Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 36 in 2026 Minnesota Primary Election.
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Get StartedPublic safety policies should prioritize preventing crime, holding offenders accountable, and ensuring that victims are not forgotten. At the same time, communities benefit when law enforcement, local leaders, and residents work together to build trust and long-term solutions. Learn more
Minnesota needs an economic climate that supports small businesses, encourages entrepreneurship, and attracts new employers in a range of industries. That means stable tax policy, reasonable regulations, and a government that views businesses as partners in building strong communities. Learn more
I support reducing unnecessary and duplicative regulations that drive up everyday expenses, keeping taxes reasonable and predictable for families and small businesses, and ensuring government spending is efficient, transparent, and delivers real, measurable value for Minnesotans. Learn more
Minnesota should actively promote apprenticeships, job shadowing, and career-pathway programs in partnership with local businesses and skilled trades. Expanding these opportunities gives students real-world experience, creates multiple paths to success, and helps reduce reliance on student debt after graduation. Learn more
Providing more opportunities for movement, physical activity, and hands-on learning, especially for younger students, can improve classroom behavior, support mental health, and help address rising rates of childhood obesity. Less time sitting still and more active engagement leads to healthier, more focused students. Learn more
A responsible energy policy must prioritize reliability, affordability, and sustainability, ensuring Minnesota families and businesses have dependable power today while protecting natural resources for future generations. Learn more
Reliable, affordable energy is critical to Minnesota's economy, families, and long-term environmental stewardship. Our state needs an energy strategy rooted in both innovation and realism, one that keeps costs manageable while ensuring a stable power supply year-round. Learn more
Minnesota should pursue a balanced energy portfolio that includes renewables, conservation, and advanced nuclear energy. Learn more
Supporting seniors also means looking beyond taxes. Policies should promote access to affordable healthcare, reliable transportation, and community-based services that help older adults remain independent for as long as possible. Learn more
Costs should be clearly listed on health plan websites for greater transparency in healthcare pricing. This empowers plan members to compare prices and make informed choices when seeking care. By providing pricing, providers will have to justify costs and compete for business. Learn more
Addressing mental health requires long-term, practical solutions, not slogans. That means improving access to care, reducing barriers for families, supporting early intervention, encouraging healthy routines, and ensuring policies reflect the realities people are facing today. Learn more
One of my top priorities is to put an end to governmental fraud and protect the investment taxpayers have made into the great state of Minnesota. Learn more
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