WATER QUALITY AND 
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

Access to safe, reliable drinking water is not a partisan issue—it's a basic responsibility of government. As your State Representative, I will work to secure the resources needed to protect our water supply while ensuring environmental policies remain practical, effective, and affordable for families.

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Balance Environmental Goals with Affordability

• Evaluate environmental policies based on both environmental outcomes and economic impact.

• Oppose mandates that dramatically increase utility bills or housing costs without clear public benefit.

• Seek solutions that protect natural resources while maintaining Minnesota's affordability and competitiveness.

• Ensure the needs of working families, seniors, and homeowners are considered when implementing environmental regulations.

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Promote Practical Conservation

• Support conservation initiatives that produce measurable environmental benefits.

• Encourage partnerships with local governments, businesses, and residents to protect natural resources.

• Promote responsible stewardship of lakes, wetlands, parks, and open spaces.

• Favor incentive-based approaches that encourage participation rather than excessive regulation.

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Protect Drinking Water Infrastructure

• Support investments in water treatment facilities, pipelines, wells, and aging infrastructure.

• Promote proactive maintenance to prevent costly emergency repairs.

• Ensure state infrastructure funding is distributed fairly to growing communities like Woodbury.

• Strengthen oversight to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently on critical infrastructure projects.

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Secure State Funding for Long-Term Water Solutions

• Advocate for state funding to help communities address PFAS contamination and other emerging water quality challenges.

• Ensure that local taxpayers are not left carrying the entire cost of state and federal environmental requirements.

• Support long-term investments in water treatment technologies that provide lasting solutions.

• Prioritize funding for communities facing significant infrastructure and remediation costs.

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