Number
260122
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
250290
Sponsor
ALD. JACKSON
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the City Attorney to hire outside counsel for election-related needs.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the City Attorney to hire outside counsel for election-related needs.
Body
Whereas, The November 2026 midterm and gubernatorial elections are anticipated to receive greater scrutiny than most elections due to expected high voter turnout and potential legal challenges to follow; and
Whereas, The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election administered by the City of Milwaukee’s Election Commission continues to be scrutinized; and
Whereas, Section 304-23 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances allows the Common Council, under a written agreement, to retain outside legal counsel; and
Whereas, The City Attorney negotiated legal services agreements with the Public Rights Project and The Washington Litigation Group to represent and advise the City on election-related matters on a pro bono basis, at no charge to the City, and in accordance with Section 304-23 of the Code; and
Whereas, The City Attorney’s Office previously partnered with the Public Rights Project, as approved by Common Council File Number 250290 in June 2025, for litigation related to public grants; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Attorney is authorized to hire outside counsel for election-related needs.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
LRB181637-2
Alex Highley
5/21/2026