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Wisconsin Assembly, District 89/Asamblea de Wisconsin, Distrito 89

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    Bobby R. Lindsey
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    Ryan Spaude
    (Dem)

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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Committee Ryan Spaude for Assembly
Campaign Email info@standwithspaude.com
Website http://standwithspaude.com
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RyanSpaudeForWI
Campaign Twitter Handle @RyanSpaude
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Education Princeton University, University of Wisconsin Law School
Personal Pronouns He/him
As a prosecutor, I fought to keep our streets safe. As your state representative, I'm fighting to keep more money in your pocket.

I've been a long-time champion of funding our public schools. When the state government doesn't adequately invest in education, it leads to more referendums and higher property taxes. It's a vicious cycle. I opposed the most recent state budget because it neglected students, and it's causing our property taxes to skyrocket.

I also want to create more positions for judges, prosecutors, and public defenders in Brown County. I supported legislation this past year that did exactly that. The bill passed the assembly, but not the senate. I'll work closely with Senator Jamie Wall to get the job done if I'm re-elected.
Lack of supply, pure and simple. We need to tackle over-regulation and the practice of non-Wisconsinites buying property for short term rentals. This should include a review of our state building code, and minimum-stay requirements for short term rentals when the owner doesn't live onsite.
I support creating an independent redistricting commission that will draw new maps after the 2030 census.
After years of neglect, the state government needs to fully fund our public schools. This includes raising the special education reimbursement rate and sunsetting the voucher program.
Regarding the construction of data centers, we need to ensure that our utility costs don't rise and our environment is protected. I've actually introduced legislation that would strengthen the Public Service Commission (PSC) and put some real teeth into their regulations. We also should be prioritizing renewable energy and union jobs on any project.

Regarding CAFOs, my district is mostly urban and suburban. I would consult with my colleagues from agricultural communities, and I would work with them to draft appropriate legislation.
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