myVote: Candidate profile

Kim Kang

Published Monday, October 27 04:01:35 PM

Office:

Minnesota District 33B State representative

Other candidates in this race:

Connie Doepke

Party:

DFL

Incumbent:

City of residence:

Orono

Age:

Background:

I'm an Orono Planning Commissioner and Public Policy Director for PACER Center in Bloomington. I have 10 years advocacy experience at the federal and state levels. I started and managed a national nonprofit, The Shaken Baby Alliance, and was a corporate staff accountant for Frito-Lay.

Endorsements:

AFSCME; Minnesota Nurses Association; Clean Water Action; SEIU Minnesota State Council; Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund; Education Minnesota; IBEW Minnesota State Council; AFL-CIO; Planned Parenthood; Sierra Club.

Most important issue:

Education is an investment in our state's future. Every child should have access to a high quality education that assists them in reaching their potential and one which prepares them to compete in a global economy. In recent years, Minnesota has fallen to 22nd in the nation in educational investment and innovation. This is an area where Minnesota has been historically strong and we simply cannot continue to cut corners when it comes to the future of our children. We need to provide adequate, consistent funding for Early Childhood and K-12 education as well as control college tuition costs.

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.	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.	Strongly agree