Plouff To Re-enter Public Life
Why I Am Running
After twenty years out of the legislature and fifteen years into retirement I have decided to run for the assembly. When I see the behaviors shown under the dome in Madison begin to reflect those of Washington D.C. I am appalled and dismayed. Our democracy needs attention, and I am willing to step forward. Again.
How do I intend to serve if reelected?
There are many pieces of my experience that are especially valuable to the state legislature. I know how the process works and have been successful in getting needed work done. I know how to craft legislation, get it passed through the state assembly and senate, and have it signed into law. I know the importance of aiding constituents as they seek help with the state bureaucracy. My established history of working hard will continue, as there is so much to do.
I offer what no other candidate for the 92nd district today can provide, and that is eight years of experience in the Assembly. My experience tells me that things do not have to continue as they are today. The chaos in our capital is a result of special interests seeking even more power. They hold on to that power by increasing the chaos, ignoring the facts, and outright lying to the people. A state legislature in continuous shout mode only serves those power-hungry special interest groups.
My time in the state assembly brought forward and honed skills I hadn’t known I had. My teaching background helped me become a mentor for other legislators. New legislative districts have been approved and they will be activated this fall. As a result, there will be a record number of new people being sworn into legislative office. They will need mentoring and I can help do that.
They will learn quickly that making public policy is a process best accomplished with personal relationships in their own caucus, across the aisle, and in the governor’s office. Office holders do not make solid law that benefits the people when they only work for their own legacy. There was a time when legislators fought like hell against each other on the floor all day long. But as the final gavel came down, they stood at the door greeting old friends of both parties. Democrats and Republicans were heard asking each other, “Is it your turn to buy dinner or mine?” I remember those days and will work to bring them back.
At age seventy-four I am not looking for another career in the state legislature. But I know I can help now, and I am willing and able to do it. Elect me to the assembly and you will have chosen an experienced legislator with a strong passion to make this state and republic work for the people.