In-District Listening Sessions

I am pleased to announce that I will be holding several listening sessions in the 1^st Assembly District in January. These listening sessions will be a chance for my constituents to share their thoughts with me on any issues that are important to them. I am looking forward to hearing from my constituents so I can continue to advocate for the priorities of our district down in Madison.

Friday, January 25^th, 2019

Kewaunee Session

Kewaunee City Hall, Conference Room

401 5^th Street, Kewaunee, WI 54216

From 9:00 am-10:30 am

Sturgeon Bay Session

Door Co. Public Library, Jane Green Room

 107 South 4^th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

From 12:00 pm-1:30 pm

 Egg Harbor Session

Egg Harbor Library

7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor, WI 54209

From 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Committee Assignments

In the midst of the holiday season, I was informed of my Assembly committee appointments for the 2019-2020 legislative session, and I couldn’t be more thrilled and eager to continue this important work that often goes unnoticed.

In addition to serving as the chairman of the Assembly Committee on the Environment, I will also continue my crucial role as vice chairman of the Committee on Education. Furthermore, I also look forward to serving as a member of the committees on Agriculture, Financial Institutions and Tourism.

The critical legislation that will come out of these committees will surely have a lasting impact on the 1st Assembly District and Wisconsin as a whole, and I vow to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure we are able to find meaningful solutions that will improve our great state and help make all of our lives better.

Many of you already know, but the position of Environment Committee chairman is especially important to me not just because we live in the most beautiful area of the state, but because we have a responsibility to preserve that beauty for future generations. Our health and continued success as a community is dependent on how seriously we take that responsibility. I believe it’s vital that we do whatever we can to protect our clean ground and surface water. It’s a resource that will be extremely difficult to get back once it’s gone.

As a father of three and a former school board president, I am also particularly excited to continue to serve as vice chairman of the Assembly Committee on Education. We have made great strides over the years in improving educational opportunities for our children, but so much more needs to be done. Whether it be upgrading school safety measures or revising the state’s complex school funding formula, I am strongly committed to giving our students and future workforce the tools they need to learn and succeed.

If you would like to watch these committee meetings in the comfort of your own home, most are recorded live on Wisconsin Eye and can be viewed at http://www.wiseye.org/Live. You can also contact my office with any questions.

A Quick Word on The Blue Ribbon Commission!

I was given the opportunity to say a few brief words about my experience as Co-Chair of the Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding, which will be shared on radio stations throughout the state today. In case you miss it, you can also click here to see a video of my radio address to the public!

Upcoming District Events!

What: Animal Tracks and Signs
Where: Peninsula State Park, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI
When: Saturday, January 5, at 10:00 am
Details: "Walk or snowshoe Hidden Bluff Trail. Learn about the pileated woodpecker, turkeys and more. Easy walking. About half-a-mile. Weather permitting. Snowshoes not provided. Meet at the Nature Center. Free. Park vehicle sticker required."

What: Ski for Free
Where: Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI
When: Saturday, January 5 & 6, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Details: "Borrow, free of charge, an array of ski and snowshoe equipment in sizes to fit age 3 through large adult. Get fitted at the maintenance building. When trail conditions permit."

What: American Legion Post 527 Meeting
Where: Sister Bay Village Hall, 10693, Hwy 42, Sister Ba, WI
When: Sunday, January 6 at 6:00 pm
Details: "Veterans from all branches of service are welcome to join this active post at its monthly meetings."