Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 47 in 2020 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedI support legalization of recreational marijuana. Legalization and regulation creates an entirely new source of revenue that the state can dedicate to infrastructure, schools, healthcare, research, etc. Learn more
Farmers should be free to grow hemp and marijuana on their farms. Doctors should be able to have the option to prescribe a medical marijuana product before they need to prescribe an addictive opioid. At minimum, Minnesotan voters should be able to decide whether they want to pursue legalization with a question on the ballot. Learn more
I support small businesses and their investment in a local labor force. Our cities and townships know what’s right for them and I support their right to make those decisions to further the local economy and continue to make Carver County the greatest place to live. Learn more
We are past the point of debating the existence of climate change - it’s real, it’s here, it’s happening. We must take action to reduce carbon-emissions, protect our land, clean air, and clean water, and create jobs in sustainable energy. Learn more
We should be able to know what kind of costs to expect when we need to see a doctor or get a prescription. Most of all, pharmaceutical and insurance companies should not be putting their profits over our well-being. Our health is not a commodity. Learn more
Minnesotans deserve access to quality healthcare at an affordable price that doesn’t depend on how much money you make or what job you’re holding. Learn more
We must work to expand mental health services to rural communities and lower the counselor-to-student ratio in our schools so we can ensure a bright future for our residents. We must also encourage partnerships between mental health care professionals/crisis response counselors and our law enforcement. Learn more
It’s tough for businesses and families in rural areas of our county to get access to reliable Internet and phone services. I support statewide expansion of broadband. Learn more
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