Meet Ald. Westmoreland

Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, a lifelong resident of the City of Milwaukee, was elected to the Milwaukee Common Council in a special election on April 4, 2023 in his first bid for public office. In addition to serving the great citizens of the 5th District, Alderman Westmoreland also serves on the Public Safety and Health Committee, the Public Works Committee, and is a Commissioner on the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee.

Prior to public service, Alderman Westmoreland spent time combating food insecurity in the Milwaukee area with Hunger Task Force, educating Milwaukeeans on the various state assistance programs to alleviate various life shortfalls. Westmoreland also spent several years with one of the Nation’s top SBA Lenders, Byline Bank, helping small businesses in the Milwaukee area and across the U.S. secure funding. Funding ranged from $100,000 to $5 million for uses from acquisitions, expansions, new construction and franchise start-ups. A former small business owner himself, Lamont founded a professional coating business that he operated throughout the greater Milwaukee area before running for Alderman.

Alderman Westmoreland graduated from Wauwatosa East High School before studying Business Management at ITT Technical Institute in Greenfield.

In addition to the passion he has for the City of Milwaukee, Alderman Westmoreland is a proud father of two children, Julian and Farrah, and husband to wife Samantha. They reside in the Nash Park neighborhood. Being a basketball junkie, he is a devoted fan of the Milwaukee Bucks. He is currently a W.I.A.A. Master Level basketball official entering his 15th season.

With his vision, passion, and heart for people, Lamont felt called to public service and remains dedicated to his community both within and beyond his capacity as Alderman of the 5th District.