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Jason Fields
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Fields in 2022
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 11th district |
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| In office January 3, 2017 – January 4, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Mandela Barnes |
| Succeeded by | Dora Drake |
| In office January 3, 2005 – January 7, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Johnnie E. Morris-Tatum |
| Succeeded by | Mandela Barnes |
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| Born | January 29, 1974 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | La Tasha |
| Residences | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | Cardinal Stritch University (B.S., 2014) |
| Profession | Finance |
| Salary | $52,999 |
| Website | State Assembly website Personal twitter |
Jason M. Fields, born on January 29, 1974, is an American politician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He used to work as a stockbroker, a financial advisor, and a banker. He was a member of the Democratic party and served in the Wisconsin State Assembly for a total of six terms. He served from 2005 to 2013 and again from 2017 to 2021. In 2020, he ran for Milwaukee City Comptroller, which is the city's main financial job, but he did not win.
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About Jason Fields
Jason Fields was born in Milwaukee on January 29, 1974. His parents are Johnie Fields Jr and Debra Fields. He finished high school at Milwaukee Lutheran High School in 1992.
Before becoming a politician, Jason worked in finance. He was a stockbroker, which means he helped people buy and sell stocks. He was also a financial advisor, giving advice on money matters, and a banker. He is also certified to teach people about managing their money. Later, as an adult, he went back to college. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee in 2014.
His Time in Public Office
Jason Fields was very involved in the Democratic Party in Wisconsin. He was the chairman for the Fourth Congressional District. He was first chosen to be part of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2004. The Assembly is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of Wisconsin. He was re-elected three times after that, serving until 2013.
While in the Assembly, he worked on many important topics. He was part of committees that dealt with money and banks (financial institutions), insurance, jobs, the economy, and small businesses. He also worked on education, transportation, and issues related to cities and local areas. He even led the financial institutions committee for a time.
Losing an Election in 2012
In 2012, Jason Fields tried to get re-elected but lost in the Democratic primary election. A primary election is when people from the same political party vote to choose who will represent them in the main election. He lost to Mandela Barnes. Barnes brought up some issues during the campaign, like Fields' support for a school voucher program and his stance on payday loan companies. Payday loans can have very high interest rates.
Returning to the Assembly in 2016
In 2016, Mandela Barnes decided to run for a different political job. This created an open spot in the 11th Assembly District. Jason Fields decided to run for his old seat again. He won the Democratic primary election against Darrol D. Gibson. In the main election, he ran unopposed, meaning no one else was running against him, so he easily won and returned to the Assembly.
Running for Comptroller in 2020
In 2020, Jason Fields decided to run for Milwaukee City Comptroller. The Comptroller is like the city's chief accountant, managing its money. He did well in the primary election, getting the most votes. However, he was narrowly defeated in the general election by Aycha Sawa, who was the deputy comptroller. Fields raised concerns about how Sawa handled an audit related to lead pipes in the city. The 2020 election was also affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin.
Deciding Not to Run Again
On May 12, 2020, Jason Fields announced that he would not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. He shared that he made this decision after thinking about his future and talking with his wife, La Tasha Fields.
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Fields in 2022
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Fields in 2010
