Nick Milroy

Nick Milroy
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 73rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office 2008
Preceded by	Frank Boyle (D)
Personal details
Born	April 15, 1974 (age 37) Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Superior, Wisconsin, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin, Superior
Profession	Biologist

Nick Milroy (born April 15, 1974, Duluth, Minnesota) is a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 73rd Assembly District since his election in 2008.

Biography

Nick Milroy was born and raised in Superior, WI. His parents were public school teachers and local small business owners. Nick's wife, Julie, is also a public school teacher. The couple are parents to a son, Maverik, and a daughter, Marleigh.

Immediately after graduation from high school, Nick enlisted in the US Navy where he deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. Upon his return, he continued to serve in the Navy Reserve while pursuing his biology degree at the University of Wisconsin-Superior and later taught biology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

He was appointed to a regional board to reduce mercury pollution in the St. Louis River watershed and formerly served as an international representative on the Lake Superior Binational Forum. He has also worked as a biologist for state, federal, and tribal agencies.

Superior City Council. Milroy is currently serving his second term where he is dedicated to supporting working families and providing a voice for those who might otherwise go unheard.

As a legislator, Milroy uses his extensive biology and natural resource expertise as a member of the Committees on Natural Resources, Forestry, and Veterans and Military Affairs in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Capitol Incident

On March 3, 2011, Milroy was tackled by law enforcement officers while attempting to enter the Capitol during the emotionally charged 2011 Wisconsin protests to retrieve clothing. He said in a statement that "no harm was done", but criticized the "armed-palace environment created by Gov. Walker".^[1][2][3]

External links

• Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Nick Milroy official government website
• Nick Milroy official campaign website

• Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
• Follow the Money - Nick Milroy
  • 2008 campaign contributions
• Nick Milroy campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

References

1. ^ "Rep. Nick Milroy tackled while trying to enter Capitol". WKOW-TV. Madison, WI. 2011-03-04. http://www.wkow.com/Global/story.asp?S=14185537. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
2. ^ "Wisconsin Rep. Nick Milroy's Statement On His Attempt to Enter the Capitol Thursday Evening". TPM. http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/documents/2011/03/wisconsin-rep-nick-milroys-statement-on-his-attempt-to-enter-the-capitol-thursday-evening.php?page=1. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 
3. ^ Ariosto, David (2011-03-04). "Wisconsin Democrat tackled as he tries to enter Capitol". CNN. http://edition.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/03/04/wisconsin.budget. Retrieved 2011-03-04. 

Persondata
Name	Milroy, Nick
Alternative names
Short description	Wisconsin politician; biologist
Date of birth	April 15, 1974
Place of birth	Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
Date of death
Place of death