A fresh start, and an open door for District 72

Every new chapter starts with one question: what do you want the next few years to look like for your family, your town and your neighbors? I'm running for Wisconsin State Assembly in the 72nd District in 2028, following my 2026 campaign. This is a fresh start, and it is an open door for everyone in District 72.

Why this is a fresh start

This campaign is a continuation of the conversations I've been having with residents, and of the work to address the community concerns that came up in them. A new season gives us a chance to listen more closely, focus on what matters most, and bring more people into the work.

My background is in hospitality business management and hospitality technology. In that world, good service starts with listening: understanding what people need, then working out how to meet it. I bring that same approach to this campaign.

Our campaign is based in Wisconsin Rapids, and our work reaches residents across Wood, Adams and Juneau counties. Wherever you live in the district, you are part of this.

What I'm focused on

These are the priorities I'm working on, and the ones I want to hear more about from you:

• Property tax relief. Responsible property tax relief, along with stronger state support for schools and local services.

• Strong public schools. Fair school funding, support for special education, and stronger rural schools.

• Affordable and accessible healthcare. Affordable care, rural healthcare access, and support for family caregivers.

• Community-led growth. Support for local businesses and infrastructure, so communities remain places where people can live, work and build their futures.

• Data center accountability. Transparency, local input and real rules to protect water, land and utility costs, while still welcoming innovation.

• Listening first. Residents should have a voice, and decisions should be guided by facts, conversations and the needs of District 72.

Growth that works for District 72

Growth can bring investment and new ideas, and I want local businesses and communities to share in it. That means supporting local businesses, improving infrastructure, and keeping small communities places where people can live, work and build their futures.

Data centers raise real questions about water, land and utility costs. The City of Wisconsin Rapids' moratorium, approved by the Common Council on October 5, 2026, pauses data center developments and applications for up to 12 months while the city works on rules. During that time, the city plans infrastructure evaluations and updated zoning, including a data center overlay district, with the goal of protecting ratepayer equity, public health and safety.

I want to use that pause to put real rules and local input in place. I welcome innovation, and I believe residents deserve transparency on decisions like these, along with clear protections for water, land and utility costs. Those are the kinds of rules I want to see in every community that faces these decisions.

An open door into District 72

A fresh start only works if more people walk through the door. Good ideas come from people who live here every day: parents, farmers, business owners, caregivers, retirees and young people starting out. Whatever your role, there is a place for you in this work.

I want to hear from you. Tell me what you're seeing in your town, what you're worried about, and what you hope for next. We'll take it from there.

Three ways to get involved

• Volunteer and help with the work that fits your time and skills.

• Invite Christine to your town, group or event, so she can hear from you in person.

• Get involved and share the issues that matter most to you.

This is a new chapter for our campaign, and I'd be glad to write it with you. Let's start together.

Paid for by Christine Maltese for Wisconsin Assembly.