Alfheim is all about addressing our urgent needs

By Mary Kohrell

Are you tired of having critical needs ignored while the Republican Party focuses on childish nonsense, divisiveness and removal of our personal freedoms? Then let’s be sure we elect Democrats this fall.

If you live in Senate District 18, you have a chance to vote for Kristin Alfheim, a balanced candidate who really knows what is needed for the district and our State.

Kristin understands the priorities that have long been neglected by the Republican majority, from adequately funding childcare to investing in public schools to protecting our environment to reestablishing freedoms for voting rights to women’s reproductive rights. As a member of the Appleton Common Council, she understands first-hand the effects of our legislature’s failure to adequately fund our cities and municipalities, which leaves the burden for paying for essential services on the local governments themselves, resulting in higher property taxes.

As the owner of her own financial services business, Kristin also understands that working families should be keeping more of what they earn.

And unlike her opponent, Kristin believes that a woman ought to be able to make her own healthcare decisions. And while Kristin has been up front with her beliefs, her opponent has thus far refused to even respond to an invitation for a candidate roundtable from the Main Street Alliance, nor has he filled out answers to their questionnaires.

Perhaps most important, Kristin is known as a level-headed negotiator, a council member who tries to forge deals between factions and find common ground. We need Kristin representing us in Madison.

Vote Alfheim and let’s start getting things done.