Community Before Party
My responsibility is to the people of District 9. I am running as an Independent because I believe representation should start with the people and communities you serve, not with a political party.
Christian Ellis is a small business owner, a Sheboygan County Board supervisor, a lifelong resident of the district, a father of four, a decorates Marine Corp combat veteran, and a youth soccer coach.
He has spent years building a business, serving his community, coaching young people, and working with people who do not always agree.
He is running for State Senate because he believes District 9 deserves representation that starts with the people who live here.
What Independent means
Independent is a responsibility.
Not undecided. Not neutral for the sake of it.
Being independent means being free to listen, consider good ideas wherever they come from, weigh the facts and consequences, and make a judgment based on what will serve District 9 and Wisconsin.
It also means being accountable for that judgment. Christian will have clear positions on important issues. Independence does not mean avoiding difficult questions or refusing to take a position.
And when new information changes the picture, a representative should be willing to reconsider.
Community Before Party
How that independence works
Christian's responsibility is to the people of District 9. That means being willing to work with Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and anyone else who is willing to work on the problem.
Listen Before Deciding
People closest to a problem often understand it better than people looking at it from Madison. Their experience should be part of the decision.
Good Ideas Can Come From Anywhere
An idea deserves a fair hearing based on what it could accomplish, not simply on who proposed it.
Disagreement Is Part of Democracy
Working together does not require everyone to agree. It requires people to listen seriously, understand the disagreement, and keep talking.
Results Matter More Than Credit
The goal of public service should be solving problems, not making sure one party gets credit for the solution.
Practical Problem Solving
How this looks in practice
When a proposal comes before the State Senate, Christian believes the first question should not be which party supports it.
Define the problem
What problem are we actually trying to solve?
Listen
Who is affected, and what do the people closest to the issue have to say?
Weigh the facts
What does the evidence tell us, and what are the tradeoffs?
Make a judgment
Is there a better approach, and what will actually serve the district?
Be accountable
Explain the decision, stand behind it, and reconsider when the facts change.
Clear Positions
Independence does not mean avoiding positions.
Christian believes voters deserve clear answers about the issues that matter to them.
Independence means arriving at those positions by listening, weighing the facts, considering the consequences, and making his own judgment.
You can read those positions directly on the site.
See how this approach connects to what he wants to accomplish.
Learn about Christian's priorities, his positions on important issues, and the experience that shaped his approach to public service.
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