John Townsend

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John Townsend is a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 52nd District since 1998. Prior to his election he served on the Fond du Lac City Council from 1992-1998.

Townsend has worked as a small business partner/corporate executive, and served in the United States Naval Reserves and Navy.

He is a member of Post 0075 American Legion, Fond du Lac Adult Literacy Advisory Board of the Fond du Lac Arts Council, Fond du Lac Visiting Nurses Association, Post 1904 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and Wisconsin Literacy.[1]

Issue positions

Townsend did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]

Committee membership

  • Education
  • Renewable Energy and Rural Affairs
  • Tourism, Recreation and State Properties
  • Veterans and Military Affairs (Chair)

Sponsored legislation

Legislation sponsored in 2009:[3]

  • AB-82 Mobile emergency communications equipped vehicle owned by an amateur radio organization and used exclusively for emergency communications: 5 year registration for set amount allowed
  • AB-110 Employment information of applicants for law enforcement positions: law enforcement agency authorized to obtain a court order if necessary; confidentiality, court prohibited disclosure, and exceptions provisions
  • AB-331 Orthotic or prosthetic devices and services: health care plans required to cover if prescribed by a physician as medically necessary

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Townsend's 2008 campaign were mostly professional organizations:[4]

  • 1. Townsend, John $2,247
  • 2. WI Dental Assoc $500
  • 3. WI Credit Union League $500
  • 4. WI Manufacturers & Commerce $500
  • 5. WI Health Care Assoc $50

External links

References

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Townsend
  2. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assm. Townsend Issue Positions
  3. ↑ Wisconsin Legislature - Bills sponsored by John Townsend
  4. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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