Tamara Grigsby

Tamara D. Grigsby (November 19, 1974 – March 15, 2016) was an American social worker. She was a university professor from Wisconsin. She served as a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 18th Assembly District, from 2005 until 2013.

Tamara Grigsby
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Grigsby in 2009
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 18th district
In office
2005–2013
Personal details
Born(1974-11-19)November 19, 1974
Pullman, Washington
DiedMarch 15, 2016(2016-03-15) (aged 41)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)single
Alma materHoward University,
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Professionsocial worker, university professor

Grigby's staff announced on December 22, 2011 that she was hospitalized in intensive care, battling cancer.[1] In April 2012, Grigsby announced she would be retiring from the Assembly to recover her strength.[2] Her death was announced on March 15, 2016.[3]

References

  1. "State Rep. Tamara Grigsby in intensive care, fighting unknown illness". WTMJ-TV. Archived from the original on 6 June 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  2. 'Two State Legislators Plan To Retire,' La Crosse Tribune, April 18, 2012, p. B-2.
  3. Former state Rep. Tamara Grigsby dies