Joe Sanfelippo. Photo from the State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2015-16.

Joe Sanfelippo (Rep.), 15th Assembly District

Born Milwaukee February 26, 1964; married; 3 children. Graduate Thomas More H.S. 1982; attended Marquette U. 1982-84. Small businessman; currently operates a small Christmas tree farm. Owned and operated a landscaping business for 20 years. Member: Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, West Allis and St. John the Evangelist Parish, Greenfield. Milwaukee County Bd. of Supervisors 2008-12.

Elected to Assembly 2012; reelected 2014. Biennial committee assignments: 2015 — Health (chp., mbr. 2013); Campaigns and Elections; Financial Institutions; Mental Health Reform; Transportation (also 2013). 2013 — Housing and Real Estate (vice chp.); Jobs, Economy and Mining; Urban Education; Speaker’s Task Force on Mental Health.

Telephone: Office: (608) 266-0620; (888) 534-0015 (toll free).
E-mail: Rep.Sanfelippo@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: 20770 West Coffee Road, New Berlin 53146.
Mailing address: Room 306 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8953, Madison 53708.

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Rep. Bowen Statement on Rep. Sanfelippo’s Call to Send National Guard to Milwaukee
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Rep. Sanfelippo’s Call to Send National Guard to Milwaukee

“I Hope that Rep. Sanfelippo Joins Us in Supporting Evidence-Based Approaches”

Senator Bradley Unveils Bill to Hold Repeat Criminals Accountable
Dusty Hartl Announces His Candidacy for Wisconsin Assembly District 15
Rep. Hintz: Condemns Republican Legislators’ Lies and Dangerous Rhetoric
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Rep. Hintz: Condemns Republican Legislators’ Lies and Dangerous Rhetoric

Calls on Vos to Remove Legislators from Elections Committee

Vice President Joe Biden and US Senator Kamala Harris Endorse Jessica Katzenmeyer for Wisconsin’s 15th Assembly District
Republican Health Committees: Missing in Action
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Republican Health Committees: Missing in Action

Say it ain’t so, Joe!

15+ Wisconsin Lawmakers May Attend ALEC Annual Meeting in Orlando Amid Spiking Coronavirus Cases
Black Lives Matter Protests Continue, Representative Sanfelippo Remains Silent
Bipartisan Bill to End Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Crisis Remains Unheard
Stop playing politics with sexual assault kit legislation
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Stop playing politics with sexual assault kit legislation

Whether or not we protect survivors of sexual assault should not be a decision left to one person.

Sen. Craig and Rep. Sanfelippo Respond to Mayor Barrett’s Distorted View of Crime in Milwaukee
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Sen. Craig and Rep. Sanfelippo Respond to Mayor Barrett’s Distorted View of Crime in Milwaukee

City of Milwaukee funds Streetcar instead of Police Officers

Sen. Craig Authors Bills in “Tougher on Crime” Initiative
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Sen. Craig Authors Bills in “Tougher on Crime” Initiative

Crime must not pay and courts must enforce current laws

Assembly Health Committee Fails to Act on Sexual Assault Kit Legislation
AG Kaul Urges Assembly Health Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Legislation to Prevent Future Backlog of Untested Sexual Assault Kits
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AG Kaul Urges Assembly Health Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Legislation to Prevent Future Backlog of Untested Sexual Assault Kits

"This legislation will help prevent another backlog of untested sexual assault kits."

AFP-WI Launches New Wave of Grassroots Lobbying Efforts
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AFP-WI Launches New Wave of Grassroots Lobbying Efforts

The group will mobilize activists throughout the state to canvass communities, have conversations with their neighbors, and ask them to encourage their lawmakers to work toward policies that expand opportunities for Wisconsinites.

Gov. Evers Moves Forward on Plans to Close Lincoln Hills
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Gov. Evers Moves Forward on Plans to Close Lincoln Hills

"We are committed to getting kids out of Lincoln Hills and closer to home as soon as we safely and responsibly can."

Medicaid Expansion to Cost Wisconsinites $600 Million Per Year
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Medicaid Expansion to Cost Wisconsinites $600 Million Per Year

New WILL, CROWE study analyzes true cost of Medicaid expansion

Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board
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Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board

The board will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 21 at the Wisconsin Center.

Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance
Mayor Tom Barrett Applauds Passage of Bill Prohibiting Straw Purchasing
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Mayor Tom Barrett Applauds Passage of Bill Prohibiting Straw Purchasing

Senate Bill 408 criminalizes gun purchases on behalf of felons and acting as ‘human holster’

Senate passes Vukmir bills to protect communities from repeat violent criminals
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Senate passes Vukmir bills to protect communities from repeat violent criminals

Senate Bills, 52, 53, 54, 55 and 56 passed, three of them with bipartisan support.

Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements
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Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements

Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah

Senator Craig’s Statement on Chief Flynn’s Blame Game
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Senator Craig’s Statement on Chief Flynn’s Blame Game

"Chief Flynn is playing politics instead of fixing problems under his direct control"

Senate Passes Bill to Combat Motor Vehicle Thefts
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Senate Passes Bill to Combat Motor Vehicle Thefts

Between 2013 and 2015, incidents of motor vehicle thefts increased 50%.

Continued state cigarette subsidy for Native American tribes disappointing
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Continued state cigarette subsidy for Native American tribes disappointing

$68.7 million subsidy ought to go to bolster public safety, Alderman Donovan says

As Critical House Vote Nears, GOP Pushes Substandard Health Coverage that Legalizes New Pre-Existing Condition Discrimination
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As Critical House Vote Nears, GOP Pushes Substandard Health Coverage that Legalizes New Pre-Existing Condition Discrimination

Conservative proposals are a back-door way to legalize discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions

2017 State of the City
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2017 State of the City

As Delivered by Mayor Tom Barrett

Transportation Freedom Wins in Federal Court
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Transportation Freedom Wins in Federal Court

Federal Appeals Court: Taxis’ Claim to Medallions “Borders on the Absurd”

Rep. Zamarripa to Rep. Sanfelippo, “Say it ain’t so, Joe.”
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Rep. Zamarripa to Rep. Sanfelippo, “Say it ain’t so, Joe.”

"I am so very disappointed that Joe chose to play politics..."

The truth still doesn’t matter to state Rep. Zamarripa
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The truth still doesn’t matter to state Rep. Zamarripa

Unfortunately, Zamarripa continues to send out misleading statements despite Sanfelippo having corrected her false narrative.

Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
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Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law

Acts 200 - 257.

Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law
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Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law

Acts 154 - 199.

Top 5 false claims made by local ID supporters
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Top 5 false claims made by local ID supporters

Voces de la Frontera apparently can’t handle the truth.

Assembly members propose bill enumerating I-94 corridor project
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Assembly members propose bill enumerating I-94 corridor project

Traffic and engineering experts say modernizing the I-94 east/west corridor is needed to realize the safety features, reduced congestion and operational capabilities of both the Marquette and Zoo interchanges.

Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law
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Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law

Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

AFP Thanks State Assembly for Putting Children First
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AFP Thanks State Assembly for Putting Children First

Thanks Senator Stroebel and Representative Sanfelippo For Their Leadership

Taxi Owner-Drivers Officially Join Lawsuit to Stand Up for Transportation Freedom
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Taxi Owner-Drivers Officially Join Lawsuit to Stand Up for Transportation Freedom

Cheema, Malik and IJ have asked the court to dismiss the cab companies’ lawsuit.

Taxicab Permit Lottery Ordinance Will Hurt Small Businesses
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Taxicab Permit Lottery Ordinance Will Hurt Small Businesses

"This is like Russian Roulette," said a taxicab driver.

Historical record shows high-performing school was always part of Malcolm X redevelopment plan
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Historical record shows high-performing school was always part of Malcolm X redevelopment plan

Legislators' comments show lack of awareness of facts

Malcolm X to house high-performing school
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Malcolm X to house high-performing school

Legislative leaders misstate facts, ignore MPS efforts to place internationally recognized program in school

Taxi Freedom Wins
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Taxi Freedom Wins

Judge Rejects Cab Owners Cartel’s Attempt to Halt New Taxis License Program

Milwaukee Taxi Owners Sue to Block New Law
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Milwaukee Taxi Owners Sue to Block New Law

Independent taxi drivers and Institute for Justice attorneys promise vigorous defense

County Executive Abele Thanks Governor Walker for Signing Bill to Improve Mental Health Care
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County Executive Abele Thanks Governor Walker for Signing Bill to Improve Mental Health Care

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele thanks Governor Scott Walker for signing a bill today that will create an independent board of experts to oversee Milwaukee County’s Behavioral Health Hospital.

City will fight last-ditch effort by cab companies to preserve unfair monopoly
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City will fight last-ditch effort by cab companies to preserve unfair monopoly

The City of Milwaukee will move forward with plans to issue 100 new taxi cab licenses, even as a group of current taxi owners and operators attempt to thwart the legislative process with a last-ditch federal lawsuit.

Supervisor Taylor Welcomes State Bill Concerning County Mental Health Care Changes But Believes it Does Not Go Far Enough
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Supervisor Taylor Welcomes State Bill Concerning County Mental Health Care Changes But Believes it Does Not Go Far Enough

The State of Wisconsin has in the past successfully taken over administration of certain functions of Milwaukee County government, such as the Income Maintenance Program.

Supervisor Jursik Criticizes Shoreline Bill
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Supervisor Jursik Criticizes Shoreline Bill

Jursik Says Shoreline Bill Washes Out Trustee Duty to Protect Public Access

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. QUESTIONS Bill on Mental Health
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Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. QUESTIONS Bill on Mental Health

Says Legislation Could Reduce Accountability, Looks Like More of the Same; He Questions How It Will Help Patients

Milwaukee residents deserve a Milwaukee hearing on MPS buildings bill
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Milwaukee residents deserve a Milwaukee hearing on MPS buildings bill

Statement of Alderman Ashanti Hamilton October 9, 2013

Floated County Taxi Takeover Ill-Conceived
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Floated County Taxi Takeover Ill-Conceived

Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl September 27th, 2013

County Executive Abele Thanks Assembly for Passing Reform Bill
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County Executive Abele Thanks Assembly for Passing Reform Bill

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele thanks the Wisconsin Assembly for approving the Milwaukee County reform bill.

State Must Move Forward on County Reform
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State Must Move Forward on County Reform

Freshman County Supervisor Exposes Board’s Real Intentions

Milwaukee County Board Announces Major Board Reform Overhaul
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Milwaukee County Board Announces Major Board Reform Overhaul

$2.75 Million Cut to Board Budget

Supervisor Thanks Residents for Attending Town Hall
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Supervisor Thanks Residents for Attending Town Hall

Meeting nearly derailed by non-resident activists

Supervisor Taylor Reacts to Milwaukee County Governance Reform Bill
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Supervisor Taylor Reacts to Milwaukee County Governance Reform Bill

Following the introduction of LRB 1340/2 in the State Legislature, a bill that aims at reforming Milwaukee County government, Supervisor Taylor issued the following statement.

County Supervisor Supports New Reform Bill
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County Supervisor Supports New Reform Bill

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander is pleased to announce support for changes made in the drafting process of state legislation aimed at reforming governance in Milwaukee County.

Bowen, Stamper Respond to Statement Issued by Supervisor Alexander
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Bowen, Stamper Respond to Statement Issued by Supervisor Alexander

Supervisors David Bowen, District 10, and Russell W. Stamper II, District 5, have issued statements in response to claims by Supervisor Deanna Alexander that elected officials meddled in the affairs of the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner and led to the resignation of Christopher Poulus.

Supervisor Alexander Calls for Audit of County Board
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Supervisor Alexander Calls for Audit of County Board

Two-Thirds board vote required before proposal can even be heard.

A Proposal to Downsize County Board and Staff
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A Proposal to Downsize County Board and Staff

An open letter to the residents of Milwaukee County

Community Coalition Announces Support for Legislation to Reform Milwaukee County Governance
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Community Coalition Announces Support for Legislation to Reform Milwaukee County Governance

Reform would protect critical quality of life services, empower citizen legislators and give voters a direct voice in how they wish to be represented.

County Executive Abele Orders Special Elections
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County Executive Abele Orders Special Elections

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced today special elections will be held to replace two County Supervisors.

Results from Today’s Milwaukee County Board Meeting
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Results from Today’s Milwaukee County Board Meeting

A summary of items passed at the county board meeting.

County Board Fiddles as Mental Health System Burns
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County Board Fiddles as Mental Health System Burns

An Open Letter to Media and Residents of Milwaukee County from Milwaukee County Supervisor Joe Sanfelippo

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Announces Seven “Chat with the Chair” Events for the Month of December
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Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Announces Seven “Chat with the Chair” Events for the Month of December

“Chats” set for Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee, West Milwaukee, Greenfield, Greendale, Hales Corners and Bayside

County Board 2013 Budget Blast: Nov. 5, 2012
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County Board 2013 Budget Blast: Nov. 5, 2012

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, under the leadership of Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, has adopted the 2013 Budget today.

Results from Today’s Milwaukee County Board Meeting
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Results from Today’s Milwaukee County Board Meeting

A summary of items passed at the county board meeting.