Bonnie Westlin
Candidate for MN Senate District 34
Maple Grove, Osseo, Dayton and Rogers
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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 to pass legislation that reduces prescription drug costs.
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.
Transportation
I will work to fund a comprehensive transportation package, establishing a dedicated funding mechanism, that will allow long-term planning for repair and maintenance of our transportation infrastructure. I will also fight for the expansion of public transit services around the state that will help lift more Minnesotans out of poverty.
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
I woke up this morning to the news that George Floyd had been killed by police in Minneapolis. Mr. Floyd was being arrested on suspicion of forgery, likely a misdemeanor at most.
In a 10-minute witness video, one of the responding officers had his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck throughout the encounter, even as Mr. Floyd was repeatedly saying “I can’t breathe” and pleading for air. The second officer at the scene stood guard and did nothing to help Mr. Floyd.
After several minutes, Mr. Floyd became silent and motionless; neither officer offered any assistance to Mr. Floyd, who was clearly unconscious and experiencing medical distress.
I am horrified by the death of yet another Black man at the hands of police. I stand with our black and brown brothers and sisters and demand justice for George Floyd
Here is the link for our live virtual music event!
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Today is Memorial Day — a day for us to remember and honor those who lost their lives in service to our country. While the pandemic keeps us physically apart, we can still remember our fallen heroes and pay our respects.
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with Twin Cities PBS-TPT to create a 30-minute Memorial Day program entitled “Always Remember: A Minnesota Tribute to Veterans we’ve lost,” that will be broadcast across the state on TPT’s Minnesota Channel at 7:30 pm on Monday, May 25. The program can also be live streamed online from the TPT website and on Facebook. The program will be rebroadcast on TPT several times throughout June and July and will also be available online after it premieres. Learn more here: www.tpt.org/always-remember-minnesota-tribute-veterans-weve-lost/
Memorial Day: 5 courageous women who died in service
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Retired Brig. Gen. Carol Eggert, senior vice president of military and veteran affairs at Comcast, shared five military women killed in action we should remember this Memorial Day.