Michael J. Sheridan

For other people named Michael Sheridan, see Michael Sheridan (disambiguation).

Mike Sheridan
98th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office 2009–2011
Preceded by	Michael Huebsch
Succeeded by	Jeff Fitzgerald
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 44th district
In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by	Wayne Wood
Succeeded by	Joe Knilans
Personal details
Born	September 17, 1958 (1958-09-17) (age 53) Janesville, Wisconsin
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Janesville, Wisconsin
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin–Rock County
Occupation	President, United Auto Workers Local 95
Religion	Roman Catholic

Michael J. 'Mike' Sheridan (born September 17, 1958) is a former Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, the lower house of the Wisconsin legislature, and a former Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, who represented the 44th Assembly District from 2005 to 2011.^[1] He was a member of the Committees on Rules and Assembly Organization and was elected to serve as Speaker by the Democratic caucus on November 12, 2008, following the November 4, 2008 election in which the Democratic Party gained a majority in the Assembly.^[2]

Sheridan was born in Janesville, Wisconsin. He attended George S. Parker High School from which he graduated in 1977. He later earned his Associates degree at University of Wisconsin–Rock County in 2004. Before entering politics he worked as an auto assembly worker for General Motors Janesville Assembly, during which he was an active member of the United Auto Workers Union Local 95, of which he is now President.

In March 2007, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported on a bill sponsored by Sheridan and State Rep. Eugene Hahn of Cambria, Wisconsin that would offer a $1,000 tax credit for buyers of flex-fuel vehicles, representing a benefit for the automobile and ethanol industries. Hahn was reported to have an investment in an ethanol company, and Sheridan's position at the UAW was highlighted.^[3] The Janesville Gazette editorialized that the Janesville economy was dependent on the success of the GM plant, and "arguably his biggest concern. Voters expect him to fight for GM's interests at the Capitol."^[4]

On November 2, 2010, Sheridan was defeated for reelection.^[5]

References

1. ^ 'State of Wisconsin Bue Book 2009-2010,' biographical sketch of Michael Shreidan, pg. 49
2. ^ "State Rep. Tom Nelson of Kaukauna elected Wisconsin Assembly majority leader; Mike Sheridan wins Assembly speaker post". http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20081112/APC0101/81112141/1004&located=RSS:. 
3. ^ Raquel Rutledge (March 12, 2007). "Ethanol bill poses conflicts: One sponsor has $20,000 interest in fuel producer". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=576208. Retrieved 2007-03-17. 
4. ^ "Sheridan right to back bill to help GM". Janesville Gazette. March 16, 2007. http://www.gazetteextra.com/editorial031607.asp. Retrieved 2007-03-17. ^{[dead link]}
5. ^ http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/106588713.html

Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Wayne Wood	Wisconsin State Representative - 44th District 2005 – 2011	Succeeded by Joe Knilans

External links

• • Sponsored bills
• Mike Sheridan official website

• Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
• Follow the Money - Michael J Sheridan
  • 2008 2006 2004 campaign contributions
• Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Persondata
Name	Sheridan, Mike
Alternative names
Short description	American politician
Date of birth	September 17, 1958
Place of birth	Janesville, Wisconsin
Date of death
Place of death