Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 11 in 2020 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedInstead of simply funneling tax dollars into police budgets to respond to crime, I want to use our resources in a smarter way by expanding and supporting community policing. Learn more
Regardless of her zip code, every Minnesota child deserves a quality K-12 education. Our teachers must also be rewarded for their efforts on behalf of our children. Fair funding for our public schools and the retention of our teachers will help level the playing field. Higher education opportunities must also be affordable to meet the demands of a 21st century economy. I support tuition free trade schools and two year community colleges. I will work across the aisle to ensure the state's continued investment in our education system. Learn more
I will support and champion viable proposals that lead to debt restructuring, as well as tax breaks and grants designed to keep families on small and mid-size farms. It is also critical we create a pathway for people of color, women, and small farmers to gain access to land and expand sustainable food production. Learn more
I will oppose legislation that attempts to expedite, weaken or circumvent environmental review, permitting or standards for any new project. I support proof-of-health and safety field trials for all new industrial projects and particularly those that will have a large footprint and will have impact on air and water quality. Learn more
As the next state senator of District 11 I will support scientific, logical transitioning away from fossil fuels to renewable energies technologies—like the wind turbine installation that helps power Minntac on the Iron Range. I will work with individuals, businesses and representatives at all levels of government to advance solutions to the climate crisis. We must do this and now more than ever the shift to renewable energy will be an economic boost. Learn more
I support the expansion of MinnesotaCare to provide affordable, quality care for every Minnesotan. Reimbursements for our rural hospitals and healthcare providers must also be adequate for them to survive and provide care to our community members. I remain hopeful we will one day have a single-payer healthcare system (Medicare for All) that will provide healthcare without bankrupting our working families. Learn more
We must set aside dollars to assist our communities in rebuilding infrastructure to maintain the quality of life for all our citizens. Aging sewer and water systems, crumbling streets and other public investments must be upgraded, repaired and maintained. Learn more
To expand local tax bases we must extend broadband and high-speed internet to our rural areas and hometowns. State and federal governments must partner to develop and fund a Rural Broadband Act, reminiscent of the Rural Electrification Act that brought lights to every farm and home here in the 11th District. Learn more
Right to work is wrong for Minnesota. As a member of UAW Local 1981 I believe our unions and their members are essential in building and maintaining our middle class. As a proud union member and the mother of a shop steward I support unions, the right to bargain for a living wage and benefits and the expectation of on-the-job safety. I am honored to have received endorsements from MAPE and AFSCME Council 5. Learn more
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