Michael J. Sheridan
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Mike Sheridan
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
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| In office 2005 – Present |
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| Born | September 17, 1958 Janesville, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sarah |
| Residence | Janesville, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin-Rock County |
| Occupation | President, United Auto Workers Local 95 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Michael J. 'Mike' Sheridan (born September 17, 1958) is the Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, the lower house of the Wisconsin legislature, and a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 44th Assembly District since his election in 2004. He is a member of the Committees on Insurance, Labor, Small Business, and Workforce Development. He was elected to serve as Speaker by the Democratic caucus on November 12, 2008, following the November 4, 2008 election in which the Democratic Party gained a majority in the Assembly. [1]
Sheridan was born in Janesville, Wisconsin. He attended George S. Parker High School from which he graduated in 1977. He later earned his Associates degree at University of Wisconsin-Rock County in 2004. Before entering politics he worked as an auto assembly worker for General Motors Janesville Assembly, during which he was an active member of the United Auto Workers Union Local 95, of which he is now President.
In March 2007, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported on a bill sponsored by Sheridan and State Rep. Eugene Hahn of Cambria, Wisconsin that would offer a $1,000 tax credit for buyers of flex-fuel vehicles, representing a benefit for the automobile and ethanol industries. Hahn was reported to have an investment in an ethanol company, and Sheridan's position at the UAW was highlighted.[2] The Janesville Gazette editorialized that the Janesville economy was dependent on the success of the GM plant, and "arguably his biggest concern. Voters expect him to fight for GM's interests at the Capitol."[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "State Rep. Tom Nelson of Kaukauna elected Wisconsin Assembly majority leader; Mike Sheridan wins Assembly speaker post". http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20081112/APC0101/81112141/1004&located=RSS:.
- ^ Raquel Rutledge (March 12, 2007). "Ethanol bill poses conflicts: One sponsor has $20,000 interest in fuel producer". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=576208. Retrieved on 2007-03-17.
- ^ "Sheridan right to back bill to help GM". Janesville Gazette. March 16, 2007. http://www.gazetteextra.com/editorial031607.asp. Retrieved on 2007-03-17.
[edit] External links
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Mike Sheridan official government website
- Mike Sheridan official website
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Michael J Sheridan
- Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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