(Rep.), 33rd Senate District Born Brookfield, March 18, 1952; married; one child. Graduate Brookfield Central High School; B.S. UW-Madison 1974; J.D. 1981. Legislator, attorney. Former teacher. Elected to Assembly 1974, 1976; elected to Senate in April 1980 special election; reelected since 1982. Minority Leader 1987, 1985; Assistant Minority Leader 1983. Biennial Senate committee assignments; 1987 - Economic Development, Financial Institutions and Fiscal Policies (resigned 4/24/87); Senate Organization (also 1985, 1983); Senate Rules; Jt. Com. on Employment Relations (also 1985); Jt. Com. on Legislative Organization (also 1985); Disability Bd. (also 1985); Legislative Council (also 1985); Gov.'s Comn. on Welfare Reform. 1985 - Strategic Development Comn.; Legis. Coun. Corns. on Law Revision, on Mental Health Issues. 1983- Labor, Business, Veterans Affairs and Insurance; Aging, Financial Institutions and State Institutions (eff. 5124/83); Jt. Survey Com, on Tax Exemptions; Legis, Coun. Com. on Interstate Banking. 1981 - Aging, Business and Financial Institutions and Transportation (also 1979); Spec. Com. on Reapportionment; Uniform State Laws Comn.; Legis. Coun. Coins. on Economic Development, on the Prosecutorial System and on Sexual Assault and Abuse (also 1979). 1979 - Legislative Council Com. on Community Correctional Programs. Assembly committee assignments: 1977 - Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Engrossed Bills (also 1975); Local Affairs. 1975 - Education; Legislative Council Education Committee and Subcommittee on Truancy; Special Committee on Income Factor in School Aid Formula. Telephone; Capitol: (608) 266- 0390; District: (414) 786-7724. Voting address: 14925 Santa Maria Drive, Brookfield 53005. Mailing address: (office) Room 241 South, State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882, Madison 53707-7882. (Blue Book 1987-88)Learn More
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