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

Positions

Position statements were compiled from candidate Meet and Greet Notes and Video Recording, which can be viewed below.

CD-1 Candidate Responses - Candice Deal-Bartell (2022)
Meet and Greet- Deal-Bartell.mp4

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.