Naomi E. Sanders (nee Gehling). Deputy city attorney as July 2024. Previously served as deputy director of the Fire & Police Commission and an assistant city attorney.
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City Attorney Race Is Vitally Important
Incumbent Tearman Spencer has caused countless problems for City of Milwaukee.
Mar 25th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyCity Spends $77,000 To Resolve Harassment Claim Against Spencer
Embarrassing payoff comes amid city attorney's reelection campaign.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Will Pay More Than $60,000 To Settle Tearman Spencer Harassment Claim
Council moves to approve settlement while Spencer seeks reelection.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCity Attorney Spencer Faces Inspector’s Call For Ouster, Likely Violation Of Discrimination Law
Inspector General says attorney, deputy committed misconduct in office, state hearing coming on separate case.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Jeramey JannenePolice Settlement Will Cost Millions Less Than Expected
Plus: costs grow in claim against Tearman Spencer and a firefighter conspiracy defense.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneAnother Former Assistant City Attorney Files Discrimination Claim
Four former employees of City Attorney Tearman Spencer pursuing legal action against city.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMore Funding Needed To Defend Against Police-Related Lawsuit
Sam Hadaway was wrongfully imprisoned, city now spending repeatedly on outside attorney to defend against $7.5 million claim.
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneFormer City Attorneys File Discrimination Claims
City will spend up $40,000 for outside counsel and could face future settlements.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCity Faces $9.5 Million In Legal Claims
Allegations of coerced confession, wrongful termination and underpayment of wages.
May 4th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneOutside Counsel Will Represent City On Complaint Against City Attorney
City Attorney Tearman Spencer is being sued for harassment, discrimination.
May 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneSpencer Faces Sex Discrimination Claim
The City Attorney also accused of bypassing city ordinance to hire outside counsel.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMore Turnover In City Attorney’s Office
6 attorneys recently resigned or were fired; 24 have left in less than two years. Non-attorneys also quitting.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneNew Assessment Commissioner Chosen
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson picks Nicole Larsen to first serve as Chief Assessor, then Assessment Commissioner.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCity Attorney Tearman Spencer Is Running For Mayor
10th candidate in the race is a polarizing one.
Dec 30th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCity Attorney Accused of Politically-Motivated, Retaliatory Staff Directive
Latest issue causes public infighting amongst Common Council.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Fire and Police Commission Candidates Listening Session
Jun 24th, 2021 by City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission