Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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Goodhue County Commissioner District 1

County commissioners are the county s key policymakers. They oversee the administration of the county, set county budget, and participate in county long-range planning. County services that they oversee include a wide variety of social service and welfare programs, as well as certain public health programs. Learn more about the day in the life of a county commissioner in this video from the Association of Minnesota Counties.A candidate forum for this race is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N593p-EHR7s. More MN forums are available at https://www.lwvmn.org/2024-candidate-forums.

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    Linda Flanders
    (NP)

Biographical Information

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

How would you ensure election laws do not create barriers to Minnesotans’ freedom to vote while also ensuring safe and secure elections? (500 characters)

What do you see as the biggest challenges to mental health and social services in your county, and how would you address them? (500 characters)

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I’m concerned about housing, especially workforce housing. Employers need workers, and workers need affordable housing, but high building costs make this challenging. Innovative housing solutions often require changes in zoning, which can be controversial. I strongly support expanding Broadband to all underserved areas. In today’s tech-driven world, access to high-speed Internet is essential for education, work, telemedicine, and economic growth. Mental health is another key issue, especially post-COVID, as we’re still dealing with the long-term effects and increasingly complex challenges from the pandemic. I do have a Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZmCbMPUp9agzxleNQ_XaxA
Goodhue County strictly adheres to state election laws. Counties do not create election laws. Mail-in ballots undergo rigorous verification to ensure accuracy and remain secure until processed. In-person voting is protected through Poll Pads, which are private, offline, and secure from hacking. Election judges are thoroughly trained, and ballots are available in the five most common languages in Minnesota to ensure accessibility.
In rural areas, the biggest challenge is the lack of resources to meet demand. High case loads and limited public transportation also make accessing help difficult. Telemedicine can assist, but only with reliable high-speed Internet. Mental health stigma remains a barrier, which we can address by openly discussing it and encouraging others to seek help. Supporting county social services is crucial to improving access and care.
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