Priorities Are Set By Our Community
Andrew’s philosophy in public service is to let the community decide the priorities, not political parties. After knocking on more than 40,000 doors over the past few years, your voice has shaped these top priorities:
Clean Water & Environment
From Lake Minnetonka to the Boundary Waters, our communities know that Minnesota’s #1 natural resource is water. Andrew passed the bipartisan Keep It Clean legislation, which protects all Minnesota waters by reducing garbage and waste, protecting both our environment and the over $6 billion in economic impact that Minnesota’s waters bring to our economy. Andrew is endorsed by Clean Water Action, Save the Boundary Waters, Conservation Minnesota, and the Keep It Clean Coalition, and was awarded Legislator of the Year by the Minnesota Water Quality Association.
Affordability
We know reducing the cost of groceries is hard to influence at the state level, but Andrew has drafted legislation to help lower the cost of car tab fees, property taxes, health care, school supplies, childcare, and more — putting more money back in your family’s budget. The legislature spent over $18 billion of a budget surplus and then raised taxes by more than $10 billion just a few years ago. Now more than ever, we need to reduce state spending and invest in the things that make life more affordable for you and your neighbors.
Education & Mental Health
As a father of four kids in Minnetonka Public Schools, and brother to a teacher in Westonka, Andrew knows strong communities are built through strong schools. He has championed initiatives that provide flexible funding to hire more educators, reduce classroom sizes, improve in-classroom resources, cut unnecessary mandates, and recruit and retain dedicated educators, while also improving access to mental health services statewide.
Fighting fraud
Minnesotans pay taxes to support the most vulnerable in our communities. But with fraud costing the state billions, the result has been higher property taxes, higher car tab fees, higher childcare costs, and less funding for food shelves and vulnerable Minnesotans. This year, Andrew passed bipartisan legislation extending the state’s ability to prosecute fraud from 6 years to 10 years. He continues working to hold those responsible accountable, so we can better support our communities and reduce everyday costs for Minnesota families and seniors.
Economy
A strong economy means supporting both labor and industry. Andrew is the only candidate endorsed by both, and has a track record of developing legislation that reignites Minnesota’s business economy. As a small business owner himself, Andrew listens to the people doing the work on the ground to develop initiatives that support Minnesota businesses, reduce burdensome mandates, and attract new business to the state. When our economy thrives, revenues grow, and everyday costs can come down for Minnesota families.
Community safety
Safe communities are built on strong relationships between local officials, first responders, and neighbors. Andrew continues to invest in the resources our first responders need to keep our communities safe. He is the only candidate endorsed by the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Association, Hennepin County Paramedics, and the Minnesota Police Officers Association. Andrew passed bipartisan legislation that protects law enforcement and helps recruit and retain dedicated officers for our communities. Andrew also worked to help secure funding for school safety and pass anonymous threat reporting that supports safety in our schools and across our communities.
Infrastructure & Parks/Trails
Vital infrastructure, safe roads and bridges, water treatment plants, improved parks and trails, and transportation options, is essential to our communities. Andrew drafted and passed bipartisan legislation securing over $23 million for infrastructure in communities including Mound, Minnetrista, Excelsior, and Minnetonka Beach. He has also worked to secure funding for Lake Minnetonka parks and trails, including funding for the Commons in Excelsior. As the Co-Vice Chair of the House Transportation Committee, Andrew continues to work to expand access to the outdoors and improve safety on our roads.
Bipartisan Leadership
Our communities want elected officials who listen, work together, get things done, and push back on the extremes in either party. Andrew is one of the most bipartisan members of the Minnesota House, having passed dozens of bills addressing the district’s priorities. That progress doesn’t come from playing politics, finger-pointing, or blame, it comes from building relationships, finding common ground, and amplifying the voices of the boots on the ground in our communities; not activists. As founder of the Suburban Solutions Caucus, Andrew’s focus has been on creating solutions to the shared priorities of suburban families with anyone willing to work together. He is the only candidate endorsed by over 25 bipartisan mayors and city council members across the Lake Minnetonka Area.