Jerry Petrowski

Jerry Petrowski (born June 16, 1950) is an American politician and a former ginseng, dairy and beef farmer. He is a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 29th Senate District since 2012, and a former State Representative, representing the 86th Assembly District from 1999 to 2012.

Jerry Petrowski
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 29th district
Assumed office
July 17, 2012
Preceded byPam Galloway
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 86th district
In office
January 3, 1999 – July 17, 2012
Preceded byThomas J. Springer
Succeeded byJohn Spiros
Personal details
Born (1950-06-16) June 16, 1950
Wausau, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceMarathon, Wisconsin
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin-Marathon County
Northcentral Technical College
ProfessionPolitician, farmer
WebsiteOfficial Website

Background

Petrowski was born on June 16, 1950 in Wausau, Wisconsin. He graduated from Newman High School before attending the University of Wisconsin–Marathon County and Northcentral Technical College, all in Wausau. Petrowski served in the United States Army Reserve for six years after high school. Following his service, he worked as a machinist and became a small business owner and ginseng, dairy, and beef farmer. Petrowski has been a lifelong resident of the 29th Senate District.[1][2]

Public office

Petrowski represented the 86th Assembly District in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1999 to 2012. From 2003 to 2007 he served as the Majority Caucus Sergeant at Arms in the State Assembly.[3]

Petrowski was a candidate in the recall election to replace fellow Republican State Senator Pam Galloway of the 29th Senate District, who had resigned after being targeted for recall.[4] On June 5, 2012, Petrowski was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate, defeating Representative Donna Seidel with 61.34% of the vote.[5]

Petrowski is the Chair of the Senate Transportation, Public Safety and Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of the Senate Economic Development and Local Government Committee, and is a voting member of the Senate Agriculture, Small Business, and Tourism Committee, the Senate Financial Institutions and Rural Issues Committee, and the Joint Legislative Council. Petrowski also serves on the Governor’s Council on Highway Safety, Transportation Projects Commission, Rustic Roads Board, Scenic Byway Advisory Committee, Council on Military and State Relations, the State Council on Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point College of Natural Resources Advisory Board.[6]

Personal life

Petrowski and his wife, Ellen, have four children and three grandchildren.[6]

References
  1. Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. State of Wisconsin 2013-2014 Blue Book. Madison: Author, p. 76.
  2. Wisconsin State Senate. State Senator Jerry Petrowski: Biography.
  3. Wisconsin State Legislature. Senator Jerry Petrowski, 29th Senate District, Republican: Biography
  4. Matt Lehman. "Petrowski to run for State Senate". WSAU, March 21, 2012. Accessed June 25, 2013.
  5. Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. G.A.B. Canvass Reporting System: Canvass Results for 2012 June 5 Recall Election - 6/5/2012.
  6. Wisconsin State Legislature. State Senator Jerry Petrowski: 2013-2014 Committee Assignments
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