Bonnie Westlin
Candidate for MN Senate District 34
Maple Grove, Osseo, Dayton and Rogers
ENDORSED!
I have been working hard since 2016 to organize, build a solid campaign and raise money to ensure we win in November. And we have to win because too much is on the line in 2020.
I am in the best position to take on the current, entrenched incumbent. But I need to get through the primary first. So I need your vote on August 11. Early voting begins on June 26 and you can apply for an absentee ballot at MNVotes.Org
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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.
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.
Bonnie's Full Statement on Covid19. Read It Here →
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
You can still vote my mail in the primary election BUT, it has to be postmarked by August 11.
You can also vote early in person. Check with your city offices for details.
This is great news for our democracy. People should not have to choose between their health and exercising their constitutional right to vote.
We had a great day at our pre-primary event this past Saturday. Thank you Kevin Anderson for Hennepin County for taking this great picture with our team. It's our album cover photo.
Maple Grove Transit service and policy update:
Front-door bus boarding returns August 3 with plexiglass guards that separate the driver from customers. Please enter all buses through the front door and exit the rear door for inbound (pay enter) trips and the front door for outbound (pay leave) trips.
Onboard bus fare collection also returns on August 3 including cash fare payment. Customers encouraged to use the Go-To Card, Metro Pass or Mobile App for a faster and touch-free payment.
Riders are required to wear a mask or face covering per Governor's Executive Order 20-81.
Find additional details on the above items at maplegrovetransit.org #MapleGroveMN
8 days until the primary. Do you have a vote plan? Have you sent in your ballot by mail? You can track your ballot at the link below.
If you have not requested an absentee ballot yet for the primary, you should plan to vote early in person or vote on primary day, August 11.
I believe Maple Grove is still looking for election judges. You do get paid and it is a wonderful way to serve your community. Find out more here:
www.maplegrovemn.gov/about/elections/become-election-judge
If you have specific questions, contact your City offices for more information.
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