Tony Zielinski
Anthony Zielinski | |
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| Member of the Milwaukee Common Council from District 14 | |
| In office 2004–2020 | |
| Preceded by | Suzanne M. Breier |
| Succeeded by | Marina Dimitrijevic |
| Milwaukee County Supervisor for the 12th District | |
| In office 1988–2004 | |
| Succeeded by | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1961 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (B.A.) Cardinal Stritch University (MBA) Marquette University Law School (J.D.) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | Government Website |
Anthony Zielinski was an American politician, he was replaced as Milwaukee's Fourteenth District Alderman on the Milwaukee Common Council by Marina Dimitrijevic.
Early life and education[]
Alderman Zielinski attended St. John's Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin, graduating in 1979 with the school's student rank of Second Lieutenant. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, a master of business administration degree from Cardinal Stritch University, and a juris doctor degree from Marquette University Law School.[1]
Career[]
Alderman Zielinski was first elected to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors from the 12th District in 1988 and was re-elected in 1992, 1996, and 2000. He served as chair of the Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee and as a member of the Personnel Committee.[1]
He was elected to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Common Council as Alderman of the 14th District in April 2004, and he won re-election in April 2008 with 84% of the vote. Zielinski was reelected again in 2012, and in April 2016.[1]
He ran unsuccessfully in the 2020 Milwaukee mayoral election.
Personal life[]
Zielinski is a health enthusiast who enjoys jogging and lifting weights. Reading and playing chess are two other areas of interest. This latter interest culminated in his winning the Conference Chess Championship in school. He completed the Badgerland Striders South Shore Half Marathon in 2006.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Alderman Zielinski's Biography". city.milwaukee.gov. April 8, 2006. Archived from the original on March 5, 2020. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
External links[]
- Alderman Tony Zielinski official government website
- 1961 births
- Living people
- Politicians from Milwaukee
- Lawyers from Milwaukee
- Wisconsin Democrats
- County supervisors in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin city council members
- University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee alumni
- Cardinal Stritch University alumni
- Marquette University Law School alumni