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The Governor implements and enforces Wisconsin's laws. The governor appoints the heads of most state agencies (subject to senate approval). The governor proposes a budget and can propose legislation to the State Legislature. The governor can sign or veto legislation. Voters elect Wisconsin’s governor to serve a four-year term. There is no term limit._______El Gobernador implementa y hace cumplir las leyes de Wisconsin. El gobernador nombra a los jefes de la mayoría de las agencias estatales (sujeto a la aprobación del Senado). El gobernador propone un presupuesto y puede proponer legislación a la Legislatura del Estado. El gobernador puede firmar o vetar la legislación. Los votantes eligen al gobernador de Wisconsin para un mandato de cuatro 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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    Andy Manske
    (Rep)

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    Tom Tiffany
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

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

What, if anything, will you do to preserve state-run elections, ensure voters are able to cast their ballots, and promote confidence in the outcomes of our elections?

What, if anything, will you do to guarantee each neighborhood public school has the resources to improve outcomes for its students, including those with disabilities?

Racial disparities exist in child poverty rates, educational achievement, infant mortality rates, incarceration rates, and other issues facing Wisconsinites. What, if anything, will you do to reduce systemic racial disparities throughout Wisconsin?

How will you use the powers of the Governor’s office in collaboration with the legislature to protect the health, financial well-being, and rights of all Wisconsinites?

Committee Committee to Elect Andy Manske for Governor
Campaign Email manskeandy23@gmail.com
Campaign Phone 4146403400
Campaign Mailing Address 4058 S 77th St Apt 7
Greenfield, WI 53220
Campaign Twitter Handle @@Andy_ManskeWI
Education Finished high school, and a double college graduate. Graduated from MATC, and UWM for a associates, and a bachelor's in finance.
As governor I would pursue aggressive reform at the statewide level to empower WI citizens and protect them against worst case futures. I believe in a reimagined WI and would make that plan happen, pushing through the gridlock of Madison once and for all to deliver results regardless of control. Here's a taste. I would reduce the cost of living in WI by 30% in my term. Here is a list of statements I would make for every WI citizen regardless of political affiliation to bring the cost of living down. End markup on gas and gas tax (cash spent not on gas goes to rent, theaters, groceries, restaurants, sports, and our state economy via purchases). It doesn’t just vanish. End the tax on female products, as it only generates a small amount of our government revenue via surplus. That tax also goes into the state economy via purchases. Marijuana legalization with a set the table/liberty approach. Once legalized, marijuana will provide funds and go to the government for tax cuts.
I'm a big believer that elections should be secure, and nobody should leave election day feeling unsure if their vote was counted. Where Wisconsin's elections worked perfectly, and we never have videos, theories, and shady rumors existing. Elections that are verifiable and clean are very important. I will seek to make the process smoother, more efficient, and quicker on election night. I would seek Election Day to be a statewide day off, or holiday, so everyone can vote. I would seek to establish mail in ballots back to days before covid in which some groups like military personnel, the infirm and sick, and those with valid conditions can vote via mail and know their vote will be handled well. I believe ballots should be counted earlier and sooner, and more like Georgia and Florida, we would see results much sooner in the night. I want to avoid any embarrassment nationwide on TV. It's important to have security and full time coverage of ballots.
As weird as it sounds, I am a Republican who thinks public schools should see an increase in funds over time. It's called inflation, and you may have heard of it. Many schools statewide are struggling, as inflation has affected not just me and you as private citizens, but our schools themselves. The budget model has broken, and it's ok when inflation comes to acknowledge inflation came, and schools may need help to adjust. I am disgusted by how inflation at 40% in WI over 8 years affected the citizens and can only imagine what a small amount would do to tough school budgets. I would seek to modernize and claw back funds so schools and citizens are able to do better physically, emotionally, and economically. I believe in levers in government we can adjust to do just this kind of funding. As a medical worker I don't skip out on those with disabilities, and I don't let down kids who deserve a bright and hopeful future.
I believe many of my policies, like "Republican Police Reform: Trusted, Accountable, Strong Police"; marijuana legalization with commonsense rules and laws for the populace; Homes (cost of homes & new homes), apartments (depend on the homes' policy), AI government adjustments, the college reform plan, dirt cheap energy, and the various tax cuts are all means of addressing "systemic racial disparities." Marijuana legalization with commonsense rules and regulations could result in individuals harmed by, say, President Joe Biden’s 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, which heavily expanded harsh, mandatory minimum drug penalties, seeing freedom after decades. My solution of a facility to monitor and help release prisoners and the homeless to join public life is innovative. Having cheaper homes and rent helps the community vastly. Any adjustments/tax cuts mean they have an easier chance in life.
I would use the powers of the governor's office to bully the state assembly and state senate. I do not care which party wins, but obviously I would have my preference. No matter what, the gridlock ends. The never ending vacations end. For too long WI Democrats and WI Republicans have failed the people of WI in the chambers of WI. Tony Evers never did special sessions on housing. Republicans and Democrats in the assembly were both bipartisan in voting to block the plan earlier this year. I am done with waiting for real help for regular citizens of WI like my wife and me. I put my own personal life on the line to deliver a better future. For my wife and me, for my communities I work in, for my fellow church members, and for those who are pregnant in an environment that is hostile to having children if she wants one. I speak for the hardworking people regardless of race. We deserve better as WI citizens! Yes, I would protect the health, financial well being, and rights of Wisconsinites.
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