Members of the DFL Environmental Caucus attended an event sponsored by the caucus to help Lindsey Port in her re-election campaign to the Minnesota Senate, District 56. Senator Port turned this senate district from some other color to BLUE  in 2020, and as you know, the entire Senate is up for election again after a short redistricting-imposed two year cycle.  

Senator Port is a strong advocate for our environmental issues (and was endorsed by the caucus).

“A healthy environment is essential to sustain life on earth. It is imperative that we reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid the worst consequences of climate change. We must also repair systemic injustices caused by economic inequality and racial discrimination, this includes honoring indigenous people, their sovereignty, and land rights.” – Senator Lindsey Port.

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan spoke at the event and introduced Senator Port.  The Lieutenant Governor recently participated in a ceremonial bill signing with state tribal leaders to reaffirm the relationship between the state and tribal authorities.

“For far too long, state government has not worked with or for Native people. The Governor and I are committed to changing that, for the long term. I am filled with gratitude for the friendship and partnership – from tribal leaders, from legislators, and from community voices – that got this bill across the finish line and into state law. Today is a historic, important step for the future of tribal state relations in Minnesota.” – Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan

We need to re-elect Senator Port so she can continue her good work in the legislature, and so that when we flip a couple of other seats BLUE  in 2020, the Governor and Lieutenant Governor will have the backing of a full suite of DFLers (of course we have to HOLD THE HOUSE as well!)

Please click through to Senator Port’s web site and sign up to giver her a hand!