| Office: | Minnesota District 32B State representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
DFL |
| Incumbent: |
No |
| City of residence: |
Maple Grove |
| Background: |
Lifetime Minnesota resident. Married 41 years to Ann with three adult children. University of Minnesota Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and Master of Business Administration degrees. 31 year Xcel Energy corporate finance employee. Volunteer U.S. Peace Corps, People Incorporated Board and U.S. Geological Breeding Bird Survey. |
| Endorsements: | DFL Party; Local 49 Operating Engineers; SEIU Minnesota State Council; Minnesota AFL-CIO; Boilermakers Local 647; MAPE; IBEW Minnesota State Council. |
| Most important issue: |
I am very concerned about our future. Tom Brokow's book, The Greatest Generation, describes sacrifices that the generation of the Great Depression and World War II made for future generations. It is now our time to make critical choices about the future. As a nation, state and as individuals we must decide how to respond to the 21st century challenges of a global economy, global resource allocation, global warming and global security threats. My education and experiences will enable me to play a positive and constructive role in that decision-making process at the Minnesota Legislative level. |
| 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. |
Strongly disagree |
| 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 disagree |
| 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 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. |
Do not wish to respond |
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