Hello My Name is
Seth Haskin
WHERE I COME FROM
I am from the St. Croix Falls area. Situated across the border of Minnesota and north of Hudson, St. Croix Falls is a beautiful area where a glacier carved out the St. Croix river. The autumn colors attract many people to the area. I have lived here most of my life. Wisconsin is a state I love for many reasons, one of which is my German background; and of course my love for great cheese. Industry, community, and agriculture are the pillars of the Wisconsin I know. We care greatly for one another and will strive for a better state.
Who I Am
I am someone who will make decisions, not based on partisan pressure, but rather on knowledge and wisdom. I am young, but that does not discount me as a leader. Because I am young, my choices will be investments into my future and the future generations of Wisconsin. I will surround my self with a cabinet of educated and well informed advisors who not only have knowledge, but experience. It is my goal to show great leadership by listening to many options and opinions, and basing decisions on what I believe Wisconsin needs. I am someone who will take responsibility, and in doing so will execute policy with this in mind. I am for the people and stand by the people. I believe that our government is still in our hands, and we can use it to better help our lives. I believe my unique position of being a college student at the age of 22 will help represent many of those who have taken the same path. I will represent my cohort, but, I will also be representing the will of the people of Wisconsin; no matter what age group or background. I am here to build a bridge. I am here to begin the next civic duty. I am here to create a better future. I am here for you. Wisconsin, let us put aside the polarization and show unity.
Wisconsin,
Why Are We The Change
I know that the majority of Wisconsin citizens agree on many things and that we want many similar things, the way in which we reach these goals may differ but it shouldn't keep us from reaching them, nonetheless. Wisconsin was formed around democracy and the idea that the people have the power. The "Wisconsin idea" has been the center stage for policy nation wide; with the phrase "effective and accountable government worked best with the help of experts". Government is a tool for its people not a tool against its people. This is how Wisconsin has and will continue to shape the U.S.A.
The more politicians polarize us the more we loose the Wisconsin I love. So it is time we stand up in solidarity and show those in power that job security is based on the people's votes and not how much they can control us. Voting in third party into the office of the governor will not only stir up the media but it will also stir the stagnate waters of politics. Whether we realize it or not, Wisconsin is the change for the country. Wisconsin can show and will show that we care, that we will not backdown into a corner of helplessness, we are stubborn but also caring. In the words of a wise protestor and great leader "Be the change you want to see". I will take the first step if I have to, and I will take it confidently. Look out Wisconsin, here comes a young, ambitious, and independent leader.
Informed Reform
As Governor, I would understand the weight and importance my ideas around policy and change would have across Wisconsin. I know that my actions will have a ripple effect in the communities and local governments of this state. Thus, I will do my best to serve the people of Wisconsin in the best way possible with free thought and community-building based polices.