Meet Jimmy Boy

Representative James "Jimmy Boy" Edming is a lifelong resident of Northern Wisconsin and a native of Rusk County. He is a graduate of Flambeau High School and went on to attend UW-Superior and Taylor County Teachers College. After receiving his formal education, Jimmy Boy became an entrepreneur and owner of several successful small businesses. He has been a member of the Rusk County Board, 1978-88; Rusk Co. Hospital Board, 1980-82 and 2010-2018; Rusk Co. Ambulance Committee (chair); Rusk County Sheriff’s Committee (past chair); and has participated in Bugles Across America for many years.

First elected to the State Assembly in 2014, Jimmy Boy often tells people around the 87th District that serving as their state representative is the best job he has ever had.

For the 2023-2024 Legislative Session, Rep. Edming has been given the honor of serving as chairman of the Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs. In addition, he also serves as a member on the following committees:

• Committee on Forestry, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation
• Committee on Labor and Integrated Employment
• Committee on Rural Development
• Committee on Transportation
• Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations