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Julie has built a reputation as an elected official that get things done, but living in the community she represents and through connecting with her fellow community members she sees and understands that there is still much to be done.

Public Services

Julie knows the importance of providing quality government services at a cost that doesn’t burden those who rely on them, and strives to maintain a high quality of service while pursuing fiscal responsibility. Her focuses include:

  • Ensuring public safety through support of well funded, well trained, well organized, and responsive law enforcement
  • Promoting a fair and just criminal system that keeps the citizens of Anoka County safe while providing rehabilitation opportunities
  • Expanding fire education and prevention measures to curb property damage and unnecessary loss of life
  • Evaluating county services to ensure that citizens are getting the anticipated and expected level of help and support at appropriate tax levels for services such as parks, health and human services, libraries, road infrastructure, communication, and emergency services
  • Providing those who need temporary relief with appropriate resources that allow them to get back to a point of financial or physical security

 

Development

While Julie served on the Blaine City Council, the city saw unprecedented growth and she understands the importance of balance between promoting new development while working with current residents to promote their needs and wants. Some of her focuses are:

  • Support both Blaine’s and Anoka County’s initiatives for development and redevelopment through advocacy of local, regional, and national businesses 
  • Ensuring the proper infrastructure in which to manage the growth intelligently and safely to encourage expansion
  • Preserving resident’s quality of life by working with and not over, those who are impacted by development

Projects

  • New Anoka County Jail – The current jail is no longer safe for inmates or staff due to failing infrastructure and poor design, a new facility large enough to accommodate a growing population and having flexibility to accommodate separation by different classifications is essential for continued safety. When the current jail was built, the only classification was separation between male and female. Now, we have the same but also with varying offense levels, mental health diagnosis, and levels of crime committed that need addressing