| Office: | Minnesota District 17A State representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
IVOTEMN.net |
| Incumbent: |
No |
| City of residence: |
St. Francis |
| Age: | 42 |
| Background: |
Taxpayer; father of two; Christian; basketball coach; bartender; studied Political Science University of Kentucky 1984-1986; Independent candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives |
| Endorsements: | Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura. |
| Most important issue: |
My friends, we are in uncharted territory with the financial situation our state and country are now experiencing. Our leaders have let us down and it is time for change. The economy affects nearly every aspect of our life, from mortgage rates to Christmas lists. The economic situation here, in Minnesota, will be my first, second, and third priorities. We can do better and we will! I promise to bring back fiscal responsibility and accountability to the leadership that is supposed to protect and lead this great nation of ours. Thank you and God bless us all. |
| 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. |
Have mixed feelings |
| Legislators should rule out tax increases during the next session. |
Strongly 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 agree |
| 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 |
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