I voted for her because of her enthusiasm and [because] I know her from before, ... She has lots of integrity. I guess those are the most important things.

You just take it (the responsibilities) on and try to do the best for your district.

[Photographic Design's owners, Carol Hansen and Brad Jaeck, had been involved with Downtown Racine Corp. for years.] We saw the possibilities of Downtown and wanted more exposure, ... And we wanted to be down here where there was so much going on.

When I spoke to him he wasn't respectful. He just chewed on a straw when I asked him to take it out of his mouth.

I can't devote or focus on one issue for very long because there's always something else. That's the most stressful thing. The other big fear is that I'm going to overlook some deadline or responsibility.

It's difficult this time of year to get kids in anywhere.