Christine Sinicki

Christine M. Sinicki (born March 28, 1960) is a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 20th Assembly District since her election in 1998.[1][2]

Christine Sinicki
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 20th district
Assumed office
January 3, 1999
Preceded byTim Carpenter
Personal details
Born (1960-03-28) March 28, 1960
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceMilwaukee, Wisconsin
OccupationState Representative

Background

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sinicki was raised in the Bay View neighborhood and is a graduate of Bay View High School. After graduation, Sinicki worked as a waitress until becoming manager of a small business in Bay View. She is a former member of the Parents-Teachers Association and served as president of the PTA. Sinicki served on the Milwaukee Public School Board from 1991 to 1998. Sinicki has served in the Wisconsin Assembly since 1999.[3]

2016 election

Sinicki was re-elected over Meyer on August 8, 2016, receiving 3,530 votes to Meyers' 2,374, for a margin of 60%-40%.[4]

On August 8, 2016, Sinicki was granted a temporary restraining order against Meyer's husband, Michael Meyer, following a confrontation in Humboldt Park. When Sinicki did not pursue a permanent restraining order, the matter was dismissed by the court on August 19, 2016.[5][6]

References
  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2013-2014,' Biographical Sketch of Christine Sinicki, pg. 33
  2. Votesmart.org.-Christine Sinicki
  3. Wisconsin State Assembly-Christine Sinicki
  4. http://city.milwaukee.gov/ElectionResults1717/August9
  5. "Christine Sinicki vs. Michael G Meyer". Milwaukee County Court. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  6. Sanchick, Myra (August 10, 2016). "'This race was very personal:' Assembly incumbent files restraining order against opponent's husband". WITI. Retrieved September 4, 2016.


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