Priorities
Combating Fraud
Minnesota has a fraud problem. I am running to restore accountability in government, crack down on fraud and abuse, and make sure taxpayer dollars are spent the way they are intended. Public service should be about delivering results for our constituents. We can’t deliver if we’re spending all our time worried about fraud.
So on my first day in the legislature, I’ll make sure we tackle the fraud problem and make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Safer Communities
I served as a Fire Captain in Rochester, MN. As a captain, I also served as an Incident commander for 13 years, and I was a firefighter for eight years before that. The most important thing we are taught, and as a Captain, that I would teach our firefighters is to stay calm and get your head together when we’ve got a fire to put out.
I know that strong public safety means supporting first responders, addressing neighborhood concerns, improving traffic safety, and making sure families feel secure in their homes and schools. I will bring that same steady, experienced leadership to the State Senate.
Make Life more Affordable
Everyone is feeling the squeeze of rising gas prices, electric bills, and groceries. We need leaders who understand that pressure and are ready to act. I’m focused on the costs of the things we use every day that are pushing budgets past their limits. I’m ready to listen to what you and your family are facing, and will pursue practical, real solutions that help you keep more of your paycheck. I want to ease burdens on families, not add to them, and I will stay focused on lowering costs where it matters most.
Lower Healthcare Costs
Healthy communities are stronger communities. Still, too many Minnesotans are worried about whether they can afford the care they need. I believe no family should have to choose between their health and their financial security.
We need real solutions, and fast, to address the rising costs handed to us by the federal government. We need more doctors and nurses, not fewer. Prescriptions shouldn’t cost more than your mortgage or rent. In the Senate I will keep fighting to lower health care costs and help families get the support they need.
Strengthen Education
I’m an educator at Blaine High School. Teaching our kids is not just a talking point for me; it is part of my daily life. I know that strong schools depend on supporting students, respecting educators, and making sure every child has the opportunity to succeed. Minnesota families want schools that prepare kids for the future and give them the tools they need to thrive. I will fight for stronger public schools, better wages for teachers and education professionals, and make sure Minnesota schools stay leading the nation. I’ll bring my practical, student-centered perspective to Saint Paul and make sure education decisions are shaped by the people who know our kids best.
Economic Development
A stronger economy starts with stronger communities. I believe in creating places where families can afford to live, workers can find opportunity, and local businesses can grow. When government listens, follows through, and invests wisely, communities can thrive. In the State Senate, I will work to expand opportunity, support local growth, and help build an economy that works for everyone in our district.
