myVote: Candidate profile

Jim Godfrey

Published Monday, October 27 04:01:30 PM

Office:

Minnesota District 17A State representative

Other candidates in this race:

Party:

DFL

Incumbent:

City of residence:

Cambridge

Age:

Background:

Jim Godfrey (B.A., University of Minnesota) and his wife, Trina, have two children, ages 9 and 12. A longtime Cambridge resident, he is a public school teacher for Cambridge-Isanti schools, and has years of experience in small business and local civic groups.

Endorsements:

DFL Party; Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE); Minnesota Farmers Union; Communication Workers; Service Employees International Union (SEIU); Boilermakers; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW); MN Nurses Association.

Most important issue:

Our district's working families and small businesses need a strong voice. I am committed to putting the interests of my constituents first. They have told me over and over that their concerns are the economy, education, affordable health care, foreclosure reform and tax relief. We can help the economy and create jobs by investing in our infrastructure and mom-and-pop businesses. I will work to keep families in their homes. I will work for affordable health care for all and for property tax relief. I will bring creative solutions to the table that don't burden our working families.

More information:

Candidate website

Views:

Candidates were asked to respond to statements on five policy issues. They were given seven options: "Strongly agree", "Somewhat agree", "Have mixed feelings", "Somewhat disagree", "Strongly disagree", "Have no opinion" and "Do not wish to respond."

In light of high gasoline prices, the Legislature should repeal the gas tax increases enacted in February.	Somewhat agree
The state should require cities to allow law enforcement officers to inquire about people's immigration status during routine police work, such as traffic stops.	Strongly disagree
Legislators should rule out tax increases during the next session.	Somewhat agree
The state should put a cap on tuition increases at state colleges and universities and pressure the University of Minnesota to do the same.	Somewhat disagree
The state should provide more funding for K-12 education, even if it means reductions in other areas of the state budget or raising taxes.	Somewhat agree