Christine Sinicki
Christine Sinicki
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 20th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Carpenter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 28, 1960 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Occupation | State Representative |
Christine M. Sinicki (born March 28, 1960) is a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 20th Assembly District since her election in 1998.[1][2]
Background
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sinicki was raised in the Bay View neighborhood and is a graduate of Bay View High School. After graduation, Sinicki worked as a waitress until becoming manager of a small business in Bay View. She is a former member of the Parents-Teachers Association and served as president of the PTA. Sinicki served on the Milwaukee Public School Board from 1991 to 1998. Sinicki has served in the Wisconsin Assembly since 1999.[3]
2016 election
Sinicki was re-elected over Meyer on August 8, 2016, receiving 3,530 votes to Meyers' 2,374, for a margin of 60%-40%.[4]
On August 8, 2016, Sinicki was granted a temporary restraining order against Meyer's husband, Michael Meyer, following a confrontation in Humboldt Park. When Sinicki did not pursue a permanent restraining order, the matter was dismissed by the court on August 19, 2016.[5][6]
References
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2013-2014,' Biographical Sketch of Christine Sinicki, pg. 33
- ^ Votesmart.org.-Christine Sinicki
- ^ Wisconsin State Assembly-Christine Sinicki
- ^ http://city.milwaukee.gov/ElectionResults1717/August9
- ^ "Christine Sinicki vs. Michael G Meyer". Milwaukee County Court. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
- ^ Sanchick, Myra (August 10, 2016). "'This race was very personal:' Assembly incumbent files restraining order against opponent's husband". WITI. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
External links
- Official government website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Christine Sinicki
- Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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