News from Sandra Pasch for Assembly, 7/13

Excellent news--I started to walk without my crutches this week. Just in time to really get out and do some campaigning! I'll still need a cane for a while, but it's a wonderful relief to be mobile again.

I have to say that my injury gave me new respect for what people with disabilities go through-a respect I'll carry with me to the legislature if elected. And as I've said before, my injury makes me more determined than ever to win the 22nd Assembly seat to start making a dent in healthcare reform.

Much has happened since my last newsletter, but my main focus has been on meeting voters. I've now visited the homes of nearly 4,000 voters, and plan to keep meeting hundreds of voters each week between now and the election. I intend to earn this seat vote by vote.

There are several events and meet 'n greets in July, so I hope you'll come out to meet me at one of them (see the listing below). There will also be several forums in August and September that will give you a chance to compare me and my opponents side by side. I hope you'll come out to support me and hear what we all have to say.

Enjoy these summer days, and as always, thank you for your support.

Sandy Pasch
22nd Assembly 2008

Peril in the Great Lakes

About two weeks ago, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel called to our attention the severe problems facing our Great Lakes. Entitled, "Great Lakes, Great Peril," the articles describe, in vivid detail, the disgusting rot of algae coating our beaches, a result of the infestation of the invasive quagga mussels. These mussels, along with other aquatic invasive species, are transported into the Great Lakes in ships that travel down the St. Lawrence Seaway, most often in the ballast waters. In the ten years since zebra mussels were first sighted in Lake Erie, these invaders have overrun the Great Lakes and inland waters across the country. And they are not the only threats to the integrity of our waters.

Our groundwaters are threatened by growing demand and limited supply. As populations and water-hungry businesses expand across the state, the availability of safe drinking water and the impact of groundwater drawdown on surface waters - our lakes, rivers, and wetlands - threaten our health, our recreation, and our State's economic future.

We need a strong voice in Madison to call attention to this problem and strengthen efforts at water protection. Over and over we hear "water is the next oil." We must act to protect and preserve our wonderful natural resources. If expansion occurs without consideration of our vulnerable water supply, we will seriously harm one our greatest treasures - Wisconsin's waters. I am committed to environmental stewardship and will fight for the environmental health of our State.

Follow Up on Mental Health Summit

On June 30, over 300 people attended the third Milwaukee Mental Health Summit at Marquette University. Sandy was part of the panel discussion that day: "Mapping a New Road to Recovery: Addressing Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System." Her involvement in programs like this demonstrates her ability to work with diverse groups to tackle tough community-wide problems.

Sandy is shown here with Inspector Kevin Carr, second in command at the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, to her left. DA John Chisholm is to the left of Carr.

Come out and meet Sandy at an upcoming event!

Elaine Myers, Thursday, July 17, 9:30 - 11:00 am

Christie Krugler, Tuesday, July 22, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Adele Kaferly, Monday, July 28, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Barbara Diamond Thursday, July 31, 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Laurel Oaks Retirement Community, Thursday, August 14, 1:30 - 2:30 pm

League of Women Voters, Tuesday, August 4, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Shorewood Village Library

Shorewood Senior Center, Wednesday, September 3, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Schools Alliance, Friday, September 5, Time & Location TBA

Please contact Kate Flood at 920-426-4515 or kate [at] sandypasch [dot] com if you have questions about these events.

Visit sandrapasch.com for the latest on event dates, times, and locations. We look forward to seeing you!