Thank you for taking the time to read this week's e-update. I always strive to include information you find interesting and informative as it relates to my work in Madison and the 60th Assembly District.
My most important goal remains serving you, my constituents. Helping you find solutions to difficult problems when it seems like the state is unresponsive is the single greatest reward for my staff and me. I take constituents' input seriously and continually work hard on your behalf.
I always have your thoughts and concerns in mind when deciding whether or not to support legislation. Furthermore, I appreciate when you take time out of your schedules to contact me.
Have a great week,
This week's survey
The issue of mandatory vaccinations has generated copious media attention in recent months and been the subject of vigorous debate in legislative bodies throughout the country. Supporters of mandatory vaccinations posit that diseases once-thought to be eradicated have returned due to the increasing number of individuals devoid of vaccines. Furthermore, they surmise that unvaccinated individuals pose a public health risk and danger to society.
On the contrary, those opposed to vaccinations surmise that it is their constitutional right to make health decisions unfettered from government interference. They believe the government should not dictate whether or not the individuals vaccinate themselves or their child. Moreover, they submit that vaccines affect individuals differently and in some instances, cause more harm than good.
Governor Evers recently expressed his support for eliminating the personal and religious exemption for vaccinations. If passed, it would require all Wisconsinites, except those with legitimate health concerns--to be vaccinated.
I am very interested in your feedback on this issue, especially your thoughts on Governor Evers' support for eliminating the religious and personal exemption; a blatant disregard for personal freedom, individual liberty, core tenets of our republic.
Please, take just a minute to answer my one-question survey on mandatory vaccinations and Governor Evers' proposed elimination of the religious and personal exemption.
Thank you to everyone who provided input on school district referendums and state shared revenue. In total, 89 individuals respondent to this week's survey question.
Sixty-five percent of respondents believe referendums for school expansion and capital improvement should be exempt from state shared revenue and paid for by the school district that passed the referendum.
Conversely, twenty-nine percent of respondents are opposed to exempting school district referendums from state shared revenue.
Legislative Study Committee on Child Placement and Support
Participating in a WisconsinEye interview with Senator Lena Taylor.
For more information about the Study Committee process and legislation, please contact my office.
Listening Sessions and Town Hall Meetings
Thank you to everyone who attended the town hall meetings I participated in with United States Representative Jim Sensenbrenner, I enjoyed hearing your thoughts regarding Governor Evers' 2019-21 budget.
Participating in a town hall meeting with United States Representative Jim Sensenbrenner.
On Thursday, April 25, 2019, I will be hosting a series of budget-related listening sessions. The times and locations of those meetings are as follows: 12:00-1:00 p.m.: WJ Niederkorn Public Library, 316 West Grand Avenue, Port Washington.
12:45-1:45 p.m.: Cedarburg Public Library, W63N589 Hanover Avenue, Cedarburg.
6:00-7:00 p.m.: Trenton Town Hall, 1071 State Highway 33, E, Trenton.
If you are unable to attend my town hall meetings or listening sessions, but would like to convey your thoughts on Governor Evers' 2019-21 biennial budget, please contact my office; I value your input.
Hosting a budget listening session.
60th District Events
The following are a few events that will be occurring this week, in the 60th Assembly District. If you have any upcoming events you would like included in my weekly e-update, please contact my office.
One of the best ways to date with what is happening in Madison is to sign up for the legislature's notification tracking system. This service affords you with the opportunity to track legislative activities in Madison. Upon creation of a free account, you can sign up to receive notification about specific bills of committees as well as legislative activity pertaining to a subject (i.e., health care, education, etc.).
If you have any comments regarding the subject of this E-Update, please feel free to contact me.
Rep. Rob Brooks State Capitol, Room 216 North P.O. Box 8952 Madison, WI 53708 Toll-Free (888) 534-0060 or (608) 267-2370 Rep.Rob.Brooks@legis.wi.gov| |
