Candidate Profile: Aaron Perry For State Assembly District 97

WAUKESHA, WI—The 2020 election is heating up in Wisconsin and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. Eyes are primarily focused on the presidential election, but voters will also decide the outcome of state representative and senate seats.

Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Aaron D. Perry, a Waukesha resident, is running for State Assembly District 97.

Age: 40

Party affiliation: Democratic Party
Family: Children: Landon-9, Jackson-7, Lauren-6
Occupation: City of Waukesha Alderman-7 years. Digital Consultant-7 years.
Previous elected experience: City of Waukesha Alderman-District 12.
Family members in government: No
Campaign website: https://www.perryforwi.com/

The single most pressing issue facing our state is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

COVID19 and the economic recovery. I intend to actually spend time in Madison working to make sure the Wisconsin government doesn't continue to let down families, businesses and those in need.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I'm an proactive and pragmatic leader. I understand the urgent need for action to ensure public health through COVID19, and the real life economic knowledge to serve the people.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

In my 7 years on the common council I've spearhead, and passed, multiple initiatives and ordinances. These range but development/redevelopment, public safety, medicinal cannabis referendum and helping fund homeless services.

What steps should state government take to bolster economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic for local businesses?

Until the public health COVID19 crisis is under control, we will not see a full recovery. What we can do is enact cannabis reform that would fund a portion of the recovery. The state spends too much money on debt service from previous borrowing. Collaborating on addition revenue options is a more sustainable financial path than we've had.

How will you address the calls for racial justice and police reform?

My diverse background is superior to my opponent's. I'm not beholden to anyone or special interests. Racial justice and police reform need pragmatic people who actually go to Madison and work together on these complex issue.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Education, Gun violence prevention, women's rights.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

Funding for specials education. I support the 2nd amendment. Union worker supporter.