Gary Will
Republican | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gary Will
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 41
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Plymouth High School, Plymouth, 1986
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Knights of Columbus, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City of Ripon Mayor, 2010-2020
FDL County Board, 2012-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Tom Rogers
Mike Ratter
Steve Kastenschmidt
Tim Saul
Troy Damsteegt
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2016)
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.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Working a job needs to be more of a benefit than receiving benefits. Creating programs especially for small business's to mentor and train people to not only work with them but to grow with them with the hope that they aspire to start their own business's or potentially buy out the retiring business.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Find ways to reduce restrictions on current programs especially for small communities and give them the tools they need to thrive and not a one size fits all.
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Make the market as competitive as possible with less restrictions and make high deductibles carry or transfer over to the next year with any unexpected emergencies or surgeries within 90 days of annual renewals.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Their past and their history.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe strongly in the Christian family values and morals.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Republican 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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe in helping people within our limits and guidelines as long as they assimilate to our culture, communities and laws.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I served as Mayor of Ripon for 10 years and have also been on the Fond du Lac County Board for 8 years and counting. I have also served on many committees over the last 10 years both at the city and county level. I have also managed a small business for 25 years.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
garywillforassembly@gmail.com 920-229-0816
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I'm an old school, common sense, problem solver who enjoys coming up with solutions and ideas that will benefit the majority of people involved. Given my experience and out of the box thinking I believe I can add great value not only to the 41st Assembly District but to our state as a representative.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Neutral
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
