Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Candidates seeking election to state offices representing parts of Brookfield, Wauwatosa and Elm Grove sparred on issues, including the state's collective bargaining reforms, at candidates forum Tuesday.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The state's sweeping collective bargaining reforms — still being litigated in court — drew widely divergent views from area candidates seeking election to the state Assembly. Asked whether, if elected, they would try to repeal Act 10 which eliminated most public sector union negotiations, reactions fell along partisan lines at a candidates forum held Tuesday in Brookfield. "I actually voted for Act 10 and I stand by that vote," said Republican state Rep. Dale Kooyenga, of Brookfield, who is seeking a second term representing the newly redrawn 14th Assembly District, which includes Brookfield and Wauwatosa. "We made common sense reforms, said Kooyenga, who added school districts and local governments have and will continue to benefit …
Monday, August 13, 2012
Tuesday is primary election day, and Patch has the information you need before you go to vote.
It's been a dog fight, with much conflict among Republican candidates vying to take U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl's seat in Washington. On Tuesday, voters get the final say on which Republican will face Democrat Tammy Baldwin in November for the win. Also on Tuesday's partisan primary ballot in Brookfield: choosing the Republican candidate for the redrawn 13th State Assembly District, Waukesha County Clerk and Waukesha County Register of Deeds. The state Government Accountability Board is projecting voter turnout of about 20 percent and has this Top 10 list of what Wisconsin voters should know for the Aug. 14 primary election. Among the top 10: The GAB is urging voters to not wear campaign paraphernalia such as campaign/candidate buttons, shirts and…
Friday, August 10, 2012
Robert Hutton, Thomas Schellinger and Nathaniel Ristow square off in Republican race for legislative seat, while Democrat John Pokrandt is unopposed.
Three Republicans are vying for a chance to advance to the Nov. 6 general election in the 13th District State Assembly race in Tuesday's primary election. Robert Hutton, Nathaniel Ristow and Thomas Schellinger are competing for the GOP nomination in the district, which includes southern portions of Brookfield and Wauwatosa, and all of Elm Grove (see map attached to story). The winner will likely take on Democrat John Pokrandt, who is unopposed in the Democratic primary. The three Republican candidates all have government reform and private sector growth as top priorities, but they have different ideas about how to accomplish those. Hutton, a businessman and former Waukesha County Board supervisor, emphasized tax reform as a way to restrain…
Thursday, August 2, 2012
An Elm Grove couple say they plan to vote for Rob Hutton for the state's redrawn 13th Assembly district, citing his business experience as key in continuing job reforms.
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Letter to the Editor: We are happy to support Rob Hutton for the 13th State Assembly District. His private sector experience as a business owner is the kind of leadership we need in Madison to encourage growth in Wisconsin. The gains Wisconsin made in 2010, then reaffirmed with Scott Walker's re-election, must be protected in the years to come. It’s extremely important to elect representatives at all levels that are committed to helping small businesses grow and produce jobs. Rob Hutton is one of those people who will work to protect the reforms and to help remove road blocks to job growth. As a business owner himself, Rob has experience dealing with government regulations that prohibit growth and understands how important small businesses…
Monday, July 30, 2012
Republican Waukesha resident endorses Rob Hutton for 13th state Assembly district, saying he "will always support legislation that values life, family, freedom and fiscal responsibility."
Letter to the Editor: While we Wisconsinites have seen more than our share of elections over the past two years, the upcoming Republican Primary election on August 14th is extremely important. In the Brookfield area, which is part of the 13th Assembly District, Rob Hutton is the conservative Republican candidate who has the private sector experience, as a business owner, of actually creating jobs as well as serving the public as a Waukesha County Supervisor. His private sector experience has taught him that government cannot continue to tax job creators and impose unreasonable regulatory burdens driving up costs and forcing workers out of jobs. Rob Hutton is a leader who understands fiscal responsibility and will represent the district …
Monday, July 16, 2012
A letter-writer urges residents to vote for Hutton Aug. 14 for the state Assembly's 13th District, saying Hutton has conservative values, compassion and strong business experience.
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Monday, July 16, 2012
Letter to the Editor: I would like to encourage you to vote for Rob Hutton for the State Assembly 13th District seat on August 14. I have known Rob for about 15 years through a business relationship and more on a personal level over the past year. As the leader and CEO of his company, Rob brings the experience that is necessary to bring people together, to provide vision, to provide encouragement, to provide accountability, to provide compassion to those in need, to provide skills that encourage economic development and jobs and to provide a stability to the process of politics. I say these things about Rob as I have witnessed his behavior in business and our community. I’m also the CEO of a company and a father of 8 children. I know what …
Friday, July 13, 2012
Brookfield couple says Rob Hutton is the best choice in the Aug. 14 primary election for the 13th Assembly District. Hutton's private business experience, values and fiscal philosophy are key, they say.
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Friday, July 13, 2012
Letter to the Editor: My husband and I have met on several occasions with the candidate for the 13th Assembly District of the State of Wisconsin, Rob Hutton. I strongly believe Rob has the qualifications which are needed by the citizens of the State of Wisconsin at this crucial time in our lives and for future generations. Rob offers solid experience as a private sector business owner which is a quality, I believe, is needed in Madison. His values are in accord with the many things that are dear to me. Top three on the list is smaller government that includes a fiscally responsible budget, having a stronger Wisconsin by eliminating unnecessary regulations that stifles job growth and using the Constitution as a guideline when considering …
therealconservative
9:38 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012
I agree. Act 10 is now law and we need to move forward. I would say the same for the federal health care law. It is time to focus our attention on moving forward and set aside this nonsense around arresting officials that implement the law. Isn't this the kind of behavior we were so upset about when the senators left the state? Focus on getting jobs to Wisconsin, this scares people away. Stop it … more ›