How Will Council Handle Scathing Report on City Attorney?
Deputy city attorney's moonlighting and Tearman Spencer's lax oversight at issue.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City 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 Jannene
Another 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 Jannene
Former City Attorneys File Discrimination Claims
City will spend up $40,000 for outside counsel and could face future settlements.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Faces $9.5 Million In Legal Claims
Allegations of coerced confession, wrongful termination and underpayment of wages.
May 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
DNS Could Drop City Attorney, Hire Its Own
Council debates, then holds off proposal to help Department of Neighborhood Services.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Halts Plan To Sue Reckless Drivers
Spencer submits last minute opinion saying the proposal is too broad.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Spencer Faces Sex Discrimination Claim
The City Attorney also accused of bypassing city ordinance to hire outside counsel.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
More 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 Jannene
Putin-Backing Assistant City Attorney Fired
Jennifer DeMaster terminated after pro-Russian remarks on Russia Today. But City Attorney says comments weren't the issue.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Could End Fight Over Couture Provision
But City Attorney and Acting Mayor object. Legality of requiring $100,000 donation at issue.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Tearman Spencer Attacks Robert Bauman
City Attorney says alderman broke local, state and federal laws and has bullied and exceeded his authority at great cost to taxpayers.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Spencer Alleges Multiple City Hall Politicians Face Criminal Probes
Which officials? What are the charges? Who is investigating? City Attorney won't say.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Sue Reckless Drivers in Civil Court
Could allow seizure of repeat offenders' cars. But is City Attorney trying to delay civil suits?
Jan 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Split On Hiring Its Own Attorney
Just the latest twist in the council's ongoing conflict with City Attorney Tearman Spencer.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer
Lots of grumbling, but City Attorney scores wins in two of three battles Tuesday.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Blasts Extra Cost For Morales’ Lawsuit
City Attorney Spencer knew outside counsel handling case exceeded authorized cost.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney
Council wants to hire its own attorney. City Attorney oppose this and Barrett vetoes proposal.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney New Hire Worked For Anti-Muslim Group
Muslim advocacy group calls on Spencer to fire new assistant city attorney.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Tearman Spencer Adds Media To List Of Those Inhibiting Him
Conditions at City Attorney's office would improve if media quit "erroneously" reporting on them says City Attorney.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Comply With Subpoenas, But City Attorney Won’t Say How
Spencer big on promises, but short on details.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Latest City Attorney Controversy Causes Council Infighting
Dodd vs Zamarripa is an extension of Tearman Spencer vs City Hall
Oct 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Accused of Politically-Motivated, Retaliatory Staff Directive
Latest issue causes public infighting amongst Common Council.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Turmoil, Toxic Work Environment at City Attorney’s Office
Resignation forms cite ethical violations, poor treatment of women & more by Tearman Spencer.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Ends City Attorney’s Review Power
Unanimous vote strips Spencer's ability to halt contracts and overrides Barrett veto.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Ordinance Could Remove Elected Officials
For undefined 'inefficiency' or 'neglect of duty.' Alders slam the proposal.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Ethics Board Must Hire Outside Counsel. Why?
Confidential opinion involves City Attorney. Bauman thinks he's solved the mystery.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Spend $100,000 To Argue Over $100,000
Fight between City Attorney Tearman Spencer and Common Council getting worse.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Push To Change City Attorney Office Resisted
'I have been forced to defend myself against specious personnel complaints.'
May 5th, 2021 by Tearman Spencer
Council Wants New Harassment Policy
In wake of report chastising city attorney, council unanimously votes to create policy for elected officials.
May 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
