Issue Position: Building a Thriving Economy

I value a local economy that works for everyone. As your representative, I will focus my energies towards creating job opportunities throughout Minnesota. Improvements in infrastructure, supporting independent business owners, amplifying the voices of farmers and laborers, and ensuring equal pay and opportunities for all Minnesotans will keep our state in the forefront of economic health and prosperity.

I have a vision of a vibrant economy that supports working families with access to affordable child care, a smart and accessible public transportation network, excellent educational opportunities, and wages that allow families to pay the bills, AND recreate, AND save for the future. In the legislature, I will seek ways to bolster our economic policies so that all Minnesotans have the ability to thrive.

Most importantly, I value workers. As a former union member and labor leader, I know that collective bargaining agreements improve wages, benefits, and working conditions for ALL Minnesotans. The types of jobs Minnesotans will have in the future may require that workers possess new skills. I will champion legislation that assists workers in acquiring the qualities and traits to be successful in our changing economy.

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