John Norquist
John Olof Norquist (born October 22, 1949) is a retired American politician, urbanist consultant, and author. He served as the 43rd mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, winning four terms (1988–2004). He previously represented Milwaukee's south side in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1975–1983) and Wisconsin Senate (1983–1988). After serving as mayor, he worked for ten years as president of the Congress for the New Urbanism.
John Norquist | |
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Norquist in 2008 | |
| 43rd Mayor of Milwaukee | |
| In office April 18, 1988 – January 1, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Maier |
| Succeeded by | Marvin Pratt (Acting) |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – April 15, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Kleczka |
| Succeeded by | Brian Burke |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 8th district | |
| In office January 6, 1975 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Earl Keegan Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Lois Plous |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Olof Norquist October 22, 1949 Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susan Mudd |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison (B.A., M.P.A.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Reserve |
| Years of service | 1971–1977 |
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