Committee voted for her without necessary background check.
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Jeramey Jannene - Dec 14th, 2020 04:12 pm
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Amanda Avalos. Photo provided.
Amanda Avalos, who could cast a potential tie-breaking vote to select Milwaukee’s next police chief, received her own tie-breaking vote Monday morning. By a 3-2 vote the divided Public Safety & Health Committee endorsed Avalos’ appointment to the Fire & Police Commission (FPC). It will now go to the full council.
UPDATE 5:49 p.m.:
Avalos confirmation is likely to be delayed because a formal background check has not been completed. City ordinance requires the check be completed by Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office before approval.