Tony Staskunas
| Tony Staskunas | ||
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| Wisconsin State Assembly District 15 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - January 3, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $49,943/year | |
| Per diem | $88/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1983 | |
| J.D. | University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1986 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/03/1961 | |
| Place of birth | West Allis, WI | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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An attorney by trade, Staskunas is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, West Allis/West Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce, West Allis/West Milwaukee Community Alliance Against Drugs, and a volunteer attorney for West Allis/West Milwaukee Crimestoppers.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Staskunas served on these committees: AB 171 Unlawful Use of Global Position Device
Personal Privacy
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Staskunas served on these committees:
- Criminal Justice Committee
- Rules Committee
- Energy and Utilities Committee
- Public Safety Committee (Chair)
- Personal Privacy Committee
- AB 171 Unlawful use of Global Position Device Committee
- Assembly Organization Committee
- Joint Legislative Council Committee, Wisconsin State Legislature
Elections
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Staskunas was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 15. He was unopposed in the September 14, 2010 primary election. He defeated Republican Ronald Rieboldt in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 15 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Tony Staskunas (D)
|
9,617 | |||
| Ronald Rieboldt (R) | 9,230 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 15 Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tony Staskunas (D)
|
2,035 | 99.66% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Staskunas won re-election to Assembly District 15, receiving 60.45% of the vote.[3]
| Wisconsin Assembly District 15 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tony Staskunas (D)
|
15,652 | |||
| David Nickel (R) | 10,200 | |||
| Scattering | 39 | |||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009:
- AB-17 Ignition interlock device: judge required to order for second OWI and certain prohibited BAC offense; penalty for tampering with device modified; eliminates option to immobilize or seize vehicle
- AB-179 Medical malpractice: notice requirement and liability limits revised re civil actions against local governments, political corporations, volunteer fire companies, and their officers, agents, or employees, and state officers
- AB-186 Salvinorin A (from the plant Salvia divinorum): manufacture, distribution, or delivery intended for human consumption prohibited; fine and exception provisions
- AB-346 OWI first offense penalties for certain BAC and presence of restricted controlled substance in the blood revised
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Staskunas received $23,225 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tony Staskunas's campaign in 2010 | |
| Madrigrano, Aldo | $500 |
| Springer, Tom | $500 |
| BNSF Railway | $500 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 75 | $500 |
| Wisconsin Credit Union League | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $23,225 |
2008
In the 2008 election, Staskunas raised a total of $17,496.[5]
His six largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Electrical Workers | $500 |
| Assembly Democratic Campaign Cmte | $500 |
| WI Laborers District Council | $500 |
| WI Education Assoc Council | $500 |
| American Federal of Teachers | $500 |
| Eight other donors, each donating $500[5] | $500 |
2006
In the 2006 election, Staskunas raised a total of $16,300. [6]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin Insurance Alliance | $500 |
| Association of State Prosecutors | $500 |
| John Deere & Co | $500 |
| Liberty Mutual Insurance | $500 |
| Five other donors, each donating $500 | $500 |
2004
In the 2004 election, Staskunas raised a total of $11,945. [7]
His five largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Irgens, Mark & Susan | $500 |
| Wal-Mart | $500 |
| Tennessen, Richard & Jean | $500 |
| Wisconsin Dental Association | $500 |
| Four others, each donating $500 | $500 |
2002
In the 2002 election, Staskunas raised a total of $16,332. [8]
His five largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Staskunas, Anthony & Elizabeth | $6,000 |
| Ziegler, Carlene Murphy | $500 |
| Ziegler, Andrew A | $500 |
| Kreuser, Jim | $490 |
| Staskunas, Anton | $400 |
External links
- Representative Staskunas' website
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Tony Staskunas
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Staskunas on Facebook
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
- Freedom Speaks profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Staskunas
- ↑ Official GAB primary results
- ↑ Wisconsin State Elections Board Results of Fall General Election-11/04/2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2004 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2002 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 15 1996–2013 |
Succeeded by Joe Sanfelippo (R) |
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