Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 55 in 2020 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedAt the heart of achieving racial equity and inclusion is community engagement. Community members must have input on the policies that affect their lives and in the solutions to the local issues that affect them on a daily basis. Learn more
Higher education funding has been short-changed. Instead of adequately funding higher education, our higher education institutions have been forced to cut corners, close programs, and lay off the people who make our education system the envy of the nation. Learn more
Every child—regardless of their race, gender, or religion—deserves high-quality education. It’s not enough to just maintain the status quo. We must come together and invest in our schools to close the opportunity gaps our children are facing. We must also ensure college and technical schools are an attainable goal in order to grow and retain the 21st-century workforce we need. Learn more
We need to transform our economy away from fossil fuels by 2030, ensuring that everyone has clean air and water, all in ways that prioritize justice and equity and support a strong economy. Learn more
We can combat climate change by reducing the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Carbon farming is a climate-smart agricultural practice that reduces greenhouse-gas emissions by sequestering carbon in the soil instead of promoting release into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. Learn more
We can invest in transitioning to agricultural systems that lift up rural communities by supporting farmers practicing sustainable grazing practices, expanding the infrastructure for the growing grass-fed beef and dairy markets, and enforcing fair market and fair contract rules for the livestock industry. This will improve the quality of our food, air, soil, water and climate. Learn more
As your state senator, I will support reducing drug costs on prescriptions, improving the quality of healthcare services, securing funding for public health programs to reduce health risk behaviors, and improving access to behavioral and mental health services. Learn more
Made clear by the most recent insulin debate, we must guarantee that no one’s life should be at risk just because they are unable to afford necessary medication. Ensuring everyone has access to quality treatment and healthcare services creates positive, healthy outcomes for communities. We must also hold the pharmaceutical industry accountable for the greed that is fueling so many healthcare crises—from insulin to opioids—that affect our communities. Learn more
The lack of an adequate supply of housing is affecting the whole state’s competitive advantage. Stable housing is critical to the development of children and the ability of workers to hold jobs. We need to make smart investments in housing to ensure Minnesota prospers. Learn more
Improving mass transit and reducing its cost to make it more attractive to commuters goes a long way in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our communities. Adequately funding public transit is also a critical component of environmental justice—no Minnesotan deserves to develop health problems tied to poor air quality. I will advocate for the infrastructure needs of Senate District 55, including securing transportation resources, reducing emissions to keep our community safe, and answering the need for additional bus rapid transit lines in areas like Highway 169. Learn more
As your state senator, I will support ongoing efforts to reduce economic disparities and inequalities through workforce initiatives. This includes increasing funding for opportunities for individuals transitioning from jail into mainstream society through education, career development, and training. This also includes efforts to support college graduates returning home to enter the workforce. We need a strong local economy that works for everyone. Learn more
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