My Priorities for Hennepin County District 2

Housing should make it possible for families and seniors to stay in the homes and neighborhoods they have worked hard to build.

I will show up and listen to residents across District 2 about what affordability really means in their communities, and I will advocate for solutions that address real needs, not just housing volume. That includes supporting homeownership, easing property tax pressure, and building a healthier mix of housing.

I will work to:

• Expand first-time homebuyer grants and ensure income thresholds reflect the realities of District 2, including families who earn too much to qualify for assistance but not enough to buy a home.
• Support a wider range of housing options, including single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and senior-friendly housing.
• Create more pathways for seniors to remain in their communities, including cooperative living models and new homeownership arrangements.
• Reduce pressure on homeowners by broadening the tax base and bringing more homes and businesses into our district.

Housing policy should help people stay rooted, not push them out.

The unhoused crisis requires solutions that address root causes and improve how county systems work together.

I believe this work starts by showing up for people in crisis, listening to what they need to stabilize, and advocating for coordinated, humane solutions that move people from crisis to stability.

This includes

• Winter safety options such as warming and sleeping pods.
• Transitional housing models that provide individual rooms with shared community space.
• Stronger coordination across county systems so people are not caught in cycles of instability.

This work requires planning, accountability, and collaboration across departments. I am committed to making sure those systems work as intended.

County leadership should protect residents, not add to the financial pressures they already face.

I believe accountability begins with showing up and listening to residents about how county programs are working, and then advocating for improvements when they are not.

As commissioner, I will prioritize:

• Clear oversight of county programs.
• Transparency in decision-making.
• Measuring results and correcting the course when programs are not working.

Public trust depends on leadership that is accessible, responsive, and responsible.

Protecting our most vulnerable neighbors requires systems that are accessible, effective, and accountable.

I will advocate for stronger fraud prevention so public resources reach the people who truly need them, while listening to residents who are struggling to navigate county services.

My priorities include:

• Stronger oversight of programs serving seniors, families, and individuals in crisis.
• Reducing barriers that make county services difficult to access.
• Ensuring accountability so public dollars are used as intended.

When resources are misused, the people who are hurt most are those already struggling. Accountability is essential to trust.

My commitment to community health is personal.

I know that access to food, healthcare, and essential services can determine whether families survive and thrive. As commissioner, I will show up in community spaces, listen to lived experience, and advocate for policies that strengthen stability and well-being.

I will support:

• Efforts to reduce food insecurity and strengthen partnerships with community organizations.
• Accessible, culturally responsive services.
• County leadership that acts alongside the people most affected by its decisions.

Public safety matters because everyone deserves to feel safe where they live.

I support a public safety approach grounded in partnership, communication, and accountability. Through years of working with neighbors, crime prevention specialists, and law enforcement, I have learned that safety improves when leaders show up, listen, and advocate for systems that work for everyone.

I support:

• Investments in modernization, proper staffing, and officer wellness.
• Transparency and accountability as core public safety values.
• Community relationships built on trust, communication, and respect.

Safety and accountability go hand in hand.

Strong neighborhoods depend on strong local businesses.

I have worked alongside small business owners who are deeply invested in their communities. When local entrepreneurs succeed, they create jobs, provide essential services, and build places where neighbors can gather and connect. County government should be a partner in that work, not an obstacle.

I will continue to show up by supporting local businesses across District 2, including in our suburban communities. As commissioner, I will listen to business owners about the challenges they face and advocate for county policies that help them succeed.

I will support:

• Encouraging local entrepreneurs to invest in our neighborhoods, own property, and build long-term stability for their families and employees.
• Supporting inclusive business practices that remove barriers and ensure information and services are accessible to all.
• Standing with existing businesses during challenges such as construction, permitting delays, and economic disruption.
• Coordinating county resources to reduce red tape and improve communication so business owners can focus on serving their communities.
• Supporting businesses does not end when the doors open. It means ongoing partnership, accountability, and follow-through.

When we stand with both new and established businesses, we protect jobs, preserve community spaces, strengthen our tax base, and build a District 2 that is vibrant, resilient, and proud of its local economy.