In October 1995, despite strong objections from his constituents in Racine, Petak voted to support the 0.1% stadium sales tax for Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha and Ozaukee counties.

In October 1995, despite strong objections from his constituents in Racine, Petak voted to support the 0.1% stadium sales tax for Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha and Ozaukee counties.

Former State Sen. George Petak has passed. In the 1990s, Petak cast the deciding vote to fund the construction of Miller Park. Petak lost a recall election over that single vote. In the 1990s ...

While representing Racine in the Wisconsin Senate, Petak cast the deciding vote in 1995 to fund construction of Miller Park, now AmFam Field. Many have shared statements Tuesday mourning his death ...

Petak represents No. 22 out of the Top 50 moments in Wisconsin sports history. Just two weeks after he lost his Wisconsin State Senate seat in unprecedented fashion, George Petak threw out the ...

MADISON (WKOW) — George Petak, a former Wisconsin state senator, has died. He was 75. Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement on Petak's passing: “Kathy and I join the people of Wisconsin in ...

Two retired Wisconsin lawmakers — former state Sen. Tim Cullen, 80, of Janesville, and former state Sen. George Petak, 75, of Racine — both passed away at the end of 2024. Aired 12/20/2024 ...

RACINE - Sixteen years ago, former state Sen. George Petak, R-Racine, voted on one issue that lost him his job. He voted yes, to allow Racine County to become a part of the Brewers stadium sales ...

But in his senior year, Petak took on another role — quarterback for Mathews football. Despite not playing football since sixth grade, Petak has shined thus far in his newest role under center.