Candidate Profile: Scott Allen 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.

Scott Allen, a Village of Waukesha resident is running for State Assembly District 97.

Age: 54

Party affiliation: Republican Party
Family: Wife, Angila
Occupation: Legislator (since 2015), business owner, Realtor
Previous elected experience: Representative to State Assembly (current), Alderman (former), CDBG board member (former)
Family members in government: No
Campaign website: https://allenforwisconsin.com/

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

Well, COVID-19, however, there isn't a legislative solution. Instead, it is vital that the people continue to have a voice in how government responds. When the executive branch imposes onerous restrictions on business which causes people to lose their livelihoods, then it is important that we impose our legislative oversight to curtail those regulations. When the executive branch refuses to pay attention to the needs of the unemployed, then the legislature as the voice of the people must bang on the doors of the administrative offices.

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

My opponent supports abortion on demand with no restrictions even for late term. My opponent believes that the government should overrule parents and medical professionals in children’s mental health decisions. My opponent believes that your right to bear arms should be taken away from you if people make unsubstantiated accusations about you.

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

Three terms in the current office to which I seek reelection.

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

Step one: do no harm. Statewide mandates as a means to combat local outbreaks are simply killing our economy. We can address local outbreaks with local mandates and keep the rest of our economy running. It isn't rocket science.

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

By being an active participant, whether on the panel or not, in the recently announced Speaker's Task Force on racial justice and police reform. Additionally, I will be a voice to counter the radical ideologues that want to reshape American values in general while claiming the title of racial justice. They are wolves in sheep's clothing.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Insisting on a proper education for our children. Protecting our rights and freedoms. Keeping Wisconsin competitive nationally.

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

Even if people disagree with me, they will always get honesty from me, and I’m not going to change for the sake of political expedience.