Terry Van Akkeren

Terry Van Akkeren (born March 10, 1954) is an American politician, engineering technician, and die and tool maker.

Terry Van Akkeren
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 26th district
In office
2003–2011
Preceded byJoe Leibham
Succeeded byMike Endsley
Mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin
In office
March 5, 2012 – April 16, 2013
Preceded byBob Ryan
Succeeded byMike Vandersteen
Personal details
Born
Terry Van Akkeren

(1954-03-10) March 10, 1954
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
SpouseSue Van Akkeren
ChildrenBeth, Peter, David, and Amy
ResidenceSheboygan, Wisconsin

Career

Van Akkeren graduated from Sheboygan North High School and went to Lakeshore Technical College. He worked as an engineering technician and tool and die maker. He also served on the Sheboygan County Board of Supervisors.[1]

Elections

From 2002 until 2010, Van Akkeren served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, as a Democrat, representing the 26th Assembly District.[1] On November 2, 2010, Van Akkeren was defeated for election by Mike Endsley.[2]

Van Akkeren unsuccessfully ran for Mayor of Sheboygan in 2009. He lost to Alderman Bob Ryan 3,968 votes to 5,891. He ran again in 2012 when a special recall election was called.

On February 21, 2012, Van Akkeren defeated Mayor Bob Ryan in the mayoral recall election.[3] On March 5, 2012, Van Akkeren was sworn in as Mayor of Sheboygan.[4] After serving the remaining months of former Mayor Ryan's four-year term, Van Akkeren lost his reelection bid to Sheboygan County Supervisor Mike Vandersteen by a vote of 4,059 to 3,862.[5] On November 4, 2014, Terry Katsma defeated Van Akkeren for the Wisconsin State Assembly seat.[6]

References
  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2009-2010,' Biographical Sketch of Terry Van Akkeren, p. 36
  2. Inc., Midwest Communications. "Endsley Edges Van Akkeren". 1330 & 101.5 WHBL. Retrieved 15 July 2018. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. "Van Akkeren Defeats Ryan in Sheboygan Mayoral Recall Election". Todaystmj4.com. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  4. Inc., Midwest Communications. "Terry Van Akkeren To Be Sworn In As Mayor March 5th". 1330 & 101.5 WHBL. Retrieved 15 July 2018. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. "Entertainment". Sheboygan Press Media. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  6. "Election Results". Wisconsinvote.org. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
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