Grantsburg Man Says It's Time For Change
Grantsburg Man Says It's Time For Change
Tyberg has never held a public office, but that's not stopping him from taking on one of the most experienced politicians in the nation. The Grantsburg native is circulating the northern part of the state this month as part of his campaign to unseat 36-year Congressman Dave Obey. Tyberg says he will visit all 20 counties in the 7th District this month, and will revisit them in the months leading up the election.
Tyberg, a Republican, claims that constituents are ready for a change in the 7th District, and that Congressman Obey has become disconnected with the citizens of his district.
"People don't trust Congress because they're so far removed," says Tyberg, a believer in term limits. "Politicians should serve their time, go home, and live under the laws they're creating."
Tyberg supports returning more control to local governments, especially in the field of education. He fully endorses President Ronald Reagan's platform of disposing of the Department of Education.
"The best educational decisions are local decisions," Tyberg states. "I don't believe we should hand over control of our kids' education to some bureaucrat in Washington."
Tyberg is critical of the spending habits of Washington politicians.
"There is wasteful spending in absolutely every department," Tyberg explains. "We need to cut government spending to ensure the financial security of our grandchildren."
Tyberg claims Wisconsin ranks 49th or 50th in the United States in the amount of federal funding received. "We rank 24th or 25th in what we send in," Tyberg says. "Because of that we're forced to raise taxes."
Tyberg suggests making all appropriations bills "block grants." For example, the Transportation Bill allocates money to states based on usage of federal highways. Each state could then spend that money accordingly.
Tyberg also recommends tying the federal budget to the previous year's revenue, forcing the government to spend only the money it makes.
"We are paying $41 million per hour in interest on our federal debt," Tyberg claims.
Tyberg's ideas for fixing social security include taking the cap off of taxed earnings. Another step is capping all income for recipients. Tyberg believes that younger generations should have the right to control their accounts or opt out of the system.
About Tyberg
Tyberg attended the University of Minnesota-Morris for three years, where he got his first taste of working on missions and serving others. After three years at UM-Morris, Tyberg transferred to North Central Bible College for a year and a half. During a trip to Mexico, he decided to commit his life to serving others. He has since taken mission trips to Florida, Mexico, Japan, and Nepal.
Tyberg has held jobs in construction, truck driving, and teen counseling. Tyberg is also a teacher with experience teaching Spanish, math, chemistry and music.
In 2002 Tyberg moved to Ukraine for a year as a music missionary. There he met his wife, Tanya, and the couple was married in 2003. Tanya became a legal U.S. emigrant in 2004 and now teaches in the Webster School District.
Tyberg's views
If elected, Tyberg says he will only stay in Washington for a maximum of 10 years, and he will fight to implement term limits of 5 two-year terms for Representatives, and 2 six-year terms for Senators. He also will work to abolish pension plans for all elected officials.
Other positions Tyberg takes on his platform include the following:
Health care-Health savings accounts should be completely free from taxation. Medical expenses should be 100 percent tax deductible.
Energy-The federal government needs to do a great deal more to encourage the use of bio-diesel and ethanol fuel use. Wisconsin has plenty of soy and corn products and could lead this technology.
Stem cell research-It is morally wrong to kill an embryo in the name of medicine. Tyberg opposes federal spending on such projects.
National security-More personnel and equipment are needed to guard borders with Mexico and Canada.
Gun control-Citizens do not need gun control in the United States. Tyberg would fight to repeal the trigger lock provision in the recent gun control bill and protect gun owners from lawsuits stemming from stolen guns being used in crimes.
Tyberg is not at all worried about his lack of political experience. "Dave [Obey] last had a job in the private sector in 1963," Tyberg says. "I honestly feel that's an asset for me. I believe it's time for a change to ensure we have a better country for our children and their children."
Three other candidates have announced they will vie for the 7th District Congressional seat: Mike Miles (Green Party), Nick Reid (Republican), and Obey (Democrat).
For more information about Jeff Tyberg and his campaign, visit www.tybergforcongress.com.
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