MADISON – Sen. Kelda Roys has earned the recommendation of the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, for her candidacy for governor.
WEAC’s recommendation is a game-changer in a crowded primary, Sen. Roys said, providing a clear signal that Roys is the best choice to advance through the August primary, win the November General Election and implement long-term solutions that will benefit students, families and educators.
“Sen. Roys demonstrates strong leadership on public education,” said Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, a Wisconsin teacher serving as WEAC President. “Sen. Roys has a proven track record as a champion for students on the Joint Finance Committee. Wisconsin public school educators have seen her fighting for our students every step of the way, refusing to be pushed to the sidelines when speaking up for school funding, childcare, paid family leave, mental health access and healthy school meals for all. She will continue to advocate for public schools in rural, suburban and urban areas with educators as partners in the work. She’ll make a great governor.”
The recommendation, brought forward by educators representing every corner of Wisconsin, shows the broad support that Sen. Roys has earned.
“For more than 20 years, I have been fighting for Wisconsinites to have the freedom to build a better life,” Roys said. “I am humbled to earn this recommendation. As an elected leader and a mom, I take seriously our responsibility to build a future where every kid can thrive.
“As governor, I will use my power to put our kids first. We will make sure every community in the state continues to have great public schools while easing the divisive referendums and property tax hikes. We will work to bring the failed, unaccountable voucher scheme to a responsible end. Every kid deserves a great public education – and it will be my job to keep that promise to our kids.
“I am in Wisconsin because of that promise. My parents moved to Wisconsin – to rural Taylor County and started their family north of highway 29 – because they knew in this state we would get the best public education in the nation. It’s time we restore that commitment.”
