Mark Spreitzer
| Mark Spreitzer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 45th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Janis Ringhand |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1986 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Beloit, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | Beloit College |
| Profession | Politician |
Mark Spreitzer (born December 16, 1986) is an American politician from Beloit, Wisconsin. He is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Spreitzer received his bachelor's degree in political science from Beloit College. Following his graduation, he served as Assistant Director of Alumni & Parent Relations and Annual Support at Beloit College. Spreitzer has also served on the Beloit City Council from April 2011 to April 2015, and was Beloit City Council President from 2014 to 2015. He is a Democrat.[1] On November 4, 2014, Spreitzer was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly.[2] to succeed Janis Ringhand.
During the 2015-16 legislative session, Rep. Spreitzer will serve on five committees: Jobs and the Economy, Mining and Rural Development, Natural Resources and Sporting Heritage, Public Benefits Reform, and Workforce Development.
He is openly gay.[3][4] On taking office, he will be one of four openly LGBT members of the Wisconsin State Legislature, alongside Sen. Tim Carpenter (D–Milwaukee) and Reps. JoCasta Zamarripa (D–Milwaukee) and Todd D. Novak (R–Dodgeville).
References
- ↑ Votesmart.org.-Mark Spreitzer
- ↑ WI Uncontested
- ↑ "Pride at the polls: LGBT candidates win". Wisconsin Gazette. November 13, 2014.
- ↑ Spreitzer quoted in a tweet by Catherine Idzerd of the Janesville Gazette