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Wisconsin Assembly, District 41/Asamblea de Wisconsin, Distrito 41

Wisconsin Legislative BranchWisconsin’s legislature makes state laws. The legislature has two houses: the Wisconsin Senate and the Wisconsin Assembly. Proposed laws (bills) can originate from either the state senate or assembly. Both houses must approve the bill before it is passed on to the governor for signature or veto. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds majority vote in each house. The legislature controls the spending of state funds through appropriation.Wisconsin AssemblyThe Wisconsin Assembly has ninety-nine representatives. Voters elect representatives to represent their assembly district for a two-year term. There is no term limit.__________Poder Legislativo de Wisconsin La legislatura de Wisconsin produce las leyes estatales. La legislatura consta de dos cámaras: el Senado de Wisconsin y la Asamblea de Wisconsin. Las propuestas de ley pueden originarse tanto en el Senado estatal como en la Asamblea. Ambas cámaras deben aprobar el proyecto de ley antes de transmitirla al gobernador para su firma o veto. La legislatura puede anular un veto con un voto mayoritario de dos tercios en cada cámara. La legislatura controla el gasto de los fondos estatales a través de las leyes de asignación. Asamblea de WisconsinLa Asamblea de Wisconsin tiene noventa y nueve representantes. Los votantes eligen representantes para representar a su asamblea de distrito por un término de dos años. No hay límite de términos.Nota: Las respuestas de los candidatos que aparecen en español se tradujeron de las respuestas originales de los candidatos en inglés.

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    Zach Commons
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    Tony Kurtz
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

Please describe your priorities for your term in office and your specific qualifications to effectively address those issues.

What do you see as the most pressing housing-related issue in Wisconsin, and what policies, if any, would you support to address the issue?

What redistricting process, if any, do you believe the legislature should put in place before the next national census to ensure fair representation for voters?

What, if anything, will you do to ensure our schools have the resources to improve outcomes for its students, including those with disabilities?

What guardrails, if any, would you support to protect our environment, health, property values, and household budgets from large projects such as hyperscale data centers and Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)?

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My priorities center on a workers-first agenda that ensures the state government serves everyday Wisconsinites rather than the wealthy and large corporations. I will focus on economic justice, affordable housing, sustainable local economies, environmental stewardship, and strong public education. My background as a public servant and progressive advocate positions me to effectively champion labor rights, community-led governance, and policies that uplift working families. I have experience organizing in local communities, advancing participatory budgeting efforts, and fighting for transparent policy-making.
The most pressing housing issue in Wisconsin is the lack of affordable and workforce housing, particularly in rural and seasonal communities. I support promoting community land trusts, expanding tenant protections, and leveraging vacant properties for cooperative housing. Additionally, I will push for state grants to rehabilitate aging homes and create more options for seasonal and workforce housing.
I believe the legislature should establish an independent, nonpartisan redistricting commission before the next national census. This process would prioritize fair maps that reflect communities rather than partisan interests, ensuring every voter’s voice has equal weight.
I will fight to increase state support for public schools and the University of Wisconsin system, ensuring stable funding that allows local schools and regional campuses to remain open. I will advocate for expanded Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, robust mental health support for students, and resources that improve outcomes for all students, including those with disabilities.
To protect our environment, health, property values, and household budgets, I support implementing clear guardrails for large projects like hyperscale data centers and CAFOs. This includes environmental impact assessments, community input processes, and temporary moratoriums to give local residents a voice in deciding how such developments affect their communities.
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