Holloway Matter Leads to Full Melt Down of Ethics Panel in Milwaukee County

Ethics Board Chairman Carter also resigned today.

He was going to serve out his term until his replacement was approved by the County Board. But, he's had enough.

His letter:

April 7, 2006

Scott Walker, County Executive Via Electronic Mail

Milwaukee County

Dear County Executive Walker:

Please accept this communication as my notice to you that, even though my term of office ended on February 28, 2006, I have remained as a member and was recently elected Chairman of your Milwaukee County Ethics Board pending the appointment and ratification of my successor. In light of the most recent activity by those politicians who I believe do not have the best interest of Milwaukee County ethics at heart, I hereby tender my immediate resignation from any and all duties as a member of the Board or as the Chairman.

Respectfully submitted,

/S/

John J. Carter

JJC:jam

cc: William Domina (via email)

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors (via email)

Susan Shields (via email)

Members of the Milwaukee County Ethics Board (via email)