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Mahlon Mitchell
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| President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Michael Woodzicka |
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| Born | February 24, 1977 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | April Mitchell |
| Education | Mount Senario College (BA) |
Mahlon Mitchell is a firefighter and a leader for firefighters in Wisconsin. He was born on February 24, 1977. He became the president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin in 2011. He was the youngest and first African American to hold this important job. He also leads a group called the "Sable Flames," which is for African American firefighters in Madison. In 2018, he tried to become the Governor of Wisconsin but came in second in the Democratic Party's election.
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Mahlon Mitchell's Early Life and Career
Mahlon Mitchell was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He grew up in a town called Delavan, Wisconsin. Before becoming a firefighter, he worked to help young people. He was a "street outreach coordinator," connecting kids who needed help with community services. He also worked as a real estate agent for six years.
Mitchell has been a firefighter in Madison, Wisconsin, for over fifteen years. In 2010, he was promoted to a higher rank, becoming a lieutenant. He also helped at a special summer camp called the Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety's Burn Camp. This camp helps young people who have been injured by burns. Mitchell was a counselor there and even directed the camp for five years.
Helping Firefighters with New Laws
Mahlon Mitchell worked hard to pass two important laws that helped firefighters across Wisconsin. One law is called the Infectious Disease Presumption Law. This law makes sure that firefighters are covered if they get sick or injured because of their job. The other law helps families of firefighters who die while on duty. It makes sure their health insurance costs are covered.
Mitchell's Role in Wisconsin Politics
Mahlon Mitchell became well-known when he spoke out about changes made by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. These changes affected how workers could bargain for their rights. Mitchell's comments were part of big protests in Madison in 2011.
In 2012, people encouraged Mitchell to run for political office. He decided to run for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. He won the Democratic Party's primary election. However, he was not elected in the main election on June 5, 2012. He received 1,156,520 votes, while his opponent, Rebecca Kleefisch, received 1,301,739 votes.
In 2018, Mitchell ran for Governor of Wisconsin. He was seeking the Democratic Party's nomination. He came in second place in that election, behind Tony Evers.
Mahlon Mitchell's Personal Life
Mahlon Mitchell is married and has two children. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
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