Tony Bisignano

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Retired
Polk
91
01/13/2025 - 01/10/2027
15

Term

Fourth nonconsecutive term in Senate. Served three terms in House.

Profession

Retired Human Resources director for Polk County.

Education

Graduated from Dowling Catholic High School, West Des Moines. Attended the University of Northern Iowa, Grand View University, and Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Served seven years as president of AFSCME Local 1868. Founder of the Nick Bisignano Foundation, which promotes responsibility and good choices among teens. Active in SouthSide Cares charitable organization and Lincoln High School athletic boosters. Former board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa, Best Buddies Iowa, and Special Olympics.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1952 in Des Moines. Raised and resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Wife, Kim; two daughters and one son (deceased).

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Retired
Polk
90
01/09/2023 - 01/12/2025
15

Term

Fourth nonconsecutive term in Senate. Served three terms in House.

Profession

Retired human resources director for Polk County.

Education

Graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines. Attended the University of Northern Iowa, Grand View University, and Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Served seven years as president of his local AFSCME union. Founded Nick Bisignano Foundation, which promotes responsibility and good choices among teens. Active in the SouthSide Cares charitable organization and Lincoln High School athletic boosters. Former board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa, Best Buddies Iowa, and Special Olympics.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1952 in Des Moines. Raised and resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Wife, Kim; two daughters and one son (deceased).

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Retired
Polk
89
01/11/2021 - 01/08/2023
17

Term

Third nonconsecutive term in Senate. Served three terms in the House.

Profession

Retired human resources director for Polk County.

Education

Graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines. Attended the University of Northern Iowa, Grandview University, and Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Served seven years as president of his local AFSCME union. Founded Nick Bisignano Foundation, which promotes responsibility and good choices among teens. Active in the SouthSide Cares charitable organization and Lincoln High School athletic boosters. Former board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters for Greater Des Moines, Best Buddies in Iowa, and Special Olympics.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1952 in Des Moines. Raised and resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Wife, Kim; two daughters and one son (deceased).

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Retired
Polk
88
01/14/2019 - 01/10/2021
17

Term

Third nonconsecutive term in the Senate. Served three terms in the House.

Profession

Retired human resources director for Polk County.

Education

Graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines. Attended the University of Northern Iowa, Grandview University, and Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Served seven years as president of his local AFSCME union. Founded Nick Bisignano Foundation, which promotes responsibility and good choices among teens. Active in the SouthSide Cares charitable organization and Lincoln High School athletic boosters. Former board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters for Greater Des Moines, Best Buddies of Iowa, and Special Olympics.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1952 in Des Moines. Raised and resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Wife, Kim; two daughters and one son (deceased).

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Retired
Polk
87
01/09/2017 - 01/13/2019
17

Term

Second nonconsecutive term in the Senate. Served three terms in the House.

Profession

Retired human resources director for Polk County.

Education

Graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines. Attended University of Northern Iowa, Grandview University, and Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Served seven years as president of his local AFSCME union. Founded Nick Bisignano Foundation, which promotes responsibility and good choices among teens. Active in the SouthSide Cares charitable organization and Lincoln High School athletic boosters. Former board member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters for Greater Des Moines.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1952 in Des Moines. Raised and resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Wife, Kim; two daughters and one son (deceased).

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Retired
Polk
86
01/12/2015 - 01/08/2017
17

Term

Second nonconsecutive term in the Senate. Served three terms in the House.

Profession

Retired human resources director for Polk County.

Education

Graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines. Attended University of Northern Iowa, Grandview University, and Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Served seven years as president of his local AFSCME union. Founded Nick Bisignano Foundation, which promotes responsibility and good choices among teens. Active in the SouthSide Cares charitable organization, South Des Moines Little League, and Lincoln High School athletic boosters. Former board member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters for Greater Des Moines.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1952 in Des Moines. Raised and resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Wife, Kim; two daughters, one son (deceased).

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Board of Supervisors
Polk
76
01/09/1995 - 01/12/1997
34

Birth: May 14, 1952, Des Moines. Parents: Alfonso and Rose Bisignano. Education: Graduated from Dowling High School, 1970; attended University of Northern Iowa and Grandview College. Spouse: Kimberly Caudill, 1974. Children: 2 daughters; Emily and Alison; 1 son: Nick. Profession and Activities: Currently a project manager for Polk County Board of Supervisors. Member: St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Italian/American Cultural Center. Past board member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Des Moines. Served 3 terms in Iowa House. Term: Second.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Senator
Democrat
Board of Supervisors
Polk
75
01/11/1993 - 01/08/1995
34

Birth: May 14, 1952, Des Moines. Parents: Alfonso and Rose Bisignano. Education: Graduated from Dowling High School, 1970; attended University of Northern Iowa and Grandview College. Spouse: Kimberly Caudill, 1974. Children: 2 daughters; Emily and Alison; 1 son: Nick. Activities: Currently a project specialist for Polk County Board of Supervisors. Member: St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Italian/American Cultural Center. Past board member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Des Moines. Served 3 terms in Iowa House. Term: First.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Representative
Democrat
Polk County Project Spec.
Polk
74
01/14/1991 - 01/10/1993
80

Birth: May 14, 1952, Des Moines. Parents: Alfonso and Rose Bisignano. Education: Graduated from Dowling High School, 1970; attended University of Northern Iowa and Grandview College. Spouse: Kimberly Caudill, 1974. Children: 2 daughters; 1 son. Activities: Currently serving as president of AFSCME Local 1868. Member: St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Board member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Des Moines. Term: Third.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Representative
Democrat
Pres.-Local 1868
Polk
73
01/09/1989 - 01/13/1991
80

Birth: May 14, 1952, Des Moines. Parents: Alfonso and Rose Bisignano. Education: Graduated from Dowling High School, 1970; attended University of Northern Iowa and Grandview College. Spouse: Kimberly Caudill, 1974. Children: 2 daughters; 1 son. Activities: Currently serving as president of AFSCME Local 1868. Member: St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Board member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Des Moines. Term: Second.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Representative
Democrat
Pres.-Local 1868
Polk
72
01/12/1987 - 01/08/1989
80

Born on May 14, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa, son of Alfonso and Rose Bisignano. Graduated from Dowling High School, 1970; attended University of Northern Iowa and Grandview College. Marrried Kimberly Caudill, 1974. Two daughters. Environmental Sanitarian, currently serving as President of AFSCME Local 1868. Member: St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Board Member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Des Moines. First term.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources