I have lived all my life in Minnesota and most of my adult life south of the Minnesota river. I am a candidate for State Representative to represent Burnsville because I am deeply concerned about the direction of our country and our state. I believe I have something to offer and want to do my part to effect change. As your representative, I will work to reverse the seemingly, unending growth in the state budget. I will vote to reduce personal and business income taxes. I will work to raise the academic standards in our schools and to increase graduation rates. I will do everything I can to reduce the rising crime in our streets and to make our neighborhoods safe again. I will listen to the people of Burnsville. I promise the people of Burnsville a hardworking, honest and thoughtful representative.