MPR News Candidate Survey

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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.

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Here are my responses to the MPR News candidate survey:

Why are you running?

I want to make SLP a better place to live, work and play for everyone. City policy impacts all aspects of our health. From access to parks, to walkability, safety, and city services and infrastructure, policy determines how we get around and the nature of our environment. As your city council member, I will work for health equity reforms, stronger policies to address disparities, and support for the small businesses and employees who drive our city's economy.

What life or professional experiences led you to seek this position?

Raised in Edina, I studied community health promotion at UMN School of Public Health after completing my bachelor's degree at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. I moved back to MN in 2020. I have advocated for Minnesotans in many roles, including with the MN DFL Party, NAMI MN, Voyageur Outward Bound School, and now Minnesota Community Care in St. Paul. This role is a natural extension of my advocacy for Minnesotans in my professional life to date.

What are the top issues you're discussing with voters and why?

One of my top priorities will be supporting small businesses. I envision a farmers market in the Walker Lake business district that will help bring patrons to the area on weekends. As part of the SLP Vision 4.0 planning process, residents shared their hopes for the future in SLP. Two themes that stick out as priorities are access to affordable housing and community safety. I will prioritize affordable housing and affordability more generally. In addition, health and safety are a top priority.