Since the time I left my hometown of Duluth, Minnesota to join the Navy, serving my country and community has been my life’s work. As your Representative I will continue to set an example as a leader who serves selflessly for the good of all Minnesotans.
My first job in the Navy was operating nuclear reactors aboard the USS Nimitz. I served in the Navy’s most challenging career field, leading sailors from diverse backgrounds to operate and maintain highly complex systems on the largest class of warships in the world. Despite our differences, we worked together to keep the Nimitz operational and defend American interests around the world. I will bring the same mentality of teamwork and cooperation with me to the State House. Let’s work together for Minnesotans.
I met my future wife Dora in the Navy, and after a combined 17 years of service, we left active duty to start a family in Rogers, MN. While Dora continued her career in nuclear power at a civilian nuclear plant, I continued my service part-time in the cyber security field of the Navy Reserves. My first mission outside of the Navy has been my most challenging: raising our two beautiful children. Despite the challenges, supporting my wife’s career and raising two young boys has been the most rewarding part of my life. I would like to continue in that spirit of support and service as your Representative.
Move Minnesota Forward
I learned in the military that an imperfect decision is better than no decision at all. Too much is on the line for our elected officials to not debate, not compromise and not move forward for Minnesota. My main priority is bringing an end to all or nothing politics by working together with those who haven’t forgotten they are here to serve Minnesota.
EDUCATION
Investing in the past, present and future.
Minnesota’s educational needs cannot be met by only focusing on present and future students. We must recognize that our past students and present labor workforce have education needs. The ultimate goal I wish to achieve is creating a workforce and education system that can adapt to whatever challenges our global economy presents us.
My plan does this through-
- Investing in those willing to invest in Minnesota. ~ Students of any age can earn tuition to any of Minnesota’s community colleges, technical colleges or job skills training programs if they are willing to invest their time in their community.
- Universal Pre-K ~ A mind is a terrible thing to waste. We need to unlock the full potential of our youngest Minnesotans by providing high quality Pre-K learning programs.
- Continued high level funding of Minnesota’s K-12 programs and making Minnesota teacher pay among the highest in the country.
By providing world class education opportunities to all Minnesotans we will create the finest workforce in the world and provide a better economy for generations to come!
HEALTHCARE
High quality healthcare shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg.
Here’s the thing:
You don’t have a say in becoming ill or injured. There’s no such thing as shopping around for the best priced medical services. You are the one footing the bill for the mountains of bureaucracy in healthcare. Already profitable prescription drug costs are skyrocketing!
These problems are costing you and your employer. Your paycheck and wallet are suffering because too many lawmakers pretend like these problems don’t exist or cannot be solved. We can find cost saving solutions. We just need to have a voice at the capital that will put your physical and financial well-being first. I’ll be that voice in the fight to reign in healthcare costs.
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