Frequently Asked Questions

Parents should direct their children’s education.

I support:

• Full curriculum transparency
• Opt‑in policies for sensitive content
• Restoring academic focus on reading, math, science, and civics
• Respecting parents as the primary decisionmakers

Minnesota schools work best when families are in the driver’s seat.

District 196’s bus crisis is unacceptable. 

I support:

• Contract accountability
• Performance‑based standards
• Transparent reporting
• A return to reliable, predictable service

Families deserve competence, not excuses.

Yes. Minnesota taxes are too high, and families feel it every day. 

I support:

• Permanent tax relief
• Ending wasteful spending
• Prioritizing core services over bureaucracy

The government should be smaller, smarter, and more efficient.

With my background in multimillion‑dollar procurement oversight, I know how to eliminate waste. 

I support:

• Zero‑based budgeting
• Competitive bidding
• Strict oversight of state agencies

Every dollar should be justified, not assumed.

Absolutely. I stand firmly with police and first responders. 

I support:

• Full funding for public safety
• Strong recruitment and retention
• Policies that hold violent offenders accountable

Safe communities are the foundation of freedom.

• Tough consequences for repeat and violent offenders
• Ending catch‑and‑release policies
• Strengthening partnerships between police and neighborhoods

Accountability is essential for justice.

I oppose heavy‑handed mandates and believe in personal responsibility. 

I support:

• Protecting medical freedom
• Reducing regulations that drive up costs
• Expanding access to mental health care

Health decisions belong to individuals and families.

• Cutting regulations that inflate building costs
• Encouraging responsible development
• Protecting property tax relief for homeowners and seniors

Affordability starts with reducing government interference.

I oppose mandates that raise costs and reduce reliability. 

I support:

• An all‑of‑the‑above energy strategy
• Protecting families from skyrocketing utility bills
• Encouraging innovation instead of forcing compliance

Energy policy should be practical, not ideological.

Small businesses are the backbone of our district. 

I support:

• Cutting red tape
• Reducing taxes
• Expanding workforce training partnerships

Entrepreneurs deserve a government that helps, not hinders.

No. Minnesota families are taxed enough. 

I support:

• Prioritizing existing transportation dollars
• Improving efficiency in project delivery
• Focusing on roads and bridges first

We can maintain strong infrastructure without raising taxes.

Yes. Voter ID is a simple, common‑sense safeguard that protects election integrity while ensuring every eligible voter can participate.

• Strong oversight of state agencies
• Transparency in spending
• Eliminating waste and duplication

Government should answer to the people. Not the other way around.

• Expanding childcare availability by reducing regulations
• Protecting seniors from rising property taxes
• Strengthening youth programs and sports

Strong families build strong communities, and strong communities build a strong Minnesota.

PFAS (per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are man‑made chemicals used for decades in products like nonstick cookware, firefighting foam, and water‑resistant materials. They don’t break down easily, which means they can accumulate in soil and water. 

Families deserve clean, safe drinking water and honest information about what’s in it.

Yes. Protecting clean water is a basic responsibility of government. But solutions must be science‑based, cost‑effective, and focused on real risks, not political theater. We can protect families without punishing taxpayers or small businesses.

• Partnering with local water systems
• Ensuring our district has the tools they need
• Avoiding one‑size‑fits‑all mandates 

Local leaders know their communities best, and they should have flexibility to address PFAS in ways that make sense for them.

I support clean water, science‑based PFAS standards, and responsible solutions that protect families without punishing taxpayers or small businesses.

I support responsible, community‑focused development that strengthens our tax base, creates jobs, and respects the character of our neighborhoods. Growth should benefit residents, not overwhelm them.

This means:

• Encouraging private investment
• Protecting homeowners from unnecessary tax increases
• Ensuring development fits local infrastructure capacity
• Prioritizing transparency and community input

Good development strengthens a community. Bad development strains it.

• Requiring developers to pay their fair share for infrastructure upgrades
• Ensuring roads, utilities, and public safety services can handle new projects
• Avoiding unfunded mandates on cities or taxpayers

Growth should pay for growth not burden families.

These projects can bring jobs and tax revenue, but they must be evaluated carefully.

• Protecting neighborhoods from excessive traffic
• Ensuring truck routes don’t disrupt residential areas
• Requiring strong site plans and community engagement
• Prioritizing projects that bring long‑term economic value

Development should improve quality of life, not diminish it.

I support practical, science‑based environmental standards, not political mandates.

That means:

• Protecting water resources
• Ensuring responsible stormwater management
• Requiring developers to follow proven best practices
• Avoiding costly, one‑size‑fits‑all regulations

We can grow our economy while protecting our natural resources.

• Transparent public hearings
• Clear communication from developers
• Early community engagement
• Respect for neighborhood concerns

People deserve to know what’s being built in their community, and they deserve a say.

A balanced approach:

• Strong economic growth
• Responsible land use
• Protection of neighborhoods
• A stable tax base
• Infrastructure that keeps up with demand

District 56B should be a place where families thrive, businesses grow, and development should strengthen and not strain our community.