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.
The law must apply to everyone—or it doesn’t apply at all.
Public safety is not a partisan issue. It is a basic responsibility of government.
We can support lawful immigration enforcement while also protecting constitutional rights and ensuring accountability.
Minnesotans expect fairness, consistency, and common sense. They should receive it.
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.
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.