Date of Birth: November 2, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Scott Kevin Walker, born on November 2, 1967, is an American politician who served as the 45th Governor of Wisconsin from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Walker was previously a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1993 to 2002 and Milwaukee County Executive from 2002 to 2010. He gained national attention for his efforts to curtail the collective bargaining rights of public employee unions in Wisconsin, leading to significant protests and a recall election in 2012, which he survived. Walker ran for the Republican nomination in the 2016 presidential election but suspended his campaign early in the primary season. After his tenure as governor, Walker became president of Young America’s Foundation, an organization focused on promoting conservative ideas among young people.
5 Interesting Facts about Scott Walker
1. Scott Walker was the first governor in U.S. history to survive a recall election, which took place in 2012.
2. He attended Marquette University but did not graduate, leaving the institution a few credits short of a degree.
3. Walker signed Act 10 into law in 2011, which significantly reduced the collective bargaining power of most public employee unions in Wisconsin.
4. He was an Eagle Scout and has been actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America.
5. Walker is known for his fiscal conservatism, implementing significant tax cuts and reducing state spending during his tenure as governor.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Scott Walker
1. “Real leadership is not doing what is popular. It is doing what is right.”
2. “We need to have people who are calm and steady and willing to make tough decisions.”
3. “The reforms we put in place are all about making government work better, making it more efficient and making it more effective.”
4. “America is a land of opportunity, and we need to have policies that reflect that.”
5. “We’re going to continue to move forward with our reforms, we’re going to continue to make Wisconsin a better place to live, work, and play.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Scott Walker’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $300,000.
Children
Scott Walker and his wife, Tonette Walker, have two sons: Matt Walker and Alex Walker.
Relevant Links
1. [Scott Walker – Official Website](https://www.scottwalker.com
2. [Scott Walker on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Walker_(politician
3. [Biography on Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Scott_Walker
