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Tony Staskunas

Tony Staskunas

American politician

Anthony J. Staskunas (born January 3, 1961) is an American Democratic politician and lawyer.

Quick Facts Member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors from the 16th district, Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 15th district ...

Biography

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

  1. [1]
    Anthony J. Staskunas, Wisconsin Historical Society
  2. [2]
    Kilmer, Graham (September 7, 2023). "MKE County: Sup. Tony Staskunas Won't Seek Re-Election". Urban Milwaukee. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  3. [3]
    'Two State Legislators Plan To Retire,' La Crosse Tribune, April 18, 2012, B-2
  4. [4]
    "Anthony Staskunas, 16th district". Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. county.milwaukee.gov. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
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