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I want to thank all 879 Voters in SD41 for your support in the Primary While we did not prevail, hopefully we sent a message to those who do not uphold our parties values, "Vote correct, or expect to be called to answer for it" Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness Without Life, you never get the other two This District still belongs to us the voters, not the politicians. "We the People" need to take an active role in shaping the kind of state we pass along to our future generations. This means stepping out of our comfort zones, without want for reward, nor fear of reprisal. "Cowardice asks the question: is it safe? Expediency asks the question: is it political? Vanity asks the question: is it popular? But conscience asks the question: is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor political, nor popular but one must take it simply because it is right." Martin Luther King, Jr. My only regret is, now we only have a choice between "Liberal" & "Liberal Light" |
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What does Bill stand for?
State Spending
Spending is growing at an unprecedented rate. A government that grows at a rate faster than it's economy is unsustainable. This threatens the economic future and viability of our great state and it's ability to attract and retain a solid, private sector job base - where real growth occurs. We need leaders who will tackle the unpopular task of getting spending in line. I propose Zero-Based budgeting across all departments. That means justifying every dollar of spending, every two years. Now that's transparency.
We need Sunset Clauses (i.e. expiration/renewal dates) on all spending bills. This will assure that Minnesotan's hard-earned tax dollars are being spent in the most efficient and useful manor.
"End the Spend"
Education Reform
I am a strong advocate for local school control, something that has been dwindling over the past decade. Government closest to the people, best serves the people. Education spending is nearing 50% of the State budget (37.1% K-12 & 9.2% Higher Ed.) and is too often "off the table" when budgets are reviewed. It is time to look at new, innovative education reform solutions that puts the money into the classroom, where it benefits your children, not into bureaucracies and the state-wide unions. In contrast, my opponent Geoff Michel, authored a bill this past session, that would have created an entirely new bureaucracy in education with even greater state control. Geoff was also the deciding vote (8-7) that allowed Common Core Standards Language (Federal Mandates) to proceed in the Senate, which would have again, limited parental input and control over your child's education.
Personal Protection and Liberty
Protecting our lives and property is a basic right that pre-dates our Constitution. Even the Supreme Court recently reaffirmed your right to Keep and Bears Arm. Yet Geoff Michel would have denied you this very basic right. Thankfully, other Republicans and 17 Democrats had the good sense to vote to protect these rights and outvote Geoff's bad vote.
Pro-Life
No state funded abortions or research on human Embryos
This is no time for career politicians
What have the incumbents given us?
$6 - 8 Billion (est.) More Debt!
More Regulations!
Bigger Government!
They just could not get the job done!
"We punted and left a real problem for next year"
Sen. Geoff Michel SD41 on the Chris Baker Show 5/18/10
Spoken like a true politician
This is not a game!
Tough times call for tough leaders
State Spending
Spending is growing at an unprecedented rate. A government that grows at a rate faster than it's economy is unsustainable. This threatens the economic future and viability of our great state and it's ability to attract and retain a solid, private sector job base - where real growth occurs. We need leaders who will tackle the unpopular task of getting spending in line. I propose Zero-Based budgeting across all departments. That means justifying every dollar of spending, every two years. Now that's transparency.
We need Sunset Clauses (i.e. expiration/renewal dates) on all spending bills. This will assure that Minnesotan's hard-earned tax dollars are being spent in the most efficient and useful manor.
"End the Spend"
Education Reform
I am a strong advocate for local school control, something that has been dwindling over the past decade. Government closest to the people, best serves the people. Education spending is nearing 50% of the State budget (37.1% K-12 & 9.2% Higher Ed.) and is too often "off the table" when budgets are reviewed. It is time to look at new, innovative education reform solutions that puts the money into the classroom, where it benefits your children, not into bureaucracies and the state-wide unions. In contrast, my opponent Geoff Michel, authored a bill this past session, that would have created an entirely new bureaucracy in education with even greater state control. Geoff was also the deciding vote (8-7) that allowed Common Core Standards Language (Federal Mandates) to proceed in the Senate, which would have again, limited parental input and control over your child's education.
Personal Protection and Liberty
Protecting our lives and property is a basic right that pre-dates our Constitution. Even the Supreme Court recently reaffirmed your right to Keep and Bears Arm. Yet Geoff Michel would have denied you this very basic right. Thankfully, other Republicans and 17 Democrats had the good sense to vote to protect these rights and outvote Geoff's bad vote.
Pro-Life
No state funded abortions or research on human Embryos
This is no time for career politicians
What have the incumbents given us?
$6 - 8 Billion (est.) More Debt!
More Regulations!
Bigger Government!
They just could not get the job done!
"We punted and left a real problem for next year"
Sen. Geoff Michel SD41 on the Chris Baker Show 5/18/10
Spoken like a true politician
This is not a game!
Tough times call for tough leaders
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William Bill Reichert
4732 Nine Mile Creek Pkwy
Bloomington, MN 55437
A Bloomington resident, who has spent most of his 53 years growing up, raising a family, working and worshipping in Bloomington and Edina.
1974 Graduate of Bloomington Jefferson High School
Graduate of Hennepin Technical South Campus
Professional Sales & Marketing
Married to Carole for 33 years
Proud father of three grown children and a new grandfather
Small Business owner
President Sport Sales Inc
Active member of Mt Hope Lutheran Church Bloomington for over 20 years
12 years serving the Mt Hope Governing Board
Serving as President, Vice President & Member at Large
Served the MHR Lutheran School Board for 8 years
Chairman, Vice Chair & Member at Large
Served 6 years with MN Civil Air Patrol as Lt. Reichert
and MN Wing Ground Team Training Officer
Rapid Responder Award recipient 6 consecutive years
Board member of Bloomington Solutions
Organization committed to keeping our local government accountable to its citizens.
4732 Nine Mile Creek Pkwy
Bloomington, MN 55437
A Bloomington resident, who has spent most of his 53 years growing up, raising a family, working and worshipping in Bloomington and Edina.
1974 Graduate of Bloomington Jefferson High School
Graduate of Hennepin Technical South Campus
Professional Sales & Marketing
Married to Carole for 33 years
Proud father of three grown children and a new grandfather
Small Business owner
President Sport Sales Inc
Active member of Mt Hope Lutheran Church Bloomington for over 20 years
12 years serving the Mt Hope Governing Board
Serving as President, Vice President & Member at Large
Served the MHR Lutheran School Board for 8 years
Chairman, Vice Chair & Member at Large
Served 6 years with MN Civil Air Patrol as Lt. Reichert
and MN Wing Ground Team Training Officer
Rapid Responder Award recipient 6 consecutive years
Board member of Bloomington Solutions
Organization committed to keeping our local government accountable to its citizens.
How does Geoff Michel Vote?
One of the best resources for voting records is, "Vote Smart" a non-partisan research group.
Geoff's Record on Vote Smart
Life Issues?
Geoff Voted for State Funding of Abortion ...the only Republican to do so
Geoff Voted for Research on Human Embryos ...the only Republican to do so
Geoff's Votes earned him a 0% from MCCL
Gun Rights?
Geoff Voted Against MN Personal Protection Act ...one of only two Republican Senators to do so.
Geoff Gets a "D" from the NRA
Family Values?
Geoff received the second lowest rating of any Republican by the Minnesota Family Council
Taxes?
Geoff Voted to raise your Sales Tax by .375% where is that money being spent?
If Geoff is such a champion for the taxpayer, why does the Taxpayers League only give him a "middle of the road" 66 score. Would that be a "C"?
How does Geoff Rate? The Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota gave Geoff the 3rd lowest score of any Republican Senator.
Geoff is right when he states in his latest mailing "Public confidence in institutions and elected officals is at an all time low"
Maybe this is why Geoff is trying to sound like a challenger, and not the eight year incumbent he is.
One of the best resources for voting records is, "Vote Smart" a non-partisan research group.
Geoff's Record on Vote Smart
Life Issues?
Geoff Voted for State Funding of Abortion ...the only Republican to do so
Geoff Voted for Research on Human Embryos ...the only Republican to do so
Geoff's Votes earned him a 0% from MCCL
Gun Rights?
Geoff Voted Against MN Personal Protection Act ...one of only two Republican Senators to do so.
Geoff Gets a "D" from the NRA
Family Values?
Geoff received the second lowest rating of any Republican by the Minnesota Family Council
Taxes?
Geoff Voted to raise your Sales Tax by .375% where is that money being spent?
If Geoff is such a champion for the taxpayer, why does the Taxpayers League only give him a "middle of the road" 66 score. Would that be a "C"?
How does Geoff Rate? The Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota gave Geoff the 3rd lowest score of any Republican Senator.
Geoff is right when he states in his latest mailing "Public confidence in institutions and elected officals is at an all time low"
Maybe this is why Geoff is trying to sound like a challenger, and not the eight year incumbent he is.