Jeannette Bell

Jeannette Bell (born September 2, 1941) is an American Democratic politician and social worker from Wisconsin.

Jeannette Bell
Mayor of West Allis, Wisconsin
In office
1996–2008
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 3, 1983  January 1997
Preceded byWilliam B. Broydrick
Succeeded byTony Staskunas
Constituency16th District (1983-1985)
15th District (1993-1997)
Personal details
Born (1941-09-02) September 2, 1941
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (BA)

Early life and education

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bell graduated from Rufus King International High School and received her bachelor's degree in law studies from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

Career

She worked in a nursing home as an activities coordinator. From 1983 until 1997, Bell served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. In 1996, Bell resigned from the Wisconsin State Assembly to serve as Mayor of West Allis, Wisconsin until her retirement in 2008.[1][2]

Notes

  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1995-1996,' Biographical Sketch of Jeanette Bell, pg. 31
  2. 2007 Wisconsin Assembly Joint Resolution100-Mayor Jeannette Bell


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