Leon D. Young (Dem.), 16th Assembly District
Born Los Angeles, July 4, 1967; single. Graduate Rufus King H.S.; attended UW-Milwaukee. Full-time legislator. Former police aide and police officer. Member: Democratic Party; Harambee Ombudsman Project; Milwaukee Police Association; League of Martin; House of Peace (Love Committee); NAACP; Urban League; Social Development Commission Minority Male Forum on Corrections; National Black Caucus of State Legislators’ Task Force on African American Males; 100 Black Men; Milwaukee Metropolitan Fair Housing; Boy Scouts of America (Urban Emphasis Com.); Martin Luther King Community Center (Revitalization Com.).
Elected to Assembly since 1992. Biennial committee assignments: 2015 — Consumer Protection; Housing and Real Estate (also 2013); Insurance (since 2011); Interstate Affairs; Urban and Local Affairs (also 1993). 2013 — State and Federal Relations (co-chp.); Financial Institutions (also 2011). 2011 — Housing (since 2005, chp. 2009); Tourism, Recreation and State Properties (also 2007). 2009 — State Affairs and Homeland Security (vice chp.); Education Reform. 2007 — State Affairs (since 1993, vice chp. 1993). 2005 — Highway Safety (since 1999); Tourism (also 2003 eff. 2/14/03). 2003 — Criminal Justice (since 1999); Ways and Means (eff. 5/13/03). 2001 — Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (also 1999). 1999 — Transportation. 1997 — Government Operations; Highways and Transportation (also 1995). 1995 — Urban Education (also 1993). 1993 — Children and Human Services; Small Business and Economic Development; Speaker’s Task Force on African American Males; Legis. Coun. Com. on Educational Communications Technology.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-3786; (888) 534-0016 (toll free); District: (414) 374-7414.
E-mail: Rep.Young@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: 2224 North 17th Street, Milwaukee 53205.
Mailing address: Office: Room 11 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8953, Madison 53708.
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The forum will be held on Monday, August 1 at the Schlitz Park Auditorium, located at 1555 N. Rivercenter Drive. The forum will start promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Historic Brewers Hill Association
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"Last Tuesday, as I was approaching the Senate chambers in the Capitol, I ran into Senator Taylor. She began yelling at me, which was followed by some heated words from both sides."
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Sen. Lena Taylor statement on call for creation of Office of African American Affairs
“I look forward to working with Rep. Young and my state legislative colleagues to create a vehicle that will help to reverse Wisconsin’s dismal records of being the worst place in nation to raise a black child.”
Oct 28th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
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Important meeting information from Alderman Nik Kovac
Join us for a town hall meeting sponsored by Senator Chris Larson, Senator Nikiya Harris, Representative Leon Young, Alderman Nik Kovac and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs tomorrow (Tuesday, May 6) at theGordon Park Pavilion (SE corner of E. Locust and N. Humboldt) from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hear how legislation that passed during session this year will affect the community, and share your thoughts with your representatives.
May 5th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.
Dec 21st, 2012 by State Rep. Peter Barca
