Rep. Katsma announces retirement
Rep. Katsma announces retirement
MADISON — Republican State Representative Terry Katsma announced Friday his decision to not seek reelection for a sixth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
“It has been an honor to represent the 26th Assembly District for 10 years,” Representative Katsma said. “I have been proud to serve the residents throughout Sheboygan County. I want to thank my constituents for allowing me to represent you.”
Representative Katsma was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2014 and he currently serves as the Vice Chair of the powerful Joint Committee on Finance and is a member of the Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions.
“During my time in office, my top priority has been to protect Wisconsin taxpayers and I have worked tirelessly to reduce the tax burden on families and small business. I am proud of the legislative accomplishments to pass historic tax cuts and return surplus monies back to the hardworking people of Wisconsin,” Katsma said.
After working 34 years at a community bank, Representative Katsma brought his private sector experience to serve in the Assembly. While in office, he has been a strong advocate for limited government and worked to shape fiscal policies to keep the state’s fiscal condition on a path of prosperity. He has sought to improve Wisconsin’s business climate, remove needless government red tape, develop the state’s workforce and strengthen the economy.
Reflecting on his decision, Rep. Katsma added, “Wisconsin is a wonderful place to live, work and play. In this next chapter, I look forward to spending more time with my children, grandchildren and many friends, as well as traveling and taking more road trips with my wife, Nancy. All my life, I’ve never forgotten the Biblical advice ‘to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.’”