Meet Chris
Christine Sinicki was born in Milwaukee in March of 1960. She was raised in the Bay View neighborhood and she is a graduate of Bay View High School. After graduation, Chris worked as a waitress until becoming manager of a small business in Bay View. In 1981 she married Michael Sinicki. Together they had 2 sons, and Chris now has 3 grandchildren.
Her involvement with her children’s education led her to a life of civil engagement and public service. She is a former PTA member and President. After learning first-hand the issues facing public education, she ran successfully for Milwaukee Public School Board in 1991. Chris served on the School board until 1998, when she was elected to the State Assembly.
In 2024, Chris was re-elected to the State Assembly for a 14th term. She currently serves as the Ranking Member on the following committees: Committee on State Affairs, Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs, and the Committee on Workforce Development and Economic Opportunities.
State representatives write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Each represents a district in the legislature's lower chamber, which is called the House, the Assembly, or the House of Delegates depending on the state. Most serve two-year terms.