Mayor Cavalier Johnson has named Karin Tyler to lead the Department of Community Wellness and Safety where she will oversee the work to build public safety and advance violence prevention in Milwaukee. The Mayor submitted Tyler’s name for Common Council approval earlier today.
“For the better part of a decade, Karin Tyler has worked with the city’s violence prevention activities. She has skillfully managed many initiatives and issues during her time there, and she earned the respect of her colleagues,” Mayor Johnson said. “Karin has led the department through successful transitions, and she has my strong support.”
Tyler was a finalist for the Community Wellness and Safety directorship six months ago, and during that selection process, she impressed community leaders with her knowledge and approach to the job at two public forums.
She began working in the Milwaukee Health Department in 2008 and formally joined the violence prevention team in 2017. Tyler received regular promotions including serving as Interim Director of the office for most of last year. Tyler earned a degree in business administration from Cardinal Stritch University.
Members of the public will have an opportunity to hear from Tyler at a community town hall meeting on Thursday, February 19th. That event will take place at The Missing Peace – Community Collective located at 3248 W. Brown Street beginning at 6:00 pm.
