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| 1 | 1. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to the arrest and detention of Elvira Benitez.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Sponsor Ald. Brower
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Christine Neumann - Ortiz, as translator for Mr. Basurto and also in support of this resolution.
Julio Basurto - part of a Small Business in pro of ICE OUT legislation; also, Store owner, in support of this resolution. Urging our community protect our residents.
Laiza Ibarra - DACA recipient, in support of the resolution
Ricardo Chavez spouse of Mrs. Benitez
Ald. Zamarripa in support
President Perez asked to be added as co-sponsor. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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252162
| 0 | 2. | Appointment | Appointment of Madeline Miranda-Navarro to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (5th Aldermanic District) | RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION | Pass | 4:0 |
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251956
| 0 | 3. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the claim of Julius Adway.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Mr. Julius Adway - Claimant
Forestry Rep - Frank Seilheimer
ACA - Kevin Todt
| RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 4:0 |
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251514
| 0 | 4. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the claim of Barbara Robinson.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Ms. Robinson claimant
Forestry Jeff Kluslow
ACA Kevin Todt
| HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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251621
| 0 | 5. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the claim of Mary Johnson.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Ms. Johnson
Forestry - Frank Seilheimer
ACA Kevin Todt
| RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 3:0 |
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260072
| 0 | 6. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the appeal of Jackie Williams for property damage.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Ms. Williams
Forestry Frank Seilheimer
ACA Kevin Todt
| RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 4:0 |
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251631
| 0 | 7. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the claim of Julian Woodruff.
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251627
| 0 | 8. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the claim of Steven Brandenburg. | RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 4:0 |
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251516
| 0 | 9. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the claim of Unique Long. | RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT | Pass | 4:0 |
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251734
| 0 | 10. | Communication | Communication from the Election Commission relating to its plans for using operating funds made available by the cancellation of the February 2026 primary election.
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Paulina Gutierrez - Election Commission | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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260099
| 0 | 11. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to locations for in-person absentee voting in the City of Milwaukee for the 2026 August partisan primary and November general election.
Minutes note: Ald. Pratt moved to add the Villard Square Library, 5190 N 35th Street, to the list of in-person absentee voting. There were no objections.
| AMENDED | Pass | 4:0 |
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260099
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to locations for in-person absentee voting in the City of Milwaukee for the 2026 August partisan primary and November general election. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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241692
| 0 | 12. | Communication | Communication from the Intergovernmental Relations Division and Legislative Affairs Division relating to Legislative updates. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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260131
| 0 | 13. | Resolution | Resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for legislation relating to homeowners associations. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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260088
| 0 | 14. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Niki Robinson, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 3:0 |
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260090
| 0 | 15. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of John Ambeau, Jr., | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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260091
| 0 | 16. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of the Estate of Hayley Linville. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 3:0 |
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260105
| 0 | 17. | Resolution | Resolution approving the settlement of the complaint entitled Tiffany Lewis v. City of Milwaukee. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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260122
| 0 | 18. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the City Attorney to hire outside counsel for election-related needs. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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150400
| 0 | 19. | Ordinance | An ordinance relating to the acquisition of certain properties in tax foreclosure. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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151477
| 0 | 20. | Resolution | A resolution relating to the tax foreclosure acquisition and disposition of certain properties. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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| | | | The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Room 301-B, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved, and then may go into open session for the regular agenda. | | | |
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 11:40 AM
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