Dave Cieslewicz | |
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55th Mayor of Madison | |
In office April 22, 2003 – April 19, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Susan Bauman |
Succeeded by | Paul Soglin |
Personal details | |
Born | West Allis, Wisconsin, U.S. | February 17, 1959
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | Progressive Dane[1] |
Spouse | Dianne Cieslewicz |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin, Madison |
David J. Cieslewicz (/tʃɛsˈlɛvɪtʃ/;[2] Polish pronunciation: [t͡ɕɛɕˈlevit͡ʂ]; born February 17, 1959), commonly referred to as Mayor Dave during his term, is an American politician who was the mayor of Madison, Wisconsin from 2003 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
By 2005, Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz — himself a PD member and candidate — remarked, "For all intents and purposes, they are the [city's] governing party right now." At various times, it has held the majority of seats on the school board and city council.