The Brief
- Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa alleges Ald. Mark Chambers Jr. intimidated and berated her during an office dispute.
- Chambers denies the allegations and says raised voices should not be mischaracterized as misconduct.
- Chambers was removed from the Licenses Committee; city officials say they are reviewing how to proceed.
MILWAUKEE – A dispute between two members of the Milwaukee Common Council has led to a committee reassignment, with one alderwoman alleging she was intimidated and berated by a colleague – claims he strongly denies.
What we know:
Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa said Ald. Mark Chambers Jr. berated, physically intimidated and taunted her during an incident in her office last week. Chambers disputes that account.
At a Licenses Committee meeting on Wednesday, Zamarripa was present in her usual role, but Chambers was not. City records show Chambers was removed from the committee and reassigned to another as of Saturday.…