Give through BDF
Add the strength of the statewide housing industry to your
candidate contributions and remind the candidates that housing
matters by making campaign contributions through Builders Direct
Fund (BDF), the Wisconsin Builders Association's conduit fund.
All VHBA member contributions given through BDF help VHBA reach
its annual political fundraising goal, and the contributions reach
the candidates with the message that the housing industry is a
political force.
If you receive requests for campaign contributions through the
mail or email, or if you choose to attend a fundraising event for a
candidate, contact Christine Shaefer first (christine@vhba.com or
920-731-7931) to learn how easy it is to make the contribution you
want through Builders Direct Fund.
2010 is an important election year -- burdenson regulations and
out-of-touch legislation continue to present challenges to
businesses and the housing industry. VHBA's Housing Advocacy
Committee regularly monitors government activities and will soon be
interview candidates in key races to provide information to VHBA
members regarding the candidates' positions on issues most directly
related to the housing industry. As additional information becomes
available, it will be posted here.
At this time, a list of signficiant candidates in major races in
which Fox Valley residents will vote are listed here (as declared
to date). If the candidate's web site is known, you'll find it
here. And, If any VHBA member would like to announce a fundraiser
for a candidate, we'll list it here (simply contact christine@vhba.com).
Governor--major candidates
Tom Barrett (D) -- did not respond to VHBA questionnaire
www.barrettforwisconsin.gov
Mark Neumann (R) -- did not respond ot VHBA questionnaire
www.markforgov.com
Scott Walker (R) -- see response to VHBA questionnaire here
www.scottwalker.org
WBA President Jim "Kuba" Kubasta is planning an event for Scott
Walker in September at his home in Winneconne; hosts
currently sought. Event details to follow.
Lieutenant Governor
Spencer Coggs (D)
www.spencercoggs.com
Tom Nelson (D)
www.tomnelsonforwi.com
Henry Sanders (D)
www.henrysanders.com
James Schneider (D)
www.schneiderlg.com
Brett Davis (R)
www.votebrettdavis.com
Rebecca Kleefisch (R)
www.rebeccaforreal.com
Robert Gerald Lorge (R)
Dave Ross (R)
www.friendsofdaveross.com
Nick Voegeli (R)
Terry Virgil (R)
Attorney General
Scott Hassett (D) -- did not rspond to VHBA questionnaire
www.hassettforag.com
J.B. Van Hollen, incumbent (R) -- did not respond to VHBA
questionnaire; has been endorsed by WBA
www.vanhollenforag.com
Secretary of State
Doug La Follette, incumbent (D)
David King (R)
www.kingforsecretaryofstate.com
U.S. Senate
Russ Feingold, incumbent (D) -- did not respond to VHBA
questionnaire
www.russfeingold.com
Steven Finn (R) -- did not respond to VHBA questionnaire
www.finnforsenate.com
Ron Johnson (R) -- did not respond to VHBA questionnaire
www.ronjohnsonforsenate.com
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosts a "Meet &
Greet" with Ron Johnson -- Wednesday, Sept. 8, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at
Liberty Hall, 800 Eisenhower Drive, Kimberly. Cost is $10/person to
cover the cost of continental breakfast; pre-register by calling
the Chamber at 920-734-7101 or online at www.foxcitieschamber.com.
Dave Westlake (R) -- did not respond to VHBA questionnaire
www.davewestlake.org
Rob Taylor (I) -- did not respond to VHBA questionnaire
www.robtaylorforsenate.com
U.S. Congress, District #8
Steve Kagen, incumbent (D) -- did not repsond to VHBA
questionnaire
www.kagen4congress.com
Terri McCormick (R) -- see responses to VHBA questionnaire here
http://terrimccormickforcongress.com
Reid Ribble (R) -- **VHBA member** -- see responses to VHBA
questionnaire here
www.ribbleforcongress.com
Roger Roth (R) -- **VHBA member** -- see responses to VHBA
questionnaire here
www.rothforcongress.com
State Senate, District #1
Monk Elmer (D) -- felt VHBA questionnaire didn't allow enough
flexibility in responses, but would meet with VHBA to discuss his
campaign and positions
www.votemonkelmer.org
Frank Lasee (R) -- see responses to VHBA questionnaire here
www.franklasee.com
Jon F. Soyring (R) -- see responses to VHBA questionnaire here
http://soyringforsenate.com
State Senate, District #19
Mike Ellis, incumbent (R)
State Assembly, District #3
Al Ott, incumbent (R)
State Assembly, District #5
Mert Summers (D) -- did not respond to VHBA
questionnaire
www.mersummersforassembly.com
Craig Fletcher (R) -- see responses to VHBA questionnaire here
www.fletcherforwisconsin.org
Jim Steineke (R) -- see responses to VHBA questionnaire here
www.jimsteineke.com
State Assembly, District #55
Dean Kaufert, incumbent (R)
State Assembly, District #56
Michelle Litjens (R) -- **WHBA member** -- see responses to VHBA
questionnaire here
www.votelitjens.com
Jim Pleuss (R) -- see responses to VHBA questionnaire here
www.jimpleussforassembly.com
Jay Schroeder (R) -- see responses to VHBA questionnaire here
www.reclaimwisconsin.com
State Assembly, District #57
Penny Bernard Schaber, incumbent (D) -- did not respond to VHBA
questionnaire
www.penny4assembly.com
Chris Hanson (R) -- **VHBA member** -- see responses to VHBA
questionnaire here
http://chrishansonforassembly.com
Howard Miller (R) -- did not respond to VHBA
questionnaire
www.howardmillerforassembly.com
Charles R. Schmidt (R) -- did not respond to VHBA questionnaire
(too busy with campaign)
www.chuck4assembly.com