Former Milwaukee County board member faces elections fraud charges

Felony election fraud charges have been filed against a former Milwaukee County supervisor. The original complaint against Peggy Romo West was referred to the County Ethics Board.   Sylvia Ortiz-Velez defeated Romo West in the April election. Ortiz-Velez had accused her opponent of failing to circulate nominating papers, despite certifying she had done so.  Prosecutors say […]