Tom Barrett (politician)
Thomas Mark Barrett (born December 8, 1953) is an American politician. Barrett is the United States Ambassador to Luxembourg since 2022. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was the 44th Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 2004 until 2021.[1] He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2003.
Tom Barrett | |
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| United States Ambassador to Luxembourg | |
| Assumed office February 10, 2022 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Randy Evans |
| 44th Mayor of Milwaukee | |
| In office April 19, 2004 – December 22, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Marvin Pratt (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Cavalier Johnson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Moody |
| Succeeded by | Jim Sensenbrenner |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office December 13, 1989 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Mordecai Lee |
| Succeeded by | Peggy Rosenzweig |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 14th district | |
| In office January 7, 1985 – December 13, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Crawford |
| Succeeded by | David Cullen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Mark Barrett December 8, 1953 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kris Barrett |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Wisconsin, Madison (BA, JD) |
| Website | City website |
Barrett ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2010, losing in the general election to Republican Scott Walker. Barrett ran for governor in the 2012 recall election and was defeated again by Walker.
On August 25, 2021, President Joe Biden announced his plans to nominate Barrett to be the U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg.[2] His nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 18, 2021.
References
- ↑ "Mayor Barrett's Biography". City of Milwaukee. Archived from the original on April 29, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
- ↑ "President Biden Announces His Intent to Nominate Two Leaders in U.S. Foreign Policy and Aid". The White House. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
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