More for District 24

I've been thinking a lot lately about why I'm running for the State Assembly. A lot of it is because I've been asked a lot of questions as to what I think I can do for the people of my district and the people of the State of Wisconsin.

I'm running for a slew of reasons. Obviously, I believe strongly in the power and structure of state and local government. I believe that it is our job to pick up the slack from where Congress leaves off. All of you, or at least most of you know that I strongly believe that Transportation, Healthcare, Education and Energy reform can bring about thousands of new jobs to the State of Wisconsin that we so desperately need.

However, I don't just believe this because I saw it from a talking head on a television program. I don't believe it because I've talked to or listened to legislators from around the country. I believe it because I've experienced it.

I have travelled the country to see Portland and Minneapolis' light rail system. I've seen New York and Chicago's heavy rail system. I've worked for organizations that have researched the high speed rail.

I have lived the life of a Hemophiliac. I know that it's hard to pay the bills for my medical expenses. I know that the nurses and the doctors that we have aren't always trained well enough to take care of me when I need it.

I know, as a student, and as a teacher-to-be what our schools are like across the state. I know, from a student's perspective what gets them through school and how to succeed.

Experience is what counts most in the mind of a voter. I know, because I am a voter (and an avid one at that!). Most, if not all, of the questions I've been asked have asked me about the experience that I have in working in the political arena. I've been accused of having no experience, or that I, in fact, would be worse that the incumbent because I have no experience in paying for everyday things and handling budgets and everyday family issues.

Well, sure, I may not have the years of experience that a single mom raising three kids might have. But who does besides her?

However, I do know what it's like to balance the budgets and to try and pay the bills. I also know what it's like when I have to scramble to get the money to pay off medical bills. I know because I've had to do it. I know what it takes to pay for school. It's hard, let me tell you. I know what it's like to have to pay for a car, the gas, car insurance, and eventually, when an accident happens. I know what it's like to have responsibility. Keeping grades up, keeping an entire university of 9,000 students running, keeping myself healthy and those around me in good care.

Maybe all we really need is a little common sense, down-to-earth candidate to really go to Madison and represent the people of District 24. That's my message.

Sometimes we all have to make tough decisions. But what has the incumbent done for this district lately? Ask yourself that question. If you can't answer, then maybe it's time to get rid of him and start anew.

After all, this is your state, your district, your community; and we have to make sure that we work together to keep making progress. If we don't have progress, we have nothing.

So why not try it out? Help me bring progress back to the State of Wisconsin!