Mr. Tom Melvin
Assembly Chief Clerk
Room 402, 1 East Main
Madison, Wisconsin 53702
Dear Tom:
This letter is to inform you of the results of the Assembly Republican Leadership elections held in caucus on November 15, 1994:
Majority Floor Leader: Scott Jensen
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Assistant Majority Leader: Judy Klusman
Majority Caucus Chair: Mark Green
Majority Caucus Vice-Chair: Daniel Vrakas
Majority Caucus Secretary: Bonnie Ladwig
Majority Caucus Sergeant-at-Arms: Dean Kaufert
Sincerely yours,
MARK GREEN
Republican Caucus Chairperson
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December 15, 1994
Mr. Thomas T. Melvin
Assembly Chief Clerk
Room 402, One East Main St.
Madison, Wisconsin 53702
Dear Tom:
Pursuant to Assembly Rule
2 (2), the following officers have been duly elected by the Assembly Democratic members:
Minority Leader: Walter Kunicki
Assistant Minority Leader: Marlin Schneider
Minority Caucus Chairperson: Rosemary Potter
Minority Caucus Vice-Chair: Judith Robson
Minority Caucus Secretary: John La Fave
Minority Caucus Sergeant-at-Arms: Spencer Black and Spencer Coggs
Sincerely,
ROSEMARY POTTER
Democratic Caucus Chair
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State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Legislature
Assembly Chamber
Madison
December 30, 1994
Representative David Plombon
Route 1, Box 73
Stanley, Wisconsin 54768
Dear Representative Plombon:
We are writing to you in our official capacities, representing the elected leadership of both parties within the Assembly.
Official sanctions of members of the Assembly have historically been connected to acts done by an offending member within that person's official role. Official sanctions imposed upon a member for acts not connected to the member's official role put the Assembly in uncharted territory and pose the danger of creating a precedent that could be abused in the future.
Nonetheless, your conduct over the past year, culminating in your arrest and conviction for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, requires an official response. With the concurrence of other leaders, after examining the full range of available options, we have concluded that a letter of reprimand is an appropriate expression of disapproval. This letter will permit us to avoid any action which could injure the interests of the electors of the 68th District, who placed their trust in you to represent them at the Capitol.
Wisconsin legislators must anticipate close scrutiny and are expected to set a high standard in their personal conduct. Twice last year before the election, your actions violated the law and represented departures from proper conduct. You promised your constituents to reform and they responded by giving you another chance to represent and serve them. This vote of confidence was followed by a third arrest, this time for unlawful possession of drugs.
The public is deeply concerned about the unlawful use of drugs. Your most recent violation, coming on the heels of other actions, seriously undermines the public trust which exists between citizens and their elected representatives. It reflects unfavorably on the Assembly as an institution. It requires condemnation. Therefore, in our representative capacity as leaders of both political parties, we jointly forward this letter of reprimand and call upon you to conform your conduct to the high standards associated with your elected office.
Sincerely,
WALTER KUNICKI DAVID PROSSER
Assembly Speaker Assembly Speaker-designate
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Representative Jensen moved that the assembly stand adjourned until 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
The question was: Shall the assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The assembly stood adjourned.
3:42 P.M.
