Peggy Krusick
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Margaret Ann "Peggy" Krusick (born October 26, 1956) has represented the 7th Assembly District since 2003. She was first elected to represent the 97th District in 1984, changing to the 7th after redistricting
. Her district covers the southwest side of Milwaukee and most of the City of Greenfield. Krusick ran against Republican contender Brad Sponholz in the 2010 midterm election.
Rep. Krusick has become well known for key votes against popular positions within the Democratic Party
, such issues include voting against tax credits to expand small businesses in Wisconsin, voting against mandating insurance companies treat autistic children, voting against predatory lending institutions like check into cash, denying domestic partners the right to insurance and salary benefits after a partner's death, and voting against Milwaukee Public Schools
reform.
Krusick's pro-life position, has garnered her an endorsement from the conservative non-profit organization Wisconsin Right to Life.
Rep. Krusick is a graduate of Saint Gregory the Great Parish School in Milwaukee
. She and her husband have two children.
On November 1, 2011, Peggy Krusick introduced a bill that would ban race as a factor when giving out college scholarships. The Assembly was caught off guard by Ms. Krusick's unexpected bill, which was adamantly opposed by fellow Democrats. The result was an all night debate with it eventually passing at 8 am the following morning with all Republicans and Krusick voting for it and all remaining Democrats voting against it. Democrats met behind closed doors to discuss Krusick's possible punishment afterwards. Protesters confronted her in the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Redistricting
Redistricting is the process of drawing United States electoral district boundaries, often in response to population changes determined by the results of the decennial census. In 36 states, the state legislature has primary responsibility for creating a redistricting plan, in many cases subject to...
. Her district covers the southwest side of Milwaukee and most of the City of Greenfield. Krusick ran against Republican contender Brad Sponholz in the 2010 midterm election.
Rep. Krusick has become well known for key votes against popular positions within the Democratic Party
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...
, such issues include voting against tax credits to expand small businesses in Wisconsin, voting against mandating insurance companies treat autistic children, voting against predatory lending institutions like check into cash, denying domestic partners the right to insurance and salary benefits after a partner's death, and voting against Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools is the largest school district in Wisconsin. As of 2007, it had an enrollment of 87,360 students, and as of 2006 employed 6,100 full-time and substitute teachers in 223 schools. The Milwaukee Public Schools system is the 33rd largest in the United States by enrollment...
reform.
Krusick's pro-life position, has garnered her an endorsement from the conservative non-profit organization Wisconsin Right to Life.
Rep. Krusick is a graduate of Saint Gregory the Great Parish School in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
. She and her husband have two children.
On November 1, 2011, Peggy Krusick introduced a bill that would ban race as a factor when giving out college scholarships. The Assembly was caught off guard by Ms. Krusick's unexpected bill, which was adamantly opposed by fellow Democrats. The result was an all night debate with it eventually passing at 8 am the following morning with all Republicans and Krusick voting for it and all remaining Democrats voting against it. Democrats met behind closed doors to discuss Krusick's possible punishment afterwards. Protesters confronted her in the Wisconsin State Capitol.
External links
- Peggy Krusick's 2010 campaign website
- Representative Peggy Krusick at the Wisconsin State Legislature