Jonathan Brostoff represents the Third District on the Milwaukee Common Council. He was elected in a 2022 special election and a won a full, four-year term in 2024.
From 2015 to 2022 Brostoff served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 19th District as an Democrat.
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Owners Lobbying For Service Workers
New organization lobbies state officials on behalf of service industry workers
Sep 26th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Will Wisconsin Become a ‘Sanctuary State’?
Rep. Cabrera pushes ban on using Wisconsin facilities to detain undocumented immigrants.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Sanctuary Rally Announces Pro-Immigrant Bills
“These people are us!” Proposed state laws provide more protection for immigrants.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Jonathan Brostoff Finally Cuts His Hair
Legislator discusses his sign language interpreter bill and why he grew his hair for this.
Jul 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Ends Waivers for Immunizations
In response to measles outbreak, bipartisan proposal ends waivers for “personal convictions”.
May 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson
Foxconn As High Comedy
Tech publication The Verge tries to figure out what Foxconn is actually doing here. LOL.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans and Colin Kaepernick
Legislators opposition to honoring the NFL star is part of an ugly, historic pattern.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Larson Bills Reform Campaign Finance
Would reduce donation limits, increase transparency requirements.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Matt Rothschild
ACLU Organizer Targets Police Practices
Jarrett English, who grew up in Sherman Park, led effort to sue police for racial disparities.
Nov 28th, 2018 by Carly Wolf
Trump Op Ed Author Revealed!
Who’s behind the anonymous NYT column about obstructing Trump’s craziness? Read on.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
New Patisserie For Walker’s Point
Plus: new south side Pita Palace and new Peruvian food truck, Triciclo Peru.
Jul 31st, 2018 by Zach Komassa
This Is It! Celebrates 50th Birthday
State's oldest LGBT+ bar celebrates a half century in business with weekend party.
Jul 31st, 2018 by Zach Komassa
No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races
Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Deaf Community Ill-Served by Legislature
Republicans water down bill to upgrade skill levels of sign language interpreters.
Mar 16th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
State Moving Downtown Offices
Will 27th and WI site be selected? State planning $50 million building.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Wetlands Destruction Bill Targets Water, Wildlife
Threatens 1,000,000 acres, opposed by hunting and fishing groups.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Grad Students Oppose GOP Tax Plan
Rally unites UWM and Marquette students, who say plan makes grad school unaffordable.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Brad Poling
Harbor District To Have 40 “Habitat Hotels”
Planning for district's 1000-acre site nearly done. "Hotels" naturalize sheet pilings.
Aug 11th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Why I Oppose Foxconn Deal
Rep. Brostoff on corporate extortion, suicide nets and the race to the bottom.
Jul 30th, 2017 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
State Park Fees Keep Rising
New hikes proposed, already higher than in any Midwestern state.
Jun 22nd, 2017 by Virginia Small
Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal
Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Brostoff Arrest Raises Questions
State rep says police focus must change; Police say Ald. Rainey asked them to be there.
Sep 2nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Mexico Opens 50th US Consulate Here
A big turnout of American and Mexican politicians with "Trumpism" in the air.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Michael Horne
An “Extraordinary” Frank Lloyd Wright
Terrace Ave. home cost Manpower exec Robert Elsner $37,000 in 1955, now worth $750,000.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Michael Horne
Pourman’s Used To Be Sausage Factory
Yet it's been a tavern for more than a century. This is truly old Milwaukee.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Corrections Officials Face Community on Lincoln Hills
Attendees demand accountability, action, in wake of Lincoln Hills scandal.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Inmate Hunger Strike in State Prisons
Strike starts at Waupun and Columbia prisons; protests long-term solitary confinement.
Jun 14th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
What My Opponent is Most Wrong About
Parting shots and closing arguments in the race for county executive.
Mar 30th, 2016 by Chris Abele and Chris Larson
Can Larson Beat Abele?
Democratic insiders handicap the race, which may come down to turnout.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Moore Backs Barrett, Brostoff Slams Abele
And One Wisconsin Now celebrates 10 years of bashing Republicans.
Feb 24th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Kenney Targets Ald. Borkowski
Should challenger win, would be only military veteran on Common Council.
Feb 24th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Kovac Raises Money for Reelection
Politicians, city officials and other notables chow down on food from Glorioso's.
Feb 15th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Liberal Group Seeks Talk Radio Voice
Claims AM conservative talk radio is "racist" and "hateful." Is liberal talk radio possible?
Feb 10th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Marcus Center Cast Into Limbo
No one seems to agree with Abele's plan to have it absorbed by sprawling Wisconsin Center District.
Dec 14th, 2015 by Virginia Small
Will Public Market Expand?
The fish market wants to expand outdoor cafe. And Chevy Johnson kicks off campaign for alderman.
Oct 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?
Third Ward review board defers decision on Historic Designation. And Milwaukee now has a Croatian sister city.
May 15th, 2015 by Michael Horne
MMAC Plays Hardball on Bucks Arena
A misleading poll, pressure on legislators and more misinformation are all used to sell the NBA arena.
May 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Downer Avenue Stalled by Joel Lee?
City officials meet with neighbors about Downer Avenue, a thriving retail strip with one huge problem: Landlord Joel Lee's foreclosed properties.
May 1st, 2015 by Michael Horne
Are Abrahamson’s Days as Chief Justice Numbered?
Constitutional amendment on April referendum would result in her being replaced as chief justice. Even if it fails, her salary will be reduced.
Mar 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Who Will Lead the Democratic Party?
Five candidates seek the difficult job of trying to revive the minority party in Wisconsin.
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Steven Walters
Rep. Brostoff’s Historic East Side Condo
The new assemblyman lives in an 1870s building once used for rooming houses, but now elegantly refurbished, like most of the neighborhood.
Dec 10th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Jonathan Brostoff
"Without a doubt, some big investors are betting on Milwaukee’s future..."
Nov 10th, 2014 by Newaukee
Tau Kappa Epsilon House
The TKE fraternity's 1904 home has operated as a rooming house for generations, but it's now suspended and its president faces drug charges.
Sep 29th, 2014 by Michael Horne
MIAD Opens New Residence Hall, Celebrates 40 Years
Half-birthday bash, half-ribbon cutting, the ceremony unveiled MIAD's new six-story, Third Ward building.
Aug 27th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Low-Turnout Election Had Big Results
For first time, voters could elect two female candidates to top state-wide offices.
Aug 18th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Abele Goes O-fer On Election Night
Sheriff Clarke wins democratic primary. Plus: The rest of election night's winners and losers.
Aug 13th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Pick Tuesday’s Primary Winners
Burke v. Hulsey won't be close. But the 19th Assembly District Democratic primary looks to be very competitive, who will win it?
Aug 11th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Is David Clarke “Sheriff Spends a Lot”?
Attack ads blast Clarke. Another targets “dysfunctional” Marina Dimitrijevic. Who’s buying all these nasty ads?
Aug 5th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Sheer Ambition of Marina Dimitrijevic
She’s running for assembly but wanted to continue as county supervisor and collect two full-time salaries.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Wide-Open Battle for 19th Assembly District
Four talented candidates battling for open district which runs from Bay View to East Side.
Jul 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Get Your Vote On
Early voting already underway for spring election, and memorials planned for Debra Usinger and Donna Schlieman.
Mar 26th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Owner of Strad Violin Tips Her Identity
The violin's owner was at the scene of the crime and signed her first name to a message published by Frank Almond.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Huge Turnout for City Birthday Party
Lots of politicians, journalists, lobbyists and others glad-handed each other and drank free beer to salute the city's 168th birthday.
Jan 31st, 2014 by Michael Horne
Barrett’s Birthday Party
The mayor's celebration is 11 days late. And Lakefront Brewery shatters its record for annual barrels manufactured.
Dec 22nd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Campaign Season Kicks Off
Politicos flock to Jon Richards fundraiser, and judicial candidate Janet C. Protasiewicz's event.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Other Mandela
The fundraiser for Rep. Mandela Barnes, just two days before his namesake Nelson Mandela died, had a big turnout.
Dec 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Larson Aide May Run for Richards Seat
Plus: problems for the Bucks' Larry Sanders and redevelopment at Reed Street Yards.
Nov 14th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Jonathan Brostoff
An aide to state Sen. Larson, he discovered politics -- and love -- while a student at UWM.
Nov 13th, 2013 by Tracey Pollock
