Currently holds the office of Minnesota State Senate - District 4 until January 6, 2025.
Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 4 in 2022 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedProtect family farms, which are vital to our economy and food systems. Help specialty crop farmers bring more locally grown food to our communities. Reduce barriers to their access to crop insurance. Support right to repair legislation to keep maintenance costs on equipment down. Learn more
Support small, local businesses, which are the backbone of our communities. Help them overcome worker shortages, stay competitive, and meet economic challenges. Increase incentives to attract new businesses to invest in our region. Learn more
Ensure that all children have access to quality education from pre-K to college. Reduce reliance on property taxes and end systemic inequities in K-12 funding. Make sure that all children have access to healthy meals at school so that they can learn and thrive. Pay teachers, including those in early childhood education, wages that reflect the importance of their work. Invest in colleges and universities so that these are affordable and meet the demands of our future workforce. Learn more
Increase access to quality health care in rural communities to help seniors stay in their homes and ensure our small towns thrive. Our nursing homes and healthcare providers face staff shortages, and our aging population will lead to more strain. Support frontline healthcare workers and means for people to work in these fields in our small towns. Learn more
Increase affordable housing. The shortage of affordable housing is felt in small towns and larger cities across our region. It creates barriers to attracting and retaining new individuals and families. Provide more incentives to build new affordable housing. Support maintenance and renovation of existing homes. Learn more
Investing in essential infrastructure will allow us to meet these growing demands and continue to attract new people and businesses. Invest in public safety infrastructure to support first responders and keep our communities safe. Work to remove lead pipes and bring aging water systems up to date. Continue flood mitigation and ensure we are prepared for future droughts. Support roadway improvements that ease transportation and foster growth. Learn more
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