Merkt, John L. 1946 | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Merkt, John L. 1946

Merkt, John L. 1946 | Wisconsin Historical Society
(Rep.), 58th Assembly District Born Milwaukee, Oct. 2, 1946; divorced. Graduate Milw. Marquette H.S.; attended Marquette Univ. 1964-68; B.S. in secondary education, U.W.-La Crosse 1971. Teacher. Member Ozaukee Co. Rep. Party (vice chp.); Amer. Legion; Mequon Men's Club; Thiensville-Mequon Jaycees; Washington Co. Farm Bureau; Knights of Columbus. Served as local ward committeeman 1974-76. Elected to Assembly since 1976. Biennial committee assignments: 1987 - Commerce and Consumer Affairs (also 1985); Ways and Means (a)so 1985); Select Com. on Regulation of Gambling; Jt. Survey Com. on Tax Exemptions (also 1985); Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (also 1983). 1985 - Legis. Coun. Com. on Long-Term Health Care Insurance. 1983 - Labor (also 1981); Primary and Secondary Education; Revenue; Legis. Coun. Peace Officer Study Com. 1981 - Agriculture and Nutrition; Education (also 1979, 1977); Legis. Coun. Com. on Public Health Needs. 1979 - Agriculture (also 1977); Criminal Justice and Public Safety; Legis. Co. Corns. on Juvenile Correctional Facilities (also 1977) and on Education (also 1977). Telephone: Capitol: (608) 266-3756; District: (414) 242-4942. Voting address: 10501 North O'Connell Lane, Mequon 53092. Mailing address: (office) Room 306 West, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8933, Madison 53708. (Blue Book 1987-88)

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