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36 A’hs^ Niw^sa Y@=yahk • October 20, 2016 2016 Election CAMPAIGN…WISCONSIN & THE NATION Oneida Nation Area Legislative Races Did you know it was not until 1970 It is a fact that local, state, and fed- ing for our health center, language pro- and we need to be heard. that Native Americans were ensured the eral elections have an impact on our grams, and education. ability to vote across the nation? That way of life. Regardless how you feel The Oneida Nation has been working If we maximize the number of Onei- is CRAZY!!! Therefore, it is our duty about these elections, it important you diligently to increase our voter turn-out da citizens who register and vote on as Oneida citizens to utilize our dual vote for candidates who understand numbers. By empowering ourselves Election Day, we do our part to help citizenship and participate in the elec- who were are and our issues. If we do with knowledge about the candidates candidates get elected that will listen toral process. November 8th is a big not engage, the compliancy about the we become informed voters who can and respond to our concerns. With your election for state and federal elections outcome of the election could have a vote in the best interest of our people vote, we can make a difference in the and we hope you get out and vote! negative impact on such things as fund- and our Nation. Our vote is our voice upcoming election. • Wisconsin State Senate • Senate Districts Near, but do not include, Oneida Reservation. Senate District 2* Senate District 30 - Sen. Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay)^ - Sen. Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) - Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) - John N. Powers (D-Wittenberg) * District includes all of Oneida Reservation right thing to do, it will • Senator Dave Hansen, Sen. Robert Cowles, R-Green Bay John N. Powers, D-Wittenberg truly help struggling fami- (D-Green Bay) ^ I’m proud to have a lies. No information provided by candidates. strong relationship with And we can create more the Oneida Nation. It’s a demand for Wisconsin • Wisconsin Assembly • relationship I place a great made products by provid- deal of importance on be- Sen. Dave Hansen, D-Green Bay Eric Wimberger, R-Green Bay ing incentives to state and cause you are a major local government to buy the Assembly District 1* driver of our area’s success. goods and services they use from local - Rep. Joel Kitchen (D-Sturgeon Bay)^ A great example is Thornberry Creek. businesses. - Lynn Utesch (D-Kewaunee)^ By working together we helped save These are the priorities I’ve been * District near, but do not include Oneida fighting for and will keep fighting for. Reservation. Edges southeastern border. Thornberry Creek from possible closure. J. Kitchens, R-Sturgeon Bay L. Utesch, D-Kewaunee This amazing course, will host an LPGA Because making our state and region a ^ event beginning next year, an event that success starts with everyone having a No information provided by candidates. will bring thousands of people and mil- good paying job. lions of dollars to our area and economy. • Eric Wimberger, (R-Green Bay) cont. functions. But I want to do more to create an • Eric Wimberger, (R-Green Bay) I propose a different solution to is- economy that truly works for all of us. I believe keeping government local is sues than my opponent. I won’t raid our Wisconsin currently ranks 36th in the Born and raised in the area, I learned the best way to maintain a community dedicated funds, sacrificing long term about the Oneida Nation, its history, and nation for job creation. of people vested in their future and fo- needs like infrastructure to solve short its significance. Now an attorney, I’ve We can do better. cused on helping each other to achieve term issues. I’ll focus on empowering represented members in State and Tribal Investing in our public schools will goals. Understanding that tax payments local communities and individuals by Courts for personal matters and in mat- give every child the opportunity to suc- are not a voluntary act, we also owe it to keeping government efficient. And, I ceed as adults. ters of Tribal significance. I’m familiar each other to handle our own affairs per- won’t leave the state to prevent voting at Making technical college affordable with challenges within the Oneida Na- sonally before turning to government the Capitol. After 15 years of the same for those who aren’t college bound can tion, and also its great opportunities to- funded programs. I prefer a govern- representation, I hope to introduce new help them find family-supporting ca- day. ment that is as small and focused as it and positive change for the 30th Senate reers. After high school I attended college can be while serving important societal District. Allowing over 800,000 residents to at St. Cloud State University. Between refinance their student loans can put college and law school I drove a semi- more money into their pockets and our truck to save money. With my law de- Election Day is economy. gree from Marquette, I joined the U.S. Tuesday Restoring the Equal Pay Enforcement Marines as a Judge Advocate. Honor- November Act so women are paid the same as men ably discharging a Captain, I started my th for doing the same work is not only the solo practice in downtown Green Bay. 8 , 2016 www.kalihwisaks.com 2016 Election October 20, 2016 • A’hs^ Niw^sa Tsya=t@k 37 CAMPAIGN…WISCONSIN & THE NATION • Wisconsin Assembly • District includes northeastern border of Oneida Reservation. District includes small northern corner of Oneida Reservation Wisconsin Assembly District 4 Wisconsin Assembly District 6 - Rep. David Steffen (R-Howard) - Tony Lee (D-Green Bay) - Rep. Gary Tauchen (R-Bonduel) ^ - William James Switalla (Wittenberg) • Rep. David Steffen, struggles and frustrations of a family liv- • William James Switalla, ideas. We need leaders who (R-Howard) ing check to check. I will be there, with (I-Wittenberg) talk less, listen more and get empathy and understanding, to do what things done regardless of who It has been my honor and I can to help. My opponent has not stood came up with the idea. D. Steffen, R-Howard Earlier this year, I made the W.J. Switalla, D-Wittenberg G. Tauchen, R-Bonduel privilege to represent the up for the average person, Oneida Na- decision to run for the State As an elected official, I Oneida Nation people and their interests tion member/nonmember and his voice Assembly. As a small business owner, know what it’s like to listen, make laws in the Wisconsin Legislature for the last has not been a voice of change. local elected official, and parent, I felt and solve problems. That experience two years. As this was my first term as I’m a political outsider. I will be fight- that Madison is currently out of step includes making sure our roads are re- a state legislator, I was thankful to re- ing to get money out of WI politics, for with our values and I should do some- paired, services remain accessible, and ceive the education, communication and better transparency, higher paying jobs, thing about it. keeping our land and water clean. cooperation from many General Tribal public education, Medicaid expansion Over the past few months, I have met We all want Wisconsin to be a place people choose to live, not a place where Council leaders and government rela- and tax fairness, just to name a few. I countless great people and listened to people happen to stay. Over 30 years tion staff. This support and connection will be standing up for ‘average Joe/ their stories. I’ve met folks of all back- has been instrumental in ensuring my grounds and they generally tell me one ago, my wife and I chose to raise our Jane’ , which includes Oneida Nation family and to run a small business here. decisions were informed and thoughtful members, and to help bring their voices thing: Madison isn’t working for them. when involving the Oneida Nation. I completely agree. Seven children, nine grandchildren and back to Madison. a strong business later, I’m very happy I am hopeful the voters have found me Thank you, Years ago my late friend Roger to be honest, respectful, responsive and Breske taught me that government isn’t we made that choice. Tony Lee Now I hope my kids and grandkids genuinely interested in supporting the tonyleeforassembly.com about political parties, it’s about good sovereignty and prosperity of the Oneida to make Wisconsin their choice. Let’s Nation. I look forward to building upon make smart decisions and give them a reason to do so. If you live in the Sixth our two-year relationship, and continu- District includes vast majority of Oneida Reservation. Assembly District, I ask for your vote on ing to work together on challenges and Wisc. Assembly District 5 opportunities facing the Oneida Nation. Tuesday, November 8th. - Rep. Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) - Sam Kelly (D-Kaukauna) ^ William Switalla is the Democratic nominee for Assembly District 6. He is a • Tony Lee, (D-Green Bay) • Rep. JIm Steineke, is important to have as a repre- small business owner, the Village Presi- dent of Wittenberg and a member of the I would definitely have (R-Kaukauna) sentative. Every time I vote on a bill, it is done based on how Shawano County Board an open door to work with T. Lee, D-Green Bay Oneida Nation members to I have to admit that prior it will affect all of our families.