Social Security and Retirement
We believe that:
- the President and Congress must secure the health and stability of our nation’s Social Security system for future generations.
- Citizens should have more tax-deductible options for contributing to retirement savings and thereby discourage total reliance on Social Security.
Pierce County Context
Social Security matters to seniors, families, caregivers, and future retirees throughout Pierce County. Many residents want confidence that earned benefits will be protected while elected leaders also address long-term fiscal responsibility.
RPPC encourages discussion that treats seniors with respect, recognizes the value of work and saving, and considers how federal budget choices affect future generations. This page can be expanded with public resources, candidate statements, and updates that help residents follow Social Security and retirement policy in a practical way.
Residents who want to compare proposals should review official program information, candidate statements, and budget updates, then bring questions to meetings or contact RPPC for help finding relevant public resources.
WisGOP Platform Context
Source: Republican Party of Wisconsin Platform, Approved by the RPW Convention – 5/18/2024.
The current Wisconsin GOP platform warns against irresponsible borrowing that transfers debt to future generations and calls for balanced, responsible budgeting. That fiscal principle matters when voters discuss Social Security, Medicare, retirement, and promises made to seniors.
For Pierce County, this issue should respect seniors and earned benefits while encouraging honest debate about long-term solvency, work, saving, family responsibility, and the budget choices that affect retirees, workers, and future generations.