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| Welcome! After speaking with many of you as I attended various community events, went door-to-door, and in running into folks in the grocery store, I have made the decision to run for the 5th Assembly seat. In our conversations, I realized that most of you are just as frustrated with our elected officials in Madison as I am. With gas prices nearing $4 a gallon, jobs moving out of state, and the state budget in a mess, we're all feeling a little helpless. The situation in our state is troubling. The problem is that no one seems to be paying any attention. The crowd we have in Madison seems to be out of touch with the families of our area. The families I have spoken to are struggling, finding it hard just to make ends meet. As they are squeezing every nickel out of their budget just to cover the cost of gas, food, and health care, the tax and spenders in Madison are driving us further and further into debt. They seem to be worried more about taking care of their special interests through bills geared towards helping 5% of us while the 95% are suffering as a result. It's time we make a change. This is why I have decided to run. I have had enough of the people's best interests being secondary to the interests of our elected officials. Wisconsin is an absolutely wonderful place to live. A great place to raise a family, a state with vast opportunities for recreation, and a workforce that is second to none in work ethic. We have all of the ingredients for a prosperous, forward thinking state that would be a terrific place to locate a business. The one thing standing in our way is the Governor and State Legislature that can't seem to get their act together to save our state. We need a new attitude, a new perspective in Madison. We need to elect people that will always remember that they are there to represent the people and what is best for them. We need to elect people that have held jobs in the real world and understand the effects of the rules and regulations that government imposes. Finally, we need to elect people that will tell the voters where they stand and let them make their decision based on the facts. That is why I have decided to create a page on this site devoted to my stances on issues. The people have a right to know where I stand. Please join me as I take this journey towards a new day in Wisconsin. Together, we can make a change. Together we will make a difference. Best Wishes, |
Authorized and paid for by Steineke for Assembly, Heather Steineke Treasurer
| ***CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT*** As I go door-to-door, there are two main issues that people are struggling with. One is the economy, with people hurting because of rising gas prices, ever increasing health care costs, and the fear or in some cases the reality of the loss of their jobs. The other real concern is that they feel that the people we are electing to solve these problems are saying one thing while at our doors and then doing another thing when they are in Madison. I share your frustration. In an effort to show you that I have real core values and beliefs that I will not stray from when I am elected, I have developed a "Pocketbook Pact with the People" that outlines my stances on the issues and what I believe needs to be done in order to turn our state around. I have also personally signed this document so that you, the voters can hold me responsible for my votes. You can download a copy of this document by clicking here, or if you'd like a personally signed copy please email me at jim@jimsteineke.com |