Kathy Bernier

Who is Kathy Bernier?

Kathleen M. "Kathy" Bernier is the State Representative for the 68th Wisconsin State Assembly district. She defeated incumbent Democrat Kristen Dexter in the November 2nd general election. She previously served as the Chippewa County Clerk from 1998–2011.

Bernier serves on the Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care, Vice Chair of the Committee on Election and Campaign Reform, and the Committee on Tourism, Recreation and State Properties.

Representative Bernier voted in support of the Budget Repair Bill in 2011, which requires state employees to contribute 5.8% of their salaries to cover pension costs, contribute 12.6% towards their health care premiums, and weakens collective bargaining privileges for most public employee union members. Democrats and union leaders reportedly offered to accept the increased cost of benefits but not the removal of bargaining rights.