Defining Power Limits: Sylvia Ortiz Velez Speaks on AB 306

September 10, 2025: Sylvia Ortiz Velez, the representative of Wisconsin's 8th Assembly District, Milwaukee, WI, spoke regarding Assembly Bill AB 306. The bill relating to time limits on local unit of government chief executive officer emergency power proclamations. This piece of legislation pertains directly to time constraints on the emergency powers held by the chief executive officers of local government units.

In an example she referred to an incident involving the Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley who allegedly circumvented legislative protocol in the COVID executive order. Ortiz Velez made it clear that adherence to stipulated legal processes and respect for the legislative branch of government is non-negotiable.

Patty Logsdon, Milwaukee County Supervisor for District 9, echoed Ortiz Velez's sentiments. Logsdon expressed her support for AB 306, affirming the necessity of checks and balances in our governmental structure.