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Josh Zepnick was born and raised in [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]]. He was born March 21, 1968 to Jeri and Gordon Zepnick who still live in the district today. Josh graduated from Rufus King High School, has a B.A. from the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]], and received a Masters in Public Policy from the [[University of Minnesota]] in 1998. |
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Born in [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]], Zepnick received a bachelor's degree from the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] and a master's degree from the [[University of Minnesota]]. He has worked for the Milwaukee Jobs Initiative, the Milwaukee Community Service Corps, the Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin, and the Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and has been an aide to [[Robert Jauch|Wisconsin State Senator Bob Jauch]] and [[Dave Obey|Congressman David R. Obey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/51767/josh-zepnick|title=The Voter's Self Defense System|publisher=}}</ref> |
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Representative Zepnick is a full-time Legislator and was a former Project consultant for the Milwaukee Jobs Initiative, Milwaukee Community Service Corps, and Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin. Josh has also served as a Research Associate at the Center for Democracy and Citizenship; he is a former Aide to State Senator Bob Jauch and Congressman David R. Obey. Representative Zepnick was elected to the Assembly 2002; reelected since 2004. |
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Representative Zepnick is a member of the Jackson Park Neighborhood Association, Jackson Park Business Association, South Side Business Club. Josh is also a former member of the UFCW, Local 1444.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://http://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/09/zepnick/biography/title=About Josh}}</ref> |
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==Legislative career== |
==Legislative career== |
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Josh Zepnick | |
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File:Official Picture of Josh Zepnick.jpg | |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 9th district | |
Assumed office 2003 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | March 21, 1968
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Minnesota |
Profession | State legislator |
Josh Zepnick (born March 21, 1968) is a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 9th Assembly District. He was first elected in 2002.
Biography
Josh Zepnick was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born March 21, 1968 to Jeri and Gordon Zepnick who still live in the district today. Josh graduated from Rufus King High School, has a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and received a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Minnesota in 1998.
Representative Zepnick is a full-time Legislator and was a former Project consultant for the Milwaukee Jobs Initiative, Milwaukee Community Service Corps, and Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin. Josh has also served as a Research Associate at the Center for Democracy and Citizenship; he is a former Aide to State Senator Bob Jauch and Congressman David R. Obey. Representative Zepnick was elected to the Assembly 2002; reelected since 2004.
Representative Zepnick is a member of the Jackson Park Neighborhood Association, Jackson Park Business Association, South Side Business Club. Josh is also a former member of the UFCW, Local 1444.[1]
Legislative career
Zepnick has served in the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2002. He has been the minority caucus sergeant at arms since 2011. He currently serves on the Committee on Energy and Utilities, the Committee on Financial Institutions, the Committee on Interstate Affairs, and the Committee on Ways and Means. Zepnick previously served on committees on State and Federal Relations and State and Local Finance. He has served on Legislative Council Study Task Forces, the Governor's Council on Workforce Investment, and the Speaker's Task Force on Mental Health.[2]
In 2009, Zepnick proposed a bill to require sobriety of bartenders and limit "all-you-can-drink" specials.[3] In 2015, Zepnick admitted to drunk driving after he was arrested for a traffic violation in Greenfield, Wisconsin.[4]
References
- ^ Josh http://http://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/09/zepnick/biography/title=About Josh.
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- ^ Weier, Anita (September 10, 2009). "Alcohol-serving rules may change in Wisconsin". Isthmus.
- ^ Handelman, Ben (October 30, 2015). ""I made a critical mistake:" State Rep. Josh Zepnick arrested for driving drunk". Fox6Now.com. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
External links
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Josh Zepnick
- Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign