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Ron Thiessen is running for MN State House 15-B covering communities like Foley, Becker, Rice, Palmer, Santiago, Clearwater and Clear Lake among others. It ...
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Thiessen was a former critical care registered nurse and neurosurgery clinic administrator. Sources: Minnesota Birth Certificate Index. St. Cloud Times, "Compare 3 Candidates Who Hope to Represent House 15B: Mekeland, Thiessen and Wilson," September 24, 2020. Candidate LinkedIn profile.
- Their Top Priorities
- Covid-19 and Public Health
- The Economy
- The Budget Deficit
- Drawing New Political Districts
- Race and Racism
- Climate and Energy
What is your top priority if elected to the Legislature? MEKELAND: My top priorities for the 2021 session are to re-open our economy, eliminate our state's projected shortfall, provide tax relief and reduce state regulations that are crushing our cities, towns and businesses in Minnesota. THIESSEN: Supporting our governor in all efforts to adapt to...
What would you do in the Legislature, if anything, to mitigate the public health crisis of COVID-19? MEKELAND: We must start by ending the governor's emergency powers and allowing the Legislature to participate in the decision-making process. Then, let's protect vulnerable citizens, especially by not sending COVID-19 patients to long-term care faci...
What would you do as a member of the Legislature to mitigate the economic crisis caused by COVID-19? MEKELAND: The best thing we can do is re-open our economy and let people get back on the job instead of handcuffing workers with inconsistent and arbitrary mandates from the governor. THIESSEN: Had we not politicized our response, we could have cont...
How will you manage the state's projected budget deficit as a member of the Legislature? What will you prioritize or cut in the budget? MEKELAND: Our government needs to right-size itself because it is simply too large for taxpayers to support. We should take a serious look at shrinking state bureaucracy and eliminating redundancies. We need to imp...
How will you approach redistricting after the 2020 census? What are your thoughts on gerrymandering and partisan election maps? MEKELAND: Transparency in the redistricting process would help provide the fair elections Minnesotans deserve and expect. THIESSEN: I do not support partisan gerrymandering no matter which party does it. The process should...
What would you like to do, if anything, to address racist policies or racial inequality in Minnesota? MEKELAND: Equality would best be fostered by allowing innovations and reforms that will close the state's shameful achievement gap in our educational system. Closing the achievement gap and giving all students and excellent education regardless of ...
What would you do, if anything, to address climate change or alter energy policy in Minnesota? MEKELAND: I will keep advocating for an all-of-the-above energy approach instead of following ill-advised liberal policies that would cause energy instability and raise consumer prices in our state. The last thing I would support is the bringing the faili...
- Government Watchdog Reporter
Sep 14, 2020 · In our first episode back since the COVID-19 pandemic, we welcome into the studio candidate, father and fisherman, Ron Thiessen . Ron sat down to chat about his current candidacy for Minnesota State House District 15B and his vision for a more connected, reasonable and decent society.
15B Republican Shane Mekeland: 1,867 71.89 John Ulrick 730 28.11 DFL Ron Thiessen: 1,024 100.00 16B Republican Paul Torkelson: 2,621 ... Georgia Dietz Republican ...
