Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson
“The City of Milwaukee has removed the Deputy Director of our Election Commission following stunning information about allegations against her.
“I was told yesterday that she apparently sought fictious military ballots from a state election website and had those ballots directed to a state representative.
“This has every appearance of being an egregious, blatant violation of trust, and this matter is now in the hands of law enforcement.
“Immediately upon learning of this situation, the employee in question had her access to the offices and access to computer systems deactivated, and her employment in the election commission office was terminated.
“She has been forthcoming about her actions, and we have no indication of any other violations of trust. Even so, we are looking into the possibility of other misdeeds.
“Let there be no doubt about this, election integrity is absolutely essential. Both our Election Commission Executive Director and I will make certain Milwaukee’s election administration is conducted with the very highest level of accuracy and honesty – without any hints of impropriety.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
More about the Zapata ballot charges
- Judge Dismisses Rep. Brandtjen’s Military Ballot Lawsuit - Baylor Spears - Aug 1st, 2023
- City Hall: Zapata Resigns City Job Before Disciplinary Decision - Jeramey Jannene - Jan 9th, 2023
- Zapata Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charge Related To Voter Fraud - Jeramey Jannene - Dec 9th, 2022
- Former Milwaukee Election Official Pleads Not Guilty On Election Fraud Charges - Jeramey Jannene - Dec 2nd, 2022
- Don’t Disband Elections Commission Says Its Administrator - Sarah Lehr - Nov 11th, 2022
- Court Won’t Block Counting Of Military Ballots - Bridgit Bowden - Nov 8th, 2022
- Milwaukee Deputy Election Director Charged With Felony, Motive Revealed - Jeramey Jannene - Nov 4th, 2022
- UPDATE: Military Ballot Investigation - Waukesha County Sheriff's Department - Nov 4th, 2022
- WEC Statement Regarding Milwaukee Election Official - Wisconsin Elections Commission - Nov 3rd, 2022
- Likely criminal case looming against former deputy director of the Election Commission - Milwaukee Common Council - Nov 3rd, 2022
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