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| District: | | 49A |
| Party: | |
Republican |
| Residence: | |
Andover, Minn. |
| Web site: | |
www.delaforest.org |
Statement from the candidate:
I'm running for re-election because I have a positive, optimistic vision for Minnesota's future. Our great state has overcome recent challenges with a sense of spirit and determination that sets us apart. It is these same character traits that will help Minnesota meet future challenges and remain a great place to live, work and raise a family. Specifically, my vision for the future will focus on creating and mainitaining transportation, education, commerce, and health care systems that will position Minnesota as a leader in the global economy.
Biography:
Family: Married to Karen for 11 years. We have one child and are expecting our second this summer.
Occupation: commercial real estate. I am also a veteran of the armed forces, having served on both active duty and in the Army Reserve.
Civic involvement: American Legion, MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce, Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce, Pheasants Forever, MN Deer Hunters Association. We also attend Epiphany Church.
Education: JD, University of Minnesota Law School BA, Saint John's University
On the Issues:
| Should increased taxes be considered as part of a solution to a projected budget deficit? |
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No |
| Should gambling be expanded in Minnesota to generate new revenue for the state? |
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Undecided |
| Should state funds — directly or indirectly — be used to build new sports facilities for the Twins and Vikings? |
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No |
| Do you support Gov Pawlenty's
JOBZ zones program? |
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Yes |
| Should K-12 spending in Minnesota be curtailed in order to balance a projected budget deficit? |
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No |
| Should a constitutional amendment be presented to voters that would ban same-sex marriage in Minnesota? |
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Yes |
| Should the state spend money for expanding mass transit options in Minnesota? |
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Yes |
| Should there be additional restrictions on abortion in Minnesota? |
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Yes |
| Should the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, which seeks to protect wildlife habitat and wetlands by paying farmers for taking marginal lands out of agriculture production, be supported? |
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Yes |
| Should the state's subsidized health care program be trimmed in order to reduce a projected budget deficit? |
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No |
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