Duke Tucker

Duke Tucker was born in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1989 to 1992. Tucker's career experience includes working as an operations manager.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Duke was born and raised in the heart of the recently redrawn 75th Assembly District in the Trade Lake farming community. After graduating from Grantsburg High School, Duke enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served in Desert Shield/Storm as a combat communications specialist. Duke, with his wife Roxanne, proudly raised their two daughters in Grantsburg.

Duke has served as the Operations Manager at Grantsburg Telcom for 28 years and has been heavily involved in the community.

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American Legion Post 185- Life Member & Past Commander

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Milltown VFW Post 6856- Life Member

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Chamber of Commerce- Past Board President

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World Championship Snowmobile Watercross- Past Executive Director

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Grantsburg Public Library- Past Board of Trustees President

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Grantsburg Girls Fastpitch- over 15 years coaching/volunteer umpire

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Licensed WIAA Softball Umpire

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Water Commissioner- Towns of Grantsburg, Town of West Marshland

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Grantsburg Fire Department- Long Range Planning Committee

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Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association-Member

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Nation Rifle Association-Member

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Burnett County Board of Supervisors- District 7

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Wisconsin Conservation Congress- Burnett County Delegate

Duke takes great pride that he has always done his best to be the best husband & father he can be while also serving the community. Duke looks to serve the 75th District people in what he calls a “Continuation of Service”. Politicians are to serve with Integrity and respect shown to all citizens.

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?

I'm new to politics and proud to call myself a politician. Politicians are to serve the people with integrity and respect shown to all...and that's how I will serve. Government, at any level, doesn't belong in your personal life and should budget its spending with a great amount of respect for hard working taxpayers, while also:

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Promoting Strong Family Values

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Community Safety- Drug Related Crimes

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Recruiting & Retaining Law Enforcement Officers

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Protecting our 2nd Amendment Rights

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Protecting and Restoring Private Property Rights

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Solve Problems without being Divisive/Negative

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Promoting Community Service Programs InmatesEducation- We need to focus our education system more towards preparing students to be self-supporting soon after high school graduation. This includes sticking closer to core curriculum subjects of science, arithmetic, reading, civics, history, and STEM. In order to become self-supporting soon after graduation, young adults should have a basic knowledge of what type of employment they would be interested in, have a basic understanding of personal finance, an interview process, and receive drivers education training. Some schools in the district do not offer drivers education as an available class. Almost every job in the district available to young adults, require a means of transportation.I'd like to earn the personal endorsement of all individual voters within the 75th Assembly District. Here's a list of current endorsement from some fine local leaders:

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Rep. Gae Magnafici

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Senator Romaine Quinn

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Rep. Chanz Green

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Rep, Angie Sapik

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Rep. Michael Schraa

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Burnett County Sheriff Tracy Finch

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Past Burnett County Sheriff Ron Wilhelm

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Past Rep. Adam Jarchow

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Past Rep. Erik Severson

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Past Rep. Mark Pettis

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Educate Students to be Self-Supporting Soon After High School Graduation: Supporting careers in the trades and getting high school graduates into the workforce is critical. Less government restrictions on employers will lead to greater business success, allowing for job creation. We need our young people to join the private workforce with a passion to be self supporting and knowing that they can achieve the American Dream.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to many people. I look up to people who have the courage to stand for something...even if I disagree with them.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The best way to understand my political and person philosophy is to:

Google " Grantsburg School District - Veterans Day 2022 Guest Speakers - Hope and Duke Tucker"

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

During my time in the USAF, I was provided with the "Six Traits & Twelve Principles of Leadership". I've looked to these in guiding me through the past 30 years of community involvement:

Traits- Integrity, Loyalty, Commitment, Energy, Decisiveness, Selflessness

Principles- Know Your Job, Know Yourself, Set the Example, Care for People, Communicate, Educate, Equip, Motivate, Accept Your Responsibility, and Develop Teamwork

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I care and listen to people, but at the same time I don't really care for whiners that have no interest in being part of a solution. I sleep like a baby when I do the right thing, regardless of the circumstances. I don't sleep well if I've done someone wrong.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Simply to represent the nearly 60,000 people in the 75th Assembly District using the Traits and Principles I listed.

What legacy would you like to leave?

No Legacy. I'm just me.

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

When my Aunt forced me to puff on a cigarette when I was four or five...I've never smoked since.

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

Farmhand

What is your favorite book? Why?

Handy Dandy Helpful Hal

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

There is too much political divisiveness and disagreement based on party affiliation. Regardless of who the Governor is or what party they belong too...it is primarily the Governor's responsibility to set the example for legislators to follow as it applies to relationships.

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

Divisiveness and Bureaucracy

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily, but it depends on the legislator. Some may become corrupted more easily than others.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. I've been involved in many community organizations and boards. There must be positive relationships in order to achieve results.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No. Just like life in general or becoming very good in your chosen profession...you must observe and understand what you do and don't like about how others carry out their duties, then learn from that while "internally" building your self into being who you want to become in that role.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Maybe. But that is up to "We The People". If I feel that I have earned their trust and support, I'll continue serving. The oath I took to defend our country against all enemies foreign and domestic is a lifelong one.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I'm hearing just how irritated and disappointed many citizens are regarding how divided we are as a society. It hurts to hear that and it needs to change through hard work and honest service.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Very Carefully. Emergency Powers are used in situations that are not an emergency. They are used too much as a political power tool.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

My first bill wouldn't be a game changer, but would be important. My first bill will allow me to understand the bill creation and passing process well before I go to more serious concerns I'm hearing about. That being said, my first bill will most likely revolve around requiring drivers education as a mandatory offering in public schools. If a graduate is to have a job...they need to be able to get to and from that job.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

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Rep. Gae Magnafici

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Senator Romaine Quinn

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Rep. Chanz Green

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Rep, Angie Sapik

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Rep. Michael Schraa

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Burnett County Sheriff Tracy Finch

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Past Burnett County Sheriff Ron Wilhelm

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Past Rep. Adam Jarchow

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Past Rep. Erik Severson

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Past Rep. Mark Pettis

What committees interest you?

Joint Finance, Sporting Heritage, and Natural Resources

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Government transparency and accountability questions like this...shouldn't even be asked. It's a basic expectation of citizens.