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Biography

Tony Zielinski

Tony Zielinski is an attorney who was elected to public office from 1988 to 2020.

Early Life and education

Tony Zielinski attended St. John’s Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin graduating in 1979 with a student rank of Second Lieutenant. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a master of business administration degree from Cardinal Stritch University and a juris doctor degree from Marquette University Law School.

Career

Tony Zielinski was first elected to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors from the 12th District in 1988 and was re-elected in 1992, 1996 and 2000. He served as chair of the Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee and as a member of the Personnel Committee.

He was elected to the Milwaukee Common Council as Alderman of the 14th District in April 2004, and he won re-election in April 2008 with 84% of the vote. Zielinski was re-elected again in 2012 and 2016.

He ran unsuccessfully in the 2020 Milwaukee mayoral election.

Personal Life

Zielinski is a health enthusiast who enjoys jogging and lifting weights. Reading and playing chess are two other areas of interest. This latter interest culminated in his winning the Conference Chess Championship in school.

He completed the Mangrove Marathon in Cape Coral Florida on December 12, 2010 and the Savage Seven Marathon in Ocala, Florida on December 26, 2013.

He has travels extensively having visited over 80 countries so far.

Tony Zielinski is married to Annette Zielinski and they live in Orlando, FL.

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