Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 57 in 2020 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedBeyond investments in education and infrastructure, Minnesota must continue to provide and coordinate state economic development with private sector investment efforts to promote business expansion. Learn more
State funding for Minnesota’s public schools has not kept pace with inflation, resulting in a greater reliance on local referendums and local property taxes creating inequities between school districts. Learn more
I also support recycling programs to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills resulting in a reduction of greenhouse emissions and conservation of our timber, water, and mineral resources. Learn more
I have long been an advocate for renewable energy to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels in order to mitigate the negative effects on our air, water, and climate. Investing in sustainable renewable energy sources will lead to cleaner air and water while creating jobs. Learn more
I advocate for a health care program grounded in a guaranteed, standard, comprehensive benefit package that includes mental health and chemical dependency treatment, where private non-profit providers compete for patients with a focus on primary care. Patients have their choice of providers, medical decisions are made by patients and their doctors, not by insurance companies, government or employers. Learn more
Minnesota must also protect our investment in state assets. Colleges, universities and government buildings require regular maintenance to repair roofs, heating and plumbing systems. To meet these infrastructure challenges and protect our state assets, Minnesota must continue to invest in major bonding bills. Learn more
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