Bonnie Westlin
Candidate for MN Senate District 34
Maple Grove, Osseo, Dayton and Rogers
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November 3rd Polls Open
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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.
Early Voting has started! You can vote early by mail or in-person at the locations listed here Sept. 18 – Nov. 2
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
As the sun begins to descend, and as those of us who observe Yom Kippur prepare for the most sacred day of the Jewish year, may you each have a meaningful fast and time in community, even if physically distant. Shana Tovah and G’mar Hatima Tovah. I wish you all a sweet and healthy and peaceful New Year.
Our neighboring states: WI, IA, and ND and SD, began easing restrictions in a manner similar to what Sen. Limmer and the MN Senate GOP are advocating. Now they are seeing explosions in cases. Republicans have no plan to fight COVID, they’re just fighting Gov. Walz. We need serious leaders who will work to mitigate the effects of this pandemic, not advocate for policies that will result in more COVID cases.
If elected, I will listen to our public health experts and work to find common ground to keep Minnesotans safe from this pandemic.
www.startribune.com/what-would-minnesota-republicans-gop-do-differently-than-democrats-walz-on-co...
What would Minnesota Republicans do differently than Walz on COVID-19?
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Issue-by-issue contrast shows deep divide between Senate GOP, governor.Thank you to the volunteers who joined our morning phone bank, yesterday! We have our weekly Sunday phone bank with Kristin Bahner for State Representative today from 1-4pm. Please join us in our grass roots effort to #FlipMNSenate. Sign up here: www.bonniewestlinformnsenate.com/events/weekly-bonnie-westlin-kristin-bahner-phone-bank-september...
Weekly Bonnie Westlin/ Kristin Bahner Phone Bank - September 27 - Bonnie Westlin
www.bonniewestlinformnsenate.com
Come and join Bonnie and Representative Kristin Bahner while we call the district. Training will be provided if needed. Please fill out the form below and we will email you the Zoom link to join. [I've officially sent my ballot in to vote! Go to BackBonnie.com/vote to make your plan today. If you are voting absentee, make sure to follow all of the instructions to ensure that your vote counts!
Our second League of Women Voters Minnesota forum is up on Youtube. Please watch this great exchange of policies and ideas and get to know more about the race in Minnesota Senate District 34. #LWVForum
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LWV Candidates Forum - Senate 34, Legislative 34A/34B 9-24-20
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Recorded at Maple Grove City Hall on September 24, 2020 www.ccxmedia.org twitter.com/ccxsports twitter.com/ccxnews www.facebook....