Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 50 in 2022 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedCurrently in the state of Minnesota, car-jacking is NOT a stand alone crime. I will propose legislation to make it so with its own set of penalties and punishment. Learn more
Establish a publicly searchable web database of information on criminal sentencing decisions that have been stayed or imposed by courts. Learn more
Create a public safety awareness campaign to elevate and promote the field of law enforcement. Learn more
Provide a one-time bonus to our current law enforcement officers to recognize their service during the past two years and a second bonus available to those nearing retirement who stay in the field. Learn more
Increase penalties for offenses against the most vulnerable among us, including vulnerable adults and unborn children who die when their mother is injured in the course of a crime. Learn more
Provide incentives to encourage more people to pursue the field of law enforcement. Learn more
Provide funding for local jurisdictions that are using hiring bonuses to attract new candidates to their departments. Learn more
Initiate a scholarship program for police recruits to then serve out 4 years in the communities which granted their scholarship and consider expanding recruiting programs towards Explorer and BSA Scouting programs. Learn more
The “Defund the Police” movement along with anti-police rhetoric has diminished and denigrated the law enforcement profession and too many criminals have been allowed to re-offend by prosecutors who aren’t prosecuting. Learn more
Targeted proposals that get after growing crime problems around carjacking, auto theft, and fleeing a police officer, and provides the support for law enforcement to pursue these dangerous offenders. Learn more
Invest in training and body cameras for police departments across the state. Learn more
Increase the number of violent crime enforcement teams (VCETs) in the state to help crack down on drugs and guns pouring into our state through gang and cartel activity. Learn more
Improving the corporate environment with fewer regulations. Learn more
We need to strengthen small businesses, encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, create good paying jobs and job-friendly climate that will support families in our communities. One goal that I am passionate about is creating an economy that makes life affordable for our families. Minnesota needs to both get back to work and more importantly needs to afford to live. Learn more
We need to focus on learning recovery to quickly regain what was lost during COVID. Our kids need to be brought up to speed immediately. Learn more
Using budget surplus funds to develop high-impact tutoring programs for small groups or one-on-one for any student who needs it. Learn more
Expand access to before/after school learning programs and summer-school education opportunities. Learn more
Safer schools and grounds with school resource officers in EVERY school, mental health professionals and social services available to all students & staff on a consistent basis. Learn more
Continue to support school choice options for families that are looking for alternative learning facilities for their children. Learn more
When I am elected your state senator, I promise that I will be a tireless advocate for families and work to relieve the stressors and concerns we are all facing in a post-COVID Minnesota. One issue that I am focused on is safe and successful schools. Learn more
Expanding the child-care tax credit. Learn more
Corporate Tax Incentives to bring corporations back to Minnesota resulting in jobs and financial security for ALL families. Learn more
Eliminate tax on social security benefits. Learn more
Lower tax-rates for all Minnesotans regardless of income status. Learn more
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