As your representative, I will continue to fight for the priorities I have already pursued on the Plymouth City Council, including:

Improve Public Safety

  • Voted to expand the number of professional firefighters rather than relying on volunteers

  • Supported the hiring of a dedicated data analyst to support and increase the efficiency of the police force

  • Voted to increase the number of police officers

  • Will continue to focus on these issues as well as work to keep children safe at school

Improve Our Transportation System

  • Reduced highway congestion in Plymouth by advocating successfully for a third lane on I-494

  • Supported needed safety measures including congestion reduction on County Road 47 reconstruction

  • Ongoing advocacy for Bus Rapid Transit on Highway 55 from Plymouth to Minneapolis

  • Will prioritize improving and funding our transportation infrastructure at the Capitol

Protect the Environment

  • Worked to reduce carbon emissions in the area by facilitating the installation of more than 100 electric vehicle charging stations in Plymouth

  • Facilitated the installation of solar panels on city buildings

  • Will work with the Legislature to expand the electric grid to provide for electric vehicle charging stations state-wide

  • Will work with the Legislature to preserve and protect our soil and water resources

Promote our Business Community

  • Assisted small family businesses with regulatory issues and pandemic-related challenges

  • Initiated and led the effort to secure Plymouth’s first craft beer taproom

  • Will focus on creating a favorable tax environment for area business at the Capitol

  • Will partner with our business, schools, and government to help develop the workforce of tomorrow

Seek Improvements to the Criminal Justice System

  • Leverage my experience as a long-time Assistant Hennepin County Attorney to promote justice and safe communities

  • Will advocate for victims of crime

  • Will advocate for meaningful bail reform

  • Will seek to eliminate disparities in sentencing decisions

Defend our Excellent Education System

  • Ensure that our K-12 education system works for all students

  • Work to raise teacher licensing standards

  • Support the emotional needs of students with effective guidance counseling and mental health providers

  • Fully fund special education

  • Prioritize safe schools by making necessary safety improvements state-wide