Show up! Speak up!
Hundreds of Representative Bryan Steil’s constituents showed up to their 1st Congressional District Town Hall, and Congressman Steil did not. The people reminded him that he works for them, and told him to stand up against the Trump regime’s agenda. Since Steil decided not to be present at his own district’s Town Hall, citizens spoke directly to the camera for him to listen, watch, and stand up for the people he represents. The event was held at the Franklin Public Library on April 24, 2025.
Recently I traveled with a group from Opportunity Wisconsin to talk with Rep. Steil. In just a few minutes I was able to listen to his support for cutting the tax rate for billionaires while "streamlining" Medicaid, share my thoughts and request an in-person town hall meeting in our district.
Not everyone can get to Washington DC so we are organizing our own town hall meeting in the district to offer an opportunity for his constituents speak face-to-face with Rep. Steil.
We have asked Rep. Steil to address four topics, Budget Resolution, Due Process, Tariffs, Veterans’ Health Care during the first 20 minutes. The remainder of the time is reserved for constituent questions and concerns.
This event is intended to deepen our understanding of Rep. Steil's policy positions and to deepen his understanding of the needs of his constituents.
Just a reminder - he works for us and not the other way around.
Hands off!
President Trump’s egregious actions are hurting Americans. My paralyzed husband’s VA spinal cord doctors received a letter from the US Office of Personnel Management in January 2025 offering for them to resign with a buyout plan, saying that if they choose to stay, “we cannot give you full assurance regarding the certainty of your position.” You can read the original “fork in the road” letter here.
Enough is enough!
It’s time we demand our elected Congressional Representatives stand up to Trump. It’s time for “Hands Off” our services and programs!
Fork in the Road
Using the framework of the letter sent to federal employees in January, I have created a letter we can send to our Congressional Representatives! Just copy and paste the text into your email. Let’s start documenting when we see our elected official violating our terms and standards!
It’s time for reform!
Urgent Matter - Democracy is at Stake
Date
Dear Representative Bryan Steil,
During the first few months of his administration, President Trump issued a number of directives concerning the federal workforce. In doing so he has gutted our federal agencies causing harm to our country and he is a serious threat to our democracy. As a result of the above orders, the reform of Congressional Representatives is now required if we are going to survive as a nation.
The reforms will be built around four pillars:
Return to Office: You will spend more time in the district. We require that you set up weekly town hall meetings with at least one per month in person in the district!
Performance culture: Congress should be comprised of the best representatives America has to offer. We will insist on excellence in services already approved by Congress and we expect you to stand up to the Trump Administration’s cuts to any programs that affect your constituents.
More streamlined and flexible elected workforce: Under the guise of fraud, abuse and waste you have allowed the termination of jobs needed to implement the programs and services approved by Congress. We demand that you reinstate ALL of our dedicated federal employees immediately while terminating all Department of Government Efficiency employees, including Elon Musk at once.
Enhanced standards of conduct: Congress should be comprised of elected officials who are reliable, trustworthy, and responsive to your constituents and who strive for excellence, standing up to this President's unraveling of democracy. unraveling of programs you have already approved and ruining the United States respected stature in the world! You will be subject to enhanced standards of suitability and conduct as we move forward. Congressional representatives who engage in unlawful behavior by not impeaching this president who is ignoring the rule of law by defying court orders will be defeated in the next election!
Reform or Resign
Each of the pillars outlined above will be pursued by your voters in accordance with applicable law, consistent with the reason we elect you - to represent us and not be loyal to this President of the United States.
If you cannot live up to our expectations as listed above, we are offering you a chance to resign. Should you choose to stay and we find evidence that you are not committed to these standards and that constituents in your district are harmed by the egregious actions of this Administration, your service to this country will be terminated in November of 2026 and we will elect someone who represents the people and is loyal to democracy.
Whichever path you choose, we thank you for your service to The United States of America.
This is your fork in the road.
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If you wish to resign:
Select “Reply” to this email. You must reply from your government account. A reply from an account other than your .gov or .mil account will not be accepted. Type the word “Resign” and hit send.
RESIGNATION LETTER
Date, 2025
Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from the First Congressional District in Wisconsin as I remain loyal to this President!
Representative ________________________
Signature _____________________________________ Date _____________
Fork in the Road!
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