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Minnesota State Senate District 67

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    Foung Hawj
    (DFL)

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    Toby Hesselgrave
    (Rep)

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)

Do you support the adoption of a ballot issue to add the Equal Rights Amendment into the Minnesota State Constitution - why or why not? (500 characters)

What legislation, if any, would you support to protect clean air and water in Minnesota? (500 characters)

What legislation, if any, would you support to meet the need for safe communities? (500 characters)

What changes to legislation would you support to reduce the influence of big money in elections? (500 characters)

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Campaign Website http://www.founghawj.com
Facebook (Full URL) http://www.youtube.com/@founghawj/videos
Campaign Email founghawj@yahoo.com
My top three priorities are creating economic opportunities, protecting our environment, and bringing communities together. I will continue working to make the East Side a place where families and businesses can grow and thrive. That means supporting workforce development, improving our neighborhoods, and investing in projects like The Heights that create new opportunities. I will also fight to protect our clean air and water, parks, natural resources, and cultural heritage. My goal is to build a stronger future for the next generation while making sure the people I represent are heard.
As a member of the Jobs & Economic Development Committee, I will continue working to strengthen Minnesota's economy and create good-paying jobs. I support workforce training, small businesses, and economic development that creates opportunities in our district. I will also work to address rising costs of housing, child care, transportation, and other everyday necessities. Families should be able to afford a good quality of life while businesses have the resources they need to grow.
I believe everyone deserves a fair opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or where they come from. This includes improving access to education, affordable health care, housing, and economic opportunities. I will also support minority-owned businesses and work to address environmental injustices that disproportionately affect communities of color. We must recognize these disparities and make sure our laws and public investments work for all Minnesotans.
Yes. I support adding the Equal Rights Amendment to the MN State Constitution. It is long overdue. Everyone deserves equal rights and equal protection under the law, regardless of sex, gender, race, or background. Our Constitution should reflect our values and protect the dignity, freedom, and equal treatment of every Minnesotan.
As Chair of the Environment, Climate & Legacy Committee, protecting Minnesota's natural resources is one of my top priorities. I support holding polluters accountable, address harmful chemicals like PFAS, and investing in clean water and restoring areas like Pig Eye Lake. We must also strengthen environmental protections and carefully consider how pollution and major projects affect the health of nearby communities.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood. I support common-sense gun safety measures, including background checks and red-flag laws. We must also invest in young people, expand access to mental health resources, and strengthen partnerships between residents, community organizations, and law enforcement. Public safety means preventing violence, responding to problems, and building trust within our communities.
Our elected officials should be accountable to the people they represent, not wealthy donors or special interests. I support stronger disclosure requirements for campaign contributions and independent spending, along with closing loopholes that hide where money comes from. Voters have a right to know who is trying to influence our elections and deserve transparency in our political system.
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