Gary Tauchen

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Gary Tauchen is a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 6th District since 2006.

A businessman by trade, Tauchen currently serves as Director of Badger AgVest, LLC. He formerly served as Director of M&I Bank–Shawano, and was a founding board member of Cooperative Resources International.[1]

Tauchen is a member of a number of community organizations, including the Dairy Business Association, Shawano Area Chamber of Commerce, Shawano County Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Shawano County Republican Party, and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.[2]

Issue positions

Tauchen's official website lists his positions on many issues, including:[3]

  • Tax Reform and Fiscal Restraint - "Our state’s excessively high tax rates are driving away our young college graduates, keeping companies from settling in the Badger State, and crippling small businesses."
  • Economic Development - "I will fight for lower taxes, sensible regulations, a reliable energy supply, and private sector job growth, so Wisconsin can better compete in the global marketplace."
  • Right to Life - "I am pro-life and believe life is to be protected, not destroyed."
  • Capital Punishment - "I believe capital punishment is an appropriate penalty for the most heinous of crimes when there is DNA evidence to support a conviction."
  • Definition of Marriage - "I support the traditional definition of marriage. I believe that only a marriage between a man and a woman should be valid and recognized as a marriage in this state."

Tauchen did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[4]

Committee membership

  • Agriculture
  • Renewable Energy and Rural Affairs
  • Workforce Development

Sponsored legislation

Legislation sponsored in 2009:[5]

  • AB-85 Temporary "Class B" licenses a municipality may issue to certain organizations in a 12-month period increased
  • AB-166 Veterinary clinic at which pesticides are used or repackaged: certain DATCP permit requirement eliminated; Veterinary Examining Board prohibited from requiring training and continuing education re pesticide use and disposal
  • AB-180 Environmental Results Program revisions and name changed to Green Tier Program, Environmental Cooperation Pilot Program provisions; Environmental Improvement Program revisions and name changed to Environmental Compliance Audit Program
  • AJR-16 State fund or program revenue appropriation account: dissolution by law permitted; purpose of other accounts may not be changed or used in a conflicting manner. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration)

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Tauchen's 2008 campaign:[6]

  • 1. Tauchen, Gary $4,300
  • 2. WI Federation of Cooperatives $700
  • 3. Ostrom, James $500
  • 4. WI Builders Assoc $500
  • 5. Alliant Energy $500

External links

References

  1. ↑ Gary Tauchen Gary's Bio
  2. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Tauchen
  3. ↑ Gary Tauchen Issues
  4. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assm. Tauchen Issue Positions
  5. ↑ Wisconsin Legislature - Bills sponsored by Gary Tauchen
  6. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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