Tomah, Wisconsin--State Senate candidate Ed Thompson made the following statement upon the completion of his term as Mayor of Tomah.

“I have loved serving as Mayor of Tomah over the last two years. The city council, volunteer committees, city employees, and Tomah residents have been my pleasure to work with and serve. As Mayor, I fought successfully during tough economic times for Tomah to reduce business and residential property tax rates while maintaining important community services. I even vetoed a budget to ensure that tax rates decreased. I know the last thing people struggling to make ends meet need is higher taxes. Tomah’s frugal policies have helped bring new jobs into the city in contrast to the large statewide loss of jobs.

“While I worked hard to lower taxes, limit spending, and attract jobs to my city, the politicians in Madison were raising taxes, increasing spending by billions of dollars, burdening Wisconsinites with massive debt, and causing jobs to flee our state. My own State Senator, Kathleen Vinehout, voted with the majority of Madison politicians to impose huge tax and debt burdens on struggling retirees, workers, and small businesses. I am running for State Senate to offer a clear choice between Senator Vinehout's support for massive tax and spending increases and my pledge to oppose tax and fee increases and to introduce and support significant reductions in Wisconsin taxes, fees, and wasteful spending. This is a pledge I have made and kept as Mayor of Tomah.

“I decided not to seek a second term as Tomah Mayor so I could campaign non-stop over the next 196 days until election day. I plan to drive the highways and country roads of our district to meet with every potential voter I can and offer them the opportunity to put a principled voice for common sense, liberty, and smaller government in the State Senate.”

Before serving his 2008-2010 term as Mayor of Tomah, Thompson also served a 2000-2002 mayoral term during which he cut expenses by 13%, eliminated a $4million debt without raising taxes, and improved services to the community.

For more information, contact media@edthompson.com or call (608) 343-9444.