SHELLEY MADORE FOR CONGRESS!

Shelley Madore

Two other bloggers and myself met Shelley Madore for an interview. She is running for Congress in Congressional District 2.

This was the first time I met Ms. Madore. I was very impressed with her. I could tell right away that she's a very strong woman who is not afraid to say what she thinks. The issues are more important to her than political correctness. I made the assessment that Shelley Madore is just who CD2 needs to represent them in Washington.

Shelley is a suburban mom who wants to be the CD2 congresswoman so her community can do better. She wants to do the things that will make the lives of the families in her district better. She has a passion for making families stronger. She knows that we must generate more revenue to do this. She's all for a progressive tax system.

Shelley Madore has been a community volunteer for twenty years. She can do the work right away because of her experience. She doesn't need a training period. Shelley served as a Minnesota State Representative from 2007-2009. During this time, she was recognized for her work in health care, transportation and education. She is a long-time community activist and volunteer in the areas of urban affairs, transportation and disability advocacy. She  has lived in Apple Valley with her two children for nineteen years.

Ms. Madore is concerned about the stress that Minnesota families are feeling in today's economy. She knows that voters appreciate women of strength. That was the first thing I noticed about Shelley Madore. She has strength of character. She has the strength to go up against her opponents. She has the strength necesssary to get things done and to fight in Washington for her district. She understands who the people in her district are and what the district is all about.

A top priority for Madore is to bring jobs into CD2. She understands the importance of green jobs and a green economy in order for Minnesota to be successful in the future. She knows that the biggest complaint among the people of CD2 is there there is a lack of new jobs in the community. She has good ideas for fixing this. First and foremost, she is dedicated to creating a good transportation infrastructure.

Another issue she will focus on is county delivery of health care. She wants to make sure that all people in her district have access to health care and have their health care needs met.

Shelley Madore is a high energy woman. She is willing to work hard to accomplish that which will benefit the people of CD2. She is willing to go toe to toe against her opponent John Kline. She is a firm believer in government for the people and by the people. 

I do not live in CD2, but if I did, I would definitely vote for Shelley Madore. She is persistent, truthful, transparent, accountable, and dedicated to making life better for the citizens of CD2. I saw right away that Shelley Madore has the high energy of a dynamic candidate. She is a person who does not legislate away from her heart. Her heart is with the people of Minnesota, particularly those who reside in her district.

I highly recommend that CD2 both endorse and vote for Shelley Madore.

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TEN THINGS THE NEW DFL GOVERNOR NEEDS TO DO

     Me at Lake Superior

Here's my take on what the new DFL governor needs to do as quickly as possible.

1. Implement the Minnesota Health Plan

2. Revamp Minnesota's educational system. Talk to actual students about what works and what doesn't work. Get input from the students themselves on how to change things. Talking to the students will be more effective than getting all ideas for change from teachers and administrators. There's a huge gap in how the two groups see things. Above all, treat the students with respect. Treat them as the young adults they are, not like prisoners. Seniors in high school will soon be able to put their lives at risk in the military, will soon be able to vote, and will soon be out on their own. Many school administrations don't treat their students with the respect they deserve.

3. Find ways to get people back to work. The money we just got for high speed rail will help bring jobs to Minnesota. There is no doubt a ton of ideas for creating new jobs. We need to implement those ideas. Once the economy is up and running again, more and more jobs will open up. Meanwhile, encourage people to find nontraditional ways to bring money into their lives, such as internet and outside sales, writing, public speaking engagements, motivational seminars, pet walking/grooming. The imagination knows no bounds.

4. Find ways to get more doctors to keep up with the latest medical research so that they can better treat their patients. Some doctors are so far behind current medical knowledge because the requirements for furthering their knowledge are too lenient.

5. As soon as feasibly possible, put back the things that Pawlenty took away, especially as it pertains to Minnesota's poorest and most vulnerable citizens.

6. Expand a few of the sections at MDH.

7. Don't forget to stand behind and promote Toastmasters for state employees so that every employee can be an effective communicator and excel at leadership.

8. One of the top priorities should be fixing the roads. We have way too many potholes. Have you driven on Highway 61 through Maplewood/White Bear Lake lately? That road has been extremely bad for years now. The same holds true for almost every road in Minnesota.

9. Look for new ways to conserve energy and make buildings more energy efficient. Find other sources of energy. About 15 or 20 years ago I knew a senior citizen gentleman who had invented a device that attached to an engine part in a car. This device increased gas milage up to 100 miles/gallon. He told me that everytime such an invention is created, the oil companies come along, buy it out and bury it.

10. Promote CAM as a way of improving health.

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