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Throughout the COVID crisis we have been reminded just how valuable our public school teachers are. It's time our actions recognize that value. I am honored to have been endorsed by Education Minnesota and I look forward to working with them as the next legislator from 35A
I am thrilled to be designated a Gun Sense candidate by Moms Demand Action. It is time to realize that we can both honor the 2nd Amendment and have common sense, responsible gun safety legislation.
I am proud to have earned the endorsement of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. I look forward to working with AFSCME Council 5 in their quest to provide excellence for services for the public, dignity in the work place, and opportunity and prosperity for all workers.
I am honored to have earned the endorsement of the Minnesota AFL-CIO. I am eager to work with them as the pursue their mission to improve the lives of working families, to bring economic justice to the workplace, and social justice to our state.
I'm proud to announce that my campaign has been endorsed by the
Boundary Waters Action Fund!. I believe we we can have both responsible business growth AND protect the environment. Businesses can always advocate for themselves. I will be an advocate for good stewardship of our natural resources.
In dedicating the Hubert Humphrey Building in Washington D.C. Humphery said; "The moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children, those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly, those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy, and the handicapped". All to often, those in the twilight of life also live in the shadows. I am committed to working with the Senior Caucus to advocate for Minnesota's Seniors
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About Mike
I've been married to Jody Anderson for 39 years and have lived in Anoka since 1986, raising our family here.
Our daughter Leah is a Hennepin
County prosecutor.
Our son Luke tragically died by
suicide at 19.
I retired as a Navy Captain after 30 years active/reserve service.
I retired as Senior Leader in Lockheed Martin's Undersea Systems Division.
Guiding Principle
I am dedicated to the ideal of government of the People, by the People, and for the People and that legislation should be focused on improving the lives of real people.
Issues
I believe every Minnesotan should have access to:
- High quality public education
- Affordable healthcare
- Equal rights for all, including the ERA
- Safe, modern infrastructure
- Healthy environment while enabling responsible business growth
Preserving the Future and honoring the past
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Your contribution to my campaign in pursuit of our shared values is humbling. We are living in extraordinary times. If in good conscience you can’t donate to a political campaign at this time, I understand. As an alternative, please consider a donation to your favorite charity - they are getting hammered during this crisis. When you do, please share on all of your social media with #MikeEricksonforHouse or, contribute to the campaign and use your political campaign refund (PCR) of $50.00 per individual/$100.00 per couple to help your favorite charity!
Forty years ago today (July 26th) Jody and I were married in the Lutheran church in Scranton, North Dakota. These days, there are a couple of ways I can spin the story of our marriage. I could say we have had a perfect marriage – a lot of people are saying that. And, I have been the perfect husband – people are saying I am the most perfect husband in the history of husbandry ;>). In fact, many people are saying that because I have been such a perfect husband our marriage has been a piece of cake, a big beautiful piece of chocolate cake.
Or, I could be honest and tell you the real story. On this day forty years ago Jody and I made a commitment to each other to spend the rest of our lives together. And it hasn’t been a piece of cake. Like most couples we had disagreements about money, disciplining the kids, and who should do the dishes after both of us had a long hard day at work – we survived. We also survived things that would have ended a lot of marriages – long separations due to military deployments and “temporary” work relocations and most significantly, the suicide death of our son. Jody and I have never really had the discussion about why we've stayed together, and I’m not going to tempt fate by suggesting we have it now! It’s unlikely we’ll both live to 106 and get another forty in but I’m game and that’s where I need your help.
Since I retired a little while ago, I have been home a lot more and I think I am getting on Jody’s nerves. So, if you help send me to the Minnesota House this November and get me out of the house a little bit, you will have the additional benefit of knowing you have helped Jody and I get to forty-one! Please consider making a contribution to my campaign in honor of our anniversary – forty for forty has a nice ring but any amount would be greatly appreciated. And be sure to get out and vote for me on November 3rd (or before) and tell all your friends to as well! I will say in all honesty, we haven’t changed a bit!
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