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Milwaukee County Ethics Board Meeting: September 11, 2026
Meeting Notice:
A special meeting of the Milwaukee County Ethics Board will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., virtually via Microsoft Teams®.
This meeting will be conducted virtually, no members will be physically present.
To join by phone: Teleconference Call-in Number: 414-436-3530. Access Number: 993 693 063#
To join by video: Call the Ethics Board Office for access information: 414-278-5332
Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1) (f), (g), and (h), the Board may meet in closed session. At the conclusion of the closed session, the Board may reconvene in open session to take whatever action(s) it may deem necessary.
Meeting Agenda:
September 11, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Held virtually via Microsoft Teams®
This special meeting will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams®.
To join by phone: Teleconference Call-in Number: 414-436-3530. Access Number: 993 693 063#
To join by video: Call the Ethics Board Office for access information: 414-278-5332
1.0 Roll Call
2.0 Closed Session
19.85(1)(f) The Board may investigate charges against specific persons.
19.85(1)(h) The Board’s deliberations on requests for advice under the ethics code shall be in closed session.
At the conclusion of the closed session, the Board may reconvene in open session to take whatever action(s) it may deem necessary.
6.0 Adjournment
Milwaukee County Ethics Board Meeting: May 7, 2026
Meeting Minutes:
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Board Chair Elizabeth Lentini called to order the regular meeting of the Ethics Board at 9:09 a.m. on May 7, 2026. The meeting was held in Courthouse, Room 308 A-1, in a hybrid format.
The Ethics Board Executive Director, Adam Gilmore, conducted a roll call. The following Board Members were present: Elizabeth Lentini, Christopher Meuler, Richard Donner and Dean Daniels. Clifton Phelps was excused.
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Meetings of February 2 and March 26, 2026
Mr. Meuler moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve the minutes from the February 2 and March 26, 2026, meetings.
3. Report of the Executive Director
3.1 2026 1st Quarter Lobbying Report from the County Clerk, George Christenson
This item was informational only. No action was taken by the Board.
The Board had a question about how the public can access the lobbying report. Mr. Gilmore informed the Board that the report gets posted/uploaded to the County Clerk’s website, which makes the report publicly available. Mr. Gilmore explained that the Office of the Ethics Board places the lobbying report on file.
3.2 Board Member and Office Staff Training Completion Update
Mr. Gilmore reported that office staff members have met their 2026 County training requirements. He also reported that Board Members Richard Donner and Clifton Phelps need to complete theirs and offered to have staff email them a reminder.
3.3 Office Staff Performance Evaluations Update
Mr. Gilmore updated the Board that he completed performance evaluations for Ms. Terry and Ms. Kasza in March 2026. He stated he received positive feedback from Board members. Mr. Gilmore reported that his own performance evaluation was completed by the County Executive’s Chief of Staff. Mr. Gilmore thanked Board members for their contributions, which included Ms. Lentini engaging in a separate discussion on his performance and Mr. Meuler providing commentary on his performance.
3.4. 2025 Ethics Board Annual Report Update
Mr. Gilmore informed the Board that the report was submitted under ordinance by the April 1, 2026 deadline. He stated that he expects to speak on the report at the May 19, 2026 Judiciary meeting held by the County Board of Supervisor. He informed the Board that the participants in that Judiciary meeting will review the Annual Report, including the examples it contains, and will have the opportunity to ask questions of Mr. Gilmore. Mr. Gilmore stated that he encourages people to call the Ethics Board for advice on their particular situation.
3.5 April 2026 Ethically Speaking Newsletter
Mr. Gilmore informed the Board that a copy of the April newsletter has been provided in meeting materials. He stated that April’s topic addressed conflicts of interest and its content was based on the types of inquiries and questions the Ethics Board Office fields from the public. Mr. Gilmore reported that the prior topic for the February 2026 newsletter addressed political activity. Mr. Gilmore also stated that the Ethics Board Office fields the most questions from people concerned about conflicts of interest and political activity.
He informed the Board that for the May or June 2026 newsletter, the office plans plan to address the topic of gifts, tickets, passes to events, and other offers. The gifts topic is well timed for summer due to the many upcoming events in the Milwaukee area. He also reported that the May or June newsletter will list expectations for accepting, reporting, and politely declining gifts and offers.
Mr. Gilmore informed the Board that the Ethics Board Office often fields questions on political activity from individuals concerned about conversations they hear at the courthouse. He emphasized to the Board that violations regarding political activity must meet narrow criteria—1) the political activity has to occur on county grounds, 2) the political activity has to be for the purpose of electing or defeating someone for office. He reminded the Board that people have concerns about political topics at large, but often those concerns do not fit the specific criteria for a violation. The Board discussed how campaign stickers for “Biden 2024” or “Trump 2024” would not be allowed on county grounds. The Board also suggested publishing even more content on political activity in 2026 between the months of June and August. The Board suggested the Ethics Board Office could possibly repeat the content but use different graphics.
4. Closed Session
At 9:18 a.m., Mr. Meuler moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to go into closed session.
19.85 (1) (g) The Board may confer with legal counsel concerning litigation strategy.
19.85(1) (h) The Board’s deliberations on requests for advice under the ethics code shall be in closed session.
At 4:00 p.m., after discussion in closed session, Mr. Meuler moved, Mr. Donner seconded, and the Board voted 3-0 to reconvene in open session. Mr. Daniels left the closed-session meeting at 11:20 a.m.
5. Adjournment
Mr. Meuler moved, Ms. Lentini seconded, and the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn the meeting at 4:02 p.m.
Milwaukee County Ethics Board Meeting: May 20, 2026
Meeting Minutes:
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Board Chair Elizabeth Lentini called to order the regular meeting of the Ethics Board at 2:10 P.m. on May 20, 2026. The meeting was held in Courthouse, Room 308 A-1, in a hybrid format.
The Ethics Board Executive Director, Adam Gilmore, conducted a roll call. The following Board Members were present: Elizabeth Lentini, Christopher Meuler and Richard Donner. Dean Daniels and Clifton Phelps were excused.
2. Closed Session
At 2:12 p.m., Mr. Meuler moved, Mr. Donner seconded, and the Board voted 3-0 to go into closed session.
19.85(1) (h) The Board’s deliberations on requests for advice under the ethics code shall be in closed session.
At 4:01 p.m., after discussion in closed session, Mr. Meuler moved, Mr. Donner seconded, and the Board voted 3-0 to reconvene in open session.
3. Adjournment
Mr. Donner moved, Mr. Meuler seconded, and the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn the meeting at 4:03 p.m.
Milwaukee County Ethics Board Meeting: June 25, 2026
Meeting Minutes:
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Board Chair Elizabeth Lentini called to order the regular meeting of the Ethics Board at 3:06 p.m. on June 25, 2026. The meeting was held virtually via Microsoft Teams®.
The Ethics Board Paralegal, Alisha Terry, conducted a roll call. The following Board Members were present: Elizabeth Lentini, Christopher Meuler, Richard Donner and Dean Daniels. Clifton Phelps was excused.
2. Closed Session
At 3:08 p.m., Mr. Daniels moved, Mr. Meuler seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to go into closed session.
19.85(1) (h) The Board’s deliberations on requests for advice under the ethics code shall be in closed session.
At 4:51 p.m., after discussion in closed session, Mr. Daniels moved, Mr. Meuler seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to reconvene in open session.
3. Adjournment
Mr. Donner moved, Mr. Meuler seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 4:53 p.m.