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Wisconsin Assembly, District 86/Asamblea de Wisconsin, Distrito 86

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    John H. Small
    (Dem)

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    John Spiros
    (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 initiatives, if any, would you support to promote environmental sustainability in Wisconsin?

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

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Campaign Phone # 7152071113
Campaign Email bhewert@gmail.com
Campaign Mailing Address PO Box 81
Marathon, WI 54448
Education BS Biology, & continuing education UWSP
I am sending my resume for my qualifications. One of my areas of interest is the balance between state and local governments. State agencies and local government interactions can result in very workable solutions. Child care is an issue. We pay the least to tend our most precious and cannot pass on costs to low income families. Clean air, clean water, and unpolluted soils are to be protected and treasured.
There is a statewide shortage of affordable housing. With this comes costlier rent rates and more expensive houses. Low income families and individuals are priced out of housing. Dependence on charitable groups has become more prevalent. I recognize the need, but the solution will be conferring with economic experts to formulate an action plan to be implemented incrementally.
As a Marathon County Board Supervisor, we needed to redistrict after a census. We gave the project to county planning and not to the supervisors. The instructions were to equalize population numbers as best as possible. Also, to follow city, village, township and school district boundaries as best as possible per equal populations. I support an independent panel (maybe retired judges) to draw equalized boundaries that is not subject to legislative or governor influence.
Life (human, animal, and plant) is most important, now and in the future. Economic interests must be BALANCED with environmental resources. For life to continue, we must protect ecosystems and follow programs of conserving natural resources. I support DNR, state agencies, and green conservation groups in their efforts.
Teachers are the keystone to better schools. They must be honored, respected, properly remunerated, and have stable working conditions, to prevent teacher shortages. A biologist says the meaning of life is the continuation of the species. For this reason, it is paramount that all children are taught to become successful adults. It is time for year round school terms. Part of the $4 billion budget surplus should be used for a one-time school remodeling for summer use. Perhaps day care centers can be incorporated into public schools.
Campaign Phone # (715)389-2640
Campaign Mailing Address 1406 E. Fillmore
Marshfield, WI 54449
Website http://www.spirosforassembly.com/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/spirosforassembly
Campaign Twitter Handle @SpirosForWI
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