We have a strong idea of what "A" word is leading voters to the polls this fall: Affordability. What you might not realize is that many people think of healthcare as being an especially stressful and unpredictable component in the affordability puzzle. "Health care costs are far less predictable than other costs of living. Anyone could have a major accident or be diagnosed with a major illness and face a big medical bill. This, I suspect, is why health costs, surprisingly, ra

Here are my top issues that I'm discussing with all candidates this fall. Affordable Healthcare for All Minnesotans. Health insurance plans, community hospitals and health systems are in a state of flux in Minnesota. It’s a time of great uncertainty for patients, health plan members (including seniors), and for health care workers. Our state’s future health relies on us asking the hard questions about funding and priorities today. Ask your Rep. and Senator what they have do

Every 10 years, the City of St. Louis Park reviews and updates the strategic priorities that staff and elected officials use to guide planning and decision-making over the next decade. The Vision 4.0 final report will be presented to the City Council on Monday, 12/8. You can view the report here , starting on page 36. Congrats to SLP on completing this ambitious and important project. Here is my summary and commentary on Vision 4.0: Leading with Love: A Vision of Connection

Guns and Community Safety We take community safety very seriously. Our campaign has been in contact with Bryan Kruelle, Chief of Police, City of St. Louis Park, regarding gun safety. Here is what he shared: State law does not allow cities to regulate firearms, ammunition, or their components. This is the preemption law. The approach in SLP (around 2018) was mainly from a zoning perspective… Some of the actions taken during that period included: Prohibiting the rental of city

Hi all! I have been interested in starting a Neighborhood Association in Triangle since I learned about the program while campaigning for City Council. I have been in touch with the city's Community Engagement Coordinator about the process, and I wanted to share what I have learned here. Here is the process to organize a neighborhood in SLP. To move things forward, the first step is to organize your neighborhood. I’ve attached the Neighborhood Revitalization Program training

Election Day is right around the corner! Take a moment to review your voter registration status, view what is on your ballot, and then make a plan to vote by Nov. 4! MPR News surveyed candidates in local and state races to hear about their background and interest in the office they are running for. Voters in Minnesota can use our Build Your Ballot tool to get information about the candidates in their area. Enter your address to get a customized look at what is on your ballot

Thank you to everyone who made it out to the LWV Candidate Forum this week. It was a pleasure to share more details about my vision for...

For the past couple summers, you could find me on Sundays from 10 to 1 at the Linden Hills farmers market running the Jewelry by Samy Booth for my friend Samy. I helped countless customers pick out gifts that would delight friends, or the perfect pair of earrings for an upcoming wedding. I learned a lot from the community of vendors there about how they started their businesses, the challenges they were facing, and their dreams for the future. I also learned a lot about the L

We need commonsense protections for the Boundary Waters & Lake Superior. Copper-sulfide mining is the greatest threat to Minnesota’s...