Vote Tuesday to Bring Progressive Candidates over the Finish Line

School Boards, County Boards, and  “Right to Clean Water” Referendum All at Stake

Local elections are won on turnout. The February elections demonstrated what good can happen when progressives vote in numbers, and remind their friends to vote. All that can be turn south if people let up and decide to skip an election.

The La Crosse Democratic Party is spotlighting three County Board endorsements: Sharon Hampson in the 7th District; Dillon Mader in the 30th; and David Pierce in the 3rd.  

For other races, please see how the candidates responded—or didn’t respond- to questions posed to them by the La Crosse County Democratic Party: https://laxdems.com/2022-lcdp-spring-election-voter-guide/

Where to vote? Here’s your starting point: https://laxdems.com/polling-places/  If you need more specific information: https://myvote.wi.org You can also contact the La Crosse Democratic Party by phone at     ______________.

Make your plan now on when you will vote on Tuesday. Don’t let your progressive friends down.

Elect David Pierce to be Supervisor – District 3 La Crosse County Board 

David Pierce has stepped up to be a candidate to represent District 3 on the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors, and has been endorsed by our local La Crosse County Democratic Party.  

I have met David to talk about the priorities and the qualities that he would bring to the County Board if elected.  His perspective as a practicing lawyer who specializes in landlord-tenant legal issues and as a criminal defense lawyer in La Crosse County has given him special insight into two important areas in particular. 

 1). A need to improve landlord compliance with existing local ordinance affecting tenants, while also recognizing state limitations put on local and county government. .    

 2)  Improvement of our local legal system. 

You need to know what David believes in ::

•  He believes a County-wide data assessment is needed of policing patterns which affect people of color.  
• He supports a functional police oversight committee  to provide public accountability and better community-wide trust of the law enforcement system. . 

• He proposes a more effective Court appointment process for defense attorneys, to reduce wait time from arrest through resolution; which would reduce time on bond for those awaiting trial, minimize delays of court-directed treatment  for drug-related arrests, and reduce costs of incarceration. 
• He is in full support of and further development of effective drug treatment options for court sentencing other than or including incarceration.  

David has significant career experience and a strong commitment to represent and advocate for his clients as a lawyer, and he believes that those skills will serve him to effectively hear and represent people in his district; especially those easily overlooked or less empowered.  

These include small business owners, homeless citizens, families struggling to find and pay for affordable childcare, and homeowners in flooding zones as climate issues worsen,  He is a strong supporter of marsh, bluffland and parks protection to enhance quality of life, and  recreation. He would advocate for greater investment in public and private renewable energy resources.  

As a progressive, he sees the important connections between each of  these issues, which affect everyone in our county, and are supported by everyone living here  who  desires an equitable, healthy and creative place to safely live, work and recreate.  

David is eager to represent and advocate for those goals, starting with  the perspective and insight he has gained from living in La Crosse District 3, and representing clients in La Crosse County. He will continue to learn as he serves on the County Board.   

I enjoyed meeting him and hearing his thoughts.  His experience and perspective would bring fresh ideas into discussion and problem-solving.

Vote for David Pierce for Supervisor, County Board District 3. The election is on Tuesday, Aproil 5; the polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM. 

You can vote and register to vote in-person at that office, between Tuesday  March 22 and Saturday April 2 during open hours. (Saturday April 2 is for voting only, not registering). If that doesn’t work for you, you can register and vote at the same time on Election Day. To find out voting and registration requirements, go to myvote.wi.gov. 

Dillon Mader is all about diligence. In a recent phone conversation, he said modestly that he has probably knocked 1,000 doors seeking to listen to and converse with voters. And if you know his district, the 30^th, you realize that what he has done is not at all easy.

Dillon’s District 30 includes a good stretch along Highway 33, from Schmidty’s Restaurant to areas at quite a distance from La Crosse. His district is both urban and rural. And because rural areas are low-density, it means that Dillon has worn out a lot of shoe leather making sure that he knows where voters stand, and that they know where he stands.

Dillon is not currently on the County Board; he is definitely ready to serve. And if elected, he will be working diligently on issues facing La Crosse County, with climate change and addressing opportunity gaps high on his list of priorities.

Dillon’s position on climate change is clear, and well thought-out: “More and more often our area is facing temperature, precipitation, and other weather extremes. For many in District 30 and beyond, stormwater management is a top concern.”

Dillon has spent the last 10 years serving people in schools, jails, prisons, and hospitals. One of his take-homes from that depth of experience: “We’re becoming a society of haves and have-nots. Our safety net is very fragile, full of holes. People living in poverty rarely get opportunities to attain economic stability. Finding few (if any) affordable housing, healthcare, and childcare options, many are locked out of the job market; many are unable to pursue school, work, or service-related goals.”

Dillon is also clear on what he wants to do following election day: “As a community member living in La Crosse County, I believe we can do better. I believe in making informed, careful decisions that put people first. I believe in responsible representation, which entails listening to and learning from the people who live here. I believe in providing adequate support for those who need it to achieve their full potential. This is how we create a safer, stronger, healthier community.”

Please help make sure that Tuesday April 5^th is a high-turnout day! Everyone in Dillon’s district, as well as everyone else in La Crosse County, needs to make a plan to either vote by mail, vote early absentee at their municipal clerks’ office March 22 through April 2,  or else show up at their polling place to vote (and register to vote if need be) on Tuesday April 5.

If you want a dedicated, informed candidate for La Crosse County Board, District 30, vote on Tuesday, April 5 for Dillon Mader, endorsed by the La Crosse County Democratic Party.