City Service Commission to Hear Public Works Discharge Appeal Today

Milwaukee Boards Convene for Personnel and Public Safety Sessions

On Friday, March 6, 2026, the City of Milwaukee is hosting several key government meetings at City Hall, focusing on administrative appeals and public safety oversight. These sessions provide a transparent look into the city's internal disciplinary processes and the ongoing evaluation of municipal services.

City Service Commission Conducts Discharge Hearing

The Board of City Service Commissioners is scheduled to meet today at 9:00 a.m. in Room 301-A of City Hall. The primary agenda item is a formal discharge appeal hearing for Deshon L. Smith, who served as an Electrical Worker within the Department of Public Works (DPW). This quasi-judicial proceeding will examine the circumstances surrounding Smith’s dismissal and determine whether the city’s disciplinary actions were justified.

According to official meeting notices, the board may convene in a closed executive session to deliberate on the case, as permitted by state law when discussing sensitive personnel or medical histories. The public session is available for viewing both in person and virtually via Microsoft Teams and City Channel 25. The commission is led by President Frank Bock and Vice President Marilyn Miller, who will oversee the evidence and testimony presented by the Department of Employee Relations and legal counsel.

Fire and Police Commission Continues Policy Oversight

Earlier this morning, at 8:30 a.m., the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) convened in Room 301-B. This session follows a major regular meeting held on March 5, where the commission tackled high-profile topics including the Milwaukee Police Department's pursuit policies and the controversial use of facial recognition technology. While the primary policy votes often occur during the regular Thursday sessions, the Friday morning schedule is frequently utilized for specific disciplinary hearings or administrative updates regarding police and fire department personnel.

Other Scheduled Government Activities

Beyond the primary city commissions, other government-related activities are taking place across the city today:

• Senior Center Committee: The Milwaukee County Senior Center Committee is meeting at 1:00 p.m. at the Wilson Park Senior Center to discuss programming and facility management.
• BID #53: The Business Improvement District #53 (DD) is holding a virtual session at 2:30 p.m. to coordinate local economic development efforts.

Residents are encouraged to engage with these public meetings to stay informed about the decisions impacting city employees and community safety standards. Most meetings offer hybrid options to ensure accessibility for those unable to attend in person at the City Hall campus.