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 30th, 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 5th 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.
