Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez is currently serving her second term representing Wisconsin’s 8^th Assembly District in the Wisconsin State Legislature. Born and raised in the south-side of Milwaukee, she is a graduate of Bay View High School, and earned her bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to her election to the State Legislature, she worked as a real estate broker and served as a member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.

Rep. Ortiz-Velez currently serves on the Assembly Committees on Housing and Real Estate, Judiciary, Transportation, and Veterans and Military Affairs, and is also the Ranking Member for the Consumer Protection Committee.

In her spare time, Sylvia enjoys being with her friends and family, kayaking and spending time outdoors. 

To contact Rep. Ortiz-Velez’s office, email rep.ortiz-velez@legis.wisconsin.gov or call (608) 237-9108