On behalf of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, I would like to express our deepest sadness at the passing yesterday of Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff. He was a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly for the rights of working Wisconsinites.
As a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, he served as the ranking Democratic member on the Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform, where he fought to protect and preserve our state’s strong licensing standards for trades and professions. Jonathan also led the successful effort to address a critical shortage of sign language interpreters for legal and medical settings.
Throughout his time in the Assembly, he was a strong supporter of increased funding for Milwaukee through the state’s shared revenue program. As a member of Milwaukee’s Common Council, Jonathan was my 3rd District alderman, and I witnessed firsthand his unwavering focus on the needs of his constituents. He was an effective advocate at City Hall.
We are truly saddened by Jonathan Brostoff’s untimely passing. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his wife and four children, his parents, and the many people in our city and state whose lives he touched.
