Candice Deal-Bartell
Candidate Introduction
Candice is the founder of Cultivate Mankato Child Development and Resource Center, founding Board Member of Cultivate MN Advocacy group, a licensed K - 6 educator, a former Operations Executive for an international technology company. Candice owns NuLifestyle Company, which is a leadership development and business services company. Alongside her husband, Nathan, Candice also owns Fun Bike Rides, which is an e-Bike company in Mankato. Candice holds a BA from Washington State University, a MA from Minnesota State University, and a forthcoming Ed.D in Educational Leadership from Vanderbilt University. Candice lives in Mankato with her husband, Nathan, two children, Norah and Lawson, and two pups, Hero and Paulie. She is excited to bring fresh perspective, a new voice, and lived experiences to District 1 constituents.
Background
Mankato resident, licensed K - 6 educator
Founder of Cultivate Mankato Child Development and Resource Center
Founding Board Member of Cultivate MN Advocacy group
Former Operations Executive for an international technology company
Owner of NuLifestyle Company
Co-owner of Fun Bike Rides
Contact Information
Website: https://www.candicedealbartell.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candiceforcongress
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CandiceforMN_D1
Email: info@candicedealbartell.com
Positions
Position statements were compiled from candidate Meet and Greet Notes and Video Recording, which can be viewed below.
Healthcare
Believes in expanding Medicare and Medicaid to expand benefits and cover all medical needs through one plan
Wants to lower age of Medicare and reduce Medicaid qualifiers to cover more people
Believes coverage must include mental health, affordable prescriptions, rehabilitative services, long-term care services, etc.
Believes that healthcare access is crucial in rural areas
Climate & Environment
Believes we need to reduce carbon emissions
Supports using tax credits to incentivize wind and solar power
Knows the impact on farming - drought, floods, change in soil quality due to increased vehicle emissions and temperature changes
Supports Sen. Klobuchar’s Homefront Energy Independence Act - tax credits to emphasize the need for biofuel infrastructure in MN
Economy & Trade
Believes we need to invest in energy, education, and infrastructure
Supports raising minimum wage to bolster the middle class
Supports small businesses and protecting union rights
Recognizes need to close income inequality gaps
Sees the need for tax incentives to help small businesses invest in their employees
Supports paid family leave, child tax credit, universal preschool, affordable childcare for families, increase wages and benefits for childcare workers
Supports farmers getting fair prices and small family farms
Support small business development centers that promote entrepreneurship
Worries about fewer young people staying in District 1 because of a lack of opportunities
Education & Equity
Provide a safe, welcoming environment & quality education for all students
Advocates for designing classrooms and curriculums to reach all children
Supports eliminating racial and gender disparities
Knows that each community, particularly rural communities, will have different approaches to prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion but must be at center of our work
specific goals - increase title 1 grants, special ed state grants, mental health services, social and emotional support; invest in teacher training and recruitment programs, infrastructure, and community programs that support families
DFL Candidate Forum (5/10/2022)
Opening: Former teacher, listening and working collaboratively. Democracy and human rights for all.
On education: Education has been a priority but the attack on women's reproductive rights has shifted her goals. Codifying Roe is first priority.
On healthcare: makes strong case for Medicare for all.
On climate crisis: Trump wasted four years on environmental crisis. Tax credits wind and solar. Partner with clean energy initiatives.
On Roe v. Wade: this is personal and I'm pissed. Getting rid of Roe doesn't take away choice. It just makes some choices harder and more unsafe.
On early education. Education should not be one of the lowest paying professions. Investing in childcare workers and teachers.
On gun violence: part of Moms Demand Action. Not attacking the second amendment. Shows a lot of knowledge on specifics of gun legislation.
Closing remarks: I am prepared to dig in. We're ready for fresh perspective and unity.
Marijuana: I support the legalization of marijuana and decriminalizing minor marijuana offenses.