Frederick Kessler
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Frederick Kessler is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 12th District since 2004. He previously served in the Assembly from 1961-1972.
Kessler currently works as a labor arbitrator. He has served as Circuit Judge in Wisconsin (1978-1981, 1986-1988), and County Court Judge of Milwaukee County (1972-1979).
He is a board member of the World Affairs Council of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Chapter American Civil Liberties Union.[1]
Issue positions
Kessler's answers to the Wisconsin State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. Kessler did not provide an answer when asked what his top legislative priorities were.[2]
Kessler opposes the Earmark Transparency Act of 2009, introduced by Rep. Rich Zipperer . The North Shore Exponent claims Kessler fears that such legislation would reveal which earmarks are put into the budgets that benefit his district.[3]
Committee membership
- State Affairs and Homeland Security (Chair)
- Criminal Justice
- Corrections and the Courts
- Elections and Campaign Reform
- Judiciary and Ethics
- Personal Privacy
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009:[4]
- AB-30 Employer monitoring of employee electronic mail: prohibitions created; DWD to hear discrimination or discharge complaints
- AB-61 Drug violation re Uniform Controlled Substances Act: court or DOT may suspend motor vehicle operating privilege
- AB-62 Ethics, elections, and lobbying regulation laws: prosecution and venue for trial of civil and criminal violations modified; disclosure of certain information provision
- AJR-15 Federal mandate requiring suspension or revocation of driver's license in all drug or controlled substance violation convictions: the state exercises its option to opt out
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Kessler's 2008 campaign:[5]
- 1. WI Education Assoc Council $500
- 2. Frantz, John A $500
- 3. Seidel, Friends of Donna $500
- 4. Madison Teachers $500
- 5. Electrical Workers $500
External links
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Frederick Kessler
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- State Surge - legislative and voting track record
- Freedom Speaks profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Kessler
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assm. Kessler Issue Positions
- ↑ North Shore Exponent, "Will Red Fred Kessler listen to Rich Zipperer’s call for comprehensive earmark reform in Wisconsin?" Aug. 4, 2009
- ↑ Wisconsin Legislature - Bills sponsored by Fred Kessler
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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