Barbara Daus, Council President

District 2

Barbara Daus was born in Illinois, grew up on a farm in the Lake Mills (WI) area and chose to attend UW-Platteville.  Barb earned a bachelor's and master's degree from the University.  While the majority of her career was in administration at UW-Platteville, Barb has experience as a high school science teacher, village administrator, and human resource professional.

Barb has been active in Platteville since she and husband, Hap, relocated here in 1987.  She has served on the Chamber Board of Directors and coordinated the campaign to purchase the current Chamber building and has also been active with the Platteville Main Street program.  She is a member of Platteville Quota Club, the Platteville Community Fund board, PEO-Chapter AC and the Inspiring Community Inc board.  Additionally, Barb served for 18 years on the Platteville Board of Education and has been involved in regional economic development organizations.

Barb and Hap have one grown son, Jeremy, who lives with his wife, Andrea, and their grandson, Finlay, on the north side of Minneapolis.

In commenting on her council service Barb noted, "I have a strong belief in community and community service.  We cannot expect others to 'do for us.' Rather, we just take responsibility for developing and improving our lives and communities.  Platteville is a great place to live, work, play and learn BECAUSE of its active and engaged residents."

District:
District 2 

Service:
3 Year Term, First elected to District 2 April 2023, Current term expires April 2026

District 3 First elected April 2006, term ended April 2024

Contact Information:
Home Phone – (608) 348-3365, Email Address - barbaradaus@platteville.org

Boards and Commissions Assignments:

Grant County Economic Development 

Housing Authority Board

Plan Commission

Platteville Area Industry Development Corporation (PAIDC)

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