Minnesota 2022 elections: House District 41A candidates
House District 41A
Pat Driscoll (Candidate responses not available)
Party: DFL
City:Cottage Grove
Website or contact: driscpatricia@gmail.com; 651-925-6481
Mark Wiens
Age: 59
Party: R
City: Lake Elmo
What qualifies you to hold this position? As a retired military officer with decades of experience in leadership, policy making, and strategy, I know what it means to serve and work hard. My last decade of service was spent working with diverse groups of professionals and leaders from around the world to solve complex security and personnel issues. I am ready to work for Minnesota!
What would your top priorities be if elected? Education-focus on academic excellence, preparing our children for life as responsible citizens, and building our future work-force. Safety-support law enforcement and first responders. Economy-stop taxing social security, reduce taxes, support businesses and focus government on partnering with businesses and championing Minnesota innovation.
Politics has become very divisive in recent years, if elected, what would you do to improve the tone? The Lord gave us two ears and one tongue, use them wisely. We should give thoughtful responses rather than reactive quips. Diligently engage in difficult conversations. Build relationships and strive to understand each other and find places where we can work together for the greater good. No one of good will should be left out of the conversation.
Website or contact: wiens4minnesota@gmail.com; 651-283-3953
