Dana Glasstein
Educator, Waukesha County Technical College
Democrat
Mequon
Elected Experience
None
Q&A with the Candidate
Why should voters elect you?
I am a 26-year Ozaukee County resident, educator, and military wife and mother. I’m committed to representing every resident of this district and addressing the concerns I hear from my neighbors; from the rising cost of living, to the strain on public education funding and its impact on property taxes, to the protection of our land and natural resources. As an educator in the Wisconsin Technical College System, I work closely with industry and community partners to help adult students overcome barriers, complete their credentials, and enter family-sustaining careers that strengthen our workforce and our state’s economy. I will bring this experience and passion to Madison to advocate for the families of our district.
What is the top issue in your district? How would you address it?
Families in Assembly District 22 are feeling the squeeze of rising costs. From housing and property taxes to childcare and healthcare, affordability has become the biggest challenge shaping daily life in our communities. Our district attracts many new families and residents want to stay here, raise their families here, and retire here. But it is getting harder and too many are struggling to keep up. I will reach across the aisle to address these issues. We must end the vicious cycle of underfunding our public schools, community referenda and property tax increases, and I will work to expand access to affordable healthcare and childcare. Addressing affordability is key to keeping our district strong, vibrant, and a place where every family can thrive.
How should Wisconsin government operate differently than in the past?
For too long, Wisconsin’s state government has been hamstrung by partisan gridlock and a lack of transparency maintained by the Republican majority. Consider this: in the last legislative session, less than 4% of bills introduced by Democratic lawmakers even received a public hearing. That means many issues supported by a majority of Wisconsinites never get a hearing, never get a vote, and never have a chance to become law. In a purple state like ours, that is not fair representation and it is fundamentally undemocratic. With fairer legislative maps now in place, we finally have an opportunity to restore bipartisan cooperation and ensure that every community’s voice is heard in Madison.
What is your favorite fun Wisconsin history fact?
Wisconsin has always taken its dairy heritage very seriously! The sale and use of margarine was banned from 1895 to 1967 and some regulations on margarine packaging and use in restaurants and public institutions are still in place today.