Daniel P. Vrakas

Daniel P. Vrakas (October 31, 1955-) is a Wisconsin politician.

Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Vrakas graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. From 1991 until 2005, he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.^[1] In 2005, he resigned from the Wisconsin State Assembly to become the County Executive of Waukesha County.^[2]

He was elected by the people of Waukesha County to serve as County Executive during a special election that was held on Tuesday, October 18, 2005. In this capacity, he is the chief executive officer of Waukesha County government where he administers approximately 1,400 employees and manages a $268 million annual budget.

During his as a State of Wisconsin Legislator, Dan served the 33rd Assembly District for fourteen years, beginning January 7, 1991. While in the legislature he was the Assembly’s Majority Caucus Chairman where he distinguished himself as an able and willing leader that worked effectively with both major political parties. Prior to leaving his position at the State Capitol, he served on these legislative committees:

• Joint Survey Committee on Retirement Systems (Assembly Chair)

• Higher Education Sub-Committee, State Building Commission (Chair)

• Assembly Committee on Labor (Vice-Chair and Past Chair)

• Assembly Committee on Rules

• Assembly Committee on Workforce Development

• Other Assembly leadership committees

Dan also undertook these legislative assignments during his tenure in the Assembly:

• Governor’s Task Force on Invasive Species (Co-Chair)

• Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment

• Joint Legislative Council Special Committee on Mental Health Parity (Co-Chair)

• Speaker’s Task Force on Digital Democracy

• American Legislative Exchange Council National Chair – Taskforce on Commerce and Economic Development

Dan is passionate about Waukesha County and the great State of Wisconsin, and he feels that it is important to support local civic groups that seek to enhance quality of life. He frequently uses his skills as a celebrity auctioneer to help raise funds for a variety of community causes.

Notes

1. ^ http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/dictionary/index.asp?action=view&term_id=2190&search_term=vrakas
2. ^ http://www.waukeshacounty.gov/page.aspx?SetupMetaId=14198&id=7410

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Name	Vrakas, Daniel P.
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Short description	American politician
Date of birth	October 31, 1955
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