| Office: | Minnesota District 16 State senator |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
DFL |
| Incumbent: |
No |
| City of residence: |
Zimmerman |
| Age: | 45 |
| Background: |
Mom to three sons; married; BSW, College of St. Benedict; board member, Princeton School Board (chair), Oakland School Board, Minnesota School Board Association, Minnesota State High School League. Enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, travel, the BWCA and anything her boys are currently involved. |
| Endorsements: | No endorsements listed. |
| Most important issue: |
As state senator, I will work to strengthen local families and communities. I will be an advocate for the district by bringing quality jobs to our communities so people don't have to drive so far to work, establish more affordable, available health care, and stop shortchanging our kids and create a system where public education does not depend on local property taxes for funding. Outdoor activities are important to our families and the region's economy. I will lead efforts to bring tourists to our communities as well as protect our environment so we have the habitat necessary to hunt and fish for future generations. |
| 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. |
Have mixed feelings |
| 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. |
Have mixed feelings |
| 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 agree |
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