Fire and Police Commission Executive Session - June 4, 2026
Fire and Police Commission Executive Session
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission convened in executive session on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 4:05 PM in City Hall Room 301-A. The meeting was held pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to consider personnel promotions within the Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Police Department. Seven commissioners were present (Commissioners Snyder, Spence, Fung, Ramey, Horwitz, Evans, Burgos); two were excused (Commissioners Spencer, World-Patterson). Commissioner Ramon Evans joined at 4:12 PM after the session began. The closed session adjourned at 6:11 PM. (Note: The raw trancript contains a name discrepancy, referring to "Schneider" in place of "Snyder" from the official minutes.)
Consent Calendar
No consent calendr items were considered.
Public Comments & Testimony
No public comments or testimony were taken, as the entire meeting was closed to the public.
Discussion Items
- The commission entered closed session to discuss the following resolution:
- FPC212561: Resolution relating to the promotion to the Deputy Fire Chief position
- FPC212562: Resolution relating to the promotion to the Battalion Fire Chief position
- FPC212564: Resolution relating to the promotion to the Assistant Chief of Police position
- FPC212565: Resolution relating to the promotions to the Inspector of Police position (3)
- FPC212566: Resolution relating to the promotions to the Captain of Police position (3)
- The specific content of discussions was not publicly disclosed.
Key Outcomes
- By a unanimous voice vote (7-0), the commission approved a motion to convene in closed session, moved by Commissioner LaNelle Ramey and seconded by Commissioner Chris Snder.
- The commission adjourned at 6:11 PM without reconvening in open session. No public votes were taken on the promotions themselves; the outcome of the closed deliberations was not announced at this meeting.
Meeting Transcript
Present are Commissioners Burgos, Schneider, Fung, Remy, Spence, and myself, Commissioner Horowitz. Commissioner Spencer is excused. Commissioners World Patterson and Evans will be joining the meeting shortly. Also present is FPC Executive Director Leon Todd. The board may receive a motion to convene and close session pursuant to Section 19.85 sub 1 sub-C of the Wisconsin statutes to consider promotions to the positions of Deputy Fire Chief, Battalion Fire Chief, Assistant Chief of Police, Inspector of Police, and Captain of Police. Following the executive meeting, the board may then reconvene in open session during the regular meeting concerning these items. Do I have such a motion? Second. The matter has been moved and seconded. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion carries. We are now in closed session.
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