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Summary

Thomas 'Tom' M. Barrett

Full Name: Thomas 'Tom' M. Barrett
Office: Mayor (Milwaukee, WI) - At-Large, Democratic
Last Elected: 2000
Next Election: 2002
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Kristine; 4 Children
Birth Date: 12/08/1953
Birth Place: Milwaukee, WI
Home City: Milwaukee, WI
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Key Votes

H J Res 114 - Use of Military Force Against Iraq
Legislation-Joint Resolution (Nay)

Oct. 10, 2002 - Authorizes President to use United States Armed Forces against Iraq. Requires President to report to Congress no later than 48 hours after ...

HR 5010 - Department of Defense Appropriations, Fiscal Year 2003
Legislation (Yea)

Oct. 10, 2002 - $71.6 billion for procurement of aircraft, missiles, weapons, combat vehicles and shipbuilding. $114.8 billion for armed forces operations and maintenance. ...

HR 3295 - Help America Vote Act of 2002
Legislation (Yea)

Oct. 10, 2002 - $325 million to replace punch card and lever voting machines by the 2004 elections. $325 million for states to improve their election ...

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Recent Public Statements

CNN "State of the Union with Candy Crowley" - Transcript

June 3, 2012 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT CROWLEY: Joining me is Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, the man who lost to Governor Scott in the 2010 election and looks to ...

The Huffington Post - Scott Walker Debate: Tom Barrett Accuses Governor Of Running 'Willie Horton' Ad

June 1, 2012 - By Amanda Terkel Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) accused Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) during the gubernatorial debate on Thursday of running an inappropriate ad ...

Talking Points Memo - Walker, Barrett Trade Punches In Final Wisconsin Recall Debate

June 1, 2012 - By Eric Kleefeld With the clock winding down in the Wisconsin recall, Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett met Thursday night ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
1999 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Positions 100%
1999-2000 The Humane Society Legislative Fund Positions 63%
2010 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights F
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($3,803,225.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Tom Barrett refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Thomas 'Tom' M. Barrett's Congressional Election 1992 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

District Email
mayor@milwaukee.gov

District
200 East Wells Street, Room 201
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-286-2200
Fax: 414-286-3191

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