Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives - District 1B in 2018 Minnesota 2018 General Election.
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Abolition of capital punishment and freedom from unreasonable searches, seizures, and surveillance contrary to our unconstitutional rights. Learn more
Enforcement of traffic safety laws, particularly against chemically impaired drivers. Learn more
Mandatory sentencing of drug dealers. Learn more
Reasonable firearm policies that promote public safety and crime prevention without infringing on the rights of hunters and other sports enthusiasts. Learn more
Protection of children exposed to abuse or violence, with stiff penalties for child abusers. Learn more
Protection of victims of crime through the mandatory arrest of domestic abusers and mandatory sentences for convicted rapists, as well as government-funded programs to house, treat, counsel and educate victims of abuse, rape or other violence. Learn more
Continuing and adult literacy programs. Learn more
Publicly accessible, high quality libraries systems. Learn more
Effective services in the areas of health, counseling, careers, and nutrition. Learn more
High standards for teachers and compensation that reflects the responsibilities society places on them. Learn more
High quality, well-funded post-secondary affordable for everyone. Learn more
A broad curriculum of liberal arts, technology, social issues, vocational, physical education. Learn more
Moderate class sizes and a safe, suitable environment for both students and teachers Learn more
Academic freedom, student faculty rights, and church-state separation in public school curriculum and ed funding. Learn more
A strong system of public education at all levels, with stable equal educational opportunities. Learn more
I believe a vigorous and universally available system of public education is basic to a productive, democratic society. Learn more
Reasonable firearm policies that promote public safety and crime prevention without infringing on the rights of hunters and other sports enthusiasts. Learn more
Keep firearms out of schools and off college campuses Learn more
Stopping permit-less carry (also known as constitutional carry) Learn more
Funding firearms violence prevention research Learn more
Prohibit bump stocks Learn more
Red Flag Laws that would temporarily suspend access to guns by a person who poses a threat to him/herself or others. Learn more
Background checks for ALL firearm purchases including guns show sales and person to person sales. Learn more
Promote responsible firearm storage and ownership. Learn more
Stopping firearm trafficking and straw purchasing for resale Learn more
Keeping firearms out of the hand of domestic abusers Learn more
Private and public funding for health care programs that include pregnancy care, family planning and abortions, regardless of age or income. Learn more
Adequate provision for the needs of physically, mentally or emotionally challenged persons, including in-home and institutional care services. Learn more
Nationally funded, community-based comprehensive and affordable healthcare for all. Learn more
All people should have the opportunity to be self-sufficient, secure and healthy. Cost-effective and adequately funded programs can help ensure these basic needs. Learn more
Adoption of a single payer health care system Learn more
Programs to assist displaced persons, including refugees, displaced homemakers, and the homeless. Learn more
Expedited funding for AIDS and HIV research, and care for the afflicted. Learn more
Institutional and outpatient mental health programs and services that provide equal access, continuity of care, and protection of patient rights. Learn more
Services to children to ensure their healthy start in life. Learn more
Full funding of Medicare and Medicaid Learn more
Full funding and protection of retirement programs Learn more
The independent status of Social Security, with funds invested and used solely for the payment of benefits. Learn more
All Minnesotans have a right to a secure retirement. Learn more
Hiring Minnesotans for jobs created when state/local tax incentives are involved in development projects. Learn more
Programs to promote full employment. Learn more
The right of workers to organize and bargain collectively. Comparable wage standards and pay equity. Learn more
I am a union worker, I support the American labor movement and the rights of all workers. Learn more
A minimum wage that keeps pace with inflation provides full time workers with with an income above the poverty level. Learn more
Adequate compensation for injured workers Learn more
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