Barbara Toles facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Barbara Toles
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 17th district
In office February 3, 2004 – July 2, 2012
Preceded by	G. Spencer Coggs
Succeeded by	La Tonya Johnson
Personal details
Born	(1956-07-31) July 31, 1956 (age 69) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residences	Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin–Madison, Marquette University

Barbara L. Toles was born on July 31, 1956. She is an American community organizer and a Democrat from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She worked for eight years in the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is like being a representative for a part of the state. She represented Wisconsin's 17th Assembly district from 2004 to 2012.

About Barbara Toles

Barbara Toles was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She finished high school at West Division High School in 1973. Later, she earned her first college degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1979.

Her Career as a Teacher

After college, Barbara Toles became a teacher in Milwaukee. She also joined a teachers' union called the American Federation of Teachers Local 212. While teaching, she continued her studies at Marquette University. She earned her master's degree in education in 1997.

Becoming a State Representative

In 2003, a state representative named Spencer Coggs moved to a different political role. This meant his old seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly became empty. A special election was needed to choose a new representative for the Wisconsin's 17th Assembly district.

Barbara Toles decided to run for this open seat as a Democrat. The special election happened in January 2004. She won with a large number of votes, getting 79% of them. She officially started her job on February 3, 2004.

Her Time in Office

Barbara Toles was re-elected four times to represent her district. This means people voted for her to continue her work. In April 2012, she announced that she would not run for re-election again. She then left her position early, on July 2, 2012.

After Leaving Office

Even after leaving her role as a state representative, Barbara Toles has stayed involved. She continues to work with the teachers' union and helps her community. Recently, she has spoken out about making roads safer in Milwaukee. She wants to help reduce traffic accidents and deaths.

More Information

• Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Barbara Toles official government website