Mayor Apologizes But Council Stays Silent | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

New Berlin’s mayor, Dave Ament, faced furious backlash after sharing anti-Muslim Facebook posts, prompting a packed town hall where residents demanded his resignation—yet he walked away without stepping down, offering only an apology. The city council stayed eerily silent, refusing to comment or take action, leaving the legal path unclear and community tension high. Religious groups and citizens rallied, holding signs and threatening recall efforts, while the mayor skipped most of the public outcry. With no council resolution and no clear next steps, the city remains divided, as residents…