Candidate for Wisconsin State Senate - District 16 in 2020 Wisconsin General Election.
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Get StartedI also fully support ensuring that our Department of Children and Families has the funding and resources to ensure that every pregnant mother is aware of all the resources available to her and every child that enters the foster care or adoption system has the opportunity to live the best possible life. We need to make sure that foster parents and those looking to adopt are well vetted to ensure the safety and well being of each child. Women also need and deserve to have options available for quality reproductive healthcare regardless of ability to pay and this includes birth control options. Learn more
Supporting public health and safety is an absolute must for me. Along with that we must ensure that our first responders are taken care of, they take on an enormous amount of risk everyday and then when the days is done they are left with the psychological effects of the job. More first responders die each year from suicide than from physical injuries on the job. We must take care of the people taking care of us. Learn more
Individuals that served this country should not be homeless and we should not be losing 22 veterans per day to suicide. They took care of us, now we need to take care of them. Partnering with the VA and other organizations we can make a positive difference in the life of every veteran in Wisconsin. Learn more
I support the legalization of cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. Legislation should strictly regulate cannabis sales and possession limits as well as hold people accountable for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of cannabis. Our State will also benefit from a reduction of inmates serving time for crimes related to marijuana which is a cost savings. Additionally we could see less families struggling with only one parent or income leading to potentially less families needing government assistance. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue also estimates that our state could see an increase in tax revenue of approximately $165 million annually between excise tax and general sales tax. Money which can go towards priority issues. Learn more
I plan to meet regularly with business owners, industry leaders, and local government economic development directors to ensure that our legislation is not creating more hurdles for Wisconsin businesses to thrive. Closing the "dark store" loophole will also be a goal of mine. Businesses and corporations should all pay their fair share of taxes owed. Learn more
We need to work with our leaders in agriculture to implement a plan that will slow or stop the financial crisis that some farms are facing. Expanding our exports of agriculture products will help farmers and reduce the amount of waste. Learn more
Our teachers have a tough job and I am willing to support giving them the funding and resources needed to regain control of the classroom to boost education of all students. I am a proponent of school choice, our current process if followed properly ensures that funds are transferred from one school district to the other when a student is open enrolled outside their district. Supporting trade schools and technical colleges should also be a priority. Learn more
I want our state's natural resources to be protected so that generations to come can enjoy them just as I have. This includes preserving the laws that allow fisherman and hunters to harvest fish and animals legally and according to regulations set by the Department of Natural Resources, these harvests are essential to maintaining a balanced ecosystem. Partnering with several private organizations like Whitetails Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, Wild Turkey Federation, Sportsman's Alliance, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Clean Lakes Alliance we can work together to ensure the preservation of our beautiful state while not putting undue burden on taxpayers. Learn more
I believe in-person voting that requires a valid photo ID is the best way to maintain the integrity of our elections. Absentee ballots or any form of mail-in ballots should always require the voter to have a valid photo ID on file with the clerk. Many communities did a great job of creating a safe environment for in-person voting and I applaud those efforts. I know that maintaining the electoral college is especially important in deciding who our President is. The electoral college ensures that all voices are heard and not just those of the heavily populated cities and states. Learn more
I will always support our second amendment. I will keep Wisconsin's concealed carry law in place. Supporting law enforcement agencies with additional staffing, resources, and funding to get illegal guns and dangerous people off the streets will have a greater impact than passing more laws that criminals do not follow. Learn more
I support maintaining people having medical freedom, allowing each person to control what medicines or vaccinations go into their body or their children's body. Also giving people the opportunity to seek alternative treatments for things like PTSD and chronic pain. The government should not infringe on these freedoms and force people to put substances into their body that go against their personal beliefs or religion. Learn more
Anyone entering or returning to our country must do so through a legal and well vetted process. Local municipalities that consider themselves "sanctuary cities" should have to comply with federal officials handling immigration enforcement within their municipality. Learn more
It is imperative that we maintain our states infrastructure. Certain infrastructure improvements can also lead to things like cleaner drinking water for communities with aging water systems and bring reliable internet to more communities across our state. Learn more
I would like to see minimum wage increased in gradual steps to avoid job loss that can happen because of sudden large increases in pay. Learn more
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