(Dem.), 71st Assembly District Born Marinette, February 6, 1949; married; 4 children. Graduate Marinette Catholic Central H.S.; B.S. magna cum laude Northland College 1971; graduate work UW- Stevens Point 1983. Former farmer, field staff for Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, director of State Senate Democratic Caucus, and district representative for former Congressman Robert J. Cornell. Member: Democratic Party of Wisconsin-Portage County; Izaak Walton League (Bill Cook Chapter); Wetlands Conservation League. Appointed to Wisconsin Humanities Committee 1988. Elected to Assembly 1984; reelected since 1986. Majority Caucus Chairperson 1989. Biennial committee assignments: 1993 - Colleges and Universities (chp. 1993, 1991, 1987, mbr. 1989); Labor and Job Training; Natural Resources (since 1987); Tourism and Recreation; Legislative Council (since 1987); Environmental Education Bd. (also 1991). 1991- Small Business and Education or Training for Employment (vice chp.); Rural Affairs; Legis. Coun. Corns. on Campaign Financing, on Emergency Medical Services. 1989 - Assembly Organization; Housing, Securities and Corporate Policy; Rules; Ways and Means (also 1987). Telephone: Office: (608) 267-9649; District: (715) 344-3958. Voting address: 2272 Stanley Street, Stevens Point 54481. Mailing address: Office: Room 9 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708. (Blue Book 1993-94)Learn More
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