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

By Milwaukee Common Council - Nov 21st, 2023 04:02 pm

Ms. Jezamil Arroyo-Vega is well-known for her record of service, strong resume, and ability in grassroots organization. She is also the first Latina to be appointed Commissioner of Neighborhood Services. The unanimous support of her historic nomination in the Common Council vote today demonstrates how highly she is regarded.

Our City’s government works best when both ends of City Hall cooperate to find common ground and good outcomes. We are proud of the Common Council’s role in pushing the administration to look for the best possible candidate.

The Mayor has said this is an interim appointment pending a broad search. We trust he will continue to consult with Common Council members to ensure a suitable permanent commissioner is selected. In the meantime, it is good to know the department is in capable hands.

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.

Mentioned in This Press Release

People: Andrea Pratt, Jezamil Arroyo-Vega, JoCasta Zamarripa, Jonathan Brostoff, Khalif Rainey, Lamont Westmoreland, Larresa Taylor, Marina Dimitrijevic, Mark Borkowski, Mark Chambers, Jr., Michael Murphy, Milele A. Coggs, Robert Bauman, Russell W. Stamper, II, Scott Spiker

Government: Milwaukee Common Council

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