Issue Position: Healthy Communities

Issue Position

Every family has a right to clean air and water, good basic healthcare and safe housing, even when times are hard. We should lower property taxes and allow the refinancing of student loans the same way people can refinance a mortgage.

Gun Violence Prevention
In 2014, at least 23 Minnesotans were killed in incidents of domestic violence. Over half of these murders were committed with a gun. As a state, we've made some great steps to protect women and families. But in domestic violence situations, guns are a game-changer and there are common sense solutions around background check loopholes that we just need to address. Ending the gun show loophole, keeping guns out the of hands of criminals and having sensible background checks can help reduce acts of violence.

Paid Sick Leave
As a small business owner I can attest that healthy, productive workers, are the best thing for our economy. Across Dakota County more than a quarter of employees have no sick leave. As a state -- we need to make sure that we have a healthy and productive workforce.

Eliminating Economic Disparity
There are structural problems that are getting in the way of opportunity for so many families. Closing the achievement and employment gaps, investing in businesses owned by people of color and making sure families are safe and secure in their neighborhoods is vital to our economy and workforce.

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