2008 Legislative Candidates
Responses to Legislative Candidate Survey on the Arts
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State Assembly-41st District candidates
Joan Ballweg (R-incumbent)
Keith Ripp (R) - no response as of 9-10-2008
Joan
Ballweg
Question #1
Theater - x
Media Arts - x
Music - x
Visual Arts - x
Question #2
I believe my district in rich in community programs and these will continue
through local support.
Question #3
I am supportive of the Arts as an important part of education, however
funding in all areas will be very difficult to increase with the current
budget and revenue constraints.
Question #4
I believe arts are important to a complete, happy and satisfying experience
as a student. Many of the students involved I believe are naturally more
adept.
Question #5
Wisconsin schools are stuggling to provide core curriculum and services.
As much ars I'd like to make a promise to support increases, I do not
see funds available to commit to this effort.