John D. Huot

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

We all want to be safe in our communities and to know that if we reach out for help, it will come. I am proud of the work we have done to fund and expand policing at the state and local level. I am also proud of the progress made to improve law enforcement response to people experiencing mental health crises by helping individuals find needed resources. Learn more

Defense / Veterans

Our veterans deserve our care, and ensuring their well-being and support is not a partisan issue. We must all work together to address the needs of our veterans. As your Representative, I have championed legislation that helps our veterans, active-duty military, service members, and their families receive the support and recognition they deserve for their service to our country. Learn more

Economy

As your Representative, I have focused my energies towards creating job opportunities throughout Minnesota. Keeping our state at the forefront of economic health and prosperity demands that we improve infrastructure, support independent business owners, amplify the voices of farmers and laborers, and ensure equal pay and opportunities for all Minnesotans. Learn more

In the legislature, I will continue to seek ways to bolster our economic policies so that all Minnesotans may strive to thrive. Learn more

Education

Promote programs that help make our schools safe and free from fear. Increasing the ratio of counselors to students, keeping class sizes small, anti-bullying campaigns, and other mental health programs will help make our schools safer. Arming teachers is not a reasonable solution. Learn more

I know that excellent schools keep our property values high, encourage local businesses, and promote safe neighborhoods. Learn more

Provide funding for early learning and full-service schools to shrink Minnesota’s opportunity gaps. Learn more

Oppose vouchers and school privatization, which diverts funding from our public schools to institutions that are not accredited and have little oversight. Learn more

Advocate for programs that will lead to forgiveness of a percentage of the current outstanding educational loan debt. Learn more

Ensure funding to allow schools to have small class sizes, well-trained teachers, and support staff, as well as a safe environment in which to learn. Learn more

Continue to support full and equitable funding for our public schools. Learn more

Support a public two-year associate program for students willing to work hard for higher education. The state should also support any student who wishes to obtain a trade degree at a public vocational school. Learn more

Fight for highly trained educators through strong licensing standards. Retaining current teachers and successfully recruiting future teachers into the profession requires high standards and higher salaries and benefits, not less preparation and training. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Now, more than ever, the Minnesota legislature must step up to protect our natural resources and waterways. It will be up to the legislature to ensure that every citizen has clean water, clean air, and safe food. We need to encourage reasonable, sustainable sources of renewable energy and embrace efforts to conserve water quality, reduce usage, and protect natural sources of water. Learn more

To move Minnesota forward, we need to continue to cut down on carbon emissions and look towards cleaner sources of energy. We must also find safer ways to transport oil and gas. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

Most importantly, I value workers. As a former union member and labor leader, I know that collective bargaining agreements improve wages, benefits, and working conditions for all Minnesotans. Learn more