Currently holds the office of Minnesota House of Representatives - District 65A until January 6, 2025.
Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives - District 65A in 2024 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedRequire continued coverage of abortion and abortion-related costs for low-income women enrolled in Minnesota Medical Assistance (MA). Learn more
Support safe-haven legislation that protects women traveling to Minnesota from another state to receive abortion care. Learn more
I believe that anyone capable of conceiving and carrying a child has the right to decide what is best for their own health and well-being. If that means terminating a pregnancy before viability, I respect that as a private matter between an individual and their doctor. Learn more
Expand resources available for proactive, community-led crime prevention programs. Learn more
Advocate for divestment from police to other crisis services where appropriate, establishing a holistic and integrated 911 response model that involves law enforcement, mental health professionals, emergency medical services, and social workers. Learn more
Increase police accountability through implementing measures recommended by local and national experts. Learn more
Advocate for community-based and culturally-competent educational programs for children of all ages. Learn more
Increase funding specifically for early childhood education, including need-based subsidies for childcare and transportation. Learn more
Push for greater renewable energy and green material requirements for new public works and construction projects. Learn more
Ensure that corporations are held accountable for violations of environmental protection laws and standards. Learn more
Work with environmental experts to establish climate resiliency/environmental impact success metrics for statewide use. Learn more
Work closely with organized labor to provide appropriate support to those in the legacy power industry as Minnesota transitions to a green energy economy. Learn more
Strengthen common-sense gun violence prevention laws and seek greater compliance and enforcement of existing regulations. Learn more
Expanding MinnesotaCare is essential to ensure equal and comprehensive coverage to all Minnesota citizens regardless of their financial standing. No one should be deprived of a fundamental need because they cannot afford it. MinnesotaCare expansion would act as a defense against exploitation by private hospitals and drug companies by granting the state the ability to negotiate for lower prices directly with pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations. Learn more
Work with renters to ensure they are treated fairly by landlords and that protections already in law are enforced. Learn more
Create more public-private partnerships to ensure our community can bring more affordable housing online with the new rent control measures in place in Saint Paul. Learn more
Push for legislation that would empower civilian police oversight boards to make findings of fact related to police conduct complaints, and, where misconduct is found, impose sanctions or make enforceable recommendations. Learn more
Work with fellow legislators to pass red flag laws that will help limit at-risk individuals from obtaining firearms. Learn more
Partner with our congressional delegation to source and allocate federal funding for environmental initiatives and increased protection of our precious green spaces and waterways. Learn more
Sponsor legislation like HF4014 (Section 18) to make the manufacture, sale, purchase, or possession of ghost guns a felony under Minnesota law. Learn more
Demand that big corporations pay their fair share. Minnesota has long been a state that ensured those who are most successful share their success by investing in schools, transit, roads and other critical infrastructure that our community depends on for success. Learn more
Fight on behalf of workers to ensure they have safe, secure and fair working conditions. Some of the largest companies in this country continue to employ our community members in conditions that are not safe for workers. Learn more
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