PR: Candidate Wagemann politics old fashioned way, knocks on 10,000 doors

In world dominated by Facebook and Twitter as the preferred way to contact networks, groups, coalitions or even sometimes your neighbors, Paul Wagemann has done the legwork that most candidates find hard to do. Since announcing his candidacy in mid-April, Wagemann has personally visited more than10,000 households to talk directly to voters of the 28th Legislative District.

Wagemann tries to doorbell everyday about 5 hours on week days, and 8 hours a day on the weekend, which has given him an even better perspective on what is truly going on in the district. “People are worried and hurting in our district and it emboldens me to hear their supportive words and well wishes,” Paul remarks.

Retail politicking is not new, but it certainly is the more difficult route in our IT-savvy world. It takes a huge commitment of time, and its presents the real possibility of meeting people who may not be as supportive as others. “Sure, I have met a handful of folks that don’t see eye to eye with my beliefs, but I like talking to them, as it gives me a chance to see their perspective,” Wagemann acknowledged. “I believe it makes me a more well rounded candidate by not being surrounded by people who always just agree with me.”

Wagemann is running for office to make a difference, and to bring his brand of straightforward politics and fiscal conservatism to Olympia, where he is determined to help bring the state out of economic recession and its ongoing policies of overspending and tax increases. Wagemann is running against fellow Republican Brian Wurts and Representative Tami Green in the primary.

Every campaign is looking to make a good showing in the primary, and rhetoric is certainly high amongst the candidates for State Representative. Wagemann seems confident that he is the right man for the job. “This job is about integrity,” Wagemann declares, “and frankly I don’t know of any other way to be in life.”

Sidney Ackers (retired Army) of Lakewood also believes that Wagemann exhibits a more old school approach to the way he helps the community. Ackers, who lives close to Lakes High School, called Senator Mike Carrell to ask about the recent high school renovations that could impact his property. Senator Carrell gave him Paul Wagemann’s name as a resource. Paul, who is a sitting Clover Park School Board member, immediately addressed the issue and within a day or so Ackers received phone calls from the building consultant who explained the land use plan at Lakes High School.

Ackers added, “I was expecting the regular bureaucratic run around, but that didn’t happen. Paul Wagemann intervened. Paul is one of those exceptionally rare people who do what they say they are going to do! Today no one does that anymore. That’s the integrity I am looking for in our state government, so I voted for Paul.”

With a week to go until primary election ballots are due, don’t be surprised if you see a tall, energetic fellow at your door, talking about his plans to get folks back to work, and reign in government spending. “ I feel like this job is tailored-made for me and I can’t wait to get started,” Paul adds.

Paul Wagemann is a sitting member of the Clover Park School Board and is an active member of his community in several local charitable and pro-business groups. He and his wife Linda live in Lakewood and raised their sons in the area. Paul was a career Marine Corps. Officer and piloted several types of fighter aircraft before retiring in 1991.

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