Lewis was accused of submitting false reimbursement requests to the city, failing to report contributions, and trying to circumvent maximum contribution limits. Her plans were derailed when charges were filed against her in September 2021. She ran on a promise to restore commercial areas of her district. Lewis, 42, an Air Force veteran and ordained minister, was first elected in 2016. Lewis’ sentencing hearing will occur in late August. The judge will decide whether maximum penalties of 3.5 years in prison and $10,000 for each felony will be imposed.
Although a circuit court judge gets the final say, the Milwaukee County District Attorney has recommended full restitution, a year in the House of Corrections, and three years of probation. The election will likely occur after the upcoming November election, Urban Milwaukee reported.
Since Lewis has been convicted of a felony, she was immediately removed from office.Ī special election will be held to decide a new alder for Lewis’ district.
On Monday, Lewis accepted a plea deal for two felony charges for misconduct in public office and unlawfully using campaign funds. In September 2021, Lewis was charged with four felonies and one misdemeanor, stemming from the use of campaign funds for personal expenses. Alderwoman Chantia Lewis was removed from office Monday following a court hearing into campaign finance charges.