Campaign Phone #
(608)717-9269
Education
JD, Georgetown Law (2003); BS, Carroll University (1993)
Personal Pronouns
he/him/his
Candidate Video Interview
As I visit with voters on their doorsteps, their priorities are clear: defend access to abortion, support our public schools, do more to meet the challenges of climate change, and improve access to safe and affordable childcare.
My career as an attorney and an advocate has focused on kids, fair maps, the environment, decriminalization of marijuana, and building strong families and communities. I have experience at the State and Federal level in creating and implementing effective bi-partisan initiatives. I have worked for Save the Children and the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. Currently, I am an attorney at Lawton and Cates in Madison where I handle complex cases in business and administrative law. My legal background includes experience in constitutional law.
In addition, I have been a tireless worker on behalf of Democratic candidates, up and down the ballot and all across the State. I am committed to doing all I can to change the face of the Assembly and move Wisconsin forward.
While every community in Wisconsin is facing housing-related issues, each community faces unique and specific challenges. In the 48th District, Sun Prairie was the second fastest growing City in the State among cities with more than 30,000 residents between 2020 and 2023. The City added an average of 500 housing units over a three year period, City leaders have said there continues to be a shortage of market-rate and workforce housing. I believe the housing crisis is an area in which we can find bi-partisan agreement and solutions. I support steps that have been taken by the legislature and Governor Evers including lending programs that encourage rehabilitation of aging homes, converting vacant office buildings to residential properties, and lower costs for infrastructure improvements to enable more new housing to be built.
I support a non-partisan, independent process for redistricting that emphasizes transparency and public participation. For decades, Wisconsin was one of the most gerrymandered states in the Country. Democracy is undermined when politicians get to choose their voters rather than voters choosing who represents them. Voters I speak with are excited about the new, fair maps that are in place this fall and which give Wisconsin the opportunity to change the face of the legislature.
The existential threat of climate change must be addressed aggressively at all levels of society. One of my priorities is to enact policies that promote green, renewable energy, conservation and carbon capture. We must encourage and support private-public partnerships that speed up our use of existing clean energy technology. I support the goals of Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Plan which include having all electricity consumed within the state to be 100 percent carbon-free by 2050, reducing the disproportionate impacts of energy generation and use on low-income communities and communities of color and maximizing the availability of clean energy jobs in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin’s public education system is the foundation upon which our economy thrives. Without a robust, properly funded education system, we all suffer. I support fully funding education to ensure all students— regardless of race, geography or socioeconomic status— have the opportunity to attend strong, and safe public schools. Wisconsin school districts are reimbursed at only about 32% of the mandated costs of special education. That creates significant budget issues for local districts. The State should invest more and raise that reimbursement rate. We should use some of the record budget surplus for investment in education. I do not support funding private, non-accountable schools with public dollars.
Campaign Phone #
(608)228-2550
Campaign Phone
608-228-2550
Education
Certified Orthotist, and MS Microbiology
Personal Pronouns
She
Candidate Video Interview
Lower Taxes. People are hurting. Every dollar given to the government is one not in the pocket of the people who know how to spend it best.
Crime. Retail crime is hurting all consumers and is a part in driving up inflation. Lower level crimes have to have consequences so there's a deterrence.
Support our Technical and 2 year colleges. Make it affordable for most Wisconsinites to get at least the basic education to be successful. The trades need a easy pipeline from High School to jobs that get people to work in good paying jobs fast.
Support rural health care. Allow APNPs to practice independently so we can bring care closer to home. My experience in healthcare will help me to craft legislation that makes sense and helps people and small businesses.
Cost, cost, cost. I think the driving forces of rising rent and homes is energy and labor. By improving access to trades education, we can bring back competition and lower costs. More women should be encouraged to become trades workers. Energy policy and transportation costs are also big drivers of rising costs. Reduce regulations so builders can get buildings up faster at lower costs. This also drives competition and lowers cost. Get government out of the way.
Grid the state. Draw straight lines with big boxes and small boxes according to population.
Nuclear Power and LNG infrastructure should be considered. Solar power is not sustainable because of the high subsidies used to make the panels and the rare earth mineral mining needed that may exploit child labor in China. Plant trees. Plant more trees. Clean our lakes. Madison has beautiful lakes, but I seem to never want to swim in them. (Blue green algae)
That's a tough question. One disabled child can blow a budget for a school. Our schools should focus on the basics. Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, History, Financial Literacy, Physical Education, Music, and Arts. If we can start putting up great scores, the voucher money won't leave the schools. The State should provide grants to schools that take on the students with the most involved disabilities. It should be a separate pool of money so the schools have the resources they need for the rest of the subjects. We know who these students are, so it should not be difficult to determine how much a school would need based on the student. My "day job" involves working with these types of students. I have seen the joy they have in attending school and learning. The more quality time they get in school, the better chance some of them may be able to work after high school. This gives them purpose, which is valuable.
