Politicians Deal With Fallout of Fired CEO's Campaign Contributions
Money will be changing hands as a result of revelations that Wisconsin Center District CEO Marty Brooks used a district credit card to make political campaign contributions and other unauthorized expenses.
The district, which operates the Baird Center, Miller High Life Theatre and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, is funded by a combination of hotel, sales and rental car taxes, as well as earned income, with the tax revenue potentially making Brooks’ political contributions subject to criminal charges, according to one attorney.
By a unanimous vote of those who participated, Brooks was terminated for cause Monday morning. It followed a two-hour closed session discussion, the fifth such discussion the 17-member board has held about Brooks in 2026.
In a statement, the board said the “major findings” in its investigation of Brooks center on misuse of WCD funds, violations of the bylaws and the employee handbook, and misrepresentation to the board.
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