Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 37 in 2022 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedSupport a woman’s right to access the full range of reproductive health services. Learn more
Support changes in state grant policies to increase the ability of organizations run by historically disenfranchised populations to receive funding. Learn more
Assure that housing, transportation, education, economic, and health policies are sensitive to the needs of diverse communities, and Build equity into our criminal justice system. Learn more
Oppose any effort to pass laws that infringe on the rights of Black, brown, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA individuals and people with disabilities. Learn more
Reform law enforcement agencies so that they are seen as a helpful resource for everyone in every community. Learn more
Neighborhoods cannot thrive if the residents don’t feel safe. Public safety is a broad community issue that affects all aspects of community life including housing, business development, employment, education, and transportation. I have been actively involved in efforts to improve community safety through my work with the Unity Community Mediation Team; the police departments of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Ramsey and Hennepin Counties; and the U. S. Department of Justice. Learn more
Improve training for officers on mental health issues, de-escalation techniques, and implicit bias. Learn more
Hold police accountable to the communities they serve. Learn more
Establish law enforcement-citizen oversight councils to provide needed community involvement in policing, and Create a community-centered public safety approach to law enforcement with investments in community-based mental health and trauma informed services. Learn more
Adequately evaluate the risks and benefits of expanded adult use of cannabis before legalization. Learn more
Explore new models of K-12 education that are more geared to today’s society and tailored to the diverse learning styles of today’s students. Learn more
Increase compensation, support, and training for teachers and education support staff. Learn more
Increase investment in early childhood, the place where educational investment can have the biggest impact on educational achievement and reduction in disparities. Learn more
Explore ways to reduce the cost of higher education and the level of student loan debt, and Expand support for community and technical colleges. Learn more
Expand access to broadband technology to enhance educational opportunities in and outside of the classroom. Learn more
Develop apprenticeship programs to take advantage of community resources and better meet the diverse needs of students. Learn more
Reduce the number of handguns in our communities and enhance licensing and training requirements and background checks for gun owners. Learn more
Expand and increase the funding for the Statewide Health Improvement Program so that its policy, systems, and environmental approaches can be utilized on additional social determinants of health. Learn more
Support parity in mental and physical health services. Learn more
Expand the capacity of the state’s public health system to respond to health crises. Learn more
Health is essential for success in every part of life. Poor health negatively affects education, economic achievement, housing stability, mental well-being, civic engagement, and much more. Lack of access to high quality healthcare is a major contributor to poor health. High healthcare and prescription drug costs are impacting the ability of people to get the care that they need. Learn more
Increase funding for lead testing and abatement and assurance that all housing is lead free. Learn more
Preserve and create safe, stable, accessible, and affordable housing (rental and home ownership) for people with incomes under 30% median income. Learn more
Advocate for the use of some of the budget surplus for expanding affordable housing. Learn more
Safe, stable, and secure housing is foundational to educational achievement, health, family stability, and economic security. Sadly, too many Minnesotans are housing insecure. The state’s budget surplus gives Minnesota the opportunity to assure that every Minnesotan has a safe and secure place to live. Learn more
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