Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives - District 6B in 2026 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedImproved Accessibility to Healthcare for Veterans: Veterans in rural Minnesota can face some steep barriers to care, with long travel distances and staffing shortages that can make some appointments difficult. Learn more
Create Jobs in District 6B: Strengthening our local economy by filling critical workforce gaps, supporting the jobs that keep our small towns running, and bringing higher‑paying careers to rural communities (a rising tide lifts all boats). Learn more
Supporting Small Businesses: Helping entrepreneurs thrive through grants, low‑interest loans, tax incentives, streamlined regulations, and targeted wage‑support programs for new hires. Learn more
Adapting Workforce Training: Expanding access to retraining and skills programs in high‑demand fields — especially for workers affected by layoffs — to meet evolving community needs. Learn more
PreK–12 Funding Equity: Addressing rural funding gaps so every child — no matter their ZIP code — has access to small class sizes, stable staffing, and modern learning environments. Learn more
Postsecondary Access: continuing to expand affordable, flexible options for students pursuing college, trades, apprenticeships, or technical training. Learn more
Teacher Shortage Solutions: Tackling the shortage with practical, rural‑focused strategies: paid residencies, local grow‑your‑own pathways, and affordable educator preparation. Learn more
Healthy Lakeshores: Expanding programs like Lawns to Legumes to include riparian-focused incentives that help lakefront property owners protect water quality and prevent erosion. Learn more
Sustainable Forestry: Continuing to support county and state forest resource plans — like the work happening in Crow Wing County — that balance strong forestry economics with long‑term stewardship of wildlife habitat, water quality, and community well‑being. Learn more
Stabilizing Energy Costs: Pursuing long‑term solutions to rising natural gas and electricity prices by expanding community choice and control, and supplementing existing systems with reliable renewable and alternative energy sources. Learn more
Wild Spaces: Ensuring our trails, wetlands, and public lands remain healthy, accessible, and protected for future generations. Learn more
Improve Mental Health Resources. Learn more
Reducing Costs: Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States and approximately 2% of Minnesota households have medical debt in collections. Learn more
Expand Accessibility to Quality Care. Learn more
Improved Preventative Care: As a biomedical scientist, I cannot underscore this enough: High quality prevention and intervention will always be more cost-effective than a cure. Learn more
Building Infrastructure: Investing in roads, water systems, public spaces, and energy infrastructure to boost local economies, support tourism, and prioritize local workers. Learn more
Minnesota must do the work to tightening oversight. I support legislation that ensures stronger documentation requirements, more compliance staff, improved communication with federal partners, modernized and streamlined systems, heightened transparency, and reforms based on independent audits. Learn more
Strengthening Safety Nets: Streamlining unemployment, food assistance, healthcare, and housing programs so families can access support quickly and securely while maintaining strong fraud prevention. Learn more
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