George Petak
George Petak | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 7, 1991 – June 14, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph A. Strohl |
| Succeeded by | Kimberly Plache |
| Member of the Racine Unified School Board | |
| In office 1983–1991 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1949 Warren, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | December 24, 2024 (aged 75) Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nancy Petak |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Kent State University |
| Occupation | Politician, consultant |
George Anthony Petak Jr. (November 6, 1949 – December 24, 2024) was an American Republican politician and political consultant from Racine, Wisconsin. He served five and a half years in the Wisconsin Senate, representing Wisconsin's 21st Senate district from 1991 until he was recalled from office in June 1996. He was the first Wisconsin state legislator to be removed from office by recall election; he was recalled over his decisive vote in favor of the sales tax plan which funded construction of Miller Park.