Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair, Martha Laning, on the passing of former State Representative Tamara Grigsby

MADISON – The following is the statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair, Martha Laning, on the passing of former State Representative Tamara Grigsby:

“My thoughts and prayers are with Rep. Tamara Grigsby’s family during this difficult time. Tamara was an outstanding public servant who always put her constituents first. But above all, she was a community leader who worked tirelessly to achieve fairness and equality for marginalized communities. She will be missed, but her legacy will forever be honored by the work of her colleagues and friends.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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