Fiscal Responsibility: Every taxpayer dollar should be spent responsibly and efficiently. With families and seniors facing higher taxes and rising costs, I will ask: Do we have the resources? Can we do it more efficiently? Most importantly, how will it impact taxpayers? Public Safety: Safe communities are the foundation of a strong county. I support our police officers and first responders. They need the training, equipment, and resources to protect residents and respond to emergencies.
Roads and Infrastructure: Reliable roads and transportation are essential for residents, businesses, and emergency services. I will focus on practical solutions that address the greatest needs while ensuring projects are completed cost effectively.
Election integrity is the foundation of our republic. Requiring voter ID is a common-sense way to help ensure only eligible voters are casting ballots. I also support shortening the early voting period. It would still provide convenient access for voters while strengthening election security and confidence in the process. We do have a system that can verify immigration status, we should somehow find a way to legally use this to verify citizenship for voting.
Our biggest challenges facing social services and mental health in Anoka County is meeting growing needs with limited resources. Demand for services is increasing while providers face workforce shortages and long wait times. Substance abuse and an aging population add to these challenges. Having worked in Anoka County Human Services for 27 years, I understand the importance of delivering services efficiently and directing resources where they have the greatest impact for residents and taxpayers.
After 27 years working for Anoka County, I’ve seen that we sometimes do things a certain way simply because that’s how they’ve always been done. We should regularly ask: Is this required? Is there a more efficient way? Can technology help us serve residents better? We should continually evaluate our services, streamline processes, and eliminate unnecessary steps so we can improve customer service, reduce waste, and make the best use of every taxpayer dollar.
County commissioners do not set or enforce federal immigration law. The county board's role is to ensure county departments comply with applicable laws, support public safety, and provide services required by law. The Sheriff would need board approval before entering into a 287(g) agreement with the Federal Government.
If I am elected, being County Commissioner will be my full-time job. I’ll continue to be active in our community, just like I am now, while also getting involved in areas I have not yet explored. Being involved is the best way to know people and hear their concerns. That’s why I would also like to start Coffee with the Commish. An informal way to sit down, listen and have conversations about what’s important to you and what you would like to see in the community.
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