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Minnesota State House District 4B

State Representatives serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the state legislature. They write and vote on legislation to create, repeal, or change state laws affecting many issues, like health care, the environment, and the economy. They also vote on state taxes and the state spending.

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    Jim Joy
    (Rep)

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    Thaddeus Laugisch
    (DFL)

Biographical Information

If elected, what will your top three priorities be and why? (750 characters)

What will you do to support a vibrant economy across Minnesota and to address inflation? (500 character)

What legislation, if any, would you support to address racial or ethnic disparities in Minnesota? (500 characters)

What legislation, if any, would you support to address climate change and its effects in Minnesota? (500 characters)

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Campaign Email jim@jimjoymn.com
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Campaign Website http://www.tl4mnh4b.com
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Campaign Email thaddeus4mn.h4b@gmail.com
Contact Phone 2184434770
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As it is the responsibility of an elected official to represent all of their district, I've used the opportunity as a candidate to listen to members of the communities I've visited and celebrated with during their festivals and through their days of events. I've also listened during the conversations we had at the doors where I've heard a few common needs. If elected, I will begin the work to improve access to affordable childcare for working families and improve access to eldercare for seniors. Work to increase funding for proper equipment and storage for EMT and Fire services and finally bring back access to basic necessities and preserve parts that make each community so unique. Simply put, I'll work to bring back the fun and vibrancy.
Within a house district I've noticed that each community has their own unique style and demand. As the LGA is good, it currently doesn't meet the costs of today. I'd work to address the need of an increase as well as adding an inflation modifier so that funding can adjust without further delay. I'd also like to work to provide subsidies for existing businesses to sustain with tax credits to rebuild and renovate. I'd also look for ways to encourage more population growth in our rural communities.
I'd support programs and past legislation that help our communities in the moment such as children eating free at school. I feel that true change starts with our children and support bills such as HF0381 and HF0320 to help match our diverse communities in the classrooms. I'd support legislation such as HF1502, and also work to create additional funding for projects similar to the multicultural center in Moorhead to help reduce the xenophobia among community members as we are a diverse community.
I'd support legislation that focuses on reducing demand for finite materials while limiting the use of chemicals that can further hinder our land for future generations. I support methods to help reduce soil erosion while introducing practices that can provide nutrients back into our soil without hindering market demand. I support current efforts in place to maintain and reduce our green house gases and I'm open to methods of capture for use and fund research for renewable energy sources.
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