Robert Brooks
Robert Brooks (Rep.), 60th Assembly District
Born Rockford, Ill., July 13, 1965; married; 2 children. Graduate Orfordville Parkview H.S. 1983; attended UW-La Crosse 1983-86. Real estate broker since 1990, restaurant/tavern owner. Former member: Stars and Stripes Honor Flight (bd. of dir.); Wis. County Mutual (bd. of dir.); Wis. Board of Realtors; Ozaukee Co. Tavern League (bd. of dir.). Southeastern Wis. Regional Planning Comn. Ozaukee Co. Board 2000-14.
Elected to Assembly 2014. Biennial committee assignments: 2015 — Colleges and Universities (vice chp.); Aging and Long Term Care; Children and Families; Education; Environment and Forestry; Housing and Real Estate.
Telephone: Office: (608) 267-2369; (888) 534-0060 (toll free)
District: (262) 268-7880.
E-mail: Rep.Rob.Brooks@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: 204 East Dekora Street, Saukville 53080.
Mailing address: Office: Room 107 West, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708.
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