Dan Meyer
Dan Meyer (b. January 1, 1949) is a former Wisconsin Secretary of Natural Resources. He was appointed to the position by Republican Governor Scott Walker in 2017. He replaced former Secretary Cathy Stepp, who took a position with President Donald Trump's administration.[1]
Meyer is a former Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 34th District from 2001 to 2013. Prior to his election he served as Mayor of Eagle River from 1997-2001.
Meyer is also the former Executive Director of the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. He is a member of American Legion Post 431 and Vilas County Republican Party.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Meyer served on these committees:
- Administrative Rules Committee
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
- Finance Committee, Vice Chair
- Joint Committee on Finance, Vice Chair
- Rural Economic Development Committee
- Tourism, Recreation and State Properties Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Meyer served on these committees:
- Consumer Protection Committee
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
- Rural Economic Development Committee
Elections
2012
Meyer did not run for re-election.
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Meyer was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 34. He defeated Democrat Merlin Van Buren and Libertarian Will Losch in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14, 2010, primary election. [3]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 34 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Dan Meyer (R)
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14,678 | |||
| Merlin Van Buren (D) | 7,406 | |||
| Will Losch (L) | 2,456 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 34 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dan Meyer(R)
|
6,266 | 99.26% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Meyer won re-election to Assembly District 34, receiving 50.28% of the vote.[4]
| Wisconsin Assembly District 34 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dan Meyer (R)
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16,300 | |||
| Paul Tubbs (D) | 16,092 | |||
| Scattering | 24 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
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External links
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Dan Meyer
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Meyer's Freedom Speaks profile
Footnotes
- ↑ journal sentinel, "Former GOP legislator Dan Meyer named new Wisconsin DNR secretary," September 25, 2017
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Meyer
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin State Elections Board Results of Fall General Election-11/04/2008
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 34 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Rob Swearingen (R) |
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Cathy Stepp |
Wisconsin Secretary of Natural Resources 2017-2019 |
Succeeded by Preston Cole |
