Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives - District 62B in 2024 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedProtect the right to choose in our state, ensuring Minnesota is a safe haven for access to safe and legal abortion in a post-Roe America. Learn more
Ban the use of no-knock warrants. Learn more
Set aside more flexible public safety dollars at the state level for municipalities to stand up alternative and public health response methods to mental health crisis calls, substance use, and other situations where police are not trained or best suited. Learn more
I will work with the Minnesota Department of Human Services on its Safe Recovery Sites efforts that will save lives through overdose and infection prevention. I will also support establishing overdose prevention centers in Minneapolis, expanding access to NALOXONE and fentanyl test strips in transit hubs and locations with high drug overdose calls, and increasing culturally specific services in Native American, African-American, and East-African communities. Learn more
Increase state investments through DEED (Department of Employment and Economic Development) to partner with municipalities for new community oriented development projects and initiatives across the district. Learn more
Leverage pathways and for post-secondary, technical and vocational programs while we expand access to no-debt tuition for eligible students through the Northstar Promise Act. Learn more
Provide State Funding for the Minneapolis Climate Equity Plan which sets goals to significantly reduce pollution by 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2050. And prioritize the Southside and Northside Green Zones along with neighborhoods most impacted by pollution. This will help reduce utility bills and increase green jobs. Learn more
Fully fund our public schools so our students are prepared to thrive whether they continue to post-secondary education or the workforce. Learn more
Secure funding for the Stable Homes Stable Schools program which is a pioneering partnership between MPHA, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) that works to improve families’ housing stability, students’ school attendance, and students’ educational outcomes through rental assistance and wrap-around supportive services. Learn more
Support comprehensive sexual health education that teaches about healthy relationships, LGBTQ health, and consent. Learn more
Address the ecological and environmental concerns at Lake Hiawatha, taking both an environmental and racial justice approach to mitigating the harm considering the reality of climate change. Support state bonding for the Minneapolis Park Board's ecological master and decision making around this important issue while also recognizing the historical significance of the Hiawatha Golf Course for the African American community. Learn more
Support efforts to close the HERC as soon as 2028, and work in deep partnership with counties and cities to to allocate funding from the state for zero waste initiatives, EPR legislation, SCORE grant funding and resources for residents to accelerate system wide efforts, and to ensure HERC is shuttered swiftly and responsibly in partnership with community. Learn more
Support common-sense and needed gun reform laws like universal background checks, red flag laws (“extreme risk protection orders”) and straw purchase reforms as large, system level approaches are the best way to limit the easy availability of firearms. Learn more
Support the efforts of organizations like UnRestrict MN and Gender Justice to ensure that Minnesotans of all genders, sexual identities and LGBTQIA community have access to culturally responsive care. Learn more
Establish a healthcare for all system in the State of Minnesota by supporting a single-payer healthcare system like the Minnesota Health Plan. Ensure that dental care, prescription drugs, optometry, mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, medical equipment and supplies, home care services, and nursing home care is covered. Learn more
Being bold with sustained, deep investment in funding for income-based public housing, affordable and workforce housing across the state. Learn more
Fund culturally specific providers, deeply affordable, low-barrier housing and intentional shelter space like a South Minneapolis Tiny Indoor Village (AVIVO Village). Work with the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County to bring this to fruition. Learn more
Secure funding for the Stable Homes Stable Schools program which is a pioneering partnership between MPHA, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) that works to improve families’ housing stability, students’ school attendance, and students’ educational outcomes through rental assistance and wrap-around supportive services. Learn more
Support a strong Renters’ Bill of Rights that protects tenants from unsafe living conditions, unreasonable rent increases, harassment, manipulation, and displacement. Learn more
Work with Metro Transit to Improve safety in our transportation system by investing in alternatives to policing efforts and increasing social service programs. Learn more
Invest in a robust, multimodal transportation system so all residents, regardless of income, ability, or background can reliably and affordably access jobs, healthy foods, entertainment, and essential services across the metro. Support funding so cities can improve walking, biking, and rolling infrastructure. Learn more
Work with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to reassess freeway expansion philosophy so that we can better position and fund mass beneficial transit projects for residents. Learn more
I support the Education Support Professionals Bill of Rights which will Increase the starting wages for all ESPs in Minnesota Public Schools to 25 an hour, provides them with health insurance, and ensures that all ESPs have access to twelve hours of professional development each year. Learn more
Support legislation for fare-free transit to increase ridership and affordability. Learn more
Protect the Northstar Promise Act that removes financial barriers and improves equity in our education system by offering tuition free higher education. Learn more
Support the Prove it First legislation, which requires any new mining proposal to undergo an independent and rigorous environmental review process conducted over the course of several years. Learn more
Work with our unhoused communities to provide safe and sanitary living conditions in addition to guidance and support for transitional and long term housing solutions. Learn more
Support legislation that will require Cities and counties to create humane and public health centered policies regarding homeless encampments. And efforts to take a public health approach to homelessness in our District and our State. Learn more
Minnesota has some of the highest nation’s costs for child care. We must adequately fund comprehensive childcare and school-based childcare for all children to ensure families can find and afford the care they need. Learn more
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