Joe Leibham
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Joseph K. "Joe" Leibham is a Republican
member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 9th District
since 2002. He previously served in the Wisconsin Assembly, representing the 26th district from 1998 through 2002.
and is the fourth oldest of 13 children. He attended Pigeon River Public Elementary School, Trinity Lutheran School and Sheboygan Area Lutheran High School
. Leibham then attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
and Ealing College in London
, before graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1991 with a B.A.
in Political Science
and Public Administration
. He worked in the food service industry as an Account Executive for Sargento Foods and the Manager of Membership Development for the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Sheboygan City Council from 1993 to 2000, serving as its president from 1995 to 1996.
from 1998 to 2002, representing Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls
, Kohler
and surrounding areas.
Leibham's 9th Senate District
comprises the northern half of Sheboygan and southern half of Manitowoc
counties, as well as portions of Calumet
and Fond du Lac
counties. He is currently the Senate Minority Caucus Chairperson, and was the Assistant Minority Leader in 2007 and the Majority Caucus Vice Chairperson in 2003.
Senate Standing Committees:
Joint Committees:
.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 9th District
Wisconsin Senate, District 9
The 9th District of the Wisconsin Senate is located in Eastern Wisconsin, and is composed of parts of Manitowoc County, Sheboygan County, and Fond du Lac County.-Current elected officials:...
since 2002. He previously served in the Wisconsin Assembly, representing the 26th district from 1998 through 2002.
Early life, education and career
Leibham was born and raised in SheboyganSheboygan, Wisconsin
-Airport:Sheboygan is served by the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport, which is located several miles from the city.-Roads:Interstate 43 is the primary north-south transportation route into Sheboygan, and forms the west boundary of the city. U.S...
and is the fourth oldest of 13 children. He attended Pigeon River Public Elementary School, Trinity Lutheran School and Sheboygan Area Lutheran High School
Sheboygan Area Lutheran High School
Sheboygan Area Lutheran High School is a private secondary school located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin near the University of Wisconsin–Sheboygan campus...
. Leibham then attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is a public university located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA...
and Ealing College in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, before graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1991 with a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
and Public Administration
Public administration
Public Administration houses the implementation of government policy and an academic discipline that studies this implementation and that prepares civil servants for this work. As a "field of inquiry with a diverse scope" its "fundamental goal.....
. He worked in the food service industry as an Account Executive for Sargento Foods and the Manager of Membership Development for the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Sheboygan City Council from 1993 to 2000, serving as its president from 1995 to 1996.
Wisconsin legislature
Leibham served in the Wisconsin State AssemblyWisconsin State Assembly
The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin....
from 1998 to 2002, representing Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls
Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Sheboygan Falls is a city in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States whose population was 6,772 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
, Kohler
Kohler, Wisconsin
Kohler is a village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Sheboygan River. The population was 1,926 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
and surrounding areas.
Leibham's 9th Senate District
Wisconsin Senate, District 9
The 9th District of the Wisconsin Senate is located in Eastern Wisconsin, and is composed of parts of Manitowoc County, Sheboygan County, and Fond du Lac County.-Current elected officials:...
comprises the northern half of Sheboygan and southern half of Manitowoc
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Manitowoc County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 82,887. Its county seat is Manitowoc. The United States Census Bureau's Manitowoc Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Manitowoc County.-Government:...
counties, as well as portions of Calumet
Calumet County, Wisconsin
Calumet County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is included in the Appleton, Wisconsin, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the county's population was 48,971. The county seat is Chilton.-History:...
and Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 97,296. Its county seat is Fond du Lac. The United States Census Bureau's Fond du Lac Metropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Fond du Lac County. The county name is French for "bottom of the...
counties. He is currently the Senate Minority Caucus Chairperson, and was the Assistant Minority Leader in 2007 and the Majority Caucus Vice Chairperson in 2003.
Committee assignments
2009 - 2010 Committee AssignmentsSenate Standing Committees:
- Committee on Economic Development
- Committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources
- Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs, Biotechnology, and Financial Institutions
Joint Committees:
- Joint Committee on Information Policy and Technology
Voting History
| Date | Bill Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2011 | Wetland Regulations | Yes |
| 04/15/2010 | Legalizing Sale of Unpasteurized Milk | Yes |
| 04/13/2010 | Payday Lending Regulations | No |
| 01/28/2010 | Expanding Access to Public Defenders | No |
| 09/22/2009 | Requiring Kindergarten for First Grade Enrollment | No |
| 06/09/2009 | Electronics Sale and Disposal Regulations | No |
| 06/09/2009 | Decreasing the Minimum Hunting Age | Yes |
| 05/13/2009 | Indoor Smoking Ban | No |
| 03/06/2008 | Great Lakes Water Resources Compact | Yes |
| 02/28/2008 | Emergency Contraception for Sexual Assault Victims | No |
| 02/28/2008 | Gun Possession During Emergencies | Yes |
| 02/26/2008 | Insurance Coverage for Autism Treatment | No |
| 02/19/2008 | [Public] Financing of Judicial Campaigns | No |
| 01/15/2008 | Minimum Wage Increase | No |
| 12/11/2007 | Compensation for Discharged Police Officers | Yes |
| 04/25/2006 | Tax Deduction for Health Savings Account | Yes |
| 03/07/2006 | Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Caps | Yes |
| 03/03/2006 | School Voucher Program Expansion | Yes |
| 01/26/2006 | Concealed Weapons | Yes |
Personal life
Leibham is married to Heather (Hanson), and they have two sons, Andrew and William. They live in SheboyganSheboygan (town), Wisconsin
Sheboygan is a town in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, known as the Town of Sheboygan to differentiate from the county and city of Sheboygan. The population was 5,874 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area...
.
External links
- Senator Joe Leibham at the Wisconsin State Legislature
- Joe Leibham official campaign site
- 9th Senate District, Senator Leibham in the Wisconsin Blue BookWisconsin Blue BookThe Wisconsin Blue Book is a biannual publication of the Wisconsin's Legislative Reference Bureau. The Blue Book is an almanac containing information on the government, economics, demographics, geography and history of the state of Wisconsin. The book was first published in 1853...
(2005–2006)