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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Changing the narrative on a critical public health challenge
New committee assignments reflect diversity of experience, expertise to move Council forward
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New committee assignments reflect diversity of experience, expertise to move Council forward

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez April 11, 2025

Rep. Robyn Vining Honors Former Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
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Rep. Robyn Vining Honors Former Rep. Jonathan Brostoff

“We Need To Do More.”

Brady Street Area Association to Host 3rd District Alderman Debate
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Brady Street Area Association to Host 3rd District Alderman Debate

Opportunity for voters to meet Bauman, Brower ahead of the April 1 Milwaukee Common Council General Election

Rep. Andraca Honors the Life and Service of Jonathan Brostoff
Milwaukee’s 3rd District Aldermanic Candidates to Appear at March 25 Forum Hosted by East Side Neighborhood Associations
Early voting starts TODAY– make your plan to vote!
Neighborhood Groups Host Candidate Forum Feb. 11 for Milwaukee’s 3rd Aldermanic District
East Side Neighborhood Associations to Host Candidate Forum for 2025 Third District Aldermanic Election  
Gov. Evers Delivers 2025 State of the State Address
Sen. Larson Commends Gov. Evers’ Passionate Plea for Gun Reform
Gov. Evers Announces New Efforts to Reduce Crime and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe by Preventing Gun Violence
Statement From Aldermanic Candidate Nas Musa
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Statement From Aldermanic Candidate Nas Musa

Rising Star Pledges to Lead From the Grassroots Up, Elevating City Services, Supporting Neighbors, and Tackling Racism

Our Children Deserve To Live
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Our Children Deserve To Live

 

Nas Musa Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee’s 3rd Aldermanic District
Daniel Bauman Announces Campaign for Milwaukee Common Council District 3
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Daniel Bauman Announces Campaign for Milwaukee Common Council District 3

Campaign launches with endorsements from Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Diana Vang Brostoff

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Milwaukee Ald. and Former State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Brady Street Business Improvement District, BID #11, to Host Candlelight Memorial Walk in Honor of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff
Supervisor Wasserman Statement on the Passing of Ald. Jonathan Brostoff
Statement on the Passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff
Statement from County Supervisors Martin and Sequanna Taylor on the Passing of Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff
Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Passing of Milwaukee Ald. and Former State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Wisconsin Democrats Remember Jonathan Brostoff and Terry Witkowski
Statement on the Passing of Jonathan Brostoff
County Executive David Crowley Statement on the Passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff
Statement on the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff
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Statement on the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff

From Common Council Members: José G. Pérez, Andrea M. Pratt, Mark Chambers, Jr., Robert J. Bauman, Lamont Westmoreland, Milele A. Coggs, DiAndre Jackson, JoCasta Zamarripa, Larresa Taylor, Sharlen P. Moore, Peter Burgelis, Scott Spiker, Marina Dimitrijevic, Russell W. Stamper, II

Support our democracy by becoming a poll worker!
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Support our democracy by becoming a poll worker!

Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Statement on the charges filed against former City Attorney Tearman Spencer
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Statement on the charges filed against former City Attorney Tearman Spencer

Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff October 2, 2024

Get #VoteReady on National Voter Registration Day
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Get #VoteReady on National Voter Registration Day

Joint statement from Common Council Members: Jonathan Brostoff, JoCasta Zamarripa, José G. Pérez, Marina Dimitrijevic, DiAndre Jackson, Lamont Westmoreland, Scott Spiker, Peter Burgelis, Russell W. Stamper, II, Sharlen Moore, Robert J. Bauman, Andrea M. Pratt, Milele A. Coggs, Mark Chambers, Jr., and Larresa Taylor

Mural contains hurtful, divisive words and images
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Mural contains hurtful, divisive words and images

Statement of Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman,  Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Improvements coming to E. North Ave. will benefit commuters, pedestrians & cyclists
Argren Faire comes to Riverwest this weekend
East North Avenue Improvement Project Open House set for September 4
UW-Milwaukee layoffs could be the start of a slippery slope
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UW-Milwaukee layoffs could be the start of a slippery slope

Joint statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, and Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr.

Beware of predatory colleges that promise quick degrees and employment
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Beware of predatory colleges that promise quick degrees and employment

Joint statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert Bauman, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman José G. Pérez, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Riverwest 24 Bike Race returns with fun amid competition
It is Brady Street Fest time!
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It is Brady Street Fest time!

Popular street festival taking place on Saturday, July 20

Alderman Jonathan Brostoff Endorses Jarrod Anderson for State Assembly District 19
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Alderman Jonathan Brostoff Endorses Jarrod Anderson for State Assembly District 19

Brostoff represented the 19th Assembly District from 2015-2023

Downer Classic Bike Race Returns This Weekend
Alderperson Brostoff invites residents to the 2024 Summer Soulstice Music Festival
Committee approves resolution seeking to build one-stop-shop for transit
Locust Street Festival returns to Riverwest this Sunday
Statement on proposed state task force on missing/murdered African American women and girls
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Statement on proposed state task force on missing/murdered African American women and girls

Statement of Milwaukee Common Council members: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs,  Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Brady Street Cleanup Event on 4/20
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Brady Street Cleanup Event on 4/20

Brady Beach to host volunteer check-in and post-clean up party in celebration of Earth Day

Diverse Common Council set to make history
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Diverse Common Council set to make history

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Officers Association and Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 Endorse Jack Eckblad for Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4
Small Business Owner, Progressive Community Organizer, Brady Coulthard Announces Campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 14: Endorsed by 14 Local Community Leaders
Committee passes measure to boost city’s renewable energy supply
PCCC endorses Jonathan Brostoff for Milwaukee, WI Alderperson, District 3
Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election
Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements
“Corner Keepers” pilot effort comes to Murray Hill this winter
Statement on the Confirmation of Jezamil Arroyo-Vega as the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services
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Statement on the Confirmation of Jezamil Arroyo-Vega as the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Nonprofit executive and community advocate Sharlen Moore files for candidacy to serve residents of the 10th Aldermanic District
Statement on verdict in Joel Acevedo homicide trial
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Statement on verdict in Joel Acevedo homicide trial

Joint statement from Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

New Entertainment Venue Coming to Milwaukee’s East Side
Marisabel for Milwaukee Campaign: I am a pro-choice LGBT leader, and I am proud of my advocacy for immigrants and women
Common Council votes to reauthorize anti-displacement housing policy
Marisabel Cabrera Brings Experience and Dedication to Circuit Court Campaign
North Ave. improvements continue to enhance public safety
Council adopts file to oppose We Energies rate hikes
Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Earns Endorsements of Milwaukee County Register of Deeds, State Representative Ortiz-Velez, and Trio of Supervisors: Adds to List of Local Leaders Supporting Eckblad’s Campaign for Bold, Responsible Leadership
District 3 residents invited to town hall meetings regarding 2024 city budget
Ald. Brostoff encourages residents to participate in upcoming Urban Ecology Center events
Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Announces First Slate of Endorsements: Local Leaders Endorse Vision of Bold, Responsible Leadership
‘Mailman Mike’ to receive retirement honor from Common Council
Join Crosswalk Actions on Brady St. to Support Pedestrian Safety
Protected bike lanes coming to busy east side locations
Council approves measure aimed at increasing diversity in DPW-bid projects
Resignation of Fire and Police Commission chair, vice-chair a huge loss for Milwaukee
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Resignation of Fire and Police Commission chair, vice-chair a huge loss for Milwaukee

Statement from members of the Common Council: JoCasta Zamarripa, Mark Chambers, Jr., Jonathan Brostoff, Robert J. Bauman, Lamont Westmoreland, Mark A. Borkowski, José G. Pérez, Scott Spiker, and Marina Dimitrijevic

Stadium repairs shouldn’t be on the City of Milwaukee taxpayers’ dime
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Stadium repairs shouldn’t be on the City of Milwaukee taxpayers’ dime

From Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Ald. Brostoff invites youth to participate in first Basketball with Brostoff event Sunday
More affordable housing coming to 3rd Aldermanic District
Joint Statement on SCOTUS college admissions ruling
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Joint Statement on SCOTUS college admissions ruling

From all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Milele A. Coggs, Andrea M. Pratt, Mark Chambers, Jr., Jonathan Brostoff, Robert J. Bauman, Lamont Westmoreland, Khalif J. Rainey, JoCasta Zamarripa, Larresa Taylor, Michael J. Murphy, Mark A. Borkowski, José G. Pérez, Scott Spiker, Marina Dimitrijevic, and Russell W. Stamper, II

City employees asked for ideas to generate new revenue
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City employees asked for ideas to generate new revenue

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Council adopts ordinance to limit proliferation of smoke and vape shops
Locust Street Festival returns to Riverwest this Sunday
Common Council file opens public safety discussion focused on E. Brady St.
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Common Council file opens public safety discussion focused on E. Brady St.

Topic will get first airing at June 7 Public Works Committee meeting

UWM School of Architecture & Urban Planning brings Mobile Design Box popup to Farwell Ave.
Enhanced overnight parking permit options now available
Revised Letter to Wisconsin Center District CEO Marty Brooks
Mayor Johnson Signs Files to Advance Policy Initiatives He Supports
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Mayor Johnson Signs Files to Advance Policy Initiatives He Supports

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed three files today that advance policy initiatives he supports.

Sara Geenen Campaign Announces More Than 50 Endorsements From Judges & Elected Officials
Ordinance offering improved overnight parking permit system moves forward
Oriental Theatre placed on National Register of Historic Places
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Oriental Theatre placed on National Register of Historic Places

Statement of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff February 14, 2023

Joint Statement on Death of Milwaukee Police Officer
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Joint Statement on Death of Milwaukee Police Officer

From Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Council Approves Temporary Moratorium To Slow Proliferation of Vape Shops
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Council Approves Temporary Moratorium To Slow Proliferation of Vape Shops

News Release from Alderman Jonathan Brostoff

Creating Safer, More Accessible Streets With NACTO
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Creating Safer, More Accessible Streets With NACTO

Statement from Alderman Jonathan Brostoff.

Help keep our community safe amid harsh winter weather
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Help keep our community safe amid harsh winter weather

Joint statement from: Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Common Council President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey 

Housing Trust Fund allocation provides support for Riverwest apartments, food center
Council adopts resolution creating Tax Incremental District No. 111 in 3rd District
Youth offender rehabilitation must be our highest priority
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Youth offender rehabilitation must be our highest priority

Statement of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff December 5, 2022

Rep. Brostoff Statement in Opposition to Eight-Lane I-94 Expansion
Rep. Brostoff Statement on Dobbs Decision
Rep. Brostoff Statement on Republican Refusal to Repeal Archaic Total Abortion Ban
Ryan Clancy announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 19
Rep. Jonathan Brostoff Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Common Council
Rep. Brostoff Statement on Today’s Informational Hearing on the DSPS Licensing Backlog
Open Letter to the People of Ukraine
Rep. Brostoff Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2022 State of the State Address
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