Sondra Wilson for Iowa Governor
– presents –
“A Pretty Big Deal“
Official Platform for the November 3, 2026 Election

Hello! My name is Sondra Wilson, founder of Wild Willpower, and I am running (nonpartisan) to be the next Governor for the State of Iowa.

My platform is called “A Pretty Big Deal”—a modern, comprehensive update inspired by Teddy Roosevelt’s “Square Deal” and FDR’s “New Deal.” It’s more than a slogan; it’s a blueprint for action. To understand the historical context behind it, I invite you to read this article.

You can read some of my credentials and letters of endorsement here, and below you’ll find the comprehensive platform I’ve spent years researching and developing. It offers robust opportunities across all sectors of Iowa’s economy, while responding to growing demands for a more humanitarian and fiscally responsible government—one that eases the burden currently placed on Iowa’s overstretched nonprofit sector.

To lead Iowa forward, a candidate needs more than rhetoric, platitudes, or propaganda. This job takes hard work, compassion, and wisdom—and the ability to solve problems or know how to find the people who can. In times of trouble, hope is not a plan.

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My plan draws from the best of America’s past — lessons that still serve us well — while discarding what no longer works. It’s time to think ahead and build a practical, forward-looking course of action to improve life for ourselves and for generations to come.

This platform is designed to benefit everyone — rich and poor alike. This isn’t an “us versus them” approach; it’s a “rising tide lifts all ships” approach. As Iowa citizens, this is our government. It’s time for We the People to take the wheel and steer our future in the direction we choose because no one knows what we need better than we do.

Should you elect me as your next Governor, I will work every day to turn this plan into action—with honesty, heart, determination, and the knowledge and skill sets Iowa needs at the helm right now.

How do you know I’ll work for you? Because while other candidates are building populist campaigns based on name recognition, recycled talking points, and tightly scripted town halls, I’m putting your money where my mouth is — sitting down, rolling up my sleeves, and doing the work.

I may be an unconventional candidate — but that’s exactly what Iowa needs. What we don’t need are more career politicians who’ve been running this state for too long — creating problems instead of solving them.

Revenue from New Inventions will Benefit Iowans:
Patents Pending and Commissions Required

I’ve conceived and begun developing a series of inventions designed to help humanity tackle serious resource challenges — including global food insecurity. While I haven’t yet completed the technical documentation or filed the patents, that’s on the horizon. Once patented, revenue generated from these inventions will help fund several initiatives outlined in this platform, while also creating launchpads for future inventors.

One of these innovations is the Gardens Across Iowa!™ App, which will initially serve Iowans but is designed to scale quickly into Gardens Across America!™ and eventually Gardens Across Earth!™. While there are other gardening apps on the market, these include unique technological components that make them patentable — and Iowa businesses will have first access to be part of this growing movement.

These apps—along with the Wild Living Skills™ App — will help address a wide range of global challenges, from food insecurity to environmental degradation.

As Governor, I will establish commissions to guide and oversee the responsible, transparent, and profitable development of these technologies. These commissions will ensure that Iowa leads the world not just in agriculture and innovation — but in humanitarian solutions that stand the test of time. In doing so, we’ll put Iowa on the global map for visionary problem-solving, ingenuity, and respect for human rights.

As Buckminster Fuller, one of the greatest inventors of the Great Depression era, once said:

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“This is our chance to rise above division, correct course, and start investing — in ourselves, our families, and the generations to come.”

— Sondra Wilson

Author’s note: As of the date of this writing, July 13, 2025, I am currently transcribing the plan onto the website. You will come across severely unfinished links that will soon be transcribed and revised. Most of the plan, however, is now visible via the summaries for each section found below.

 

Civilian Restoration Corps

Modeled after the historic Civilian Conservation Corps and reimagined for the challenges we face today, the Civilian Restoration Corps (“CRC”) will begin right here in Iowa. This innovative, replicable state-run program will be spearheaded, tested, and proven in Iowa, then offered to other states through a leasing model following its success.

The fact that Iowa will lead the way in launching the CRC should be a point of pride — and a powerful talking point that positions us nationally as problem solvers, humanitarians, and stewards of history with our eyes on the future.

“Heal the Heartland; Heal the World!” 

The CRC will create thousands of jobs across Iowa while investing directly in the talents of inventors, entrepreneurs, engineers, horticulture specialists, Master Gardeners, and forward-thinking business leaders. These partners will help design and implement solutions that are efficient, effective, and scalable.

We live in the “If you build it, they will come” state. And I believe that if we build this — with integrity, creativity, and determination — Iowa will once again be seen as a national leader.

Iowans, if you elect me as your next Governor, I promise: we will make history together — and change the fate of the nation and beyond. You have my word.

Seven Teams to Choose From, Thousands of New Jobs

Iowa citizens will be able to sign up for a CRC team through their local county office or via the CRC’s online portal. Participants can choose from seven specialized teams, each aligned with different skills and interests.

Author’s note: Some sections of this plan are available by clicking the banners provided. As I continue designing banners for each section, those areas are being fully edited and expanded. Other components are currently summarized below and will be updated as they are finalized.

Team #1: “Gardens Across Iowa!™” –

“I‘m concerned that if we don’t act now, the next generation may never know the joy of picking a raspberry from a bush or a cherry from a tree. Those are some of the simplest, most beautiful moments of childhood — but today, so much has been cut down. We’ve strayed too far from nature.

This may be our last real opportunity to correct our course. If we can unite around anything, let it be for the sake of future generations.“

Team #2: “FarmHire™” –

Team #3: “Solar Solvers” – This team reduces energy costs across Iowa by installing solar panels, cool roofs, thermal curtains, and other energy-efficient upgrades on homes, rental units, businesses, and government buildings. Closely aligned with the Crop Diversity and Enrichment Act, this initiative supports renters, homeowners, and farmers alike with practical, scalable clean-energy solutions... READ MORE.

Team #4: “Road Repairers” – CRC workers will support local construction companies in repairing and rebuilding Iowa’s aging roads, bridges, and essential infrastructure. By expanding workforce capacity through CRC hiring, this team accelerates overdue improvements in rural and urban communities statewide… READ MORE.

Team #5: “Housing Helpers™” – In coordination with the Sensible Housing Act, this team will restore and modernize neglected, often out-of-state-owned apartment complexes and private homes of Iowans who can’t afford needed repairs. Their mission: bring housing up to code, improve living conditions, and ensure all Iowans have access to safe, clean, affordable housing. This team will also work with sustainable design specialists to build the housing for the sustainable villages to help the homeless… READ MORE.

Team #6: “Trail Trimmers” – Focused on improving Iowa’s outdoor infrastructure, this team builds and enhances public trails, kayak and boating access points, restrooms, and recreational spaces. Their work promotes mental health, tourism, and local pride while beautifying and maintaining natural public spaces across the state… READ MORE.

Team #7: “Inventor’s Guild” – This team supports inventors through grants and access to patent attorneys paid for through the state — focused on creating inventions to automate grueling, repetitive tasks historically assigned to animals, slaves, and entry-level workers. In return, inventors share royalties with the grant program and Iowa’s new publicly-owned credit union. The goal: liberate future generations from soul-crushing labor and uplift Iowa as a global hub for humanitarian invention. This is our path to help set future generations free from mundane and tedious labor historically assigned to animals, slaves, and entry-level workers. This will enable humanity to focus on things they love to do for work, instead of doing things no one wants to. The Inventor’s Guild is a strong investment in Iowa’s future… READ MORE.

The CRC Voucher Program – All CRC teams will use vouchers to buy supplies from local Iowa businesses, helping boost the in-state economy. Only high-quality, efficient, state-of-the-art products will be approved. If a CRC member or business finds a better product, they can submit it for review. If approved, it replaces the old product, and the person or business who recommended it earns a commission each time it’s purchased through the program. This system ensures teams have the best tools, supports local commerce, and encourages continuous improvement. Vouchers may also be used to purchase meals from local restaurants… READ MORE.

The “Set the Captives Free!” Act! – Click banner for details:

 

Helping Farmers

Crop Diversity and Enrichment Act — Gets Iowa farmers in on growing solar panels from pokeweed berries, as discovered at Wake Forest University. Additionally, the State of Iowa will look to partner Wisconsin Battery Company to assist in research improving upon hemp batteries, which have been found to be more efficient than lithium. Through subsidies, education programs, and other practical measures, the State of Iowa will assist farmers in getting in on early crop booms. Pokeweed berry solar panels and hemp batteries will eventually be used and installed by Civilian Restoration Corps’ Solar Installers team asap… READ MORE. 

Rural Iowa Revitalization Act —Allocates funding for to hire Civilian Restorations Corps’ FarmHire to help clean up and rebuild old farm buildings throughout rural Iowa. Solar Installers and FarmHire will rebuild old barns and outbuildings, install solar-powered energy, and provide help around the farm for rural Iowans… READ MORE.

Guarantee the Right to Repair —Guarantees farmers the “right to repair” their equipment. In other words, manufacturers won’t be allowed to lock farmers out from fixing their own equipment… READ MORE.

 

Education Restoration

Additional sections will be added. Of paramount importance is:

Divert $345 M/year unconstitutionally siphoned into private schools back into public schools — Governor Reynolds and RINO legislators worked to undermine and subvert our constitutional form of government by signing House File 68, which is designed to starve out Iowa’s public schools by siphoning $345M being into private, religious schools. That money will go back where it belongs… READ MORE. 

 

Sensible Housing Act

Eminent Domain Rental Properties Owned by Out-of-State Landlords — You know how eminent domain is always used in the worst ways — like taking land from farmers to put in pipelines? What if we flipped the script and used it in a way that actually benefits the public? Out-of-state landlords own rental properties all over Iowa, vacuuming up millions of dollars as Iowans go broke. With rents rising and Iowa’s homelessness problem is at a record high, Iowa’s renters need big relief now. Taking rental properties from out-of-state landlords will keep millions of dollars in Iowa, which will help businesses profit in a manner that provides Iowa’s tenant class with desperately-needed relief. Apartment units and buildings will be fixed up and brought up to code by CRC’s Apartment Improvers, outfitted with solar power to reduce energy bills via Solar Installers, and food and herbal medicine gardens will be planted nearby thanks to Gardens Across Iowa!… READ MORE.

Rural Iowa Revitalization Act —Allocates funding for to hire Civilian Restorations Corps’ FarmHire teams to help clean up and rebuild old farm buildings throughout rural Iowa. Solar Installers and FarmHire teams will bring solar-powered energy and provide help around the farm to rural Iowans. A

Sustainable Villages to Help the Homeless – At some point, as a society, we need to face it: not everyone fits perfectly into the business community. Many simply don’t have the wherewithal to hold a steady job and make ends meet. It becomes exhausting for Iowa’s homeless population and nonprofits trying to keep up with Iowa’s growing homeless population. Modeled in part after Joppa’s proposed village, sustainable village will use cob housing, papercrete using recycled paper, and be outfitted by Solar Installers, with Master Gardeners helping to tend food and herbal medicine gardens… READ MORE.

Expand Iowa’s Right to Garden Act — The Gardens Across Iowa! program (part of the CRC projects) … READ MORE.

Read The Sensible Housing Act

 

Optimize Iowa’s Healthcare System

The healthcare insurance industry was invented back during a time when Iowa (and the United States) did not have the medical infrastructure we are now are blessed to have in place. The University of Iowa, Mercy, Mary Greeley, Broadlawns, and countless urban and rural hospitals are the absolute lifeblood of Iowa. We depend on it, and it is cruel when a surgery of healthcare need is denied when a loved one is at risk or danger.

I must preface my plan by pointing out something that is written within the Iowa Commonwealth Act:

The annual earnings of each of CEO for Iowa’s Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), who have been handling Iowa’s Medicaid and Medicare programs, is approximately $20 M per year. 

– In 2023, Joseph Zubretsky, the CEO of Molina Healthcare, earned a total compensation of $21,491,723. This included a salary of $1,500,000, a bonus of $4,410,000, and stock awards of $15,500,092 (Rosanes 2023). 

– Wild Willpower PAC was unable to find current data, however WellPoint’s CEO earned $17M in their first year with the job (Overland 2014).

– The CEO of Iowa Total Care, Mitch Wasden, is listed as the “Plan President and CEO”. According to Centene, his compensation is likely around $20 million/year (Centene 2025).

“There is no reason on God’s green Earth that CEOs of tax-funded healthcare organizations should be making $20 M per year, while the Iowa taxpayers are being denied coverage.“

State-Owned Version of Medicaid, with option to “opt out” for taxpayers who earn less than $500,000 K annually—While being blessed enough to participate in DMACC’s London Abroad program, Professor Moody pointed out, during our “British Life and Culture” class, that when Londoners go to the hospital, there is no paperwork. The first thing they ask is, “What’s going on?” My entire class gasped and groaned. I thought about how my surgery has repeatedly been denied these past several years, and the numerous horror stories I’ve heard from other Iowans who are being denied life-saving coverage. I do not know the faiths of Iowa’s multi-millionaire and multi-billionaire classes, but the answer seems pretty obvious: if they can afford to toss millions of dollars over the tops of our heads and game our elections, they can certainly afford a tax increase to ensure Iowans have the life-saving care we need. If they don’t like this idea and they want to save money, they can do so by no longer meddling in our elections. 

Those who earn less than $500,000, and who want to keep their private insurance, may choose to “opt out” from paying taxes on Iowa’s new state-owned version of Medicaid. The state will assist any Iowa-based health insurance company that suffers as a result of this shift, as we want to ensure each employee is safely parachuted if they lose their jobs. 

WHEREAS thousands of Iowans were recently kicked off Medicaid due to the Congress and the President throwing us under the bus with their recent heist, therefore we are going to have to hold those who violated our Ninth Amendment Right accountable. 

Finally, The Public Intelligence Agency, which shall hire young, brilliant minds out of Iowa State University’s Cyber Security program and similar programs, may need to track down every dollar of Iowa’s multi-millionaire and billionaire classes, even if that means tracking down offshore tax havens. We hope it doesn’t come to this, and that the ultra-wealthy instead choose love and compassion. 

Reduce Administrative Costs for Welfare Programs —Instead of taxpayers paying the high administrative costs of constantly sending out renewal letters to Medicaid and SNAP recipients, Iowa’s taxpayers will save money by not sending out letters. Wasted tax dollars will instead go toward healthcare for Iowans.

Increased Pay for Caregivers — Through the Iowa Commonwealth Act, wages will be increased so that we can keep people working these very difficult, noble, seemingly thankless jobs. I have no envy for the people who do this tireless work, but I do have empathy and admiration for them.

 

Iowa Commonwealth Act (tax plan)

Places a tax on multi-millionaires and billionaires in order to subsidize and raise minimum wage, with larger subsidies going toward Iowa’s caregivers for the disabled and elderly. Also helps helps kickstart Civilian Restoration Corps. When CEOs earn $20 M+ per year, it is okay to talk about taxing them at a higher rate. This will raise the quality of life for all Iowans – the wealthy and the poor – because “a rising tide lifts all ships”. John Locke, the most quoted political author by the Founding Fathers, described the ideal government as a “commonwealth”, for which The Commonwealth Act is named. It’s not socialist — it’s egalitarian and it’s agape.

Read the full plan: Iowa Commonwealth Act

 

Helping Small Businesses

Subsidize and raise minimum wage – Increased subsidies for caregivers for the disabled and elderly. Economists agree that subsidizing the minimum wage is smarter than raising the minimum wage, as raising it causes prices to rise and lowers the purchasing power of the disabled and the elderly who depend on social security. Also, raising the wage without subsidizing hurts small businesses more than large corporations, who can more easily absorb the costs. Paid for through the Iowa Commonwealth Act.

Premium Healthcare Packages for Small Businesses —  … READ MORE.

The CRC Voucher Program – Each of the CRC teams may make purchases for necessary, CRC-approved supplies from local Iowa businesses, whom the state shall work with to ensure supplies are available for them to carry. Only high quality, efficient, and state-of-the-art products will be approved for use by CRC. If a business or CRC team member finds a superior product, they may alert CRC, who will then approve that product and remove the previous product from the list. Then, whenever that product is purchased through the CRC Voucher program, the person (or business) who recommended the product will receive a commission. This program ensures CRC Teams are supporting Iowa businesses, and incentivizes, participation in constantly helping to improve CRC. Vouchers may also be used for meals to support local businesses… READ MORE.

 

Justice Reforms

Justice Accessibility Act — Allocates funding toward the development of a new agency, called the Public Intelligence Agency™. READ MORE.

The Public Intelligence Agency™  — … READ MORE.

Simplify the Iowa Rules of Courtroom Procedure — We will transform the obscenely-complex 309 Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure, 63 Rules of Evidence, and 89 Rules of Criminal Procedure into step-by-step instructions that makes navigating the courts much simpler for everyday Iowans. This work has already begun. READ MORE.

Organize Iowa Supreme Court opinions into a user-friendly database — … READ MORE.

Develop Curriculum to Teach jurisprudence in High Schools — Students will graduate knowing the difference between criminal and civil law. and basic step-by-step what to do if your rights are violated – including by an officer or government official (e.g. color of law crimes). Students should know how to create an effective contract, and other important aspects of law.  READ MORE.

Reshape Iowa as a Leader in Civil Rights — Implements a series of common sense measures to strengthen the Iowa Civil Rights Act, Iowa Civil Rights Commission, and to protect women and transgender Iowans… READ MORE.

Codify the “Right to First Trimester Abortions”; with expedient care”, with medical exceptions for severe complications in the second and third trimesters. See next subsection:

• • • • Counterbalanced with “Safe Sex, Safe Hearts” Education Campaign —Focusing on unintentional pregnancy prevention and the importance of practicing responsible and safe sex. The reason it is called “Safe Sex, Safe Hearts” is to encourage healthy communication, including communicating boundaries and being respectful of boundaries. Perhaps one cause for sexual violence is that we do not spend enough time teaching the importance of respectful and appropriate communication. READ MORE.

New “Open League” for Sports — As a transgender woman who has looked into the issue of fairness in sports, I stand with my sisters who are afraid to speak up on this issue, or who are voicing their frustration and concerns and feeling unheard or marginalized. There are physiological differences between non-transgender women and transgender women, however this conversation should be had in a way that doesn’t refer to transgender women as “men in women’s sports”. Trans women deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and frankly we have it hard enough without politicians dangling our medical condition in front of the American people and mocking us. It is completely inappropriate. After other priority parts of the platform are moved forward — primarily related to CRC, housing, and healthcare — my plan would call for exploration funds for an “open league” in sports. Divide people by weight class like they do in boxing and wrestling, then monitor to balance fairness as we learn along the way... READ MORE.

Surgeries for Transgender Adults must be Covered by Insurers — Many unqualified people with no personal experience in this matter tend to speak on this issue frequently. I was born a male, and without medical treatment, developed breasts and other typically-female sex characteristics around 6th grade. This was during the 1990s when the term “transgender” was not a political topic. After silently and secretly suffering and feeling shame throughout high school, I sought medical care after graduating. This resulted in approximately 17 years of homelessness, facing harassment and violent and sexual assault on numerous occasions. I returned to Iowa in 2018, and now have a Governor and President inciting harassment and bullying against transgender people, and cutting off our access to medical care. On February 28 this year, Kim Reynolds and approximately 90 Republican lawmakers, violated 18 U.S.C. § State of Iowa removed legal protections for tras As a 43 year old transgender woman who has suffered immensely this lifetime, I assure you that not being able to receive care is excruciating physically, mentally, and emotionally…. READ MORE.

Protect All LGBT+ from Harassment and Abuse — Protect LGBT+ Iowans from harassment, and ensure access to gender affirming care for adults… READ MORE.

Age 16 Hormone Restriction, 14 in Extreme Cases — Establishes a “middle ground” approach to regulating hormone therapy for youth, acknowledging that age 12 is too young, and forcing people to wait until age 18 is cruel. The decision to start hormone therapy requires a mature mind and long-term understanding. No surgeries until age 18… READ MORE.

Responsible Gun Ownership Act aka “G.I. Joe Act”— institutes a statewide in-school education program where Peace Officers and Veterans educate fifth graders about the importance of only using guns to protect themselves or others. Statements such as, “Veterans fought and died to protect the 2nd Amendment, and it is important to remember that sacrifice and remember that honor every time you even think about holding a gun.” It is important that we catch students at a young age before they learn about guns from video games and movies, and while still at an age where they look up to police officers as positive role models. Also requires prospective gun owners to pass a written test — much like a driver’s test — to ensure they know the law, how to properly store a gun so that kids don’t get ahold of it, and so on… READ MORE. 

Watchdog Act — Repeals what Rob Sand called “the most pro-corruption bill in Iowa history”, SF-478. The bill effectively hamstrings the role of State Auditor and prevents them from being able to do their job. The Watchdog Act also mandates and amendment to the Iowa Constitution to prevent this type of pro-corruption bill from being passed in the future. Notice: Sondra Wilson firmly objects to Rob Sand’s bid for Iowa Governor… READ MORE.

Scammers Beware! Act — Makes it illegal for out-of-state callers to mask their phone number in order to attempt to spam, scam, and/or make unsolicited calls to Iowans. Institutes a number of provisions that will make phony businesses terrified at the thought of trying to scam an Iowan because the state will go after them!  READ MORE.

Offshore Accountability Act — Classifies stashing money in offshore accounts, or by other unscrupulous means (to avoid taxes), as theft. One of The Public Intelligence Agency‘s tasks shall be to track down offshore accounts, assets, etc. which may be stashed to avoid taxes. When discovered, such property shall be taxed with fines imposed… READ MORE.

Businesses shall have a grace period to report any and all offshore holdings in order to avoid fines. 

I suspect my story might evoke feelings of anger or judgment at first because I am a transgender woman living in this political climate. However, as Iowans look into our past and remember our forgotten role as a leader in upholding civil rights, I suspect that we will want to pick that flag back up and hold it high because it is a legacy we have the opportunity to restore and cocreate now. My platform will put Iowa on the map as strong moral leader in helping our nation fulfill its promise: “Liberty and justice for all.”

 

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