By RACH EGGERT, Rach's Political Report
June 11, 2009
Roberta Gibbons, a longtime DFL activist of Apple Valley have officially launched campaign website. As for now, she is just talking with citizens of district and listens to concerns that happen around the district.
Roberta will run against State Senator, Chris Gerlach, a republican in next year's State Senate election for Senate district 37. She is going to seek DFL endorsement from Senate District 37 DFL next year.
According to her campaign website, Roberta and her family moved to Apple Valley from Eagan in 1992 for better education for her son. Her father is still active in union. Her siblings live in the district.
One of her top issue is public transit. She served on Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Local Advisory Group, and have been actively pushing for the extension of light rail that would run into south metro. She is aware of Joan LeVasseur, a deaf run and hit victim who died last March and she also want to make Cedar Avenue more pedestrian friendly.
Her other issue is higher education. She wanted college tuition to be more affordable. As for disability issue, she is not well versed but learning about the issue from former State Representative Shelley Madore who was very strong supporter of disability community when served in the legislature.
"Together, we are going to see about making some changes to this district. Apple Valley, Rosemount and Burnsville are wonderful places to live, but there are things that need to be changed to make our cities more liveable for everyone. I'm hoping I get the chance to do just that." Gibbons said.
Senate District 37 encompasses Apple Valley, Burnsville, and Rosemount.
Roberta Gibbons for State Senate website
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