Kevin Peterson

Kevin Peterson served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2007 to 2012. Peterson earned a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy in 2007. Peterson's career experience includes working as a business owner.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Husband and Father of Three Daughters

Local Business Owner

Education Advocate

Common Sense Conservative

Disappointed Taxpayer

As a Plymouth business owner, I've spent my career making responsible financial decisions, creating jobs, and delivering results. In St. Paul, taxpayers deserve that same discipline. I'm running for State Senate to bring

accountability, transparency, and common-sense financial management back to government.

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?

Protecting Family Budgets

• Tax policy reset

• Tackle affordability with practical solutions

• Eliminate wasteful spending and unfunded mandatesMaking Government Work for Minnesotans

• Cultural reset - refocus on the basics and protect taxpayers

• Fraud prevention and prosecution

• Social program integrity and invest in systems modernizationCreating a World-class Economy

• Reign in government spending and invest in growth

• Balance economic growth with environmental and workforce concerns

• Foster R&D and innovation investment

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Focus on transparency and government accountability.

Financial management.

Restoring balance and equilibrium in our public and private investment in our communities.