Economy
Fiscal responsibility is about more than just keeping taxes low, it’s also about making smart investments that foster a robust economy for people and businesses alike. I am committed to lowering everyday costs for Minnesotans and supporting our small businesses.
Reducing Everyday Costs
As a mom of four, I understand the pressures impacting Minnesota families; from childcare to housing to health care, we need to reduce everyday costs and keep Minnesota an affordable place to raise a family. Cost saving policies could include increasing housing at a range of price points, capping property taxes, implementing a public healthcare option, and expanding access to early childhood education.
Supporting Business Startup and Growth
Small businesses are the foundation of our economy. I support streamlining tax and employment law to help people build their businesses, expanding career and technical training to grow our skilled workforce, and providing robust infrastructure, such as broadband internet, to bolster economic activity.
Public Safety
Everyone should feel safe at school, in their home, and in the community. I support gun violence prevention, investing in first responder recruitment and support, and expanding addiction recovery services. I also believe that those who commit crimes should be held accountable for their actions.
Supporting Our First Responders
Our first responders deserve the same safety they provide for us. I support giving police officers the tools needed to fight crime, expanding mental health support for our first responders, and establishing safe staffing levels through improved retention and increased recruitment. We should also continue to evaluate training methods and implement evidence-based practices to ensure our first responders have the skills and resources they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.
Gun Violence Prevention
I support common sense gun safety legislation that keeps guns out of the hands of those who are a danger to themselves and others, such as safe storage and reporting of lost or stolen firearms. We must also improve crisis response resources and access to mental health care.
Safe Infrastructure
Every community – regardless of size and economic resources – needs to be able to maintain critical infrastructure such as water treatment, sanitary sewer, safe roads, and broadband internet. As a city council member I know how important it is to have an effective representative at the state level, especially for our smaller communities here in 45A who depend on bonding and other state aid to sustainably fund our critical infrastructure projects. I will advocate for the resources our local communities need to provide quality public services.
Seniors
Seniors should be able to enjoy their well-earned retirement and stay in their communities. I support ending the state tax on social security, improving property tax caps, making health care more affordable, and other legislation that would help our seniors thrive.
Health Care
All Minnesotans deserve quality healthcare that is accessible and affordable. I will work to lower out of pocket expenses and prescription drug prices, expand medical assistance, improve insurance coverage, and expand access to mental health support.
Reproductive Freedom
You have the right to make informed decisions about your reproductive health care without interference from the government. I will protect access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care in Minnesota, including contraception, fertility treatment, and abortion.
End Of Life Options
I trust people to make their end-of-life decisions with their doctor – not politicians. I support legislation that allows terminally ill patients to request medical aid in dying.
Education
Education is the foundation of our future. Funding our schools helps our children thrive today and is an investment in the educated workforce of tomorrow. I will support world-class education for every Minnesotan, from early childhood education to career training.
Environment
Our many beautiful lakes, rivers, forests, and prairies are part of what makes Minnesota such a special place, and it is our responsibility to protect them. I will work to conserve our natural resources, improve our air and water quality, and continue to develop clean energy infrastructure.
Clean Water
I will continue working to ensure that all communities have safe drinking water, and in particular, the ability to address contaminates such as PFAS and manganese. We must also protect our precious waterways from pollution and misappropriation from out-of-state interests.
Clean Energy
We need to continue our transition to 100% clean energy to protect our environment, improve air quality, create new jobs, and reduce utility costs. Expanding our power grid and improving energy storage to better utilize our existing renewable energy resources should be prioritized along with building new clean energy infrastructure.