Brookfield/Elm Grove Monthly
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MAY 2013 Page 2A • Freeman Brookfield & Elm Grove "I believe if we liberate the economy with tax cuts, not manipulate it with tax credits, the free market will do what it's supposed to do, which is innovate and grow." – State Rep. Rob Hutton The FREEMAN Established in 1859 Hutton From Page 1A comes to paying taxes, I'm concerned that this level of a tax cut won't do enough to generate reinvestment and economic growth. How to reach us FREEMAN: Governor Walker's proposed budget has caused concern for two entities in your district. The city of Brookfield is concerned due to the budget's levy limits and the Elmbrook School District because of the zero percent revenue limit. Have you talked with the city and school district about their concerns, and what are you doing to address them? HUTTON: I am hearing concerns from local municipalities about the caps on spending and property taxes. We are scheduling meetings with those leaders to discuss those concerns further. However, the majority of residents are telling me they can't afford an increase in their taxes and are asking all levels of government to tighten their budgets like they personally have had to. Regarding education and our school districts, I support the governor's idea that all children, regardless of their ZIP code, deserve a quality education. He has proposed $475 million in new state funding for public education and for Submitted photo expanding the quality of educational opportuniState Rep. Rob Hutton and two of his four kids, Sarah and Steven, stand in front of Elm Grove Village ties throughout the state. My children have experienced private, public and home-schooling. Hall on March 23 with their booty from an Easter egg hunt. That is a choice my wife and I made based on what we felt was the best fit for our children. I believe all parents deserve that same choice. parameters for Wisconsin's permitting process and sent a strong message to mining and other FREEMAN: The economy appears to be industries that Wisconsin is serious about building momentum once again. What are removing bureaucracy and encouraging privateyou doing to help continue to build on that sector jobs growth. The bill also reaffirms WisMy greatest achievement is: marrying momentum? consin's commitment as good stewards of our Patti and raising our four children. HUTTON: I'm a supply-side guy I believe if . natural resources, like our lakes, streams and My favorite book is: "A History of the we liberate the economy with tax cuts, not drinking water. American People," by Paul Johnson. manipulate it with tax credits, the free market will do what it's supposed to do, which is innoFREEMAN: What are some of your plans My favorite movies are: "Amazing vate and grow. With growth comes jobs, prosper- as a representative? Grace" and "Hoosiers." ity and an overall larger tax base. Our current HUTTON: I want to continue to listen to the My favorite childhood memory is: tax laws are cumbersome and complicated. We residents and business owners in my district on visiting historic U.S. sites on family currently have over 50 credits in our tax code. issues that are important to them. As their repvacations. As we simplify our tax policy we will become , resentative, I want to work on legislation that The person I most admire is: my dad, more attractive to employers to grow in Wiscon- can potentially make life better for them, their sin. family or their business. who has shown me what integrity and The Doyle-era tax increases hurt Wisconsin's As Act 10 provided some breathing room, we leadership looks like. economy and Wisconsin families. In 2010, Wisneed to further evaluate our salary benefits and , The worst job I had as a teenager: consin's overall tax burden was the fifth highest retirement costs as we look out over the next was temp help at a meat packing plant. in the nation. For businesses, our tax burden five to 10 years. As is being reported throughout The food I like best is: my mom's biswas seventh highest. To put that in perspective, the country those ongoing obligations are , when Illinois raised its corporate rate by 66 per- unsustainable at all levels of government. cuits and sausage gravy. cent two years ago, that rate was still lower than My favorite hobby is: investing time in Wisconsin. We won't generate economic growth FREEMAN: What else would you like my kids and a basketball prison minor encourage further business migration to Wis- your constituents to know about you and istry. consin if we don't get serious about addressing your plans for the state? My favorite music group is: Eternity, our tax policy . HUTTON: I have been making the argument a talented local gospel quartet. that our skills gap is at epidemic levels. Thirty FREEMAN: In March, the state Assembly years ago we decided that educating students in My goal this year: to play a role in approved a mining billing that allowed the trades was no longer a priority With the . strengthening Wisconsin's economy. Gogebic Taconite to proceed on an easier upcoming exit of the baby boomers from the My pet is: our dog, Boomer. regulatory path to open an iron ore mine in workforce, it may take at least that long to make My favorite vacation place is: Camp northern Wisconsin. What did you take into up for the skills gap we created. This is going to Forest Springs, Westboro, Wis. A wonconsideration when voting in favor of this require a cohesive effort between students, parbill? ents, business leaders, career counselors/teachderful family camp in northern WisconHUTTON: The passage of the mining bill was ers, and tech schools/universities. We can't sin. critical to the economic direction of Wisconsin. grow our overall economy without this being a That bill simply outlined sensible timeline top priority . Getting to know ... Rob Hutton 801 N. Barstow St., P.O. Box 7, Waukesha, WI 53187 262-542-2500 Hours: M-F 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. If you have a news tip from the Brookfield/Elm Grove area, contact Mary Reardon at 513-2657 or news@conleynet.com To advertise in "Brookfield & Elm Grove This Month" call the advertising department at (262) 513-2624. 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