myVote: Candidate profile

Nick Thomley

Published Monday, October 27 04:01:35 PM

Office:

Minnesota District 33A State representative

Other candidates in this race:

Steve Smith

Party:

DFL

Incumbent:

City of residence:

Minnetrista

Age:

Background:

President & CEO, Pinnacle Services Inc.; USMCR, 1998-2003; B.A., Concordia University, 2003; M.B.A., Augsburg College, 2006; board member, Entrepreneurs' Organization Minnesota, married, one son.

Endorsements:

DFL Party; Service Employees International Union (SEIU); International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW); Clean Water; Minnesota Farmers Union; Progressive Majority.

Most important issue:

Every Minnesotan deserves the right to access affordable health care. With my background and experience in the human services and health care I will work to make affordable health care a reality for every Minnesotan. The oldest members of the baby boomer generation reach retirement age in 2008. Our health care system is grossly under-prepared to handle our aging population. We must work to improve our health care system so that our seniors can access prescription drugs at reasonable prices and live healthy lives. Our most vulnerable citizens need our support and I will work to make that happen.

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.	Somewhat 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.	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.	Strongly agree