Gina Cefalu Paulick

Issues & Policies

Gina's Commitment to District 66 Families

Gina is running because District 66 families deserve a representative who listens for them, someone who listens, understands the challenges real families face, and has the courage to take action. These are the issues that matter most, and these are Gina's commitments to you.

  • Lower the Cost of Living

    Wisconsin families should be able to keep more of what they earn and afford the essentials of everyday life.


    Gina's priorities include:

    • Reducing the tax burden on Wisconsin families, seniors, workers, and businesses 
    • Addressing Wisconsin's rising property tax burden 
    • Returning excess taxpayer dollars when appropriate rather than growing government spending 
    • Eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and unnecessary government spending 
    • Reducing regulations and red tape that increase costs 
    • Supporting policies that encourage investment, job creation, and economic growth 
    • Holding government accountable for how taxpayer dollars are spent 
  • Affordable Housing & Homeownership

    Homeownership should remain within reach for Wisconsin families, young adults, and working people, while seniors should have the opportunity to remain in the homes and communities they helped build.


    Gina's priorities include:

    • Expanding opportunities for first-time homebuyers 
    • Encouraging the development of attainable housing 
    • Reducing unnecessary regulations and red tape that increase housing costs 
    • Supporting responsible housing development 
    • Working with communities and developers to address housing needs 
    • Developing policies to help seniors 65+ to remain in their homes, including property-tax relief options 
    • Protecting the ability of Wisconsin families to build equity through homeownership 
  • Education & Strong Schools

    Wisconsin schools should prepare students with strong academic fundamentals, practical skills, and the foundation they need for college, careers, or trades.


    Gina's priorities include:

    • Returning to the fundamentals of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and civics 
    • Raising academic standards and improving student outcomes 
    • Supporting teachers with the resources they need in the classroom 
    • Supporting paraeducators and other school staff while looking to cut administrative costs
    • Strengthening classroom discipline and supporting teachers' authority to maintain an appropriate learning environment 
    • Expanding opportunities in the skilled trades, technical education, and career training 
    • Connecting education and workforce training with Wisconsin's job opportunities 
    • Supporting meaningful parental involvement and transparency in their children's education 

  • Safe Communities & Strong First Responders

    Wisconsin communities should be safe places to live, work, raise a family, and operate a business.


    Gina's priorities include:

    • Supporting law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and other first responders 
    • Improving recruitment and retention of public-safety professionals 
    • Providing appropriate resources, training, and equipment 
    • Supporting policies that hold offenders accountable by protecting victims
    • Looking at the best use of flock cameras or related technology in assisting with solving and deterring crime while safeguarding privacy for citizens 
    • Supporting safe neighborhoods, schools, and businesses 

  • Reliable & Affordable Energy

    Wisconsin needs reliable energy that keeps homes affordable and businesses competitive while protecting the state's natural resources.


    Gina's priorities include:

    • Supporting a reliable and affordable electric grid 
    • Protecting residential utility customers from costs associated with large energy users 
    • Supporting responsible development of Wisconsin's energy resources 
    • Supporting an all-of-the-above approach to reliable energy 
    • Protecting Wisconsin's land and water resources and eliminating solar fields that destroy farmland 
    • Supporting energy policies that allow Wisconsin manufacturers and businesses to remain competitive 
    • Data Centers & Local Communities
    • Large data-center developments can bring investment and jobs while also creating significant demands for electricity, water, land, and infrastructure.

    Gina supports:

    • Protecting residential ratepayers from costs associated with large data centers 
    • Ensuring large developments appropriately accounts for infrastructure and energy costs 
    • Transparency regarding major development projects 
    • Protecting farmland and water resources 
    • Addressing potential noise and other impacts on neighboring communities 
    • Meaningful local involvement in major development decisions 

  • Agriculture & Rural Wisconsin

    Agriculture is an important part of Wisconsin's economy, communities, and heritage.


    Gina's priorities include:

    • Supporting Wisconsin farmers and family farms 
    • Protecting productive farmland 
    • Reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens on farmers 
    • Supporting the next generation of Wisconsin farmers 
    • Solutions for healthcare options in the Farming community 
    • Protecting Wisconsin's agricultural resources 
    • Supporting economically viable rural communities 

  • Hunting, Fishing & Wisconsin's Outdoors

    Wisconsin's hunting, fishing, and outdoor traditions are an important part of the state's communities and economy.


    Gina supports:

    • Access to hunting and fishing 
    • Responsible for wildlife management 
    • Conservation of Wisconsin's natural resources 
    • Opportunities for future generations of hunters and anglers 
    • Outdoor recreation and tourism throughout Wisconsin 
  • Responsible & Accountable Government

    Government should be transparent, financially responsible, and accountable to the people it serves.


    Gina's priorities include:

    • Reviewing state spending and budgets for fiscal responsibility 
    • Identifying waste, fraud, abuse, and unnecessary programs 
    • Evaluating government programs based on effectiveness and results 
    • Reducing unnecessary bureaucracy 
    • Increasing transparency and accountability 
    • Ensuring taxpayer resources are used responsibly 
    • Maintaining efficient delivery of essential public services 
  • Jobs, Workforce & Economic Opportunity

    Wisconsin's economy depends on small businesses, manufacturers, skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and a workforce prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.


    Gina's priorities include:

    • Supporting Wisconsin small businesses 
    • Supporting manufacturing and skilled trades 
    • Expanding mentorship, internship, and workforce-development opportunities 
    • Connecting education and career training with workforce needs 
    • Reducing unnecessary barriers to starting and operating a business 
    • Encouraging investment and job creation in Wisconsin communities 
    • Helping Wisconsin residents build careers and businesses close to home 
  • Healthcare & Child Care

    Wisconsin families need access to healthcare and child-care options while policymakers remain attentive to costs and responsible use of public resources.


    Gina's priorities include:

    • Greater transparency in healthcare costs 
    • Access to healthcare options 
    • Supporting Wisconsin families' access to childcare 
    • Supporting child-care providers and their workforce 
    • Responsible use of public resources for healthcare and child-care programs 
  • Preserving the Wisconsin Way of Life

    Gina's priorities are centered on affordability, homeownership, strong schools, safe communities, responsible government, economic opportunity, reliable energy, agriculture, and Wisconsin's natural resources.


    Her approach is focused on listening to Wisconsin communities, understanding the challenges families and businesses face, and working toward practical policies that address those challenges


Gina is ready to fight for District 66 families. Together, we can build a community where every family can thrive.