Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives - District 20A in 2020 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedWhile exploring new and innovative ways to encourage sustainable agricultural practices, we must also assist Minnesota farmers as they search for new markets, and encourage businesses and the public to embrace locally sourced farm products. In addition, the escalation of farmer mental health crises and suicides demands an increase in outreach and affordable mental health access options for our farmers. Learn more
We must bring a renewed state investment in quality early childhood education. Learn more
We need to collaborate with the agricultural and business communities, along with the farmers and cities, to make sure that sustainable products and practices in agriculture, energy, construction and lifestyle habits are managed in an effective system. Maintaining healthy ecosystems preserves these environmental and economic benefits. Clean air and water, sustainable land management and a healthy soil allow for healthy food supplies and protection against floods and wind damag\ Climate change is real. And we need to use science and reason to work together and address our growing ecological conflicts and concerns. Learn more
We must ensure that all Minnesotans can access quality, affordable health care at all times - regardless of their employment, economic, health, or zipcode. Increased transparency and accountability of the true costs of health care options is a good start, but more needs to be done to decrease overall costs while simultaneously improving universal access, quality, and outcomes. Learn more
Minnesota’s system of roads and bridges needs consistent long-term funding streams. Smaller communities also face serious stormwater and wastewater upgrade needs and costs as antiquated systems operate beyond their intended lifecycles. Mandated distance learning has laid bare the disparities in high-speed internet access and exacerbated the too frequent service interruptions from local providers that have been chronic problem in some rural areas. There is no doubt that the COVID-19 crisis will stress the state budget. However, state legislative bonding for local infrastructure projects during a time of record low interest rates is a win-win option because it can stimulate the economy, put people back to work, and benefit communities across the state. Learn more
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