Anita Flowe

Civil Rights

Moreover, she will support community efforts to build respect and learning between cultural, racial, and religious groups. Learn more

Anita has friends and family members who are LGBTQ.  Her position is simple – everyone deserves respect, and a community that appreciates everyone is attractive to new businesses, visitors and potential new residents. Learn more

Economy

Anita will speak out against any physical or verbal attacks on any group in the area and ensure long term and newer residents’ concerns are heard in St. Paul. Learn more

Economic planning for our area must acknowledge the gifts brought to the area by our diverse population, and must also address the needs of the rich tapestry of all of our beloved community members. Learn more

Education

Higher education should not impoverish graduates. Learn more

Funding for quality early childhood education, K-12, community and technical colleges, and universities is important for individuals to realize their full potential. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Encouraging further solar and wind energy projects is a priority. Learn more

and support research into farm practices that increase yields and reduce waste – such as precisely targeted fertilizing and irrigation options. Learn more

Anita will focus attention on the needs of Kandiyohi County farmers – both well-established farmers and newcomers to the field Learn more

Guns

Anita understands the importance of hunting and other everyday uses of guns, and she wishes to ensure the safety of everyone with her support of expanded background checks Learn more

and university funded research with the goal of preventing gun violence. Learn more

Healthcare

In other words, Anita would like to give support to parents considering options in a crisis pregnancy – and give them REAL, CARING CHOICES. Learn more

As part of good health care, women deserve access to quality healthcare options – including effective birth control so that crisis pregnancies can be avoided. Learn more

and improved accessibility. Learn more

Anita wants to ensure appropriate healthcare, housing, childcare, education, food and other needs are met for children whose parents might otherwise consider an unplanned pregnancy to be a financial crisis. Learn more

reducing the number of people who do not get timely treatment and thus need more expensive treatment due to an illness that has progressed. Learn more

and pressing issues such as addiction and mental health issues merit considerable attention Learn more

A huge concern of Minnesotans is the high cost of health care. Premiums are too high Learn more

Housing

We need sufficient apartment type housing to meet the needs of people throughout their lives – whether it is a young person starting a new job, people moving into the area to take advantage of our growing industry, or a senior who is downsizing. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

We need to build on the work of the work of the Highway 23 Coalition and other transportation advocates. Learn more

Continued funding for maintenance and improvement of roadways in the area is important for businesses’ and individuals’ travel needs Learn more

High speed internet access countywide is increasingly critical as a tool for business and individual education needs, not to mention personal entertainment – and should be available to all residents of the county. Learn more

Social Services

Not only does childcare cost a lot, there simply isn’t enough available in the Kandiyohi County area.  Anita will support legislation that addresses these issues – parents obviously need quality childcare in order to provide for their families! Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

A living wage enables people to afford the necessities of life, and the ability to organize gives workers a powerful voice in preventing workplace abuses. Learn more

Anita will support the organizations and progressive workplace considerations that distinguish our great state. Learn more