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Former Milwaukee Legislator Tamara Grigsby Dies

WisPolitics.com

Former Democratic state Rep. Tamara Grigsby of Milwaukee has died of health complications at age 41. Grigsby dealt with cancer during her time in the Assembly, stepping down in 2013 after serving for eight years.

Grigsby later became the community outreach coordinator for Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and was recently appointed director of the county’s new Department of Equity and Inclusion.

Parisi announced her death on Tuesday, and described Grigsby as a “special human being” whose sole motivation was to make a difference in the lives of others.

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling called Grigsby a strong, passionate, articulate voice for children and families across the state.

Funeral services are pending.

Marti was a reporter with WUWM from 1999 to 2021.