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Extension of Temporary Employment for Senior Epidemiologist

Original title: Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department to extend the temporary appointment for Dianne Williams, Epidemiologist Senior, for 3 months, retroactive from April 25, 2026, through July 25, 2026. This is the first extension request.

Record date · May 19, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Milwaukee Health Department has received approval to extend the of Dianne Williams, a Senior Epidemiologist, for an additional three months.

Why it matters

This action maintains the current staffing level for the city's epidemiological services through July 25, 2026.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Dianne Williams

Her temporary employment status is extended for an additional three-month period.

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Milwaukee Health Department

The department retains the services of the Senior Epidemiologist through July 25, 2026.

Key Facts

The temporary appointment of Dianne Williams as Senior Epidemiologist is extended for three months.
The extension period is retroactive, covering April 25, 2026, through July 25, 2026.
This is the first extension request for this specific appointment.
The file number for this action is 260112.

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The action was approved by the Board of City Service Commissioners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this appointment being extended?

The document identifies this as a extension request by the Milwaukee Health Department.

Is this the first time this position has been extended?

Yes, the document states this is the first extension request.

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Retroactive Approval

The appointment extension was approved retroactively, covering a period that began prior to the official introduction date of the file.

Dianne Williams

Connected Entities

Dianne Williams, Milwaukee Health Department, Board of City Service Commissioners

PersonDianne Williams“The Senior Epidemiologist whose temporary appointment is being extended.”Map →

OrganizationMilwaukee Health Department“The department requesting the personnel extension.”Map →

OrganizationBoard of City Service Commissioners“The body responsible for approving the appointment extension.”Map →

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