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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Petak also has chosen to remain in Mount Pleasant, where he is still active in his church and his community. "There is life after politics," he says.

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.

This past school year, Mathews’ Ethan Petak was the go-to guy. Not just for the baseball program, but as the football team’s quarterback and the top scoring option on the basketball team. That ...