Candidate for Dakota County Attorney in 2022 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedAs County Attorney, Matt will ensure violent juvenile crime policies are updated to match their severity and advocate for increased changes to transparency laws at the state level to improve law enforcement’s approach to the issue. Learn more
Creating a special unit devoted to investigating carjackings, and appointing prosecutors dedicated to stopping these crimes will help arrest the criminals and deter future crimes. Matt will dedicate two office attorneys, one for adults and one for minors, that will ensure that those who wish to participate in this wave of carjackings will face consequences quickly. Learn more
As County Attorney, Matt will prioritize diverting nonviolent issues such as mental illness, drug use, and family disputes to other professionals, while focusing police time and resources for cracking down on the most serious threats to the safety of our community. Learn more
Matt will advocate strongly for increased funding to support fighting crime and prosecuting cases quickly and completely. And Matt is committed to addressing the backlog of cases and using technological improvements, as well as a reassessment of current work practices to reduce the backlog. Learn more
As County Attorney, Matt will establish a Veterans Court that will work with veterans in crisis, and while holding them accountable for their actions, also providing the context and resources needed to help them return to life as healthy, productive citizens. Learn more
Matt understands that purely punitive policy only encourages disparities and closes the door on rehabilitation. This means working not only with the police, but also with addiction treatment organizations and County resources to help victims of opioids, meth, and other dangerous drugs. Learn more
Matt will raise the amount for what constitutes a felony charge for marijuana possession, and will advocate for comprehensive reform of Minnesota’s marijuana laws. Learn more
As County Attorney, he will continue that record by enforcing straw person purchaser laws and pressing state and federal legislators to pass background checks and red flag laws- proposals favored by over 88% of gun owners. Learn more
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