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 *embly. A Democrat, he represented the 44th *embly District from 2005 to 2011. He was a member of the Committees on Rules and *embly 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 *embly.
Biography
Sheridan was born in Janesville, Wisconsin. He attended George S. Parker High School from which he graduated in 1977. He later earned his *ociate degree at University of Wisconsin–Rock County in 2004. Before entering politics he worked as an auto *embly worker for General Motors Janesville *embly, 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. 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."
In February 2010, Sheridan admitted dating a lobbyist for payday lenders at a time when the Wisconsin Legislature was debating regulating the industry. On November 2, 2010, Sheridan was defeated for reelection. In April 2014, Sheridan announced he would run for the Wisconsin State Senate seat being vacated by Tim Cullen. 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.
References
External links
- Sponsored bills
- Mike Sheridan campaign website (archived)
- Mike Sheridan at Ballotpedia
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Michael J Sheridan
- 2008 2006 2004 campaign contributions
- Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign