Ann Roe

Ann Roe was born in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a high school diploma from Evanston Township High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Lawrence University in 1988 and a graduate degree from Northeastern University in 1994. Her career experience includes working as a consultant.[1][2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Small business owner, community leader and retired college teacher with over 30 years of experience in strategic planning and management.

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?

Public service is about serving all Wisconsinites.Do the most good for the most people with the resources at hand.Show up, listen, and work to help people every day.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare, public education and local government.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My husband, Jonathan, a pediatrician, and I moved to Janesville over 25 years ago. Our two children attended K-12 school in the Janesville public School District. My career of over 30 years includes manufacturing, retail, airline and education services.

I taught part-time at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for more than 25 years. I consulted at the School District of Janesville, helping it win a competitive state recognition. Currently, in addition to owning a small business, Custom College Solutions, I serve on the boards of Downtown Janesville Inc., Janesville Woman’s Club, and the Foundation for the Preservation of 108 S. Jackson. In addition, she is a member of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater Rock County Dean’s Advisory Board, and Janesville Morning Rotary Club. As a small business owner, educator, and community volunteer, I have worked with a variety of businesses, families, and students. I know how they struggle, and I celebrate with them when they succeed. It is getting harder and harder to succeed without fair wages, competitive education, and manageable healthcare

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?

Public service means serving all people in my community, my district and my state. Question is how do we do the most good for the most people with the resources at hand.

Public service means tackling problems, large and small to make life better for those we serve. That is what government and public servants should do every day. Communities deserve open, honest government servants who listen, research and solve their problems.

Public servants are accountable as are the state and federal governments. Problem solving has to include substantive, collaborative discussion and research. Resource distribution and long-term solutions rely on credible data-driven and evidence-based decisions.Reproductive Rights

All women deserve the right to make their own decisions for their reproductive healthcare. We need to trust them to make the best decisions for their health, their families and their futures.Quality, accessible Pre-K through post high school public education should serve all learners and delivers support services. Positive education outcomes benefit everyone from businesses, retirees, families, communities to students themselves at all levels. Wisconsin has a proud heritage of superb education and educators that demand our continued support

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

In addition to reproductive rights, healthcare, education, affordable and accessible childcare and housing, family supporting jobs and wages and clean water are my top priorities.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, accountability and a public service mindset. Ability and willingness to do the most good for the most people with resources available. An open mind that does not judge the sick, the poor or the struggling, but rather embraces the challenge of lifting each and every person.

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

Watergate-- about 7 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Shelver at the local public library for about 7 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Pride and Prejudice

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Bodyguard-- by Beyonce

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Endorsed by incumbent, Rep. Sue Conley, former state representative, Deb Kolste, former state senator, Tim Cullen, Rep. Tod Ohnstad, Rock County District Attorney, David O'Leary, Janesville School Board Commissioner, Greg Ardrey and former Rock County Sheriff, Bob Spoden.

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