Big turnout for candidate forum
Energy filled the room at The Orchard restaurant and banquet hall in Baldwin last night. The large turnout left people standing to listen as candidates fielded questions for about 2 hours. Voters are concerned about the expansion of government, taxes, the economy and jobs. Since the legislature raised taxes by over $5 billion, one of Baldwin’s large employers announced the closure of their Wisconsin plant. Clopay will consolidate their manufacturing jobs in Ohio at the cost of over 300 jobs in our area. People in Baldwin understand too well the negative effects of increasing taxes and regulations.
Our country has suffered the loss of thousands of manufacturing jobs during the current recession. But Wisconsin has lost more than Minnesota. More than Iowa. More than Illinois. Even more than Michigan. In Wisconsin for the first time we now have more government jobs than we have manufacturing jobs! It is time for a new direction in Madison. Lower taxes, more jobs and improved education.