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Phil Garthwaite
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Prior offices
Wisconsin State Assembly District 49

Personal
Profession
Legislator


Phil Garthwaite (b. October 6, 1972) was a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 49th District since 2007.

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]

On his campaign website Garthwaite listed his positions on a number of issues, including:[2]

  • Healthcare - 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."

Committee assignments

Elections

2010

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010

Garthwaite was defeated in his bid for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly District 49. He was defeated by Republican Travis Tranel in the general election on November 2, 2010. Garthwaite was unopposed in the September 14, 2010, primary election.[3]

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 49

Democratic primary (2010)

Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Phil Garthwaite (D) 1,619 99.69%

Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:

  • AB-113 Development zones, enterprise development zones, agricultural development zones, technology zones, and airport development zones consolidated; LAB audit required.
  • AB-195 Volunteer Healthcare 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

For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.

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Preceded by
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Wisconsin State Assembly District 49
2006–present
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