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 PAC, and I am running to be the next Governor for the State of Iowa.

My platform is called “A Pretty Big Deal” because it is reflects an up-to-date, modern and improved version which borrows its name from Teddy Roosevelt’s “Square Deal” and FDR’s “New Deal”. To read about all this, in context with a very important history lesson on civil rights, please read this article. 

You can read some of my credentials and letters of endorsement here, and the comprehensive platform I have spent years researching and developing is written below. It presents robust opportunities for all sectors of Iowa’s economic growth, while responding to increasing demands for a more humanitarian, fiscally responsible government that will alleviate pressure on Iowa’s overburdened nonprofit sector.

To be considered for Governor, a candidate must use more than mere rhetoric, platitudes, and propaganda. The job requires hard work, compassion and wisdom, and the ability to either problem solve or know where to find the person who can solve the problem. In times of trouble, hope is not a plan.

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My plan dips into America’s past and learns from the best of it, while simultaneously casting aside that which no longer serves us. It is time to think ahead and create a course of action to improve the circumstances for ourselves and future generations. 

Lastly, my plan will benefit the wealthy and the poor alike. It is not an “us v. them” thing: it is a “rising tide lifts all ships” thing. As Iowa Citizens, this is our government. It is time for We the People to take control and steer our destiny in the direction we want it to go. Should you elect me as your next Governor,

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

I have conceived of and begun developing some inventions that will aid humanity in tackling serious resource issues including global food scarcity. Soon I shall have time to finish accurately describing them before getting them patented. If elected, revenue generated by the patents shall help fund several of the plans herein, and will help springboard the endeavors of future inventors.

The Gardens Across Iowa! App™ will at first benefit Iowans, however once it is finished being developed, it shall swiftly be used to develop the Gardens Across America!™ App and then the Gardens Across Earth!™ App. Yes — there are other gardening apps, but these apps add a technological component which allows them to be patented, and Iowa businesses shall have first dibs on getting in on this deal. 

These apps, as well as the Wild Living Skills App™, will humanity in solving a myriad of resource issues, including those related to global food insecurity and environmental problems.

As Governor, I will create commissions to oversee and ensure the proper development of each of the above inventions in a manner that will be lucrative for Iowans, and will have lasting impacts on solving problems that have ailed humanity since time immemorial. Once developed, these inventions will put Iowa on the map globally for reasons of humanitarianism, ingenuity, problem solving, and strong respecters of human rights. In the words Great Depression-era inventor Buckminster Fuller:

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“This is an opportunity to rise above divisive politics, turn away from a wrong direction and try again, and to firmly invest in yourself, your family, and in future generations.”

— Sondra Wilson

Author’s note: As of the date of this writing, June 15, 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.

 

Civilian Restoration Corps

Modeled after Civilian Conservation Corps™ and brought up-to-date for today’s world, this new, replicable government program will be modeled and improved upon here in Iowa, then leased to other states following its success. The fact that we get to be the first state to model Civilian Restoration Corps should come as a point of pride and a fun talking point that will put us on the map as problem solvers, humanitarians, and people who know and value our history.

“Heal the Heartland; heal the nation; heal the world.” 

The CRC Program will create thousands of new jobs across the state, while drawing upon and bringing money to the hands of inventers, entrepreneurs, engineers, horticulture specialists, Master Gardeners, and business partners who will in turn help make this plan as efficient and streamlined as possible. We live in the “If you build it, they will come” state. Iowans, if you elect me as your next Governor, I promise that we will make history together, and change the fate of the nation and beyond. You have my word.

Six Teams to Choose From, Thousands of New Jobs

Iowa Citizens may sign up to join a CRC team through their local County office or CRC’s online portal. There are the six different teams people can sign up for, depending upon their preferences and interests:

Author’s note: Some sections of the plan have banners you can click on to view that part of the plan. I am currently designing banners for each section of the plan, and as I do this, those sections of the plan are thoroughly edited. Other parts of the plan are merely summarized below.

Team #1: “Gardens Across Iowa!™” –

“I’m concerned that if we don’t do this, the next generation will never know the joy of picking a raspberry from a bush, or a cherry from a tree. Those are some of the best moments as a child, but today everything seems to have been cut down. We’ve strayed so far from nature. This may be our last opportunity for humanity to correct our course. If we can unite for anything, let it be for future generations.“

Team #2: “FarmHire™” –

Team #3: “Solar Installers” – Teams will install solar power, cool roofs, thermal curtains, and other low-cost, energy saving measures to homes and rental properties in order to reduce energy bills for homeowners and renters. C.R.C. will prioritize installing solar on apartment complexes to reduce energy bills for all Iowans. The Solar Installers leg of the CRC program goes hand-in-hand with the Crop Diversity and Enrichment Act, which will greatly benefit Iowa’s farmers.. READ MORE.

Team #4: “Road Repairers” – Construction crews will be able to expand operations through hiring C.R.C. employees who are interested in construction work. Fixing crumbling roads and bridges; construction crews will be able to expand operations through hiring C.R.C. employees who are interested in construction work… READ MORE.

Team #5: “Apartment Improvers” – As part of the Sensible Housing Act, after out-of-state owned apartment complexes are taken, this team will bring apartment units and buildings up to code… READ MORE.

Team #6: “Trail Trimmers” – Creates and improves trailways, restroom areas, and other recreational outdoors-related infrastructure… 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.

An Investment in My Campaign is an Investment in Iowa’s Future

I shall waste no time assembling qualified individuals to implement this plan. Excess campaign funds that I raise will immediately go toward hiring engineers, horticulture specialists, business students through CyHire, and law students from Drake and U of I to assist in preparing my proposed justice reforms. For the sake practicality, I shall set up office spaces inside the Governor’s Mansion so that each team — those working on FarmHire

 

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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