Rob Hutton (Rep.), 13th Assembly District
Born Milwaukee, April 7, 1967; married; 4 children. Graduate Brookfield East H.S. 1985; B.A. history UW-Whitewater 1990. Executive/owner in trucking industry. Waukesha County Supervisor 2005-12.
Elected to Assembly 2012. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Urban and Local Affairs (vice chp.); Government Operations and State Licensing; Small Business Development; Urban Education.
Telephone: Office: (608) 267-9836; (888) 534-0013 (toll free); District: (414) 380-9665.
E-mail: Rep.Hutton@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: Brookfield 53045.
Mailing address: Office: Room 3 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708.
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Nov 9th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Seek Veto-Proof Legislature
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Jan 31st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
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