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Notice of Holiday Closure
The Office of the Ethics Board will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 to observe the holiday.
For copies of any past Ethics Board meeting agendas or minutes, please contact the Ethics Board Office.
Milwaukee County Ethics Board Meeting: June 25, 2026
Meeting Notice:
A special meeting of the Milwaukee County Ethics Board will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.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: 360 019 538#
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:
June 25, 2026
3:00 p.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: 360 019 538#
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.
3.0 Adjournment
Milwaukee County Ethics Board Meeting: March 26, 2026
Meeting Minutes:
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Board Chair Elizabeth Lentini called to order a special meeting of the Ethics Board at 3:03 p.m. on March 26, 2026. The meeting was held via Microsoft Teams®.
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. Closed Session
At 3:05 p.m., Mr. Meuler moved, Mr. Donner 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 4:30 p.m., after discussion in closed session, Mr. Daniels moved, Ms. Lentini seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to reconvene in open session. Mr. Phelps left the meeting at the conclusion of closed session, but prior to the reconvening in open session.
3. Adjournment
Mr. Meuler moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 4:18 p.m.
Milwaukee County Ethics Board Meeting: February 5, 2026
Meeting Minutes:
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Board Chair Christopher Meuler called to order a regular meeting of the Ethics Board at 3:17 p.m. on February 5, 2026. The meeting was held via Microsoft Teams®.
The Ethics Board Executive Director, Adam Gilmore, conducted a roll call. The following Board Members were present: Christopher Meuler, Elizabeth Lentini, Clarence Nicholas, Clifton Phelps and Dean Daniels. Richard Donner was excused.
2. Appreciation for Ethics Board Member Clarence Nicholas
This item was discussed after item 6, after reconvening in open session.
The Board’s members expressed their gratitude and thanks for Mr. Nicholas’ service and dedication to the Board. They wished him well in his future endeavors. Mr. Gilmore shared that as an educator, principal, and social advocate for many years, and Mr. Nicholas has built a record of indelible service to the Milwaukee community. Mr. Nicholas was nominated to the Board in 2014 by the Milwaukee Branch of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People, which he is now the President of. For the past 12 years, Mr. Nicholas has provided prospective and wisdom in discussions on numerous requests for advisement, requests for investigations and offered guidance that has helped County employees act in the interest of best business practice.
3. Election of Officers
Mr. Meuler moved, and Mr. Nicholas seconded, to elect Elizabeth Lentini as the Chair of the Ethics Board. The Board voted (4-0), with Ms. Lentini abstaining.
Ms. Lentini moved, and Mr. Daniels seconded, to elect Chirstopher Meuler as Vice Chair of the Ethics Board. The Board voted (4-0), with Mr. Meuler abstaining.
4. Approval of the Minutes for the Meetings of November 6 and December 8, 2025
Ms. Lentini moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the minutes from the November 6 and December 8, 2025, meetings.
5. Report of the Executive Director
5.1 2025 4th 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 whether the lobbying report is cumulative or only reflect quarterly registrations. Mr. Gilmore stated he would follow up with the Office of the County Clerk.
5.2 2025 Ethics Board Annual Report
Mr. Gilmore informed the Board that the draft 2025 Annual Report had been circulated to Board Members for review. Revisions from Board members can be accepted via e-mail. Once all Board members approve of the content, the report will be finalized and submitted to the County Board to be placed on file.
Mr. Gilmore informed the Board that the County is working to ensure accessibility of all documents and content on its website. This includes departments reformatting of documents. This will impact the aesthetic formatting of the finalized Annual Report.
Ms. Lentini moved, Mr. Daniels seconded, and the Board voted (5-0), to approve the 2025 Ethics Board Annual Report pending any further revisions.
5.3 2025/2026 Annual SEI Drive Report
Mr. Gilmore informed the Board that the 2026 annual Statement of Economic Interest (“SEI”) drive had been completed. There was an increase in the number filed by the deadline (91%) from the past few years. This year 468 County employees and officials were required to file an SEI, an increase from years past. There were about 12% new filers this year. Mr. Gilmore informed the Board of his intent to approach the departments with the largest number of new filers to remind them that newly hired employees that are hired into filing positions throughout the year should be filing an SEI within 30 days of the commencement of employment.
5.4 Performance Evaluations for Office Staff
Mr. Gilmore informed the Board that informed the Board that the 2026 annual performance self-evaluations for the Board’s staff will be completed by February 15, 2026. Thereafter, Mr. Gilmore will complete the performance evaluations for Ms. Alisha Terry, PRB Paralegal, and Ms. Jenny Kasza, PRB Administrative Assistant, by the end of March 2026. Mr. Gilmore’s annual performance evaluation will be completed by the County Executive’s Office, with input from Board and the Ethics Board.
5.5 2026 Training Requirements for Board Members
Mr. Gilmore reminded the Board Members that the required annual County training is due by the end of March 2026.
5.6 February 2026 Ethically Speaking Newsletter Topic
Mr. Gilmore informed the Board that the next Ethically Speaking newsletter will be published in late February 2026. Mr. Gilmore asked the Board what topic it wanted to cover in the upcoming newsletter. The Board decided that for February and September 2026 the newsletter should focus on political activity.
5.7 New Identification Cards for Board Members
Mr. Gilmore informed the Board that the County has been updating identification badges countywide for the past six months. The Board’s office staff have received their new county badges. Board members will need to go to the Coggs Building to have a new county badge issued.
6. Closed Session
At 4:02 p.m., Mr. Daniels moved, Ms. Lentini seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 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 4:30 p.m., after discussion in closed session, Mr. Daniels moved, Ms. Lentini seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to reconvene in open session. Mr. Phelps left the meeting at the conclusion of closed session, but prior to the reconvening in open session.
7. Adjournment
Mr. Nicholas moved, Ms. Lentini seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 4:34 p.m.