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Dear Friends,

Week in Brief:

This past week’s activities included two visits with service groups in Cross Plains, attending the Cross Plains Beer Parade and a library fundraiser, observing at the 2nd congressional Democratic Party delegate selection caucus, and of course door to door voter contact.

Special note: If you have not seen the latest issue of Brava magazine, I encourage you to check it out. Melissa is featured as one of the mothers, who manage hectic schedules. Melissa balances family needs, running a business, an of course helping out on the campaign trail!

Thank you to those who stopped in for my half-birthday celebration! It was fun to spend time catching up with friends!

Dear Friends,

Week in Brief:

This past week’s activities included two neighborhood association meetings, a Rhythm and Booms planning update meeting, the Wisconsin River Sportsmen Association annual dinner, and a concert. Of course, the grassroots door-to-door effort continues rain or shine.

The Details:

The birthday open house at Benvuto’s was fun for all who attended. We had cake from Pierce’s Northside Market, good conversation and cheer.

I was fortunate to be able to attend a couple of neighborhood organization meetings this past week. I’ve been impressed with the strength and efforts of our area’s neighborhood organizations. They are great assets to our community.

I attended an update meeting on Rhythm and Booms with Northside Alders, Satya Rhodes-Conway (District 12) and Michael Schumacher (District 18). There was a good discussion about safety issues, economic impact, and long term planning. Coordinating Sponsor Terry Kelly with the Northside help has done an amazing job in pulling together this spectacular patriotic celebration.

Conservation and environmental issues are important to our area. I was privileged to attend the annual dinner of the Wisconsin River Sportsmen Association. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet some of the hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts that attended.

As I continue to campaign, join me if you like - for doors or at events like these:

May 18th – Northside Supporters Jeanette Paulson, Dayna Dalton, and Gayle Ihlenfeld are planning an event for our campaign the afternoon of May 18th. Very kid friendly event!

June 8th – Conservation leaders and outdoor enthusiasts from the 81st Assembly District and across Wisconsin will be hosting a fundraising event for me at Rex’s Innkeeper in Waunakee.

Justin

Dear Friends,

REMINDER! Come and join us Thursday, April 24th, for cake and fun – We are planning a family fun gathering at the Northside Benvenutos Restaurant/Bar, located in the Northgate shopping center, 1849 Northport Dr. We will have birthday cake from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Spread the word on this one, the email was held up and some may not have gotten the word.

Week in Brief:

This past week I did fewer events and more doors. I did manage to join friends and neighbors at the Lake View Hill Earth Day cleanup. I also attended a neighborhood meeting and a professional association gathering. Over the weekend we visited door-to-door for hours, completing another community within the District.

Dear Friends,

Come and join us on April 24th for cake and fun – We are planning a family fun gathering at the Northside Benvenutos Restaurant/Bar, located in the Northgate shopping center, 1849 Northport Dr. We will have birthday cake from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

Melissa, the children, and I enjoy going to community events and we went to several such outings this week, attending a community spaghetti dinner in Waunakee, a pancake breakfast in Black Earth, and a Madison Northside neighborhood plan open house. Our older boys also joined me in going door-to-door. I attended the Spring Conservation Congress, a Clean Wisconsin discussion on climate change and our environment, a Democratic Party unity event, and a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood.

Dear Friends,

This week I attended a conference on the environmental impacts of large livestock facilities; the Annual Confluence of the River Alliance of Wisconsin; the Dane County Democratic presidential delegate caucus, and the monthly Dane County Democratic Party meeting. I also went door-to-door talking to interested voters. Discussion topics included education, healthcare, environmental concerns, and dog rescue efforts.