Tony Staskunas
Tony Staskunas was a member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors in Wisconsin, representing District 16. Staskunas assumed office on April 18, 2022. Staskunas left office on April 15, 2024.
Staskunas ran for re-election to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors to represent District 16 in Wisconsin. Staskunas won in the general election on April 5, 2022.
Staskunas is a former Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 15th District from 1997 to 2013. He served as Speaker Pro Tempore.
Biography
An attorney by trade, Staskunas has been affiliated with Phi Beta Kappa, West Allis/West Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce, West Allis/West Milwaukee Community Alliance Against Drugs, and 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
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2022)
General election
General election for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors District 16
Incumbent Tony Staskunas won election in the general election for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors District 16 on April 5, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tony Staskunas (Nonpartisan) | 98.4 | 5,787 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.6 | 97 | ||
| Total votes: 5,884 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tony Staskunas advanced from the primary for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors District 16.
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2020)
General election
General election for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors District 17
Incumbent Tony Staskunas won election in the general election for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors District 17 on April 7, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tony Staskunas (Nonpartisan) | 99.1 | 10,256 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 92 | ||
| Total votes: 10,348 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors District 17
Incumbent Tony Staskunas defeated Tim Johnson in the general election for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors District 17 on April 3, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tony Staskunas (Nonpartisan) | 63.0 | 5,760 |
| Tim Johnson (Nonpartisan) | 36.7 | 3,353 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 9,145 | |||
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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 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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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 finance summary
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Weishan Jr. |
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors District 16 2022-2024 |
Succeeded by Justin Bielinski |
| Preceded by - |
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors District 17 2013-2022 |
Succeeded by Steve Taylor |
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 15 1997-2013 |
Succeeded by Joe Sanfelippo (R) |
| Preceded by - |
West Allis Alderman 1988-1997 |
Succeeded by - |
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