District 39 is home to vibrant, diverse, and growing communities. From Columbia Heights to Hilltop, from Fridley to Spring Lake Park, and across New Brighton and St. Anthony, our district reflects a wide range of experiences, cultures, and needs. My vision is simple: leadership that is present, responsive, and grounded in the realities of the people it serves—guided by community voice, fairness, and accountability.
Our Communities
Each city brings its own strengths—but we also share common challenges that deserve attention and action.
District 39 includes:
- Columbia Heights
- Hilltop
- Fridley
- Spring Lake Park
- New Brighton
- St. Anthony
These communities are connected not just by geography, but by families, workers, students, and small businesses building their lives here every day.
What I’m Seeing Across District 39
Across our district, there are clear areas where our communities need stronger support and investment:
Housing Pressure
Many renters and homeowners are struggling silently—managing rising costs, financial strain, and uncertainty about long-term stability.
Workforce Disconnect
There are jobs available, but access to those opportunities—and the systems meant to connect people to them—are not always working effectively.
Gaps in Youth Opportunity
Young people have potential, but not always the access to mentorship, leadership development, and pathways that prepare them for long-term success.
Food Access
Access to fresh, affordable, and culturally relevant food is not equal across our district. For many families, this is a daily reality that impacts health, stability, and overall well-being.
Disability & Accessibility Gaps
Gaps in accessible housing, employment, and support systems continue to create barriers for individuals and families living with disabilities- highlighting the need for a more inclusive, anti-ableist approach.
Why It Matters
These are not distant challenges—they are happening now, in real time, across our communities.
Too often, these experiences go unspoken or overlooked.
District 39 deserves leadership that pays attention, understands what people are going through, and recognizes where change is needed.
A Broader Approach to Leadership
Too often, our political system feels limited to the same choices and the same conversations. District 39 deserves something broader—an approach that centers people, not party lines.
This campaign is about using this platform to elevate community voices, expand what’s possible, and bring a more responsive, community-driven approach to leadership.
Moving Forward
District 39 reflects the future—diverse, growing, and full of potential.
This campaign is about listening, understanding, and taking action where it matters most.
My commitment is to show up, stay connected, and work alongside the community to ensure that growth is matched with opportunity, access, and representation.
Because the future of District 39 depends on what we choose to address today.
This is about building something real—together.