Stephen Tryon
Federal Express global dangerous goods specialist
Democrat
Pewaukee
Elected Experience
None
Q&A with the Candidate
Why should voters elect you?
Voters in Assembly District 15 deserve an independent-minded leader who answers strictly to the community, not to national party bosses. My life demonstrates commitment to service and real-world problem-solving. As a retired Army lieutenant colonel, I spent over two decades protecting our Constitution and leading soldiers. Later, as a business executive, I mastered how to build future-ready, technologically transparent systems. Most recently, my hands-on work as a courier and dangerous goods specialist in parcel delivery has kept me grounded in our day-to-day economy and deeply connected to the practical safety and infrastructure needs of working families. I have seen every corner of our district in good weather and bad. The model I describe in my book Accountability Citizenship will improve your state government.
What is the top issue in your district? How would you address it?
The top issue facing Assembly District 15 is modernizing our infrastructure. Safe drinking water, future-ready public transit, and a resilient grid are the building blocks of local affordability and quality of life. Currently, our community remains vulnerable; I have spoken with residents who routinely lose power for days due to vulnerable above-ground lines, others who are concerned about the health risks posed by PFAS and other substances in our drinking water. Our roads, sewage, internet, and school facilities must be better equipped for extreme weather. Wisconsin must stop letting career politicians use the budget surplus for short-term payouts. I will move our district from a reactive crisis-management model to a proactive strategy that secures our grid, protects our resources, and anticipates future growth.
How should Wisconsin government operate differently than in the past?
Wisconsin state government must transition away from partisan gridlock and return to a service-first model focused on building and maintaining safe, informed and engaged communities. This is the essence of the information-age citizenship I described in my first book, Accountability Citizenship — the model I want to implement as your Assemblyman. Our state's immediate priorities should be public safety, modern (weather-proof) infrastructure, and high-quality education. Because federal dysfunction directly threatens Wisconsin's economic stability, our state legislature should proactively exercise its authority under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to lead the charge for critical federal reforms, including congressional term limits, a balanced-budget amendment, and meaningful campaign finance reform. We must stop allowing career politicians to divide our communities.
What is your favorite fun Wisconsin history fact?
Arthur MacArthur Sr. was a Scottish immigrant who, while serving as lieutenant governor, was made the fourth governor of Wisconsin for only four days in March 1856 due to a dispute over the result of the 1855 gubernatorial election. Arthur MacArthur Sr. was the father of Arthur MacArthur (Civil War hero) and the grandfather of Douglas MacArthur.