The Brief
- West Allis police are investigating Franklin Mayor John Nelson for possible misconduct in public office, according to a newly unsealed search warrant.
- The warrant alleges a conflict of interest and misuse of city funds tied to social media and marketing work connected to the mayor.
- Nelson has not been charged and declined comment Wednesday, citing illness, but indicated he may speak Thursday.
FRANKLIN, Wis. – Franklin Mayor John Nelson is under investigation by the West Allis Police Department for possible misconduct in public office, according to a newly unsealed search warrant obtained by FOX6.
What we know:
The warrant alleges a “direct conflict of interest” and “misuse of city resources” by the mayor, including claims that city funding was used to hire a marketing company for political and personal gain.
To be clear, Nelson has not been charged.…