John Burkel

John Burkel graduated from Greenbush High School. Burkel's career experience includes working as the chairman of the board of directors of Northern Pride, Inc. He has been a member of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and National Turkey Federation.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a lifelong resident here in Northwest Minnesota, married for 34 years and father of five, I have brought the lived experience of our region to St. Paul the last two years as your state representative. I have voiced our rural concerns as a member of the Agriculture, Human Services, and Industrial Education/Economic Development Committees and I have focused on the priorities and rural values of the families, farmers, manufacturers, and main street business owners that make our area a great place to live.

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?

Those priorities include tax relief for families struggling to pay the bills with inflation not seen in their lifetimes, NOT California Car mandates and emissions standards imposed on us through MPCA rulemaking.Those priorities include fair funding for our nursing homes and rural schools, students and teachers, NOT bloated budgets for bureaucrats at the Minnesota Department of Education and Department of Human Services fostering fraud, corruption, and a lack of transparency.Those rural values include respecting our friends and neighbors, supporting our law enforcement, and holding criminals accountable, NOT demoralizing those who protect and serve…creating a revolving door, catch and release crime wave in Minnesota.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Agricultural and rural issues especially as they intersect with environmental policy

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