Meet Cindy Aho: Fighting for Unions, Healthcare, and Women's Rights
Learn more about Cindy Aho, a candidate running for the House of Representatives in 13A. Discover her platform focused on advocating for unions, improving healthcare access, and championing women's rights. Join the movement for positive change today!
5/8/20242 min read
Issues
Here are a few issues Aho seeks to work on:
Affordable Housing Access
Health Care Access
This is a big issue in all rural areas as we see hospitals closing or specialty units such as labor and delivery or emergency rooms closing. No one should have to travel more than 30 minutes for health care — especially in an emergency.
Greater Minnesota simply does not have enough housing stock to accommodate workers and their families, or independent living options for seniors. We need more affordable housing, workforce housing, senior housing and starter homes.
Property Taxes
Make sure citizens and businesses throughout Minnesota have access to the core services they need without paying exorbitant property taxes. Aho is committed to "listening, learning, and working with affected, interested, involved and invested parties to develop strategies and solutions" to problems. She says she "will not just come to the table with issues or problems, but with ideas to make things better. I want to work with other policymakers and share ideas, solutions, knowledge and hope." She has a favorite quote from Henry Ford: “Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right." Aho concludes: “I can make a difference. I listen to all sides and make educated and caring decisions. I can work across the aisle and negotiate as well as remain true to my values.”
High-Speed Internet (Broadband) Access:
Internet is a necessity for everyone from school kids to businesses. Unfortunately, too many people and businesses in Greater Minnesota lack access to high-speed internet service. We need access to high-speed internet for all households and businesses in Minnesota.
Worker Rights and Supporting Small Businesses, Small Manufacturers, and Entrepreneurs:
Economic growth and workforce recruitment and productivity depend on fair wages and safe working conditions for all workers. Small businesses are the engines of the economy. Expand access to capital and level the playing field for small business owners by reforming the tax code.