Daniel Riemer (Dem.), 7th Assembly District
Born Milwaukee, December 10, 1986; Graduate Rufus King H.S. (Milwaukee) 2005; B.A. U. of Chicago 2009; J.D. U. of Wisconsin Law School 2013. Full-time legislator. Member: Wis. State Bar Assn.; World Economic Forum: Global Shapers, Milwaukee Hub.
Elected to Assembly 2012; reelected 2014. Biennial committee assignments: 2015 — Health (also 2013); Mental Health Reform; Veterans and Military Affairs; Ways and Means (ranking min. mbr., mbr. 2013); Workforce Development; Leg. Council Study Com. on the Review of Criminal Penalties. 2013 — International Trade and Commerce; Transportation; State Fair Park Bd.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-1733; District: (414) 617-9141; E-mail: Rep.Riemer@legis.wisconsin.gov
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