Eau Claire Councilman Cited for Disorderly Conduct
Aaron Brewster pleaded not guilty to an ordinance violation stemming from a September Fall Festival incident involving a megaphone.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Civic Engagement
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Eau Claire City Councilman Aaron Brewster was cited for disorderly conduct after a September 12, 2026 incident at the Fall Festival in Eau Claire, Wis. Online court records show Brewster pleaded not guilty to the ordinance violation.
Why it matters
The citation involves a sitting city councilman, raising questions about public conduct by local elected officials in Eau Claire. The case is a reminder that disputes at public community events can escalate into formal legal matters.
Brewster faces a single ordinance violation for disorderly conduct and entered a not-guilty plea according to online court records. The source does not report a trial date or the case's outcome.
The players
Aaron Brewster
Aaron Brewster is a member of the Eau Claire City Council who was cited for disorderly conduct in connection with the Fall Festival incident.
The details
Brewster took a megaphone from another person at the Fall Festival without permission while a performance was about 30 feet away. He refused to return the megaphone or a battery that fell out when the device was dropped, and said he gave the group $2 for the battery, which they threw on the ground.
Timeline
Sept. 12, 2026: Brewster's disorderly conduct incident at the Fall Festival.
A few days later: Video of the incident was sent to the officer.
Nov. 3, 2026: Article published, with the not-guilty plea recorded in court records.
Civic Engagement Context
Eau Claire's disorderly conduct ordinance is the basis for the citation, applied here to a sitting city councilman at a public festival. The case tests how local ethics and conduct standards apply to elected officials during community events.
Residents who attend public events in Eau Claire may see increased attention to how disputes over shared space are handled by police. The case shows that a complaint at a community festival can result in a formal citation.
The takeaway
Public events depend on shared norms between attendees and organizers. The case illustrates how quickly a disagreement over a shared resource can become a legal matter.
Further reading
For more on local public participation, see Civic Engagement coverage in Eau Claire.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Weau.
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