Anthony J. Staskunas (born January 3, 1961) is an American Democratic politician and lawyer.
Tony Staskunas | |
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.jpg) Staskunas in 2009 | |
| Member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 15th district | |
| In office January 1997 – January 7, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jeannette Bell |
| Succeeded by | Joe Sanfelippo |
| Member of the West Allis Common Council | |
| In office 1988–1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 3, 1961 West Allis, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | divorced |
| Residence | West Allis, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin, Madison |
| Profession | attorney |
Biography edit
Born in West Allis, Wisconsin, Staskunas graduated from Nathan Hale High School in West Allis. He received his bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and his J.D. degree from University of Wisconsin Law School.[1]
Staskunas served as an alderman on the West Allis Common Council from 1988 until 1997.[2]
Staskunas was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1996, representing the 15th Assembly District.[1] In April 2012, Staskunas announced his retirement from the Wisconsin State Assembly.[3]
In April 2013, Staskunas was elected to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.[4] In 2023, he announced that he would not seek an additional term.[2]
Notes edit
- ^ a b Anthony J. Staskunas, Wisconsin Historical Society
- ^ a b Kilmer, Graham (September 7, 2023). "MKE County: Sup. Tony Staskunas Won't Seek Re-Election". Urban Milwaukee. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ 'Two State Legislators Plan To Retire,' La Crosse Tribune, April 18, 2012, B-2
- ^ "Anthony Staskunas, 16th district". Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. county.milwaukee.gov. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
External links edit
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Tony Staskunas
- Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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