Woodbury City Councilor Steve Morris on Gold Line

 Here's Steve Morris, Woodbury MN city council member, and his full unedited response to a question regarding the half billion dollar Gold Line bus rapid transit line from Woodbury to St. Paul. 

We asked:

We wrote the following based on data directly from the deputy project manager for the Gold line Morgan Abbott. If you doubt the facts of the following please contact her. Most of the data can also be found by simply using google.

 

Our Woodbury stop is one of 16 on the $500 million dollar Gold Line. In its best month it had 2,500 monthly rides from our station since it opened over a year ago. We spent over $100 million from Washington County alone on the capital costs and we spend $13.1 million a year on it now for our one Woodbury stop. We need yearly rides, so multiply 2,500 by 12 months a year and you get 30,000 rides a year. Divide that by two because each rider takes two rides a day. Take that and divide it by the $13.1 million and you get $86 per rider a day. Multiply that by 20 working days in a month, that's $1,700 a month per rider. That's $20,640 a year per rider from the Woodbury station. The average car loan is 5 years, with a $1700 a month payment (7% interest) we could buy each rider a $87,000 car every 5 years for cheaper...

 

Did you support this bus line? Are you disappointed with the poor ridership and great cost? Do you support expanding on this route deeper into Woodbury as it has been proposed?

Steve Morris responded:

Always a pleasure to hear from you.  I'm writing to you as an individual councilmember and NOT on behalf of the city of the council as a body.  You agreed to share responses in their entirety, and I trust you will honor your word.  

Yes, I have long been a supporter of the Gold Line.  I supported it as a business representative originally, as a volunteer and co-chair on the Community and Business Advisory Committee to MetCouncil Gold Line Committee.  My primary support surrounds the utter failure and lack of public transportation to the east metro and Woodbury.  I spent significant time talking to businesses and managers of businesses, and their number one problem was and is staffing.  Particularly in the entry-level and lower-wage-earning jobs.  Take it one step further, and as a manager and business owner of convenience stores myself, I knew firsthand that a primary hurdle for employees was transportation.   Putting yourself in the shoes of an employee in those roles, your income primarily goes to housing and food.  Due to housing costs (apartments, house, whatever) taking a considerable percentage of income, and even prior to the inflation post-COVID, grocery costs and the general cost of living have been higher.  That means transportation takes a lower priority, and the reliance on alternative transportation options is even more critical. 

Personally, I never saw the Gold Line as a primary transportation choice for Woodbury residents.  I see it, and support it as a workforce mover.  When I managed the SuperAmerica off Woodlane, and then Cnty Road 19 later, the vast majority of employees were not from Woodbury.   While I don't argue your math in your note, I ask you (and you promised to post my response in its entirety)......What's your answer?  How do you propose to get the workforce to Woodbury?  Is the answer to buy everybody a car, because it's simply not in the cards for every person in the state to own a car.  The wages at the entry levels and lower levels don't support enough to live on, so.... what's the answer?  Raise the wages?  Okay, that then raises the cost of goods sold, which is passed on to the customer (you and me), and then we pay more, which leaves us with less, and the cycle continues. 

This comes down to the role of government.  And in some cases, the role of government is to step in with social programs (like social security) and general welfare (I'm sure your readers don't mind having a fire department paid for by taxes, or paramedics, or police.  I'm confident your readers enjoy driving on paved streets, getting safe water out of their faucets, and are really appreciative when you flush the toilet, that it goes somewhere other than your basement and of course, in Minnesota, when it snows, we all appreciate having the roads plowed despite the end-of-driveway mountains).  Transportation is one of those areas where, at times, public transportation (subsidized) is an element of the greater good.  

I'm all ears at alternatives that address the root cause.  Steve.morris@woodburymn.gov. 

Steve Morris 

Councilmember

8301 Valley Creek Road | Woodbury, MN 55125

Interview with Timothy Brewington for Woodbury City Council 2026

 Here's our interview with Timothy Brewington who is running for Woodbury city council this fall 2026. 

1.) Tell us about yourself, your family, career, and in short why you are running?

My family and I have proudly called Woodbury home for more than 13 years. We were drawn here by the excellent schools, beautiful parks, welcoming neighborhoods, and strong sense of community. Professionally, I'm a pastor, but my work has always been centered on serving people. I care for my son with special needs, support nonprofit organizations, help families through difficult seasons, coach startup nonprofits, and mentor emerging leaders. Those experiences have taught me that leadership is about listening, earning trust, bringing people together, and solving problems. As we became involved in the community, I realized that if I was going to enjoy everything Woodbury offered my family, I also had a responsibility to help make it even better. That commitment has guided my community service for more than a decade.
Today, I'm running for City Council to help protect what we love about Woodbury while planning wisely for the future, reducing the tax burden on residents, and maintaining the high quality city services our community expects.

2.) You mention GTAB on your campaign website. Green space, Transportation, Affordability, and Business. 
a.) Green space, we have over 60 parks and over 180 miles of trails in Woodbury. It's expensive to maintain, $2.4 million a year... $10.4 if you include park replacement equipment and paving trails. Do you think more parks and trails is responsible?
Woodbury's parks and trails are one of the reasons so many families choose to live here. They improve our quality of life, strengthen neighborhoods, and provide places for recreation and community. As a City Council member, my priority would be maintaining the parks, trails, and recreational facilities we already have before committing to significant new expansion. Responsible government means taking care of our existing investments while being mindful of the tax burden on residents.
I believe future parks and trails should be added strategically, not automatically. As new areas are developed, growth should include appropriate green space, with developers helping provide the amenities needed to serve those neighborhoods whenever practical. That approach allows Woodbury to grow responsibly while reducing long-term costs to taxpayers. We should continue protecting what makes Woodbury special while making fiscally responsible decisions that balance recreation, growth, and affordability for both current residents and future generations.

b.) Transportation, Woodbury has great roads thanks to the city crews. There's no controversy on that. However, there's worry about the return on investment with the $500 million dollar Gold Line. Our Woodbury stop is one of 16 on the corridor. In its best month it had 2,500 monthly rides from our station since it opened over a year ago. We spent over $100 million from Washington County alone and we spend $13.1 million a year on it now for our one Woodbury stop. We need yearly rides, so multiply 2,500 by 12 months a year and you get 30,000 rides a year. Divide that by two because each rider takes two rides a day. Take that and divide it by the $13.1 million and you get $86 per rider a day. Multiply that by 20 working days in a month, that's $1,700 a month per rider. That's $20,640 a year per rider from the Woodbury station. The average car loan is 5 years, with a $1700 a month payment (7% interest) we could buy each rider a $87,000 car every 5 years for cheaper.  Do you support building on that and expanding the service deeper into Woodbury as they propose? 

Before supporting any proposal to expand the Gold Line deeper into Woodbury, I believe we need a careful review of the available data.
I want to see clear evidence of actual ridership, long-term operating costs, projected demand, and the overall value the service provides to Woodbury residents. Just as importantly, I want to hear from residents and businesses about whether expanded service meets a genuine community need.
As a City Council member, my responsibility is to advocate for Woodbury residents and ensure that any future transportation investments affecting our community are supported by facts, not assumptions. I am open to expanding transit if the evidence demonstrates that it improves mobility, serves residents well, and represents a responsible use of public resources. Until then, I believe any decision about expanding the Gold Line should be made cautiously, transparently, and based on measurable results.

c.) Affordability, The current city council approved a 10% tax increase last year. They built a $42 million dollar city center and now they're building an extravagant $60 million dollar public safety building. We have roundabouts that cost $3 million dollars plus each. How can we have affordability with no cuts and massive spending? Would you change that?
Affordability requires fiscal discipline, transparency, and long term planning. I support investing in public safety, infrastructure, and other essential city services, but every major expenditure should be carefully evaluated to ensure it is necessary, appropriately sized, and delivers real value to residents. One of my biggest concerns is preparing for the day when the 3M settlement funds supporting water treatment are no longer available. We need a responsible long term funding strategy now so residents are not faced with significant tax or utility increases in the future. Yes, I would bring a different approach to budgeting. I believe every line item deserves careful review. Like families across Woodbury, the City must set priorities, make difficult choices, look for efficiencies, and delay projects when appropriate. My goal is not simply to spend less or spend more. It is to spend wisely. Every tax dollar belongs to the residents, and every budget decision should reflect that responsibility.

d.) Business, How do we attract high paying jobs that provide needed services to Woodbury?
One of the things I appreciate most about Woodbury is that residents can find most of the goods and services they need right here in our community. We already have a strong business community, and I want to continue supporting the businesses that have invested in Woodbury. I also believe we have an opportunity to attract more high paying employers so more residents have the option to work closer to home. We can do that by maintaining a business friendly environment, making the development process predictable and efficient, investing in infrastructure that supports responsible growth, and working closely with our local business community to understand what employers need to succeed. At the same time, I don't believe we should pursue growth at any cost. New businesses should complement our community, create quality jobs, and enhance the quality of life that makes Woodbury such a great place to live. My goal is to help Woodbury remain a place where businesses and families both thrive.

3.) What are your thoughts on the new flock cameras being used in Woodbury? They may be useful to catch stolen vehicles and felons with warrants; but people are concerned they're going to lead to traffic tickets and invasion of privacy.
I serve on the Woodbury Public Safety Multicultural Advisory Committee, where the Flock camera system was presented after the program began. Our committee asked detailed questions about privacy, camera locations, data collection, data access, and whether the system would improve public safety.
One of the potential benefits I saw was the ability to help locate stolen vehicles or wanted suspects without unnecessarily putting officers or the public at risk through high speed pursuits. At the same time, I recognized the importance of protecting residents' privacy. Since then, I have continued to learn more about Flock cameras and the concerns being raised in communities across the country. I believe the program deserves a thorough public review to determine whether it is achieving its intended purpose and whether the privacy protections are working as promised. Public safety and personal privacy are both important. We should be committed to protecting both.

4.) What are your thoughts on data centers? People are concerned about their power and water usage and the noise they create, among other things.
We all rely on technology every day, but that does not mean every community is the right location for large scale data centers. The challenge is balancing innovation with protecting the quality of life that makes Woodbury a great place to live. Based on the information currently available, I have significant concerns about large scale data centers locating in Woodbury. My concerns include their impact on infrastructure, water resources, energy demand, noise, the environment, and the long term costs that could ultimately affect residents. I also believe Woodbury residents deserve complete transparency. Before any proposal moves forward, the public should have access to the facts, understand the potential impacts, and have a meaningful opportunity to participate in the decision making process. At this time, I do not believe large scale data centers are the right fit for Woodbury.

5.) What else would you like to tell us? How can people find you online?
More than anything, I want people to know that I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity to serve this community.
Woodbury has given my family far more than a place to live. It has given us lasting friendships, opportunities to serve, and a community we are proud to call home.
Whether we agree on every issue or not, I promise to listen, be accessible, and treat every resident with respect. I believe good leadership begins by listening before making decisions. To learn more about my campaign, visit VoteTimBrewington.com, follow Tim Brewington for Woodbury City Council on Facebook, or email me at info@votetimbrewington.com. I would welcome the opportunity to hear your ideas and earn your support.

Probation for Hugo Man Accused of Fondling Young Children at a Pool

In January of 2026 a man named Jeremy John Miller, from 15206 French Drive North Hugo MN, DOB 2-17-1981 was convicted of criminal sexual conduct, 4rth degree, contact age under 18 use of coercion. He was originally charged with criminal sexual conduct, 2nd degree, contact under 14, forcible fondling and assault 5th degree fear of bodily harm or

death. 

According to the police report, in July 2025 police were called to Water's Edge Community Association where a report of a male touching juveniles inappropriately at the pool. Police took reports from multiple adult and child witnesses that Miller was touching the groin areas of at least two children while playing in the pool with them. Miller was caught on video throwing other children he did not know into the pool. One child appeared to be clinging to a fence to prevent from being thrown into the pool. The reported victims were under the age of 14. Police met with Miller, who declined to speak with a lawyer present after being read his Miranda rights. He said he didn't remember touching kids inappropriately and if he did it was by accident.  

Miller was convicted of criminal sexual conduct, 4rth degree, contact age under 18 use of coercion. He was sentenced to just 5 years of probation and a $140 fine.

What is sad about this case, and nearly every other child predator case in Washington County, is the suspect is charged with heavy first or second degree charges but then get plea deals down to fourth or fifth degree convictions. Many times additional charges are dropped. The weak sentencing is not the fault of the Judge in most cases because the weak sentencing guidelines only allow for certain punishments. For over a decade the legislature is mostly controlled by democrats who appear to not act on putting tougher laws in place. 

The combination of prosecutors giving plea deals and the weak laws in Minnesota for child sex crimes the criminals walk away with just probation. 

This story is exactly why the child rape laws need to be stronger with better sentencing guidelines for one. The blame can be placed on the all democrat controlled legislature and Governor.  Our own Ethan Cha of Woodbury says: 

Democrat Ethan Cha Responds Saying Weak Child Rape Laws Are Fine

See some of the many cases in the last several years of those convicted of child sex crimes with weak sentences and plea deals:

Homicidal Rapist in Forest Lake Found With Child Porn Who Self Recorded Rape Now Convicted, Only 4 years  

Only 30 Days in Jail and Probation for Child Molester Who Had Sex with Lake Elmo Child 

Only a Year in Jail for Man who Gang Raped 14 Year Old Child in Woodbury

Man Who Repeatedly Raped a Child in Oakdale, Raped another Child While on Probation and Will be Out in 2 Years 

No Mandated Jail time for Convicted St Paul Park Man who Sexually Assaulted a Child  

Man Who Gang Raped Woodbury Child Only Gets 5 years Probation and 10 Months Prison 

Only 3.5 Years for Man Who Held Down & Raped Bayport Child While Taunting Her 

Just One Year in Jail for Oakdale Man Accused of Raping Under 14 Year Old

In Minnesota, left wing law makers and prosecutors believe child rapists can be "rehabilitated," do not need to be monitored, and can become good members of society. The evidence is the fact only several hundred of the over 20,000 convicted rapists in Minnesota are confined in prison. Most only do a couple years and then are released without further monitoring. More information here:

Watchdog Review of Each of the Fifty States Sex Offender Laws Finds Minnesota Ranked the Most Unsafe  

If you hope to see any law change, continue to contact law makers.

Find your legislator here: https://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/districtfinder

See our 8 bill ideas to ask legislators to write

Tell legislators to also make the sex offender list public like 47 other states. All but MN, DC, and Maine have public lists. Maine only has 2,700 sex offenders in their state though. Compared to over 20,000 in MN. 26 states register sex offenders for life, MN lists most sex offenders to 10 years max.

*In no way do we wish harm to the convicted sex offenders outside the judgement of the law. Posting each criminal's public data anyone can get allows the public to decide from the evidence if they appreciate knowing such data. Such as what these sex offender's last known address is. No representation is made that the individuals listed here are currently on the state's offenders registry. All names presented here were gathered at a past date. Some persons listed might no longer be registered offenders and others might have been added. Some addresses or other data might no longer be current. Owners of Washington County Watchdog assume no responsibility (and expressly disclaim responsibility) for updating this site to keep information current or to ensure the accuracy or completeness of any posted information. All data was only accurate at the time of posting per Government sources provided. Accordingly, you should confirm the accuracy and completeness of all posted information before making any decision related to any data presented on this site. The information on this web site is made available solely to protect the public. Anyone who uses this information to commit a crime or to harass an offender or his or her family is subject to criminal prosecution and civil liability. Message us if you can verify us of an address or change in data.  Washington County Watchdog is not responsible for the accuracy of the content shared, refer to our linked government sources.     

  

DATE: 1/14/2026

DEFENDANT: Jeremy John Miller

DOB: 2/17/1981

CITY/RESIDENCE: Hugo, MN

AGENCY: Washington County Sheriff's Office

JUDGE: Juanita C. Freeman

COURT NUMBER: 82-CR-25-3186

CONVICTION: Criminal Sexual Conduct - 4th Degree - Contact Under 18 - Use Coercion

STATE REQUEST: Stay of imposition; 5 years of probation.

SENTENCE: Stay of imposition; 5 years of probation; 67 days jail with 67 days credited;
$140 fine

Just Probation for Rape of 14 Year Old Child

 In June of 2025 a Michael Lewis, DOB: 6/23/1956, was charged:

FELONY 609.322.1(a)(4) Engages in Sex Trafficking of Individual-Under 18 years old 64A Human Trafficking, Commercial Sex Acts 
FELONY 609.342.1(c)(ii) Criminal Sexual Conduct-1st Degree-Penetration Uses force, as defined in section 609.341, subd 3(2) 11A Forcible Rape 
FELONY 609.344.1a(b) Criminal Sexual Conduct - 3rd Degree - Penetration; Victim 14 - 15 Actor > 24m older 11A Forcible Rape  

According to the police report he lured the child to his home in Mahtomedi with promises of drugs. He gave the child drugs and while impaired he raped them with an accomplice Billy Ray Wiley. The child was found in a parking lot in Stillwater wandering yelling "no, no, no." 

The Washington County prosecutors dropped the charge of rape of an impaired victim under 18. A convictions that would have laned up to 15 years in prison. They also dropped the 1st degree rape. They appeared to reach a plea deal to convict the lesser charge of 3rd degree rape of a 14 year old. The prosecutors blamed the sentencing guidelines for the weak sentence of just 15 years probation. However, it's on the prosecutors for not going with 1st degree rape like prosecutors charge his accomplice of. The accomplice is serving 40 years for the rape of the child and a 20 year old. 

 This story is exactly why the child rape laws need to be stronger with better sentencing guidelines for one. The blame can be placed on the all democrat controlled legislature and Governor.  Our own Ethan Cha of Woodbury says: 

Democrat Ethan Cha Responds Saying Weak Child Rape Laws Are Fine

See some of the many cases in the last several years of those convicted of child sex crimes with weak sentences and plea deals:

Homicidal Rapist in Forest Lake Found With Child Porn Who Self Recorded Rape Now Convicted, Only 4 years  

Only 30 Days in Jail and Probation for Child Molester Who Had Sex with Lake Elmo Child 

Only a Year in Jail for Man who Gang Raped 14 Year Old Child in Woodbury

Man Who Repeatedly Raped a Child in Oakdale, Raped another Child While on Probation and Will be Out in 2 Years 

No Mandated Jail time for Convicted St Paul Park Man who Sexually Assaulted a Child  

Man Who Gang Raped Woodbury Child Only Gets 5 years Probation and 10 Months Prison 

Only 3.5 Years for Man Who Held Down & Raped Bayport Child While Taunting Her 

Just One Year in Jail for Oakdale Man Accused of Raping Under 14 Year Old

In Minnesota, left wing law makers and prosecutors believe child rapists can be "rehabilitated," do not need to be monitored, and can become good members of society. The evidence is the fact only several hundred of the over 20,000 convicted rapists in Minnesota are confined in prison. Most only do a couple years and then are released without further monitoring. More information here:

Watchdog Review of Each of the Fifty States Sex Offender Laws Finds Minnesota Ranked the Most Unsafe  

If you hope to see any law change, continue to contact law makers.

Find your legislator here: https://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/districtfinder

See our 8 bill ideas to ask legislators to write

Tell legislators to also make the sex offender list public like 47 other states. All but MN, DC, and Maine have public lists. Maine only has 2,700 sex offenders in their state though. Compared to over 20,000 in MN. 26 states register sex offenders for life, MN lists most sex offenders to 10 years max.

*In no way do we wish harm to the convicted sex offenders outside the judgement of the law. Posting each criminal's public data anyone can get allows the public to decide from the evidence if they appreciate knowing such data. Such as what these sex offender's last known address is. No representation is made that the individuals listed here are currently on the state's offenders registry. All names presented here were gathered at a past date. Some persons listed might no longer be registered offenders and others might have been added. Some addresses or other data might no longer be current. Owners of Washington County Watchdog assume no responsibility (and expressly disclaim responsibility) for updating this site to keep information current or to ensure the accuracy or completeness of any posted information. All data was only accurate at the time of posting per Government sources provided. Accordingly, you should confirm the accuracy and completeness of all posted information before making any decision related to any data presented on this site. The information on this web site is made available solely to protect the public. Anyone who uses this information to commit a crime or to harass an offender or his or her family is subject to criminal prosecution and civil liability. Message us if you can verify us of an address or change in data.  Washington County Watchdog is not responsible for the accuracy of the content shared, refer to our linked government sources.     

DATE: 1/7/2026

DEFENDANT: Michael Lewis
DOB: 6/23/1956
CITY/RESIDENCE: Mahtomedi, MN
AGENCY: Washington County Sheriff's Office
JUDGE: Juanita C. Freeman
COURT NUMBER: 82-CR-25-2858
Was initially charged with: 
FELONY 609.322.1(a)(4) Engages in Sex Trafficking of Individual-Under 18 years old 64A Human Trafficking, Commercial Sex Acts 
FELONY 609.342.1(c)(ii) Criminal Sexual Conduct-1st Degree-Penetration Uses force, as defined in section 609.341, subd 3(2) 11A Forcible Rape 
FELONY 609.344.1a(b) Criminal Sexual Conduct - 3rd Degree - Penetration; Victim 14 - 15 Actor > 24m older 11A Forcible Rape Criminal Sexual Conduct - 3rd Degree - Penetration under 18 - Impaired/incapacitated/helpless
CONVICTION: Criminal Sexual Conduct - 3rd Degree - Penetration; Victim 14 - 15 Actor greater than 24m older

Interview with William Beck for Cottage Grove area HD 41B

 Here's our interview with William Beck who is running for the legislature in house district 41B that covers Cottage Grove, Denmark Township, Hastings, and Nininger Township. He's the endorsed republican candidate for this November's election.

1.) Tell us about yourself, how long have you lived in the Cottage Grove area? What line of work are you in?

 I'm a husband and father of two young kids, and they're the reason I decided to run for office. Like a lot of young families, we're thinking every day about what kind of Minnesota our kids will grow up in. After graduating from college, my wife and I bought our first home in Hastings so we could be closer to family. I'm a former teacher and now work as a lab technician. I also serve on the board of a public charter school in Woodbury and on the Heritage Preservation Commission in Hastings. Outside of work, my family spends a lot of time advocating for Minnesotans with disabilities, which is something that's very personal to us.

2.) Many would say it is refreshing to see a person new to politics enter the race. How has your real world experience going to impact the way you legislate?

This is the first time I've ever run for public office and I think that's one of the biggest strengths of our campaign. I don't have years of political baggage. I know what it's like to work a regular job, raise a family, and live within a budget.

I'm a Republican, but I'm not interested in being a rubber stamp for anyone. If I'm elected, my job is to represent the people of Cottage Grove, Denmark Township, Hastings, and Nininger Township, not party leadership. Sometimes that will mean voting with my party and sometimes it won't. My goal is to make decisions based on what's best for the people I represent.

My background in education and healthcare also gives me a unique perspective on two of the biggest parts of the state budget. Those are areas where we need to deliver great services while also making sure taxpayer dollars aren't being wasted or stolen through fraud.

3.) What are your top three issues you would like to address if you were elected?

Our campaign is built around three priorities: affordability, accountability, and academic excellence.

Minnesota has become too expensive for too many families. Whether it's property taxes, childcare, groceries, or energy costs, people feel like they're falling behind. We need to make it easier to build a life here.

We also need more accountability in state government. Minnesotans work hard for their tax dollars, and they deserve to know that money is being spent responsibly. We've seen too many examples of waste and fraud.

And finally, I want every student to have access to an excellent education. Parents should have a real voice in their children's education, teachers should have the support they need, and our schools should be focused on helping kids succeed.

3.) Being new to State level politics, who, if any, past or present, legislator is someone you admire and why? 

 I admire our two most recent State Representatives, Tom Dippel and Shane Hudella, for many of the same reasons. They're both friends of mine, and neither of them set out to make politics a lifelong career. They came to the Legislature with specific goals, got to work right away, and focused on delivering results for our community.

For Shane, that meant securing funding for the Hastings Veterans Home and working to combat the fentanyl crisis. For Tom, it has meant restoring fiscal sanity at the Capitol and securing funding to help Hastings build new water treatment facilities.

That's the kind of representative I want to be. I don't want to spend years climbing the political ladder. I want to get to work immediately and collaborate with anyone, regardless of party, to make progress on affordability, accountability, and academic excellence. I also believe our Legislature works best when it is made up of citizen legislators, not career politicians. That's why I plan to limit myself to two or three terms in the House.

4.) Minnesota has the weakest child rape laws. We wrote an article about it. Kare11 came out with a story on the weak sex offender laws in Minnesota sourcing a full study by Protect.org. “We know of no other state in the union with sentencing as weak as Minnesota’s for child sexual exploitation.” Our page has dozens of local stories about child predators walking away with weak sentences. This is a real local issue. We have 8 bill ideas. Would you consider helping to write a bill to address this issue? 

Absolutely. Protecting children should never be a partisan issue. If there are ways we can strengthen penalties for child predators, close loopholes, and better protect victims, I'd be proud to work with anyone (Republican or Democrat) to get that done. Keeping dangerous offenders off our streets should be common sense.

5.) How can people reach you and donate? 

The easiest way to learn more about my campaign, get in touch, volunteer, or donate is at BeckforHouse.com. Feel free to send me an email anytime at Beck4MN@gmail.com.