Brion Curran

Brion Curran was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and lives in Vadnais Heights. Curran graduated from Centennial High School. She earned an associate degree in applied science from Century College in 2014 and a B.A. in criminal justice from Concordia University, Saint Paul in 2018. Her career experience includes working as a senior human resources generalist at Northeast Residence Inc., as a deputy sheriff in Chisago County and as a 911 dispatcher for the White Bear Lake Police Department.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a wife, daughter, former police officer, resident of Vadnais Heights, and 20-year employee of a local nonprofit serving people with developmental disabilities. I grew up in Centerville, MN in a household where service to others was a way of life. To me, being a state legislator is an incredible opportunity to serve the community I love with honor and integrity. Like many of my neighbors, I have become tired of divisive politics overshadowing the good work we could be achieving together. I know that we have much more in common than divides us, and focusing on that common ground is the best way to arrive at solutions we can all get behind. I listen to understand and I truly care about the varying opinions across our district and state. At the end of the day, we all want similar things. This is an incredibly powerful place to begin discussions on how best to achieve our common goals together.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

We can make sure our community is safer and police are supported. I am a firm believer that public safety is a partnership between public safety agencies and community members. We need to invest in public safety, add resources for emergency mental health services, and continually reimagine new ways to safely serve the community. We cannot forget to provide support to first responders who suffer serious mental health conditions because of the trauma faced every day on the job. We need to take care of those who serve so they can safely take care of us.Demands and costs for disability service providers have increased year after year while many nonprofit and public organizations struggle to find employees, pay fair wages, and keep their doors open. Group homes have closed, and we are nearing a true crisis. We must prioritize the professionals involved in Direct Support to provide services based on our neighbors’ needs. We must do more to ensure our neighbors with disabilities are not just surviving, but thriving.Individual rights that we have had for 50 years are now no longer guaranteed. The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is a devastating step backward in reproductive rights. I want to assure you that I will never stop fighting to protect Minnesotans’ rights. The right to bodily autonomy gave us the option to decide if and when to procreate, and gave us the right to access safe health care. Being pro-choice is not the same as being pro-abortion. I support each person's right to access safe reproductive health services if they so choose. As a future state legislator, it will never be my place to make personal decisions for our community. Your body is your business, and I will fight to protect it.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My priorities are rooted in my passions, which center around serving the community. I am particularly excited to advocate for our most vulnerable neighbors. Those with disabilities are often unable to be in rooms where decisions are made that directly affect their lives. When I am your legislator, I will not leave those voices behind. Even though I am not a sworn police officer anymore, I am still incredibly passionate about protecting my fellow Minnesotans and ensuring our public safety systems work for everyone. I am also a strong advocate for keeping police officers safe and healthy, both mentally and physically. I have experienced the stress and trauma that comes with policing. While I would never trade my experiences for anything in the world, I hope to use

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Listening to understand and setting aside personal differences to achieve common goals.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was as a part time IT assistant with Northeast Residence, a local nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities. I am still employed with Northeast Residence after nearly 20 years, currently as the Senior Human Resources Generalist.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it's beneficial for state legislators to have experience in areas where they are making decisions on behalf on constituents. Understanding the political process is necessary to be an effective legislator, but prior experience in politics does not need to be the source of that knowledge.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

I have already started building relationships with current and future legislators. The work we have ahead of us deserves all the teamwork we can pull together. Established relationships will help us achieve our goals faster and more efficiently.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee

Human Services Finance and Policy Committee

Behavioral Health Policy Division Committee

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise is absolutely necessary and desirable for efficient, productive policymaking. Divisive politics have distracted leaders from the great work to be found in our common ground.