Politician Info
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Patty Schachtner (D - WI)
She sponsored medical marijuana with home grows and smoking products in past sessions. She told the Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network that she would co-sponsor adult use recreational marijuana legislation if elected.
Biography
- Born Somerset, Wisconsin, April 1, 1960; married; 6 children; 12 grandchildren.
- Graduate Somerset High School, 1978; Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate, EMS Adult Educator).
- St. Croix County Chief Medical Examiner.
- Former Health Care Provider, Somerset High School; Medicolegal Death Investigator, St. Croix County; EMT, New Richmond Ambulance and Rescue; Town of Star Prairie Town Supervisor (2010—14).
- Board member: Turningpoint Wisconsin; Somerset Community Food Pantry.
- Former member: Somerset School District School Board (2015—18); Rotary Club of New Richmond; Wisconsin Coroners and Medical Examiners Association; Western Saddle Club Association; St. Anne’s Parent Group; St. Croix Valley Restorative Justice; Championship Pulling Series (president); Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce (director); Suicide Prevention Task Force of St. Croix County (cofounder).
- Former State Senator; Elected in January 2018 special election.
Position on Marijuana Legalization
Indicated she would co-sponsor recreational marjuana if elected.
Position on Marijuana Decriminalization
Supports decriminalization.
Position on Medical Marijuana
Past co-sponsor of medical marijuana with home grows/smoking products as former Senator.,
Sponsored Legislation