Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 33 in 2020 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedIncorporating de-escalation and implicit bias training for all of our police forces and other community safety organizations needs to be a priority. We need to equip them with the tools they need in order to do their jobs safely, effectively, and appropriately – and measures to ensure they will be held accountable when they do not. Learn more
We can ensure the safety of all of our communities and our police officers while rebuilding crucial trust in our systems. It is abundantly clear that we need to take decisive steps to improve our community safety systems swiftly and significantly to ensure the safety of all our residents. Learn more
Zip code and family background should not define the quality of education our children receive. We must work together to ensure that everyone has equitable access to a high quality education. Learn more
Setting up children to succeed begins in their earliest developmental stages. We need to invest in Pre-Kindergarten education and other early learning opportunities to start them off on the right foot. Learn more
We need to take a well-rounded approach to education to ensure a vibrant and thriving economy. That begins with ensuring that we are investing in our state’s future by investing in the education of all of our children. Learn more
To build a skilled workforce that grows our economy, we must create affordable and accessible opportunities for higher education. That includes investing in not only traditional 2- and 4-year college pathways, but also technical, vocational, and apprenticeship programs and partnering with businesses to fill crucial high quality jobs statewide. Learn more
We need to look at climate changes as an opportunity for innovation and collaboration. We can grow our state’s reputation as an innovator, create sustainable jobs, and protect our environment all at the same time. Learn more
We need to make science-based decisions to fully address the climate crisis we face today and preserve our state’s natural resources for generations to come. Learn more
Creating climate resilience in our communities requires investment in 21st century infrastructure projects including upgrading aging structures and investing in sustainable and renewable energy sources. This will both protect our environment as well as create crucial jobs for Minnnesotans. Learn more
We need to get dark money out of politics and ensure the people are at the center of the decision making. It is important to me that we run a campaign the same way that we intend to govern, which is why I am not accepting any donations from PACs or lobbyists. Learn more
I support democratic reforms such as rank-choice voting and ending gerrymandering to help combat partisan extremism. We need to allow voters’ preferences to be accurately reflected in our election outcomes. Learn more
Providing mental health resources is critical to ensure early identification and early intervention before someone resorts to gun violence to take their own life or another’s. Learn more
Legislation such as universal background checks will help ensure guns do not fall into the hands of criminals, convicted felons, or the mentally ill, while still respecting due process and the Second Amendment. Learn more
We need to study gun violence to be able to make evidence-driven decisions that keep all of our communities safe. Learn more
It is time to create access to quality healthcare, regardless of your proximity to a doctor. We need to invest in telehealth and other cost efficient, innovative technologies that help people access the care they need, when and where they need it. Minnesota is at the center of the nation’s healthcare industry, and we can and should be more effective in our approach to delivering essential healthcare services. Learn more
We must come together to ensure that every Minnesotan has affordable, high quality, healthcare and prescription drugs when they need them. Learn more
We need to safeguard a publicly accessible buy-in option, and a robust health care exchange for all Minnesotans to help stem ever rising healthcare costs and address the gaps in healthcare coverage across the state. Learn more
We need to connect every corner of our senate district and our state by investing in broadband that supports small businesses, students and teachers, and those working from home. Learn more
Investing in our roads, bridges, and other transportation opportunities is crucial to the safety and longevity of our infrastructure. Learn more
Securing and maintaining our water and sewer infrastructure needs to be a priority in order to protect our natural resources like Lake Minnetonka and the waters we count on for agriculture, recreation and drinking water. Learn more
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