Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 60 in 2025 Minnesota SD60 Special Primary Election.
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Get StartedDecriminalizing non-violent offenses so that people are not punished for behaviors that do not pose a threat to public safety. Learn more
I support guaranteed increases on the school funding formula that keeps pace with inflation. We must also address the cross subsidy in special education. Learn more
Energy efficiency improvements to buildings, solar for schools (many of which have flat roofs) and matching funds for battery electric school buses. Because of the plummeting cost of solar and batteries, this can save our school a lot of money over time. Learn more
We must invest in trade schools for young people who might want another path from college. Learn more
One way we can do it that I will fight for is universal, culturally-specific, free preschool. Another is equitable funding of our public schools based on the children’s needs. Learn more
Put Minnesota on a path towards a zero waste economy, enabling us to shutdown toxic trash burners like HERC that are poisoning our black and brown neighbors. It will also help us meet the mineral needs of a clean energy economy without relying on harmful mining practices. Learn more
Get fossil gas out of our homes and buildings by promoting thermal energy networks that will improve indoor and outdoor air quality and are far more efficient than tradition gas powered furnaces. Learn more
Work with Minnesota’s indigenous peoples to protect our precious wetlands and forests from sulfide mining with legislation like Prove It First and creating Lowland Carbon and Habitat Reserves. Learn more
Streamline permitting for rooftop solar to make it easier and more affordable to put solar panels on your house. Learn more
I’ll stand up for gender-affirming care and make sure everyone in Minnesota can access the healthcare they need to live authentically. Learn more
I believe that housing is a human right, and everyone deserves a safe, dignified place to live. Learn more
Advocate for land-use policies that support missing middle housing, striking a balance between affordability and density to ensure that housing is available to all, regardless of income. Learn more
Work to expand naturally occurring affordable housing and build more housing along transit corridors to create vibrant, accessible communities where people can live, work, and thrive. Learn more
Address the energy burden that many families face by supporting programs that reduce utility costs, lower pollution, and make homes more energy efficient. Learn more
Pushing MNDOT to bring back consideration of the Twin Cities Boulevard that would support public transit, biking and walking and repair the harms done by I-94’s destruction of Rondo and other neighborhoods. Learn more
Making transportation affordable and accessible for everyone, which helps people get to work, school, and healthcare appointments—improving quality of life while reducing inequities. Learn more
Working to reform the Met Council to make it into a more accountable and responsible body. Learn more
Accelerating the rollout of EV charging infrastructure and electric busses, especially those produced here in Minnesota. Learn more
Push for policies like People Over Parking that prioritize the needs of people over unnecessary infrastructure, helping to build stronger, more livable neighborhoods. Learn more
We should rely more on progressive taxes like income taxes and less on sales taxes. Learn more
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