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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff has died, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson confirmed in a statement.

Brostoff, 41, represented District 3; he was elected to Common Council in Nov. 22. He was married and had three sons.

Before assuming that office, he served as Wisconsin’s 19th State Assembly District Representative since Jan. 2015.

“Jonathan brought a unique energy to his work at City Hall.  His passion and dedication were evident every day.  No elected official brought more enthusiasm to their work than Jonathan. He was a husband, a father, a son, and, to me, a close friend. My thoughts and sympathy go out to his family and friends at this difficult time,” Johnson, said in-part, in a statement.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office said it is investigating his death as a suicide. The office said an autopsy is scheduled for Nov. 5. 

Common council members released the following statement:

“As colleagues, and as friends, we are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff.

“Jonathan was a loving father and husband, and greeted everyone he met with empathy and kindness. He was also a passionate advocate for the betterment of our community, and dedicated his professional life to the people he represented. It was an honor to have served in office with him, and he will be missed.

“Out of respect for his family, we would ask that they be provided the privacy and time to grieve that they most certainly deserve.”

Brostoff regularly volunteered with Pathfinders and he Maryland Avenue Montessori school.

He earned a degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he met his wife Diana Vang-Brostoff.

Brostoff has received the following awards:

• National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter, Public Service Award - 2017
• Interfaith Older Adult Programs, Generational Gem Award - 2017
• Wisconsin Association of the Deaf, Outstanding Legislator Award - 2017
• UW-Milwaukee Alumni Association’s Graduate of the Last Decade Award - 2016
• Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, Conservation Champion Certificate - 2015-16