Mike Sheridan
Encyclopedia
Michael J. 'Mike' Sheridan (born September 17, 1958) is a former Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
, the lower house of the Wisconsin legislature, and a former Democratic
member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
, who represented the 44th Assembly District from 2005 to 2011. He was a member of the Committees on Rules and Assembly Organization and was elected to serve as Speaker by the Democratic caucus on November 12, 2008, following the November 4, 2008 election in which the Democratic Party gained a majority in the Assembly.
Sheridan was born in Janesville, Wisconsin
. He attended George S. Parker High School
from which he graduated in 1977. He later earned his Associates degree at University of Wisconsin–Rock County in 2004. Before entering politics he worked as an auto assembly worker for General Motors
Janesville Assembly
, during which he was an active member of the United Auto Workers
Union Local 95, of which he is now President.
In March 2007, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported on a bill sponsored by Sheridan and State Rep. Eugene Hahn
of Cambria, Wisconsin
that would offer a $1,000 tax credit for buyers of flex-fuel vehicles, representing a benefit for the automobile and ethanol
industries. Hahn was reported to have an investment in an ethanol company, and Sheridan's position at the UAW was highlighted. The Janesville Gazette editorialized that the Janesville economy was dependent on the success of the GM plant, and "arguably his biggest concern. Voters expect him to fight for GM's interests at the Capitol."
On November 2, 2010, Sheridan was defeated for reelection.
Wisconsin 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....
, the lower house of the Wisconsin legislature, and a former Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Wisconsin 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....
, who represented the 44th Assembly District from 2005 to 2011. He was a member of the Committees on Rules and Assembly Organization and was elected to serve as Speaker by the Democratic caucus on November 12, 2008, following the November 4, 2008 election in which the Democratic Party gained a majority in the Assembly.
Sheridan was born in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville is a city in southern Wisconsin, United States. It is the county seat of Rock County and the principal municipality of the Janesville, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 62,998.-History:...
. He attended George S. Parker High School
George S. Parker High School
George S. Parker High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located on the west side of the city of Janesville, Wisconsin. The school, named for George S. Parker, founder of the Parker Pen Company, was constructed in 1967. The rival east side school is Joseph A. Craig High School. Dr...
from which he graduated in 1977. He later earned his Associates degree at University of Wisconsin–Rock County in 2004. Before entering politics he worked as an auto assembly worker for General Motors
General Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
Janesville Assembly
Janesville Assembly
Janesville Assembly Plant is an automobile factory owned by General Motors located in Janesville, Wisconsin. Opened in 1919, it is the oldest-operating GM plant.-History:...
, during which he was an active member of the United Auto Workers
United Auto Workers
The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, better known as the United Auto Workers , is a labor union which represents workers in the United States and Puerto Rico, and formerly in Canada. Founded as part of the Congress of Industrial...
Union Local 95, of which he is now President.
In March 2007, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported on a bill sponsored by Sheridan and State Rep. Eugene Hahn
Eugene Hahn
Eugene Hahn is an Wisconsin politician.Hahn was born in Milwaukee, but was raised in the Town of Springvale, near Cambria, Wisconsin. He graduated from Cambria High School, and attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences from 1947 to 1948...
of Cambria, Wisconsin
Cambria, Wisconsin
As of the census of 2000, there were 792 people, 307 households, and 195 families residing in the village. The population density was 752.0 people per square mile . There were 339 housing units at an average density of 321.9 per square mile...
that would offer a $1,000 tax credit for buyers of flex-fuel vehicles, representing a benefit for the automobile and ethanol
Ethanol
Ethanol, also called ethyl alcohol, pure alcohol, grain alcohol, or drinking alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid. It is a psychoactive drug and one of the oldest recreational drugs. Best known as the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, it is also used in thermometers, as a...
industries. Hahn was reported to have an investment in an ethanol company, and Sheridan's position at the UAW was highlighted. The Janesville Gazette editorialized that the Janesville economy was dependent on the success of the GM plant, and "arguably his biggest concern. Voters expect him to fight for GM's interests at the Capitol."
On November 2, 2010, Sheridan was defeated for reelection.
External links
- Mike Sheridan official website
- Follow the Money - Michael J Sheridan
- Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign