Currently holds the office of Coon Rapids City Council - Ward 2 until December 31, 2024.
Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 35 in 2022 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedAs your Senator, I will protect a woman’s right to choose. I support codifying Roe V Wade into Minnesota law, and I will stand up for open access to reproductive health care for all. Learn more
The murder of George Floyd shone a light on the longstanding racial disparities in Minnesota and all across the country. We must do better, not only because it is the right thing to do for disenfranchised communities, but because our collective success as a nation depends on each other. In order to be the best we can be, we must confront and correct disparities in education, wealth, home ownership, and employment. I vow to fully represent all of my constituents, with an unfailing lens on equity. Learn more
We need to get law enforcement the resources they need to do their job. Learn more
I will help ensure we partner effectively with all departments in the state, and that public safety is funded as a top priority. Learn more
I know that free and fair public education is one of the founding principles of our country because it is a pillar of a just and democratic society. Unfortunately, many of our schools today are not able to realize this vision because they do not have the necessary resources. I will work tirelessly to support our students, ensure accountability in our school funding, and ensure every child can succeed no matter their ZIP code. Learn more
As your State Senator, I promise to support initiatives that will modernize our energy and improve our economy. Learn more
Clean energy initiatives are not only good for the planet, they also are more cost effective. They lower costs in the long term and lower your energy bill. Modernizing our energy also brings in new good-paying jobs to our state that can’t be automated or outsourced. Learn more
Preserving our natural resources and mitigating the devastating impact of climate change is a crucial priority for leaders of every nation. In the Midwest, Minnesota has led the way and we should continue to do so. Learn more
Far too many American lives have been lost to gun violence, but the tools to stop these tragedies are within reach. Common sense gun reform, such as criminal background checks and closing loopholes, could greatly reduce gun deaths and keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn’t have them. Learn more
As your Senator, I will stand in opposition to attacks on our state healthcare program and I will stand up for affordable and accessible healthcare. Learn more
Far too many people have to pay far too much to afford their basic health needs. We need to lower healthcare costs by cutting premiums and co-pays, and we need to set a fair price for essential prescriptions, like insulin. Special interests and big corporations have prioritized profits over people. I will fight for everyday people and reduce these costs. Learn more
I support saving Minnesotans money by eliminating the state tax on Social Security, prohibiting price gouging by big corporations, and lowering taxes on workers, families, and seniors. Learn more
I have been a proud union member since 1999, when I first became a teacher. I support our unions and the working people of our community. Learn more
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