Currently holds the office of Minnesota House of Representatives - District 16B until January 4, 2027.
Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives - District 16B in 2026 Minnesota Primary Election.
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Get StartedDave will work with colleagues in the Minnesota legislature to hire additional police officers, improve officer training programs, and provide necessary resources for law enforcement agencies. Learn more
Residents should be able to enjoy a nice dinner or event in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area without fear of being harmed. Dave is committed to rebuilding safety in our urban centers. Learn more
Local law enforcement agencies excel at both protecting communities and building citizen trust. Dave is committed to giving them the resources they need to keep our communities safe. Learn more
Businesses should be able to operate without excessive government interference or arbitrary closures. As a small business advocate, Dave will also fight government mandates that would prevent Minnesotans from earning a living as independent contractors if they so choose. Learn more
Committed to funding public, private, and charter schools equitably throughout Minnesota. Learn more
Provide educators with necessary training, professional development, and improved compensation for early-career teachers. Learn more
Intelligent deployment of existing funds to maximize effectiveness rather than simply increasing spending. Learn more
Minnesota should set its own energy standards, not adopt policies designed for other states that don't fit our needs. Learn more
Families and businesses need affordable, reliable energy. Dave will fight against mandates that drive up costs for hardworking Minnesotans. Learn more
Push back against requirements that force utilities to purchase expensive energy sources, passing costs on to consumers. Learn more
Ensure our energy infrastructure can handle Minnesota's demanding climate without forcing investment in unproven technologies. Learn more
Prioritize the maintenance and improvement of bridges throughout Minnesota to ensure safety and reliability. Learn more
Reallocate current sales tax dollars toward keeping the roads safe for all Minnesotans, with particular emphasis on rural areas. Learn more
Oppose costly transit projects with excessive cost overruns that burden taxpayers. Learn more
When we have billions in surplus, the state should return money to taxpayers rather than growing government spending. Learn more
Utilize existing tax revenue rather than implementing new levies. We already collect more than we should. Learn more
Minnesota is among only 12 states still taxing Social Security benefits. Dave will fight to eliminate this tax on social security income for our senior citizens. Learn more
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