Jason LaSage announces for 24th
There’s a candidate for the 24th (Jeskewitz’s seat).
Jason LaSage to Run for State Assembly
Today, former two-term Germantown school board member and life-long 24th district resident, Jason LaSage, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to the Wisconsin State Assembly. “I truly enjoy listening to citizens’ concerns and working with people from all walks of life for the betterment of our community,” he said. Chief among LaSage’s priorities is reining in taxes and government spending, which is far out pacing our ability to pay. He believes that government needs to operate more like a business. “Businesses and families throughout the state have to examine every item in their budget and weigh the value of their expenditures. Government needs to follow the same process rather than constantly going back to the taxpayers for more money.”
Jason LaSage believes that lower taxes, fewer regulations on businesses and individuals, and reducing government spending, will create a healthier climate for growth and economic opportunity in our state. “The road to prosperity in Wisconsin is not paved with big government spending, taxes, regulations and borrowing. Wisconsin instantly saw the benefit from tax credits for the movie industry to film in our state. We need to use similar incentives to attract and retain other businesses to our area.” Additionally, “We need to lower the gas tax and end state ethanol subsidies,” said LaSage. “In the midst of rapidly rising gas and food prices, government should not be using our tax dollars to encourage the production of ethanol, an inefficient product that could never survive on its own in the free market.”
Education is another priority for LaSage. He believes supporting local control through reducing unfunded mandates and cutting red tape are key components to strengthening our school system. “We have outstanding schools in the area with excellent teachers, parents, administrators and board members who know more about our local educational needs and priorities than do Madison bureaucrats.” LaSage also feels that we need to work for a more equitable funding formula for education so that more of the money our assembly district taxpayers send to Madison comes back to us in state aid. Further, he believes that the state tax deduction for Edvest (529 college savings) program contributions should be increased to help families who are struggling to fund college expenses. “Also, we need to build a strong 21st century workforce through striving for coordination and cooperation between schools and employers.” Furthermore, LaSage believes that technical colleges, run by un-elected board members who raise taxes well beyond inflation year after year need to be replaced with elected representatives who are accountable to the people.
LaSage also understands that individual freedoms are paramount to our livelihood in Wisconsin. “One of the most fundamental freedoms we have is the right to vote and to know our vote hasn’t been cancelled out by an illegitimate ballot.” Thus, he favors a constitutional amendment requiring a photo ID to vote. LaSage also supports concealed carry legislation.
Jason LaSage will support pro-family legislation for Wisconsin that seeks to put victims rights above those of criminals. He is also pro-life.
LaSage has a bachelor’s degree in communication and political science from UW-Milwaukee and is a licensed mortgage broker and securities representative, landlord and substitute teacher in the Menomonee Falls school district. Previously he worked for Strong Investments and interned for state Senator Alberta Darling. “I look forward to meeting with the residents of the 24th Assembly district and forming a dialogue on how we can work together toward common-sense conservative solutions for Wisconsin.” Jason LaSage can be reached via e-mail at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by calling (262) 573-6360.
I don’t know anything about this guy, but I’ll do some digging and see what he’s all about. Any comments are welcome.
The key points I take about LaSage is real experience in the district. He actually lives there, as opposed, to “living” there on paper while going to school out of state. He also presents substantive thought regarding district and Wisconsin issues. I don’t see this with Melchert.
Did a little searching on Melchert and saw that he’s selling his radio station. Seems kind of convenient to try to sell when he’s trying to run for for office and finally reside on person in Wisconsin, not just be a resident on paper.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on May 31, 2008 at 1747 hrs
Just wanted to note that Jason LaSage is not well liked in the district, he may have grown up her and went to school in the district, but as a school board memeber, he voted for the largest tax and budget increases in the districts history. Jason LaSage does not have a clue when it comes to reigning in spending, he is using that line as a smoke screen for the fact that he does not have a clue on being a legislator.
Being a lifelong Republican, I am actually voting for the Democrat that is running for District 24 - Torrey Lauer. I think all residents should vote for this local business leader who will actually stop wasteful government spending!Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 19, 2008 at 1445 hrs
I agree with both of you (for the most part). First - LaSage is NOT experienced when it comes to leadership. Furthermore, Madison insiders are killing Wisconsin taxpayers. LaSage will be worse than Jeskewitz ever was for this distrcit. Melchert is a NUT JOB. He does not live in the district, he is using his parents address as his own. I read his website and have never been so confused by too much worthless information before.
I think The fact that the longterm Republican Majority in the Assdembly has done NOTHING to reduce taxes in Wisconsin. They blame everyone but themselves. They asre the lawmakers here, they set the budget. Doyle can veto spending items, but cannot increase spending. The Republican’s in Madison are feeding the PORK bellies of their campain contributers. It is time to remove the ineffective Representatives in Madison.
I think District 24 is in need of a change - I am no longer voting for a Republican for the Sate Assembly - having lived in Germantown all my life and having always been a supporter of Jeskowitz (well-she ran unopposed-so I had no other choice). THIS YEAR WE HAVE A CHOICE - and after speaking to all 4 of the candidtaes, I am certain of my choice already - I am voting for The Democratic candidtae - Mr. Torrey Lauer. He is a local business owner and extremely fiscally conservative. He is for law and order and believes that Wisconsin is in need of a financial overhaul. Taxes need to be lowered drastically and the frivilous spending of lawmakers pet projects that have fattened our state budget need to END.
I HOPE YOU WILL JOIN ME IN SUPPORTING THIS BRILLIANT CANDIDATE THAT WILL TRULY REPRESENT THIS DISTRICT IN MADISON - LAUER FOR ASSEMBLY DIST. 24 - check out his website at www.lauerforassembly.com
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 19, 2008 at 1600 hrs
Naughty, naughty, “redroskpof”/“toomanytaxeswi.” Pick a name and stick with it. You’re not fooling anyone.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 19, 2008 at 1620 hrs
Wendy, no one is trying too fool anyone - why would you assume there are not two people writing two seperate responses. You should be aware of what ASS-U-ME means.
Just because I agreed with the previous posting I am the same person. Well my dear - I am not. There are Conservative Republicans out here that agree with a number of the Democratic Party positions.
I just recently changed my opinion on the upcoming election. I think voters in my district need to wake up and smell the coffee - we need a change because the staus quo has not been working. The Assembly Republicans have failed us. Under their control for the past 16 years taxes have continually increased.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 19, 2008 at 1632 hrs
It’s pretty convenient that you and your cohort used the same IP address.
How nice that you agree with yourself.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 19, 2008 at 1812 hrs
I am skeptical of Lauer. I can see why he might be appealing to some, but I will warn you. These conservative Democrats have seemed to talk the talk in the past. Be warned that when these guys get the call from Gov. Doyle, these double-agents will find their Democratic values and vote with him. I also looked at his website. While he talks like a conservative in some respect, I am concerned that he singles out larger businesses from smaller businesses. So, is he running to lower taxes for benefit small businesses to benefit him? The problem is that tax affect all businesses in Wisconsin, no matter the size. They all should pay less taxes. Second, he talks about fiscal discpline, but proposes what appears to be a state run heath care bureaucracy. I can only assume this because he is so vague. I can only assume that he would run to his liberal bethren and support the bloated “Healthy Wisconsin” plan. I am skeptical of this self-proclaimed “conservative” and I think you should be too.
LaSage appears to have a well thought out issue agenda and a good website. He has also gotten a lot of press in various news sites on his candidacy announcement from wispolitics.com, JSOnline.com, Germantownnow and menomoneefallsnow.com and Boots and Sabers. He seems to be the true conservative in the race. His opponent Melchert does not seem to be legitimate or even know a lot about local issues. It probably goes back to an earlier post referencing the fact that he has not even lived here for while!
Anyone know much about Dan Knodl? I saw an announcement, but not much else.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 19, 2008 at 2006 hrs
While it “appears” Jason LaSage is a conservative, having worked with him on the Germantown School Board, he is NOT fiscally conservative. Jason LaSage believes in giving banks tax breaks, he believes in giving corporations tax breaks, he does not care about the citizens of Wisconsin’s pocket book.
He also has a voting record having served on the Germantown school board. He had proposed and voted for the highest tax levy increase in the school districts history. It passed and of course taxes increased.
One thing too many people forget is that the state must provide basic services, police, fire, prisons, education and so on….These items cost money. Just to pay the simple basic services we have a dlat dollar amount that needs to be collected, when the Republican Assembly Majority gives break after break to corporations, their fair share of that basic amount due must now be collected from the people. The Democrats in the Assembly have been trying for years to reduce the share that the people pay and shift a portion back to corporations. They have tried to cut wasteful programs that are championed by Republicans and have failed; until last year when they took control of the Senate - we have now had an real reduction in the base tax rate.
Fore example - Aurora health care is a “not-for-profit” corporation, they pay NO taxes, yet they made a net profit of over $40 Million last year, if they paid half the coporate tax rate in wisconsin, it would reduce the amount of taxes from each tax return filed by $38. This is just one example. There are over 700 such examples of tax breaks that place an unfair burden on Wisconsinites.
I think voters in district 24 should vote for a change and elect the democrat running, I know I will vote for this change.
Also for the previous posting by MUalum - all that “press” he has been getting—- those postings on various websites—- they are press releases by his campaign, all candidates eventually get their press releases out to the local papers and they all get printed, this is nothing special. I am sure we will see the same write-ups from Knodl and Lauer.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 20, 2008 at 0852 hrs
Zinda,
You and other posters keep harping on this point about LaSage voting to raise spending for the school district. You also rail about LaSage wanting to give corporations tax breaks.
First, in regards to your school district point, to me, there is no issue here. It is not the local school board’s fault here. The top-down state funding for schools forces districts to spend money or lose it the next year for one. Second, what is wrong with local spending initiatives, especially when it benefits our children. Local initiatives and not Madison initiatives is what we need.
Second, in regards to your tax rant, Democrats in Madison have done nothing to curb spending. If they did, why not support TABOR? Why push the bloated “Healthy Wisconsin” program. Why do state Democrats ignore the fact that Wisconsin residents and corporations pay some of the highest taxes in the country, not to mention one of the worst business climates in the country. Business is not the enemy and if we had a better tax climate for businesses and individuals, people would be better off. The economy would be better off. It is not people and business who are not paying enought, it is poor management of resources in Madison.
In regards to your claim that the state must provide basic services, police, fire, prisons, education, etc.; this is where you are wrong. This is also a typical liberal response to solving problems. The state deciding these issues has resulted in deficits and budget shortfalls. These are local issues.
Also, I find it interesting that you obsviously support Lauer, but rail on LaSage for his school board voting record. Isn’t this hypocritical? Lauer touts decreasing class size, won’t this cost a lot since it would mean new schools and infrastructure to support it?
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 20, 2008 at 0927 hrs
Red/TooMany/Zinda: You have posted four times on the same thread using three different names, violating the Terms of Service of this site. Knock it off.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 20, 2008 at 1012 hrs
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