| Office: | Minnesota District 18A State representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
Republican |
| Incumbent: |
Yes |
| City of residence: |
Silver Lake |
| Background: |
Owner of Shimanski Orchard, farmer, former financial advisor, design and estimating in residential and agricultural building, Ag Business; Willmar Community College, Trustee, Holy Family, Knights of Columbus, Minnesota Apple Growers and Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Three sons. Widower. |
| Endorsements: | Not seeking endorsements. |
| Most important issue: |
We must work to limit the growth of state government. The state budget needs to be balanced and prioritized to provide the services and infrastructure essential to the safety and enhancement of family life and commerce for all Minnesotans. The tax burden has to be reduced to tolerable levels that will draw more business and families into our state to help our economy grow. Invigorating our economy will generate the revenues the state needs to balance our budget and properly fund essential state services. |
| 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 agree |
| 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. |
Strongly 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. |
Strongly disagree |
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