Public records, court filings obtained by Franklin Community News, and prior investigative reporting reveal a recurring pattern in the public career of Franklin Mayor John Nelson : departures from public employment amid unresolved investigations, followed by litigation seeking long-term, taxpayer-funded benefits — even as Nelson now seeks reelection while under active criminal investigation. Leaving Milwaukee County Under Unresolved Scrutiny John Nelson previously served as a deputy with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office . During his tenure, internal investigations were opened into alleged workplace misconduct, including allegations of sexual harassment and other improper behavior. Those investigations were never publicly resolved. Nelson resigned (quit) before their conclusion and later pursued legal action to block the release of his personnel and internal affairs records , preventing public disclosure of the allegations or investigative findings. Years later, Nelson...

By Dr. Richard Busalacchi, Publisher of Franklin Community News County Supervisory District 9 voters are being asked to choose between an experienced incumbent, Supervisor Patti Logsdon , who has represented Franklin, Hales Corners, Greenfield, and parts of Milwaukee since 2018, and a challenger, Dr. Maqsood Khan , currently serving as Treasurer of the Franklin Public School Board. As this race unfolds, voters deserve more than campaign messaging and candidate profiles—they deserve a clear understanding of each candidate’s record, governance style, and the real-world impact of their leadership claims. This article is offered to provide that broader context, particularly as it relates to claims made by Dr. Khan about fiscal responsibility, school district outcomes, and public accountability. The Wisconsin Muslim Journal’s recent profile of Dr. Maqsood Khan introduces his background and priorities as he challenges incumbent Supervisor Patti Logsdon . Profiles like this are useful. But Di...

Franklin's Official "Unofficial" News Source By Dr. Richard Busalacchi Publisher, Franklin Community News FRANKLIN, Wis. — A verified ethics complaint filed in 2025 is now expressly incorporated into a criminal investigation confirmed by a newly unsealed search warrant, raising serious questions about whether City of Franklin funds were allegedly used to support political and personal campaign activity connected to Mayor John Nelson. On December 18 , FOX6 News was the first outlet to report that a search warrant obtained by the West Allis Police Department had been unsealed by the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Franklin Community News subsequently obtained a copy of the unsealed warrant through an open-records request to the Milwaukee County Clerk of Courts. Mayor John Nelson has not been charged. Judicial Finding of Probable Cause The warrant includes a finding by Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge A.M. Gansner (Branch 46) that, after reviewing the As...