Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett DEMDemocrat

Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1953–)

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Tom BarrettDEMDemocrat Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1953–)
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Thomas Mark Barrett (born December 8, 1953) is an American diplomat and politician who has served as the United States ambassador to Luxembourg since 2022. He previously served as the 44th mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 2004 until 2021.A member of the Democratic Party, he was previously elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly (1984–1989), Wisconsin Senate (1989–1993) and U.S. House of Representatives (1993–2003). On April 6, 2004, Milwaukee elected Tom Barrett as its 40th mayor. He won reelection in 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020. When he left office, Barrett was the longest-serving current mayor of one of the 50 largest cities in the United States.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
University of Wisconsin Law School
Juris Doctor
1980
Marquette University High School
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Bachelor of Arts
1976
Past Positions1 - 6 of 6
Mayor
City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2004 - 2021
Representative
United States House of Representatives
1992 - 2002
Senator
Wisconsin State Senate
1989 - 1992
Representative
Wisconsin State Assembly
1984 - 1989
Former Assembly Line Worker
Harley-Davidson
Attorney
Other Experience1 - 3 of 3
Board Member
Shalom High School/TransCenter Home for Youth
Board Member
Sojourner Truth House
Member
Wisconsin State Bar Association
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