Sheldon Wasserman is a lifelong resident of Milwaukee and a proud graduate of Milwaukee Public Schools. He attended Marquette University and earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, followed by an M.D. degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is married to his high school sweetheart and has three children.

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Wasserman was elected to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors in 2016 and was re-elected in 2018, 2020, and 2022 to represent the residents of Milwaukee County’s 3rd District, which includes Milwaukee’s East Side, Downtown, and much of the Walker’s Point neighborhood.

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Wasserman previously served residents of Milwaukee County from 1995 to 2009 as a State Representative. During his career in the Assembly, Wasserman was looked up to by members of both parties on the issue of healthcare and on crafting healthcare-related legislation. He served on the Health, Public Health, Medicaid Reform, Urban Affairs, and Corrections and the Courts committees while in the Assembly.

Awards
WI Association of Local Health Departments & Boards - Excellence in Public Health Policy

WI Medical Society - Health Leadership Award
Milwaukee Magazine - Best Legislator
Professional Fire Fighters of WI - Legislator of the Year
Milwaukee Women’s Center - Advocate of the Year Award
American Heart Association WI Affiliate - Heartsaver Award
WI Coalition Against Sexual Assault - Voices of Courage Award for Public Policy

Activities
30+ Year District Resident
OB-GYN Physician at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital
Urban Ecology Center
UWM Alumni Association
Historic Water Tower Neighborhood
Lake Park Friends

North Point Lighthouse Member