Aaron Perry
Democrat | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Aaron Perry
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 97
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Mayer Lutheran High School, Mayer, Yes, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Waukesha County Food Pantry, Volunteer, Prairie Elementary School
Superintendents Advisory Committee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City of Waukesha Alderman, 7
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Assembly, 2014
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Sierra Club Wisconsin
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Family planning, including abortion, should be in accordance with Roe vs. Wade and a decision to be made by the patient and their doctor depending on individual health needs and risks.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
1. Curb the large tax breaks for huge companies, reallocate to small business grants. 2. Incentive to work: Raise the federal minimum wage to a livable wage. In Wisconsin it should be $18.50. 3. Workforce development investment, including case work. 4. Decouple healthcare from employment. Give the worker freedom to pursue a proper career without fear of losing healthcare.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Proper balanced regulation leads to safe sustainable economic growth. The government should be more proactive than reactive to maintain long term job and wage growth.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would expand the affordable care act. Healthcare is a human right. Healthcare costs overall decline when more people are covered, especially promoting preventative care.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Disagree
George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.
Strongly Disagree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
To give the voters the largest opportunity to be a part of democracy in their voting choices.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My personal faith is very strong. I'm a Christian, I pray daily and attend service weekly. My Father is a Lutheran Pastor and I have a Lutheran education. I have no problem ever talking about my faith, I am tolerant of other faiths and I do not feel the role of an elected official should push any particular faith.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 Democratic Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Democratic Primary, 2018 General Election
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Somewhat Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
The "In the news" page of www.perryforwi.com has several writings and articles to validate the answer.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My experience in small business as well as my elected leadership experience sets me apart from my opponent. I've been a hands on leader for local control balancing state law for years now. My brand of constituent engagement is second to none and well respected in the community and region.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
perryforwi@gmail.com 414 795 0990
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I'm a single Dad of 3 children who all attend public school. My middle child, Jackson, is on the autism spectrum. I'm a former Republican, I never voted for Donald Trump. I'm a strong open minded pragmatic Democrat who cares deeply about a state that has give me so much.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Agree
