Mayor Tom Barrett
Press Release

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:

 

By - Feb 15th, 2021 08:16 pm

“Commissioner DeVougas’ resignation was appropriate. Everybody understands that the Fire and Police Commission has had some legitimate problems. Now is the time for the Commission to turn the page to the next chapter in thoughtful oversight and change that is taking place in the department.”

“As we move forward, we are going to continue to look for people who want to serve the community. This is a critical time for police community relations, the police department and the fire department.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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