THE ISSUES

Minnesota is overspending out means and placing a heavy tax burden on us.

I will:

• Establish a budget-based process which evaluates return on investment to eliminate unnecessary spending.
• Work to establish effective fraud oversight.
• Enact deregulation because it inhibits economic growth especially for small-business owners.

Make our neighborhoods and schools safe again.  

I will:

• Demand policies that enhance community safety and effective law enforcement.
• Address root causes of criminal behavior by supporting substance abuse prevention and treatment.
• Allocate resources which invest in crime prevention such as Neighborhood Watch and after-school programs.

 Rapid influx strains housing, education, healthcare, employment, and assistance programs. 

I will:

• Stand against Minnesota becoming a sanctuary state because of the demand it places on you as a taxpayer.
• Implement voter i.d. requirements to preserve election integrity.
• Enact regulations to penalize employers who hire illegal immigrants rather than legal residents and citizens.

Ramsey County ranks in the bottom 50% of MN public schools.* MN dropped to 19th in  national education ranking yet spends $13.6K** per pupil per year.***

I will:

• Develop proper oversight in favor of school choice to encourage schools to be competitively stronger in education.
• Focus on laws promoting fundamental education including science, math, reading, and writing.
• Require teachers demonstrate proficiency in the subject matter they teach.

* www.rc.education.mn.gov 

** https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/2022/comm/spending-per-pupil.html ***https://www.minnpost.com/education/2024/06/minnesota-drops-to-19th

 I'm dedicated to protecting our children by opposing government overreach into parental rights, specifically regarding gender identity issues, removing harmful educational legislation, and ensuring that schools focus on essential academic subjects rather than controversial social theories.

I will:

• Advocate for the repeal of HF 146 to restore parental control over gender identity discussions.
• Work to eliminate legislation that impedes classroom safety and disrupts educational quality.
• Ensure that educational policies prioritize core subjects like math and reading over divisive theories like DEI and CRT.

Our constitution states we have the right to life. No person has the right to kill another human, in or outside the womb, or choose who lives or dies. 

I will:

• Ensure that all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, are afforded their fundamental rights.
• Raise awareness about the importance of protecting every human life.
• Support policies that uphold the values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for everyone.

Realizing the critical importance of our First Amendment rights as government and media suppress dissent, I will fight against the erosion of free speech, oppose government overreach that restricts or dictates speech, and defend the right for individuals to express their beliefs freely.

I will:

• Advocate for the protection of our First Amendment rights.
• Resist any government overreach that seeks to restrict free speech.
• Oppose the imposition of mandated speech in the name of inclusion, to ensure our society remains free and open.

Understanding the threat to our constitutional right to bear arms and the impact of restrictive gun laws, I am committed to protecting this right, ensuring families can defend themselves, and addressing the root causes of violence rather than imposing further gun restrictions. 

I will:

• Protect the constitutional right to bear arms against unconstitutional restrictions.
• Advocate for policies that allow families to defend themselves effectively.
• Work to address the root causes of violence rather than imposing additional gun restrictions.