Service. Accountability. Results.
I’m running to represent Big Lake, Becker, Clear Lake, and the surrounding townships with disciplined leadership and a commitment to putting our communities first.
Campaign Priorities
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Families in our townships shouldn’t carry the tax burden alone. I believe those earning over $1 million annually can contribute slightly more to help fund schools, roads, and emergency services, keeping our communities strong.
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When large corporations move into rural communities, local families should not pay the price. Data centers must cover their infrastructure costs, protect our natural resources, and operate responsibly. Growth should benefit our communities, not strain them.
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Government should answer to voters, not corporate donors. I support stronger disclosure laws, stricter coordination rules, and expanded public financing so everyday Minnesotans have a louder voice than corporate PACs.
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I support reviewing Minnesota’s nuclear moratorium but only with strong public safeguards. Any new project must prioritize community benefit and safety, ratepayer protection, and transparent financing structures that prevent excessive corporate profit-taking.
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Service does not end when the uniform comes off. I support strengthening state-level veterans services, expanding rural access to mental health care, improving workforce credential recognition, and ensuring property tax protections for disabled veterans are fully funded and accessible.
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Our communities are built by skilled tradespeople, union workers, and small contractors who take pride in their work. I support strong apprenticeship programs, fair wages, and infrastructure investments that prioritize local labor and keep jobs in our community.
Let’s Build This Together!
Campaigns in small communities are about relationships. I want to hear what matters to you and your family.
Whether you want to volunteer, host a conversation, or simply stay informed — I’d love to connect!
Accepting Mail:
PO Box 102
Big Lake, MN 55309
About
Vanessa
I was raised by a single mom in a rural part of Tennessee. I worked three jobs in high school and put myself through college and like many families here, I still carry student loan debt.
Early in my career, I worked in aviation and federal training environments where I learned safety compliance, systems accountability, and how to operate under pressure. I later worked in the industrial construction industry, managing materials and logistics alongside skilled tradesmen and women who build and maintain the infrastructure our communities rely on.
After those experiences, I chose to serve. I spent five years on active duty in the United States Navy and four years in the Navy Reserve, serving during one of the longest carrier deployments since Vietnam. The Navy strengthened my discipline, leadership, and commitment to service.
Today, I work as an analyst in Minnesota’s electric industry, where I see firsthand how energy and infrastructure decisions impact ratepayers and rural communities.
Our district values hard work, responsibility, and service. That’s how I’ve built my life and that’s how I will serve in the Minnesota House.
Our District
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Haven ~ Palmer ~ Santiago ~ Clear Lake ~ Becker ~ Orrock ~ Big Lake