taxpayers’ money attacking some of the most vulnerable young people among us.”

Representative JoCasta Zamarripa on the Passing of Reverend Joe Angel Medina

“My thoughts and prayers go out to Yolanda Lomeli Medina and the entire Medina family during this difficult time.”

Rep. Zamarripa: Look Out For Potholes on Governor’s Motorcycle Ride

“During the last legislative session, Republicans chose to ignore Assembly Democratic initiatives for a steady, reliable source of funding for Wisconsin’s infrastructure.”

“To Not Only Survive, But Thrive!”

The mass shooting in Orlando was a tragic reminder of the need for LGBT equality.

Representative JoCasta Zamarripa on Leon’s Discriminatory English-Only Policy

Ron Schneider, owner of Leon’s Frozen Custard in Milwaukee, has been prohibiting his bilingual employees from speaking Spanish to Spanish-speaking customers.

Rep. Zamarripa to Rep. Sanfelippo, “Say it ain’t so, Joe.”

"I am so very disappointed that Joe chose to play politics..."

Rep. Zamarripa Credits Pushback from Latino Community and Allies for Slowing Momentum of Anti-Immigrant Bill

“This fight is not over.”

Assembly Democrats Vote for Resolution Denouncing Discriminatory “Religious Freedom” Legislation

"I am extremely disappointed that not a single Assembly Republican chose today to take a stand for basic civil rights for all Wisconsin citizens."

Wisconsin Needs a Budget that Puts Wisconsin Families and Economic Opportunity First

Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha), Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) and other legislative Democrats highlighted a need for a state budget that puts Wisconsin families first and restores economic opportunity for all.

Assembly Republicans’ latest push to suppress voting, dodge responsibility

Wisconsin’s middle class need jobs, better wages, economic security, strong education – not voter suppression, says Rep. Zamarripa