Week in Review

Tuesday evening, Christian sat down with teachers and school staff at the Educators Town Hall at Jake’s Cafe. The message was consistent: teachers already have a full day, and anything new asked of them has to be weighed against the mandates they already carry. Many also said they feel left out of the decisions that shape their work.

Wednesday night he took part in the Legislative Forum for Sheboygan County Public Education at the SFHS auditorium, where candidates for State Assembly and Senate shared their views on public education with the community. One thing stood out: the candidates on stage largely agreed on what the priorities should be. The differences are in the details, and that is where the work is. Where Christian landed after both evenings is the main story this week.

Campaign Statement: Strong Public Education

After a year of school visits, the Educators Town Hall, and Wednesday’s forum, Christian has published where he stands. The short version: fund schools predictably, fully support special education, give teachers the resources and trust to teach, and hold every recipient of public dollars accountable.

Fully fund special education. The state requires districts to serve every child, and it should. When it doesn’t cover its share, the cost doesn’t disappear. It lands on local classrooms and local taxpayers.

Make school funding predictable, transparent, and honest. When the state raises revenue limits without raising general aid, Christian says, “that is not restraint. That is a cost shift.” Districts should know what they’ll have before they build next year’s budget.

Give teachers time and trust to teach. Teachers already have a full day. Anything new asked of them should be weighed against what they already carry, and they should have a real seat at the table.

Hold every public dollar accountable. Public schools serve every child. Private schools offer alternatives. Both should answer for the public money they receive, and taxpayers should be able to see what it costs.

Independent, in Plain Words

You’ll hear questions about what “Independent” means. Here is an answer you can use at the door, at work, or across the table.

The Sign Game

Here’s the game: this is one of our yard signs somewhere in Senate District 9. Where is it? Guess in the comments on Facebook or Instagram.

Got a sign? DM us a photo (selfies welcome!) and you could be next week’s featured sign. Want a sign of your own? DM us your name and address.

More Ways to Get Involved

Join the daily canvass. Starting this Sunday, we are out every day, with launches at 2, 4, and 6 pm. Come for one launch or the whole shift. No experience needed, and we’ll pair you with someone who has done it before.

Let us know if you are available to canvass with us on any of those dates and places:

Know a neighbor who is curious? Forward this email to one person. If they like what they see and want to receive the newsletter directly, they can sign up  by clicking the button below. The more of the district that hears Christian’s actual story, the better.

Key Dates

Voting early? Absentee ballots are already going out. Check your registration and request a ballot at myvote.wi.gov. Plymouth and Sheboygan Falls also have school referendum questions on the ballot, and our voter information page is the place to see what each one does.

Thank you again for being part of this effort.

Every doorstep, every event, every conversation helps us understand this district a little better.

The Ellis Community Team

Christian Ellis for State Senate District 9 • Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

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