These are not partisan values. They are Minnesota values.
Whether we’re talking about affordability, schools, public safety, family farms, or economic development, I believe government should be guided by five basic principles:
This is the approach I will bring to the Minnesota Senate.
Hyperscale data centers are being considered in Monticello and potentially in Buffalo. These massive industrial facilities would permanently change the character of our communities.
I am the only candidate on the District 29 Senate ballot who has publicly taken a strong stand against hyperscale data centers in Monticello, Buffalo, or anywhere else in Senate District 29.
My opposition is simple.
I am both an environmental conservative and a fiscal conservative.
Before projects of this scale move forward, the people who will live with the consequences deserve transparency, meaningful environmental review, and a direct voice in the decision.
Families have invested their lives in these communities. They deserve to know what is being planned and how it will affect their homes, schools, businesses, and quality of life.
The Wright County moratorium on hyperscale data centers does not apply to the City of Monticello or the City of Buffalo. County zoning authority only applies to unincorporated land.
Meanwhile, major infrastructure projects are already being discussed and developed.
In Buffalo, plans for Substation No. 2 represent a substantial electrical infrastructure investment. Residents deserve clear answers about the long-term purpose of projects of this scale and whether they are connected to future hyperscale data center development that has not yet been publicly disclosed.
I believe the process should work the other way around.
The public should be informed first.
The public should be heard first.
And the public should have a meaningful voice before decisions are made.
Economic development should strengthen communities—not overwhelm them.
Across Senate District 29, I hear the same concern repeatedly:
Life is becoming more expensive.
Families are working hard, but too many feel like they are falling behind.
While many economic pressures originate at the national level, Minnesota can still make life more affordable through responsible state policy.
Government cannot solve every economic problem, but it can stop making affordability worse.
Healthcare should be affordable, accessible, and focused on patients—not paperwork.
As an attorney, I have represented families facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. I have seen firsthand how rising healthcare costs, insurance bureaucracy, and delays in care place enormous financial and emotional burdens on Minnesota families.
Many of the biggest challenges in healthcare are national, but Minnesota can still lead by making our healthcare system work better for patients and providers.
Healthcare should put patients first, reward quality care, and remain financially sustainable for future generations.
Safe communities require both accountability and common sense.
Violent criminals, repeat offenders, and drug traffickers should be held fully accountable under the law. At the same time, we know that many nonviolent offenders are struggling with addiction. Simply cycling people through jail without treating the addiction often results in more crime, more victims, and higher costs for taxpayers.
Minnesota’s treatment courts have demonstrated that strict judicial supervision, mandatory treatment, and personal accountability can help people overcome addiction while reducing repeat offenses.
Public safety is strongest when we combine accountability with practical solutions that make our communities safer over the long term.
Local law enforcement should not be allowed to work with, or for, ICE. Such a relationship fundamentally changes the connection between local law enforcement and the communities they serve and makes it harder for them to fight crime and protect us.
A strong economy begins with skilled workers, successful businesses, and opportunities close to home.
Senate District 29 is home to manufacturers, family-owned businesses, farms, skilled trades, healthcare providers, and entrepreneurs. State government should create an environment where they can grow and succeed without unnecessary obstacles.
Economic development should improve the quality of life for the people who already live here—not simply maximize growth for its own sake.
Families move to communities like ours because they want opportunity for their children. Students deserve schools that prepare them for success—whether that means college, the trades, military service, farming, or starting a business.
Parents should have confidence that schools are helping students build the skills they need to succeed in life.
Broadband is no longer a luxury.
It is infrastructure.
Farmers rely on broadband to operate modern equipment.
Students rely on broadband to learn.
Businesses rely on broadband to compete.
Remote workers rely on broadband to earn a living.
Expanding broadband access is one of the most practical investments we can make in rural Minnesota.
Infrastructure should connect communities—not leave them behind.
Family farms are part of the foundation of our district.
They provide food, economic stability, and a way of life that has shaped Minnesota for generations.
State policy should strengthen family farms—not accelerate consolidation and outside ownership.
The goal should be simple:
Keep family farms in family hands.
Our seniors built the communities we enjoy today. They deserve security, independence, and respect.
Many older Minnesotans are concerned about rising property taxes, healthcare costs, utility bills, and the ability to remain in their own homes. State government should help address these challenges while protecting the financial stability of future generations.
Too often, government reacts late, explains away failure, and protects insiders.
I believe elected officials should identify problems early, ask difficult questions, and be accountable to the people they represent.
Because Senate District 29 deserves representation that puts community first.