Bigger 1 33rd candidates have different fix-its for economy By MELISSA GRAHAM mgraham@jcpgroup.com A special election to fill Rich Zipperer's vacant State Senate seat will be held Nov. 6. While it is technically a primary, the winner will likely take the seat. Republicans 1: I Paul Farrow and Chris Kapenga run. Both are also running for re election to the Assembly. Currently, Kapenga Chris Kapenga serves in the 33rd Assem• bly District and Farrow in the 98th. Because of redistricting that went into effect this summer, Kapenga will run in the Assembly's 99th District. Both candidates have backgrounds in the business world, but may have different approaches to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066 workforce or bigger budget reförms? 5 a business or relocate. The legally able to do so. 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We must protect representatives. Previous offices held: State Assembly Workforce 33rd since 2010, up for re election in the Readiness Coun-. that right and the integrity of 99th cil, we are working to address the electoral process by en- Paul Farrow OCONOM CO B L E Wisconsin's skills gap, and suring those who vote are Age: 48 College 1994, ensure that our state's future 200 Street workforce is prepared for in- Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53668 dustry's needs. will Kapenga: The highest pri- 569-2193 ority of my constituents is jobs and the economy, so that * is my highest priority. (I would) pass the mining bill, lower our tax burden for both individual and business U.S. Cellular rates. This can • be done AUTHORIZED AGENT through budget reform and • A improved accountability in form our unemployment in- - spending. 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Of course, they both want to reduce red tape and lower taxes, but Kapenga emphasizes reform on the business owners' end while Farrow emphasizes filling the skills gap. In some cases, the candidates' answers to the following questions were edited to meet the 50-word limit for each: What Is your highest priority and how would you address It? Farrow: There is no * I