Bonnie Westlin
Candidate for MN Senate District 34
Maple Grove, Osseo, Dayton and Rogers
ENDORSED
I’m Bonnie Westlin. In 2016, I stepped up to run as a first-time candidate for Senate District 34, opposing long-entrenched Republican Warren Limmer. I didn’t win that first race, so I went to work meeting constituents, listening to their concerns, and preparing for a rematch this November. I’m ready to turn SD34 blue, and go to work for the people in my district and all across Minnesota.
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I’ll work to make health care accessible and affordable for all Minnesotans.
I'll work for racial justice and meaningful police reform.
I’ll work to fully fund and strengthen Minnesota’s pre-K through 12 public education system.
I’ll work to enact common-sense legislation to reduce gun deaths in Minnesota.
Where I Stand…
Our common values bind us together as a community and should always serve as our guide for making our state work better for all of us, no matter what we look like, where we come from or what our economic status is. It’s time to reject the politics of division. Now more than ever, we need leaders who bring us together, not tear us apart
Healthcare
The current COVID-19 pandemic has shown the deep, structural problems with our current healthcare system. We need to ensure that all Minnesotans have access to high quality, affordable healthcare, in good times and in bad. We also need to ensure that providers are able to respond swiftly to any healthcare crisis that arises, and that those working on the front lines have everything they need to protect themselves and their patients.
Education
It’s time that we fully fund our public education system, including ensuring that our schools have the vital support services they need, such as counselors and social workers, to help students be successful. I will work with teachers, administrators, parents and students to eliminate the opportunity gap, and ensure that Minnesota continues to have one of the most highly educated workforces in the nation.
Public Safety
Minnesota has failed to pass common sense gun violence prevention measures, primarily because my opponent refuses to hear any of these bills in the Judiciary Committee he chairs. Expanded background checks and Red Flag laws have broad public support and have been shown to reduce gun deaths. I strongly support these measures, and will work to pass these bills in my first year in office.
Racial & Social Justice
I am fully committed to addressing racial and social justice issues in Minnesota and dismantling the systemic, structural racism that permeates every institution and corner of our society. We do not need more empty community conversations that do not result in concrete action.
I’m asking for your vote. And I’d love your help!
Ready to roll up your sleeves? Below are a few ways you can contribute and volunteer.
Host a precinct party
Walk in a Parade
Host District Doorknocks
Help make Phone Calls
Make an Endorsement
Put up Lawn Signs
** Please Note – we are currently practicing social distancing so we will not be door knocking at this time, but we are actively phone banking and could use your help. We will let you know as soon as we are out and about.
I’m asking for your vote. And I’d love your help!
Ready to roll up you sleeves? Below are a few ways you can contribute and volunteer.
Host a precinct party
Walk in a Parade
Host District Doorknocks
Help make Phone Calls
Make an Endorsement
Put up Lawn Signs
** Please Note – we are currently practicing social distancing so we will not be door knocking at this time, but we are actively phone banking and could use your help. We will let you know as soon as we are out and about.
Endorsements
In the 14 day period from 10/6 to 10/19, Maple Grove had 31.5 COVID cases per 10,000 residents. In the 14 day period from 11/10 to 11/23, Maple Grove had 144 COVID cases per 10,000 residents. Rogers is at 202 cases per 10,000.
I fear what the post-Thanksgiving numbers are going to look like.
Our hospitals, especially ICUs, are very near capacity. Our healthcare workers need our help. Every one of us. Wear a mask. Social distance—really social distance. Wash your hands. And stay home unless absolutely necessary. No parties. No gatherings. No play dates.
We can do this. We have to do this.
OPINION EXCHANGE | Frontline workers are sick of your excuses for risky choices
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They're tired and they're dying, all so you could have dinner with "close friends."To all of our everyday heroes, Good Job.
Alicia Keys - Good Job | Cover by One Voice Children’s Choir | A Tribute to Covid-19 Heroes
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This is One Voice Children's Choir covering "Good Job" by Alicia Keys: A Tribute to Covid-19 Heroes The One Voice Children's Choir would like to say “Good Jo...Wishing you all a safe, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving. This has been a hard year, but I hope that you and your loved ones find moments of gratitude today and every day.
Like everything else this year, this holiday season is filled with tough choices and changes. The good news is that the holidays are also a time when gratitude is front and center – and gratitude has been shown to help us be resilient through tough times!
The City of Maple Grove is very thankful for the support you have shown for each other, our businesses, and community.
Wishing each of you and those dear to you a wonderful Thanksgiving! #MapleGroveMN
Grant money is available for food service establishments, gyms and entertainment/event venues.
Hennepin County Rolls Out $13M In New Small Business Grants
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Hennepin County's restaurant industry has lost nearly 26,000 jobs compared to last year.