FLIPPABLE: Ruth Richardson for MN-HD52B
The importance of public service was instilled in me by my parents. I grew up in a large, working-class family where I learned the Midwestern values we all share — of hard work and generosity of spirit. I have seven siblings, three of whom have disabilities. My parents believed in the progressive values I am campaigning on today, that we all do better when we all do better. They dedicated their home and time as foster parents. This tradition has been passed on within my family; many of my siblings and I have also been foster parents.
My dad was a Union worker, an employee of Metro Transit. One day, he didn’t come home as planned. He’d been severely injured on the job and rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. When he finally came home, it was a different life. But with all the worrying we did about his recovery, the one thing we didn’t have to worry about was losing our home and livelihood because we had the support of his Union brothers and sisters. Had it not been for them, we’d have lost everything. Unions are under attack right now, but I am committed to standing with them as they did with me and my family all those years ago.
I’m motivated to be your representative because I remember when there was civility in politics. I want to lead by example and bring decency and respect back to office.
I’m ready to work hard on Day 1, diving into the issues that impact our community and state. When I believe in a cause, I succeed. I worked 3 jobs to put myself through law school. I’ve held senior leadership positions in the government, non-profit and private sector — most recently the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
I’ve worked successfully on bipartisan initiatives to pass legislation supporting veterans, the homeless, youth with disabilities, youth in foster care, education paraprofessionals, people with Substance Use Disorders and social workers. I’ve also had the honor to be appointed to several boards by Governor Mark Dayton.
I’m a professional problem solver. I promise to be a leader focused on civility, unity and community. We are stronger together.
https://www.ruthforhouse.com/
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