WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and SportsMilwaukee County official to face bribery trial

MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- A Milwaukee County supervisor is headed to trial for allegedly taking a bribe.

Johnny Thomas is accused of taking a $500 bribe in exchange for promoting a company on a county contract.  The bribe was part of an undercover sting operation.

Thomas is a first-term supervisor. He was running for Milwaukee city comptroller but suspended that campaign.

The criminal complaint says Thomas admitted he took the money, but planned to return it.

A pretrial conference is set for March 15.