MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding Rep. Jerry O’Connor:
“I want to thank Jerry for his service to the people of Wisconsin and for his commitment to the State Assembly.
“Jerry has been a consistent presence in the Legislature, always engaged in the issues before us and thoughtful in how he approached his work. He took seriously the responsibility of representing his constituents and made sure their voices were part of the conversation.
“I always appreciated that Jerry took the time to check in, stay engaged, and talk through the details. That kind of involvement matters, and it speaks to how much he cared about getting things right.
“Public service requires dedication and a willingness to show up every day prepared. Jerry brought that approach to his role, and our institution is better for it.”
