Sudden closure of south side Walgreens causes disruption in the community
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa October 18, 2024
Oct 18th, 2024
BRT project pause gives us pause
Joint statement from Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderman Robert J. Bauman
Sep 11th, 2024
Statement on the passing of Ray Vahey
Joint Statement from Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderman Peter Burgelis
Jun 12th, 2024
10-year-old girl loses her life unnecessarily to gun violence
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa May 31, 2024
May 31st, 2024
Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa Announces Slate of Endorsements for Re-election Campaign
Mar 5th, 2024
Pride echoes throughout Milwaukee during June
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa June 20, 2023
Jun 20th, 2023
March 31 marks a day of deep meaning for many in our community
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa March 31, 2023
Mar 31st, 2023
Two senior pedestrians killed attempting to cross Milwaukee streets
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderman Scott Spiker March 3, 2023
Mar 3rd, 2023
Support welcome and appreciated during Vigil for Trans Lives
Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa March 1, 2023
Mar 1st, 2023
Statement in Support of City’s Census Count Questions Resolution Challenge
From Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Common Council President José G. Pérez
Dec 21st, 2022
Mass shooting targets LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado
Statement from Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa
Nov 20th, 2022
Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa November 18, 2022
Nov 18th, 2022
DACA decision creates continued uncertainty for thousands of immigrants
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa October 7, 2022
Oct 7th, 2022
Celebrating Pride Month in June and beyond
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa June 30, 2022
Jun 30th, 2022
Steering and Rules Committee to hear women’s reproductive freedom file Monday
Jun 24th, 2022
Ald. Zamarripa introduces resolution supporting women’s reproductive freedom
Jun 21st, 2022
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
Jan 21st, 2022
Statement on redistricting decision
Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa January 10, 2022
Jan 10th, 2022
Public Safety and Health Committee to hear files aimed at combatting COVID-19
Jan 6th, 2022
Statement on Mayor Tom Barrett’s confirmation as ambassador to Luxembourg
Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa December 17, 2021
Dec 17th, 2021
On the passing of trailblazer Dick Wagner
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa December 14, 2021
Dec 14th, 2021
Vote to sustain veto a vote to uplift Milwaukee’s Latino community
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa December 14, 2021
Dec 14th, 2021
City of Milwaukee receives perfect score on Human Rights Campaign’s Municipality Equality Index
Dec 1st, 2021
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
Nov 11th, 2021
Milwaukee County Board Redistricting Map Detrimental to Latino Community
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa November 2, 2021
Nov 2nd, 2021
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
Jun 4th, 2021
In recognition of Pride Month
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa June 3, 2021
Jun 3rd, 2021
Ald. Zamarripa encourages business owners to apply for Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant
Jun 1st, 2021
Earth Day 2021: Restore our Earth
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa April 22, 2021
Apr 22nd, 2021
In recognition of César Chávez Day
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa March 31, 2021
Mar 31st, 2021
State legislative Republicans go with hate and fear in anti-equality bill targeting transgender youth
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa March 2, 2021
Mar 2nd, 2021
Statement on south side fire, importance of smoke alarms
Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa February 5, 2021
Feb 5th, 2021
Apartment fire devastates 8th District families
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa January 29, 2021
Jan 29th, 2021
President Biden demonstrates support for immigrants in early days of presidency
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa January 26, 2021
Jan 26th, 2021
Common Council Votes to Accept Federal COPS Grant; 8th District Survey Results
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa January 19, 2021
Jan 19th, 2021
City receives perfect score on Human Rights Campaign’s Municipality Equality Index
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa December 9, 2020
Dec 9th, 2020
Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa November 20, 2020
Nov 20th, 2020
Federal grant would provide much needed aid for our city
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa November 20, 2020
Nov 20th, 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
Oct 20th, 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
Oct 16th, 2020
Dysfunction at the FPC is disheartening and infuriating
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa October 9, 2020
Oct 9th, 2020
Joel Acevedo deserves justice
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa September 3, 2020
Sep 3rd, 2020
Wisconsin communities continue to enact conversion therapy bans
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa September 2, 2020
Sep 2nd, 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
Aug 27th, 2020
Statement on the police shooting of Jacob Blake
From Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa August 24, 2020
Aug 24th, 2020
Rep. Zamarripa Thanks Wisconsin Farmworkers and Activists after Migrant Labor Council Hearing
Aug 10th, 2020
MPD Chief Morales and FPC Chairman DeVougas deserve removal
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa August 6, 2020
Aug 6th, 2020
Layoffs hit Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa July 17, 2020
Jul 17th, 2020
Common Council unanimous in approving citywide masking policy
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa July 13, 2020
Jul 13th, 2020
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.”
Jan 27th, 2020
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.”
Nov 4th, 2019
Rep. Zamarripa Statement on President Trump’s Visit
"I am appalled at the president and his indifference to suffering."
Jul 12th, 2019
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."
Jul 10th, 2019
Rep. Zamarripa Statement on #CloseTheCamps
"Close the camps, and stand up against hate, bigotry and inhumane treatment."
Jul 2nd, 2019
Rep. Zamarripa Statement on 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Uprising
The uprising kickstarted LGBTQ activism in the United States.
Jun 28th, 2019
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."
Jun 7th, 2019
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."
May 2nd, 2019
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."
Apr 29th, 2019
Voucher School Fails Students and Parents
"I am outraged by the goings-on at St. Josaphat Parish School."
Apr 24th, 2019
Mayor Tom Barrett endorses JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman
"It’s an honor to have Mayor Barrett’s support."
Apr 23rd, 2019
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."
Apr 15th, 2019
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."
Apr 8th, 2019
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."
Apr 4th, 2019
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."
Apr 3rd, 2019
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."
Mar 29th, 2019
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."
Mar 21st, 2019
Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Misleading GOP Attacks
"Republicans are hoping that xenophobic attacks will obscure the facts, but Wisconsin is better than that."
Mar 12th, 2019
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."
Feb 28th, 2019
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."
Feb 18th, 2019
Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Lame Duck Bills
"Gov. Walker should be ashamed."
Dec 14th, 2018
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."
Oct 12th, 2017
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.
Oct 5th, 2017
Rep. Zamarripa: Statement on Court Redistricting Decision
"The people should be picking their legislators, not the other way around."
Jan 27th, 2017
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.
Nov 2nd, 2016
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
Aug 23rd, 2016
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.”
Aug 22nd, 2016
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.”
Aug 12th, 2016
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.”
Jul 8th, 2016
“To Not Only Survive, But Thrive!”
The mass shooting in Orlando was a tragic reminder of the need for LGBT equality.
Jun 27th, 2016
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.
May 19th, 2016
Rep. Zamarripa to Rep. Sanfelippo, “Say it ain’t so, Joe.”
"I am so very disappointed that Joe chose to play politics..."
Mar 22nd, 2016
Rep. Zamarripa Credits Pushback from Latino Community and Allies for Slowing Momentum of Anti-Immigrant Bill
“This fight is not over.”
Feb 25th, 2016
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."
Apr 14th, 2015
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.
Feb 2nd, 2015
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
Oct 31st, 2013
