Rich Zipperer

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Rich Zipperer
Wisconsin State Assembly District 98
Incumbent
Assumed office
2006
Current term ends
2010
Political party Republican
Profession Attorney
Website Rep. Rich Zipperer

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Rich Zipperer is a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 98th Assembly District since 2006. The 98th District consists of Pewaukee and Brookfield.

Early life and career

Rich Zipperer served as the District Director and Deputy Chief of Staff to Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner and previously served as an aide to Congressman Tom Petri in Washington DC. Rich Zipperer is a native of Reedsville. Zipperer graduated from St. Norbert College in DePere with a Bachelor's Degree, and recieved a Masters Degree from George Washington University in Washington DC. Zipperer is currently working part-time on a law degree from Marquette University[1].

Political career

Rich was elected in 2006 after surviving a four-way GOP Primary. Rich ran after previous State Representative Scott Jensen was charged in a campaign caucus scandal.

Issue positions

On his official campaign site Zipperer states a number of his positions, including:[2]

  • Taxes - "High taxes in Wisconsin are driving away jobs, causing our seniors to move out of state, and making it even more difficult for families to make ends meet. In the Assembly, I am working for tax relief, authoring one of the few tax cuts to become law in the last budget."
  • Government Spending - "Weeding out bureaucratic waste and red tape to get government off of the backs of small businesses and individuals will be one of my most important goals."
  • Education - "I am a strong advocate of giving greater control of education to parents and teachers, and having less mandates from Washington and Madison. Milwaukee’s school choice program is one way to give parents and children options they need."
  • 2nd Amendment - "As a hunter, sportsman, and strong defender of the right of individuals to protect themselves, I will oppose efforts by those who would trample on our constitutionally protected rights to keep and bear arms."
  • Big Government Mandates - "We don't need the state government to act as a nanny for us all. I will work in the Assembly to promote individual freedom and stop the seemingly endless march toward more and more government regulation of our daily lives."

Zipperer 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

Sponsored legislation

Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:[4]

  • AB-168 Biennial budget bill preparation and consideration revisions re state agency request for earmark or nonfiscal policy item prohibited, state agency budget modification report by DOA Secretary, earmark transparency report by LFB, JCF executive sessions and documents on legislature's Web site
  • AB-263 Restraining order and injunction violations: court may order person to submit to GPS tracking by Corr.Dept in certain cases; surcharge and penalties for tampering with device

Rich was the lead sponsor on Assembly Bill 739 in 2008 in which would make all earmarks go public before debate and also prohibit air dropping of earmarks in conference committee. AB 739 passed, but it was killed in the Wisconsin State Senate Rules Committee.

Major donors

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

  • 1. WI Restaurant Assoc $500
  • 2. Delgado, Jose M $500
  • 3. General Electric $500
  • 4. WI Dental Assoc $500
  • 5. Zipperer, Albert $500

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://www.richzipperer.com/biography.php
  2. ↑ Rich Zipperer Issues
  3. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assm. Zipperer Issue Positions
  4. ↑ Wisconsin Legislature - Bills sponsored by Rich Zipperer
  5. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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