It’s about time we had a Governor who will be upfront with the people.
I think you deserve to know what I fundamentally believe in as you consider voting for me as your next governor. In a few words, I want to give you a sense of my governing principles and how I will lead Minnesota.
#1 I want a government that is responsive to people, that will provide basic services to our community, one that is affordable, and one that is based upon fairness, including a new fair tax system that increases revenue so we can end the deficits and unpredictability our state faces.
#2 I want to be a leader for our state in creating new jobs and a growing economy. I want the new green economy to take off in our state by investing in our strengths—innovation, biofuels, and solar energy.
#3 I will lead by example encouraging all Minnesotans to buy American, buy Minnesotan and buy locally.
#4 I am going to promote Minnesota’s agricultural greatness and encourage citizens to work on and enhance our great agricultural economy by adding value to our famers’ products.
#5 I want to renew our transportation system. It needs to react quicker to the changing needs of our residents and to do it safely and efficiently. Let’s fill our potholes, plow our streets once again, and make sure another bridge won’t collapse.
#6 I am going to strive for equality in education funding and create new opportunities for innovation for our PreK-12 educational system while promoting what I believe is key in public education: letting teachers teach our children instead of testing to meet the demands of state and federal bureaucrats.
#7 I am going to eliminate bureaucracy. I am going to start by major reform in our higher educational system. There is going to be new accountability for our tax dollars. I want our kids- and folks going back to college or training- to have a good education that is affordable, accessible, and technologically innovative and inspiring. Money will be for the students, because that is where it belongs.
We are going to make Minnesota a brainpower state once again. I’ve said from the start that a good education leads to a good job and with a good job, lots of other problems Minnesotans face take care of themselves.
#8 I am going to fight for a fair and understandable healthcare solution on the federal level so our citizens have affordable and comprehensive care- and if it fails at the federal level, I’m going to work towards a long-term Minnesota solution that is within our budgetary means.
#9 I am going to stand up for people who don’t have strong voices. I always have, check my record. I will encourage good wages. I am committed to reducing criminalization, courts and corrections while reducing juvenile incarceration and criminal record rates so our young people have a chance to succeed. Fairness to minorities and a welcome to new residents will be the policy of the Star of the North state.
#10 I’ll be kind to people who don’t agree with me. Even Republicans.
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