Overview
- On Feb. 17, Milwaukee Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa formally alleged that Ald. Mark Chambers confronted her in her office, berated her, and physically intimidated her to the point she felt unable to leave.
- Her filing requests a full inquiry under the city’s ethics code, including potential misuse of office and violations of standards for officials.
- Chambers acknowledged a raised-voice exchange but rejected claims of intimidation or unsafe conditions and said he did not block or threaten anyone.
- Common Council President Jose Perez reassigned committee rosters effective immediately so the two no longer serve together, city records show.
- Ald. Peter Burgelis drafted a censure motion for Chambers yet has held it back pending a third-party Department of Employee Relations investigation.