Editor’s note: The following information was received from a political candidate announcing that she is running for office. Any other candidate wishing to seek a political office in the Whitewater area is encouraged to provide information to be published in The Banner.
My name is Ellen Schutt and I am running for the 31st Assembly District. I was raised in Darien on my parents’ farm with my four siblings. On the farm, we raised cattle and grew crops, and there was always work to be done. Growing up, my parents taught us that if you work hard and play by the rules you will be successful. The strong work ethic our parents instilled in us pushed us to chase our dreams and be successful.
My husband Eric and I, with our beagle Ruby, now live in Clinton. As we think about starting a family of our own, I want to make sure the next generation has the same opportunities and abilities to succeed that I had. Due to increased government spending, inflation has skyrocketed, and the cost of nearly everything has gone up. It has become harder for people to buy their first home, start a business, or start a family. I’m running to make sure your tax dollars are spent responsibly. We must cut wasteful spending that adds to government bureaucracy and slows down growth. We have to get back to the basics and support the basic functions of government, which is to keep people safe, and protect our liberties.
I first got involved in politics as a freshman at UW-Madison. I got tired of the one-sided political debate in the classroom and wanted to make sure conservative students knew they had a voice on campus. I started two conservative groups on campus, chapters of the Young Americans for Freedom (YAF), and the Luce Society. Establishing these groups on campus showed conservative students that there were others just like them. Both groups were a place for conservative students to come together and share ideas.
During my time at UW, I interned with Representative Amy Loudenbeck in the State Capitol, and Congressman Paul Ryan in his Janesville District Office. I also worked for UW-Athletics and worked at the DeLong Company. After I graduated, I worked as a legislative aide for Representative Loudenbeck. I learned how the process works in the State Capitol and how to get things done for your constituents. I understand that you must work with others to get things done for the communities you represent. I have worked both in the State Capitol and had private sector jobs. I understand both sides. I believe that is important and sets me apart.
We need a representative in Madison who listens to the communities they represent and is a voice for them. We need to keep our tax dollars local, or send them back to taxpayers through a tax cut. We need to support law enforcement and first responders who bravely serve our communities and keep us safe. We need to protect our most vulnerable populations. We must cut wasteful spending that prevents people from being successful. I want to put the people back in charge of their government and allow them the opportunity to follow their dreams and get the government out of the way.
For more information, please visit my website, VoteEllenSchutt.com. Also, please feel free to reach out to me by email at VoteEllenSchutt@gmail.com or connect with me on social media on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
