Mike Sheridan (born September 17, 1958) is a state legislator from the 44th Assembly District in Wisconsin, USA. A Democrat, he was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2004. He is currently (as of 2007) in his second term. He is a member of the Committees on Insurance, Labor, Small Business, and Workforce Development. Sheridan was born in Janesville, Wisconsin. He attended George S. Parker High School from which he graduated in 1977. He later earned his Associates degree at University of Wisconsin-Rock County in 2004. Before entering politics he worked as an auto assembly worker for General Motors Janesville Assembly, during which he was an active member of the United Auto Workers Union Local 95, of which he is now President. In March 2007, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported on a bill sponsored by Sheridan and State Rep. Eugene Hahn of Cambria, Wisconsin that would offer a $1,000 tax credit for buyers of flex-fuel vehicles, representing a benefit for the automobile and ethanol industries. Hahn was reported to have an investment in an ethanol company, and Sheridan's position at the UAW was highlighted.[1] The Janesville Gazette editorialized that the Janesville economy was dependent on the success of the GM plant, and "arguably his biggest concern. Voters expect him to fight for GM's interests at the Capitol."[2]
References
- ^ Raquel Rutledge. "Ethanol bill poses conflicts: One sponsor has $20,000 interest in fuel producer", Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 12 2007. Retrieved on 2007-03-17.
- ^ "Sheridan right to back bill to help GM", Janesville Gazette, March 16 2007. Retrieved on 2007-03-17.
