OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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.
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.
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
I support sanctuary cities.
I support the death penalty.
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our founding fathers recognized man's concupiscence from original sin, that is the fall of mankind and human pride.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
We are created in the image of God who is Truth and Love. We are created to have a yearning to return to God, and we are to use His grace to be obedient to Him so that we may return to Him.
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?
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Create policies that offer a hand up to all people that are able to work, and to find the increasing resources offered by employers, state agencies, and local communities. This will help them find dignity in work and self sufficiency.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I will continue to work with healthcare providers and systems to find concrete ways to reduce duplicative and excessive healthcare. By improving healthcare policies and procedures, we can reduce healthcare costs and thus reduce monthly premiums for individual and family plans. Nationally, we see that patients are often receiving more healthcare than is truly needed. This drives costs up and adversely affects monthly healthcare premiums.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Protect the free market. Lessen restrictions. Decrease needless regulations. Reduce tax burdens for businesses to allow them to invest in their employees, and grow their products and services.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Seventeen years working in healthcare, primarily with the Medicaid and Medicare patient population. Also, working with providers to find more cost effective ways to help create better patient outcomes at the ground level. Former Muskego City Alderman, Waukesha County Supervisor, and long time community leader and volunteer
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
chuck4assebly@gmail.com
414-507-3140
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
As a citizen legislator, I work hard for the people of the 83rd Assembly District. My priorities are to serve God in order to be able to serve the people of my district, and to work towards the greater good of the people of the state of Wisconsin.
Thank you for your prayers and your support,
Rep. Chuck Wichgers