Michael J. Sheridan

Michael J. "Mike" Sheridan (born September 17, 1958) is an American politician who served as the 77th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly. A Democrat, he represented the 44th Assembly District from 2005 to 2011.[1] 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 2008 general election in which the Democratic Party gained a majority in the Assembly.[2]

For other people named Michael Sheridan, see Michael Sheridan (disambiguation).
Mike Sheridan
Sheridan in 2009
77th Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly
In office
January 5, 2009 – January 3, 2011
Preceded byMichael Huebsch
Succeeded byJeff Fitzgerald
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 44th district
In office
January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2011
Preceded byWayne W. Wood
Succeeded byJoe Knilans
Personal details
Born (1958-09-17) September 17, 1958
Janesville, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceJanesville, Wisconsin
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–Rock County
OccupationAuto worker

Biography

Sheridan was born in Janesville, Wisconsin. He attended George S. Parker High School from which he graduated in 1977. He later earned his associate 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 has been 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.[3] 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."[4]

In February 2010, Sheridan admitted dating a lobbyist for payday lenders at a time when the Wisconsin Legislature was debating regulating the industry.[5] On November 2, 2010, Sheridan was defeated for reelection.[6] In April 2014, Sheridan announced he would run for the Wisconsin State Senate seat being vacated by Tim Cullen.[7] On August 12, 2014, Sheridan came in a weak third in the Democratic primary election, behind former Cullen aide Austin Scieszinski and the winner, State Representative Janis Ringhand.[8][9]

References
  1. 'State of Wisconsin Bue Book 2009-2010,' biographical sketch of Michael Shreidan, pg. 49
  2. "State Rep. Tom Nelson of Kaukauna elected Wisconsin Assembly majority leader; Mike Sheridan wins Assembly speaker post".
  3. Raquel Rutledge (March 12, 2007). "Ethanol bill poses conflicts: One sponsor has $20,000 interest in fuel producer". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 15, 2007. Retrieved March 16, 2007.
  4. "Sheridan right to back bill to help GM". Janesville Gazette. March 16, 2007. Retrieved March 16, 2007.
  5. "Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan acknowledges dating lobbyist".
  6. "GOP challenger defeats Majority Leader Decker".
  7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-04-27. Retrieved 2014-04-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. http://www.gazettextra.com/20140812/janis_ringhand_narrowly_defeats_austin_scieszinski_in_15_senate_race
  9. "Election Results: State Senate Dist 15 Dem Primary" WTMJ-TV website; August 13, 2014 Archived August 14, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
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