Five County Supervisors Call For Marina Dimitrijevic's Resignation

Another Milwaukee County board member has stepped forward in asking for Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic's resignation, according to Patch's media partners at WISN 12 News.

Last week, supervisors Mark Borkowski, Steve Taylor, John Wieshan Jr. and Deanna Alexander signed a memo requesting that Marina Dimitrijevic resign her position as chairwoman. Now Jim "Luigi" Schmitt has thrown his support behind the request.

"Because of this lack of clarity and accountability, I cannot sit on the sidelines and will no longer continue to support our chairwoman," according to Schmitt's statement.

The five members are accusing Dimitrijevic of negotiating with union employees after the state barred them from doing so and then lying about it when she's been asked.

Dimitrijevic, who did not address the allegations made against her, called the resignation request a political stunt that voters in Milwaukee County didn't want. Residents want their "elected officials to represent their best interests," according to a statement released Monday afternoon.

Taylor also issued a statement:

It is important that all elected officials speak honestly when being asked direct questions. In the case of the apparent violation of Act 10 this has not happened. The Chairwoman has not taken the proper measures to clean up the mess that has been created.

With County Board leadership comes responsibilities and ultimately the “buck stops” at that position. I urge the Chairwoman to reconsider, do what is right and step down.

Borkowski told WISN 12 New that 12 members would need to vote for Dimitrijevic's removal.