John Dickert
| John Dickert | |
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| Mayor of Racine, Wisconsin | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
John Dickert December 6, 1961 Racine, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–La Crosse |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://www.johndickert.org |
John Dickert is an American politician. He is the mayor of Racine, Wisconsin.
Early life
Dickert's familial roots extend three generations in Racine. In 1880 his great-great grandfather arrived and started a family and small plumbing business, Dickert Brothers Plumbing Company. That business lasted more than a century.[1] John Dickert was born December 6, 1962. He attended St. Catherine's High School and received his bachelor's degree in political science and mass communication from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse.[2] While in college, he was elected to the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors. Dickert then worked as an intern for Congressman Les Aspin in Washington D.C. Dickert returned to Racine to serve as Congressional District Director for Congressman Peter Barca. Dickert became a real estate agent for Coldwell Banker in 2003 and First Weber in 2007, then ran for mayor of Racine in 2009.[2]
Mayoralty
Dickert was first elected mayor in May 2009. He is currently serving in his second full term.[3]
Dickert is president of the Urban Alliance, a group of mayors from Wisconsin’s largest metro regions. Dickert also serves as Vice Chair of the United States Conference of Mayors Metro Economies Committee, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, the U.S. Conference of Mayors Water Council, and Governor Scott Walker’s Wisconsin Coastal Management Council.[4]
References
- ↑ "John Dickert for Mayor".
- 1 2 "Mayoral Candidate Profile: John Dickert". Racine Journal Times. April 7, 2009.
- ↑ Spoto, Cara (April 7, 2015). "Dickert holds off challenge in mayor race". Racine Journal Times.
- ↑ "Action Plan". johndickert.com.