Board of the Fire and Police Commissioners Hits Snag

Milwaukee WI

15 December, 2020

9:39 PM

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MILWAUKEE, WI— During Monday's meeting of the Public Safety and Health Committee, Amanda Avalos' nomination to serve on the Board of the Fire and Police Commissioners was passed on a 3-2 vote. However, members of the Common Council subsequently learned that the background check The board faces ongoing dysfunction initiated by the Fire and Police Commission for Ms. Avalos was not conducted by the MilwaukeeCounty Sheriff's Office as outlined in chapter 314-1 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. More on the Board of the Fire and Police Commissioners As such, the appointment of Ms. Avalos was not heard at Tuesday's meeting of the CommonCouncil, delayed until the proper background check is completed.