Phil Garthwaite
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Phil Garthwaite is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 49th District since 2006.
Garthwaite has worked as a farm manager and farm radio broadcaster/director. He is a member of Dairy Shrines and the National Association of Farm Broadcasting.[1]
Issue positions
On his campaign website Garthwaite lists his positions on a number of issues, including:[2]
- Health Care - supports the "Action Plan for Affordable Heath Care , which mandates that the legislature pass reform to cover at least 98% of Wisconsin citizens while reducing costs by at least 15% by 2008," "Badger Care Plus Initiative, Governor Doyle's effort to ensure that every child under 18 has medical coverage"
- Property Taxes - "I'm tired of hearing the Governor and the Republicans argue over who can freeze property taxes more effectively. How about lowering them instead of settling for freezing them?"
- K-12 Education - "I find it disturbing that our school districts constantly have to go through referendums just to survive. I believe the way we fund our schools needs to be evaluated and overhauled. I believe in local control for our local schools."
- Economic Growth - "Building a stronger economy in Wisconsin is essential to the long-term future of the state. Economic growth relies heavily on the ability of business owners to provide affordable health care to their employees and families; having a better health care system and an affordable higher education system is essential to any rebound in our economy."
Garthwaite 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.[3]
Committee membership
- Agriculture
- Renewable Energy and Rural Affairs
- Rural Economic Development (Chair)
- Transportation
- Financial Institutions
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009:[4]
- AB-113 Development zones, enterprise development zones, agricultural development zones, technology zones, and airport development zones consolidated; LAB audit required.
- AB-195 Volunteer Health Care Provider Program: chiropractors, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and phlebotomists may participate
- AB-206 Industrial Hemp, Committee to Study the Uses of, created; report required
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Garthwaite's 2008 campaign:[5]
- 1. Tavern League of WI $2,500
- 2. WI Assoc for Justice $2,000
- 3. WI Wholesale Beer Distributors $1,500
- 4. Thompson, Karen $1,300
- 5. Operating Engineers Local 139 $1,000
External links
- Official website
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Phil Garthwaite
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions:2008
- Facebook profile
- Freedom Speaks profile
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