It is time to step down to step up. After nearly 8 years of service, I am not seeking re-election for City Council. This is certainly bittersweet for me. We have been through tough times as a community with the pandemic, attacks on our immigrant and refugee community, and the loss of two area hospitals.
But I have also seen our community come together and grow in tremendous ways. I feel so lucky to be a part of the resilience of the Chippewa Valley.
Change is needed in the 3rd CD (well… all over but this is where I have the most impact). I am running for Congress because I have worked with real people solving real problems like housing, healthcare, water quality. As a local leader, I am focused on local issues and how they impact local people throughout the 3rd CD.
Over the past eight years, I’ve gained direct experience and found local solutions to the major challenges facing communities, including the housing crisis, limited healthcare access, bringing jobs to the area, and the high cost of living.
Yet when I look at Congress, I don’t see problem-solving; I see representatives disconnected from the daily realities of the people they serve and are more concerned about their wealthy donors and party leaders’ demands.
We need local leaders in Congress who understand housing, healthcare, and affordability challenges firsthand. This is why I am stepping up to run for Congress.
Thank you for all of your support to this point, and for your support on the rest of this journey. I appreciate you.
– Emily
