Our Priorities
We believe that a thriving community starts with a fair and just system. As a dedicated advocate for Wisconsin Assembly District 11, we are committed to building a future where every family has access to quality education, economic opportunity, and safe streets. Our vision is rooted in empathy and accountability, ensuring that our government serves the people it represents with integrity and compassion.
Safe Streets
Economic Opportunity and Working Families
North Milwaukee’s strength is its people.
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Cut red tape for small businesses.
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Expand job training and childcare.
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Promote homeownership and neighborhood renewal.
Safety is not political — it’s personal.
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Support community policing + mental health co‑responders.
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Expand youth jobs and violence prevention.
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Strengthen trauma recovery services.
Education for Every Child
Every student deserves a great school, every teacher deserves support
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Protect a parent’s right to choose the best school for their child.
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Invest in literacy and special education
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Push for change in existing Wisconsin State Statutes and introduce New Laws needed for Shandowlyon’s Bill of Rights for Students
Accountable, Transparent Government
Government should serve, not rule.
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100‑Day Accountability Agenda.
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Monthly listening sessions.
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Transparent budgets + 72‑hour response standard.
Healthy Families, Strong Community
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Expand community health clinics and maternal care.
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Increase mental health access.
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Support seniors and caregivers.
Shandowlyon Reaves: Fair. Kind. Just. Empathetic.
Shandowlyon Reaves is a mother, educator, and advocate who has spent her life working to ensure every child has a fair chance to succeed. From classrooms to community boards, she’s led with compassion, integrity, and accountability.
A Life of Service. A Heart for Families.
“For over 30 years, I’ve worked in classrooms and communities fighting for children and families. I’m not running for Washington, I’m running to represent District 11. I’m running for people...our families, teachers, and neighbors who deserve results.”
Core Values
- Safe Streets
- Quality Education
- Economic Opportunity
- Healthy Families
- Accountable Government
Invest in Fair, Kind, Just, & Empathetic Leadership.
Every Door. Every Voice. Every Neighbor.
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Real change starts with presence — not promises.
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