Alexia Unertl

Alexia Unertl was born in West Berlin, Germany. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay in 2011.[1]

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As a working parent, I understand both the joys and challenges of raising a family in Northeast Wisconsin. My professional experience as a logistics specialist has given me ample collaboration skills, always working toward the best solution for all involved parties. I believe my experience raising a family in today’s economic and political atmosphere makes me uniquely prepared to evaluate how proposed legislation will impact current residents as well as affect future generations.

I proudly served as the vice-chair of the Brown County chapter of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress. The WCC is an organization that advises the Natural Resources Board and the Department of Natural Resources to manage the state’s natural resources responsibly by empowering Wisconsin citizens to influence policy, research, education, and conservation.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Every person deserves a world-class education from pre-K to college. However, public schools reliant on local property taxes lead to disparities between districts that are more fortunate than others. Diverting funds from public schools has worsened resource shortages, especially in districts already struggling with budget issues and potential school closures. Particularly harmful to students needing aid, accommodations, and support services, this inequity not only threatens the future success of our students but also puts a strain on municipal budgets, resulting in other services being sacrificed. We must reform the funding system to ensure consistent resource availability across all schools, regardless of location or socioeconomic status.As a rural homeowner reliant on a well, contamination from forever chemicals is a genuine concern. I am committed to working with the DNR to support residents and farms in securing necessary infrastructure upgrades to prevent, detect, and mitigate pollution. First, we need incentives to install advanced water filtration systems to remove PFAS compounds from groundwater. Additionally, statewide monitoring wells can detect problems early. Then, Wisconsin legislators must approve emergency plans to respond to contamination in municipal supplies and private wells, including access to backup water supply systems, such as verified PFAS-free municipal sources, until impurities are removed.Smart cities are the future and a rural address shouldn’t exclude anyone from the benefits of modern utilities. With the current budget surplus and the expected increase in tax revenues currently in place, we are in a position to decrease the tax burden on the middle class while also improving the quality of life in our state. I am committed to making smart investments in high-speed internet infrastructure and will advocate for all communities in District 4 to secure fiber-optic cables and wireless towers to improve education, business, and daily life.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Care does not have to be costly. I support a public healthcare option that provides a cost-effective alternative to for-profit insurance. Patients deserve to visit a doctor in their own community without worrying if they are in-network or can afford it. I also believe that initiatives like lowering the medicare eligibility age, reducing uncompensated care costs, and expanding eligibility to more low-income individuals will improve public health outcomes long term. As someone who has seen my parents prepare for their elder years while raising two young children, I’ve experienced firsthand the gaps in healthcare services that exist, especially in rural areas where providers are few and far between.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was born in West Berlin behind the Iron Curtain, where my father was based during the Cold War. On that fateful day in November, when I was only seven months old, my parents and I were among the masses of people who gathered to witness history in the making. As the story goes, when my brave young mother raised her arms, she was pulled up by the crowd to stand proudly on top of the wall while my father celebrated with me safely in his arms below.

The fall of the Berlin Wall was not just a significant historical event, marking the first time in 28 years that people could freely pass, it was a pivotal moment in my life that shaped my understanding of freedom, resilience, and the importance of standing together. For my family, this experience serves as a constant reminder of the triumph of the human spirit and the power of community in overcoming barriers, and years from now, my children’s children will hold a piece of the Berlin Wall in their hands as I tell the story that was once told to me.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Access to stable housing is a key to economic security for individuals and families. When residents can choose to live close to their jobs, they minimize commute times and maximize consumer spending while also encouraging personal investments in local neighborhoods. However, Wisconsin currently faces a shortage of affordable homes available for sale or rent. This issue has forced many residents into undesirable living situations and deterred others from moving to the state to contribute to our workforce, economy, and communities. Several factors contribute to this housing crisis. High demand for rental properties, along with price fixing on those properties, has made rent an unreasonable portion of many people’s budgets. Also, rising construction and land costs make it challenging to build affordable housing. To address this, we need legislators in Madison to work together to provide rental and home-buyer assistance, revise zoning laws to create attractive communities that better allow for population growth, and implement policies to ensure living wages actually meet the cost of living.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Public services are best kept public, where the people who receive the service are the ones who benefit the most, not CEOs or stock holders. Privatizing public services more often than not prioritizes profits over service quality and accountability to taxpayers. If elected, I would support and strengthen legislation that prohibits or restricts the privatization of essential public services such as water supply, transportation, healthcare, and education. This ensures these services remain under public control, where there is public oversight that is accountable to taxpayers, and focused on serving the community.