Steven Foti

Steven Foti (born December 3, 1958) is a Wisconsin politician and legislator. Born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Foti was a real estate salesman and ex-bartender before serving in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1983 until 2003.[1][2] Foti was named majority leader by Assembly Republicans in 1997.[2]

After leaving the Wisconsin Legislature in 2005, Foti became a lobbyist.[3]

In 2006, Foti was convicted of the misuse of campaign funds.[4][5] He served a 60-day jail sentence and paid $57,935 in restitution.[5] He was also given two years of probation and ordered to perform 240 hours of community service.[2]

References

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  2. 1 2 3 Walters, Steven (March 28, 2006). "Foti gets 60-day term in jail: Judge doubles sentence that prosecutors sought". The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  3. ↑ Walters, Steven; Forster, Stacy (March 4, 2006). "Foti tells of caucus' campaign work: He says Jensen, an old friend, gave out assignments". The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  4. ↑
  5. 1 2 Treleven, Ed (July 11, 2008). "COURT REPORT: Former legislator Steven Foti allegedly owes more than $80,000 in legal bills". Wisconsin State Journal.


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