Josh Zepnick

Josh Zepnick
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 9th district
Assumed office
2003
Personal details
Born (1968-03-21) March 21, 1968
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Political party Democratic
Residence Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Alma mater University of Wisconsin–Madison,
University of Minnesota
Profession State legislator

Josh Zepnick (born March 21, 1968) is a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 9th Assembly District. He was first elected in 2002.

Biography

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Zepnick received a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master's degree from the University of Minnesota. He has worked for the Milwaukee Jobs Initiative, the Milwaukee Community Service Corps, the Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin, and the Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and has been an aide to Wisconsin State Senator Bob Jauch and Congressman David R. Obey.[1]

Legislative career

Zepnick has served in the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2002. He has been the minority caucus sergeant at arms since 2011. He currently serves on the Committee on Energy and Utilities, the Committee on Financial Institutions, the Committee on Interstate Affairs, and the Committee on Ways and Means. Zepnick previously served on committees on State and Federal Relations and State and Local Finance. He has served on Legislative Council Study Task Forces, the Governor's Council on Workforce Investment, and the Speaker's Task Force on Mental Health.[2]

In 2009, Zepnick proposed a bill to require sobriety of bartenders and limit "all-you-can-drink" specials.[3] In 2015, Zepnick admitted to drunk driving after he was arrested for a traffic violation in Greenfield, Wisconsin.[4]

In 2017, two women accused Zepnick of kissing them against their will at political events. Zepnick apologized and says the episodes should not prevent him from serving in the Assembly.

Zepnick ran for re-election in 2018 but was defeated in the Democratic primary by Marisabel Cabrera.

References

  1. ↑ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  2. ↑ "Representative Josh Zepnick".
  3. ↑ Weier, Anita (September 10, 2009). "Alcohol-serving rules may change in Wisconsin". Isthmus.
  4. ↑ Handelman, Ben (October 30, 2015). ""I made a critical mistake:" State Rep. Josh Zepnick arrested for driving drunk". Fox6Now.com. Retrieved December 31, 2015.


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