Committee
Committee to Elect Grace Abitz
Campaign Phone
9203897441
Education
Bachelor Degree in Design Art and Business Minor from UW-Green Bay
Personal Pronouns
she/her
I will be part of a legislation that fully funds public education, with special education reimbursement rates at a sustainable level for school districts. Voucher transparency is a critical step one in showing Wisconsinites how disparaging they are to public education. Students on vouchers received $700M dollars in 2025 to benefit 15% of the student population. Where is the common good in that use of state tax dollars? After public schools are fully funded as priority number one, then the voucher system can be examined. I will deploy my resourcefulness and tenacity to solve the problem and call out a government system that is failing the common good. Identifying the problem in the room is step one, and that is complacent legislators.
I hear stories about first time home buyers paying $50,000 over asking price on houses. We need to increase our supply of houses and diversify our dwelling offerings. We can identify what structures are currently vacant to convert into dwellings. We can build systems that benefit the buyer, such as housing co-ops, rather than force home buyers to take big financial risks in a game where alternative options do not exist. Let's adapt and get people into safe, affordable spaces to live.
Non partisan organizations should facilitate the creation of fair maps. Transparent communications with districts should exist with meeting dates/times being published in the newspaper regularly and municipal letters. Everyone should know the process is happening and have the chance to participate and raise concerns.
The formula for public education needs to be updated to reflect the economics of 2026, not 1993. Proper funding is an investment in Wisconsin's future, we deserve to see families and local school districts flourishing. The reimbursement rate should be as close to 100% as possible, so there is room for bargaining. Now is the time to bring in funding from the ultra wealthy and corporations who have evaded their fair share of tax payments for too long.
Our environment is the most important part of our infrastructure. Subsequent socioeconomic problems do not exist without a healthy environment. Turning to environmental experts and the DNR is critical to preserving our water and wildlife in Wisconsin. We need to listen to science, diversify our energy usage, and grow our own food. Solar panels in parking lots to harness energy, trees to provide shade, and beautiful spaces for residents is critical for a healthy future. Planting native species to support pollinators and deploying mushroom species that break down microplastics is an investment in our own health. Organizing with other legislators against data centers and CAFOs is imperative.
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Committee
Shawna for Wisconsin
Campaign Phone
9205383475
Education
High School Diploma
Personal Pronouns
She/Her
My goal for office is to be fair representation for all of the constituents of district 56 but I believe that we haven't had real representation in quite some time. I'm a lifelong factory worker and believe that the working people deserve a voice. As a previous union representative, I'm qualified to be a voice for the people. A huge part of my campaign is listening to voters. I'm hearing that they want to fix the school funding system that leaves private schools funded and public schools going to referendum and rising property taxes. I'm hearing about the loopholes in the disability system. I'm hearing that the people are tired of having privileged out of touch politicians in office.
The biggest issue is that we've had the republican majority in legislation and we haven't been able to enact any real changes. With the Republican incumbent in my district retiring, and the people are wanting change so badly. I'm already receiving the bipartisan support to win against my Republican opponent in November.
Wisconsin should establish an independent, nonpartisan redistricting process before the next national census so that voters choose their representatives—not the other way around. Legislative districts should be drawn using transparent criteria that prioritize equal population, compliance with the Voting Rights Act, keeping communities of interest together, and respecting municipal and county boundaries whenever possible. The process should include public hearings across the state, opportunities for public input, and full transparency so Wisconsinites can see how decisions are made. Fair maps strengthen our democracy by ensuring every voter has an equal voice, increasing accountability, and building public trust in our elections.
I would work to phase out Wisconsin's taxpayer-funded private school voucher program by repealing the laws that created and expanded it, while allowing current students time to complete their education through a responsible transition. The funding currently directed to voucher schools should be reinvested in our public schools, so every child has access to a strong, well-funded neighborhood school which includes funding for the proper programs to support children with disabilities. Public tax dollars should be prioritized for public education, which serves all students and is accountable to taxpayers.
No Data centers in Wisconsin. I believe we should break away from big Ag and phase out CAFOs.
