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I will be focused on these priorities: affordability, business, and education. The American Dream is slipping away from too many people, and I want to help make the dream a reality again by making life affordable. There are specific ways we can improve affordability in targeted areas like healthcare and housing than can benefit many people. I have worked for some of the largest companies in the country, and I have owned my own very small business. I have seen how government can unintentionally harm business, and I want to remove those barriers. Regarding education, I believe that it is the best way for people and states to advance. I support fully funding schools, but I do know throwing money at problems is not usually a solution.
Unfortunately, there is little a state government can really do to address inflation. What we can be do is remove costly unnecessary regulatory barriers. We can easily make healthcare, housing, and education more affordable, it we have to political will. SG&A expense is way too expensive in healthcare and should come down to Medicare levels. Permitting should be granted for affordable housing, particularly for seniors. The educational model could take advantage of scale with virtual learning.
I believe that the best way to address these issues it by first identifying the actual disparities. Until I know the exact type and scope of a problem, it is difficult to offer any specific solution. What I can definitely say is that current law must be followed, and if the law is not followed, there should be consequences. Once a problem is identified, then an action plan needs to be created to ensure that the underlying issue is correct and does not have the ability to reoccur.
i would support the Equal Rights Amendment. I believe that EVERYONE should be treated equally under the law. This means that no one is given preferential treatment, and no one is left behind. This is absolutely a core message of my campaign, and I support any efforts to codify this guiding principle.
I have been endorsed by the DFL Environmental Caucus because of my commitment to the environment. Everyone wants to live in a clean environment. The real question is what tradeoffs are we comfortable with for possible economic gain? To that end, I support business, but at the same time, I do not support any environmental degradation. If a company is responsible for environmental contamination, they should fully clean the site and be subject to heavy fines not just "cost of doing business" fines.
Much like with the environment, everyone wants to live in a safe community. I fully support the police force and other first responders. They have an incredibly difficult job, and their actions are under heavy scrutiny. Their actions, however difficult in the moment, need to reflect the best of us. Current police force staffing levels do need to be increased, so we need to provide qualified individuals with the proper incentives to consider policework as a viable career choice.
Big money in elections is not typically a problem for local elections as much as for national elections, but it is a huge problem at that level. The Citizens United decision was possibly the most harmful decision in Supreme Court history in the way that it allowed for big money to control elections and thereby control the entire political process. I would do anything in my power to reverse Citizens United.
If elected to the Minnesota House, my top three priorities will be:
1. Restore Public Safety and Accountability – As a former Minneapolis Police Sergeant, I will support law enforcement, hold violent criminals accountable, strengthen victims' rights, and bring transparency to prosecutorial decisions that put politics ahead of justice.
2. Reduce Taxes and Grow Minnesota's Economy – I will fight to lower Minnesota's business tax rate to 5%, reduce individual income tax rates by 20%, eliminate taxes on Social Security income, and align Minnesota with federal policies that exempt tips and overtime from taxation. This will help families keep more of what they earn and make Minnesota more competitive.
3. Protect Children and Parents' Rights – I w
To support a vibrant economy and help combat inflation, I will work to lower Minnesota's business tax rate to 5%, reduce individual income tax rates by 20%, eliminate taxes on Social Security income, and align Minnesota's tax policies with federal exemptions on tips and overtime. I will also reduce unnecessary regulations that drive up costs for employers and consumers, attract new businesses and jobs to Minnesota, and demand greater accountability for government spending to reduce waste and fra
I believe every Minnesotan deserves to be treated fairly and equally under the law. My wife is an immigrant to America and a minority, making our children first-generation Americans and minorities as well. I support policies that expand opportunity for all while rejecting discrimination in any form. Rather than dividing people by race or ethnicity, I will support legislation that promotes equal treatment, strong schools, safe communities, economic opportunity, and accountability in government so
I support equal rights for all Minnesotans and believe every individual should be treated fairly under the law and judged by their character, not race, sex, or background. However, I do not support the proposed Equal Rights Amendment as written. Existing state and federal law already prohibit discrimination, and I am concerned the amendment’s broad language could create unintended legal consequences and conflicts with sex-based protections. As presented, I believe it risks undermining the rights
I am an avid outdoorsman and believe we should all be good stewards of Minnesota’s natural resources, protecting clean air and water for future generations. I would support practical, targeted legislation that improves water quality, reduces pollution, and holds bad actors accountable. However, many current regulations are outdated and overly burdensome and should be modernized to reflect today’s technology and environmental advancements. One often overlooked factor in clean air policy is proper
As a former Minneapolis Police Officer, I know safe communities depend on strong law enforcement and a justice system that prioritizes victims. I would support legislation that strengthens penalties for violent and repeat offenders, reforms bail practices that allow dangerous individuals back on the streets, and holds prosecutors accountable when they fail to pursue justice. We must fully support police, restore consequences for criminal behavior, and ensure victims are protected and heard.
I support reducing the influence of big money in elections by restoring transparency and accountability in campaign finance while protecting First Amendment rights. I have pledged to never accept a single penny from lobbyists or special interest groups, and I believe elected officials should be accountable only to the people they represent. I would support stronger disclosure requirements, stricter limits on coordination with outside groups, and term limits to reduce the power of entrenched poli
