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YEO Bios
Jonathan Brostoff
State Representative

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Representative Brostoff grew up on Milwaukee’s east side, where he still
lives today. He attended UW-Milwaukee where he earned his degree in
political science, and met his wife, Diana Vang-Brostoff. For almost two
decades, Rep. Brostoff has dedicated his life to supporting vulnerable
community members through both professional and volunteer positions.
Rep. Brostoff worked for several of Milwaukee’s homeless shelters and
social service agencies, including Pathfinders for youth and Dryhootch for veterans. His specific
areas of interest are mental health, disability rights, and Hmong rights. Before being elected to the
WI State Assembly for the 2015-2016 session, Brostoff was a longtime aide and district director for
a previous Senate party leader, Chris Larson. Rep. Brostoff serves on the Aging and Long-Term Care,
Financial Institutions, Mental Health, State Affairs and Government Operations, and Ways and Means
Committees in the 2015-16. @Jbrostoff

Darius Brown

City Councilman
Wilmington, Delaware
Darius Brown was elected City Councilman of Wilmington, Delaware in
November 2012. Brown has focused on public policy issues regarding
education, employment, and reentry. He is committed to repairing the
ladder of opportunity for Wilmington residents by reducing poverty and
investing in human capital to grow our middle class. Prior to his election to
city council, he was a leadership fellow at the Center for American Progress
in Washington, D.C., Brown has continued his public service as an advocate for Delaware nonprofits
and organized labor. Earlier in his career, he served as an aide in the United States Senate and the
Delaware General Assembly. @DariusJBrown

Marlon Brown
Mayor Pro Tem

Mason, Michigan
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Marlon I. Brown was first elected to Mason City Council in 2012. He
currently serves as mayor pro tem and council liaison to the Mason
Planning Commission. Brown also serves as treasurer for the Mason Area
Chamber of Commerce and chairperson of the Mason Sesquicentennial
Anniversary Celebration, which is occurring throughout 2015. In addition
to his civic responsibilities, Brown works for the state of Michigan as a
budget and policy analyst in the State Budget Office. Brown earned a B.A. in political science from
American University, a M.P.A. from the University of Delaware, and a professional certification in
public performance measurement from Rutgers University. Moreover, he is an alumnus of the
Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University. Brown, and his wife Margaret, are
expecting their first child and are excited for his arrival at the end of the summer.

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