Brandtjen runs for Assembly

County Supervisor Janel Brandtjen announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly 22nd District.

Today, Janel Brandtjen filed her declaration of candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 22nd District.

"Don Pridemore has served his constituents with distinction for ten years, and has fought for limited government, fiscal conservatism, and the sanctity of human life. Today I am running for the state Assembly to continue that fight and lead Wisconsin forward.

"I pledge to my constituents that I will work to lower our tax burden, bring more jobs to our communities, and support and expand the educational choices of parents."

Here's what other leading conservatives are saying about Janel:

"Janel Brandtjen is a leader willing to ask the hard questions and focus on providing real public service. She is a woman of integrity with strong work ethic, unafraid of swimming up stream if that is the best move for the people she represents. Janel is the type of person I would would be proud to serve beside in a legislative body: careful, truthful, and willing to admit when there's a better way of doing things. I am pleased to endorse Janel to be the next State Representative for the 22nd Assembly District." -Deanna Alexander, Milwaukee County Supervisor and one of CPAC's 2013 "Top 10 under 40 Conservatives"

"Janel is a committed, passionate advocate of our conservative values. She has been involved in the community, active in the Republican Party, and has the experience and vision needed to make a difference in Madison." - Randy Melchert, former State Assembly Candidate

"Janel Brandtjen is a steadfast conservative champion who will take on the difficult issues and fight for our conservative values." - Jennifer Grant, Waukesha County Supervisor

Janel Brandtjen is also endorsed by Jeremy Walz, Waukesha County Supervisor and Village Trustee (Menomonee Falls); Chris Smolik, Village Trustee (Menomonee Falls); Dennis Farrell, former President Neighborhood Watch and Village Trustee (Menomonee Falls); Randy Melchert, former State Assembly Candidate; Katie Kress, Village Trustee (Menomonee Falls); Paul Tadda, Menomonee Falls School Board; Bill Savage, Republican Candidate 59th Assembly and Founder of Hartford Area Taxpayers Association; Tim Michalak, Washington County Supervisor and President of the Hartford City Council; Matthew Gehrke, Town Chairman (Town of Lisbon); Deanna Alexander, Milwaukee County Supervisor; Jennifer Grant, Waukesha County Supervisor; the Menomonee Falls Taxpayer Association; and the Waukesha County Taxpayer Association.

About Janel Brandtjen

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Janel has a B.S. in Finance & Marketing from UW-Milwaukee, and is a business owner in Menomonee Falls. She is married with 2 children, and is a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She has served as Chair and Co-Chair of fundraising for Immanuel Lutheran School, Christ for Africa and Aquinas Academy. She is a member of the Republican Party of Waukesha County, and the Republican Women of Waukesha County.

In 2008, Janel was elected to the Waukesha County Board of Supervisors.

In 2010, Janel was recognized by her peers on the County Board and appointed to the Executive Committee; as well as chairing the Health and Human Services Committee

In 2011, Janel was one of only 3 members of the Executive Committee of the Waukesha County Board to endorse Governor Walker's Act 10.

In 2012, Janel defeated a 20 year incumbent County Board Chair with 57% of the vote in her re-election campaign.

In 2014 she took on the Waukesha County Museum, leading the fight to end funding until an audit was completed. She also led the effort to oppose the government-run health care facility proposed for Waukesha.

About the 22nd Assembly District

The 22nd Assembly District includes the Town of Erin, part of the Village of Richfield, most of the Town of Lisbon, the Village of Lannon, most of the Village of Menomonee Falls, the Village of Butler, and part of the City of Milwaukee.