MILWAUKEE -- A group of Milwaukee aldermen is questioning the appointment of Paul Nannis as commissioner of health in the City of Milwaukee.
They're concerned because Nannis hasn't been confirmed by the Milwaukee Common Council, but he's reported to work.
In a letter written to City Attorney Grant Langley, the group questions whether Nannis poses a liability risk because he's a private citizen with access to health information.
The letter is signed by eight aldermen, including Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett chose Nannis to lead the Milwaukee Health Department for 120 days following the resignation of Bevan Baker over Milwaukee's lead testing controversy.
President Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Bob Donovan, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs all signed the below letter: