State Sen. Mark Miller Won’t Seek Re-Election
After 22 years in state legislature Sen. Mark Miller won't seek re-election.
Madison – Sen. Mark Miller today announced that he will not run for re-election in November. Sen. Miller served in the state legislature 22 years, beginning in 1999 in the Wisconsin Assembly and in the Wisconsin State Senate since 2005.
“I will miss this place,” said Miller. “I will miss being a voice for clean water, for better education for children and adults, for expanded health care, for improved economic security, and for responsible governance, but I feel it is time for someone new to do this job.”
Miller served in a number of leadership positions including both minority and majority leader, Finance Co-chair, and Chair of the Democratic Caucus. He was Minority Leader in 2011 when Senate Democrats debarked to Illinois to slow down anti-union legislation now known as 2011 Act 10.
“I am very fortunate to have been served by incredibly talented staff in my office for 22 years,” said Miller. “I have also enjoyed the loving support of my immediate and extended family. Good staff and family support made it possible for me to serve as well as I have.”
Miller’s most proud of his effort to enhance responsible governance in legislative bodies. He is a trained facilitator in the Next Generation project that aims to guide legislatures in developing practices to enhance a legislative culture of trust and responsibility. “Being an elected official is an awesome responsibility,” said Miller. “As elected officials and as voters we need to do our utmost to make democracy work.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
Recent Press Releases by State Sen. Mark Miller
Senator Miller’s Statement on Privatizing Public Waters
Apr 5th, 2017 by State Sen. Mark Miller"I expected better out of my Republican colleagues today and I am sorely disappointed in their actions."
The 2015-2016 Legislative session has been full of missed opportunities
Mar 15th, 2016 by State Sen. Mark MillerStatement by Senator Mark Miller
WMC tail Wags All the Dogs – Part II
Mar 11th, 2016 by State Sen. Mark Miller"The waters of the state will be allocated on a first-come, first serve basis, running afoul of Wisconsin’s state constitution which protects the waters of Wisconsin for the benefit of all users."
