Why De'Vonna is Running
“Our district deserves a leader who will actively listen to people’s ideas and concerns and act to address those issues.” DonateGet InvolvedReducing Disparities
De’Vonna believes equity should be an integral part of quality improvement efforts – from planning to design and implementation.
She is committed to overseeing current efforts focused on reducing disparities across the county.
“I believe that engaged and empowered people create healthier communities.”
”Whether it be property taxes, workforce development, transportation, accessibility, or immigration concerns, I will listen and I will be an authentic voice for our district.”
Real Affordable Housing
A fresh look at affordable housing and equitable funding is a priority for De’Vonna.
We live in a county where three out of four households with incomes below the poverty line struggle to pay their rent or mortgage.
New families, individuals entering the workforce, disenfranchised communities, seniors, and immigrants often dish out more than 30% on housing.
Senior citizens are not able to afford rising property taxes, repairs for older homes, and are unable to age in place.
Workforce Development
For Hennepin County to have a competitive workforce it needs to reduce employment inequities and create innovative employment and training opportunities.
People need access to careers that provide pathways out of poverty.
This includes access to jobs and training programs that people can reach through public transportation.
“The formula doesn’t lie in the hands of the policy makers, it lies in the hands of the people.”
“All community members should be encouraged to participate in solution oriented processes – that is what creates healthier communities.”
Safe Neighborhoods
De’Vonna is committed to having authentic conversations with community members and police officers to ensure every resident feels safe in their community.
We need to begin reaching our youth now because they are the future, we have to prepare them to take care of us and our communities.
Read De’Vonna’s statement on Law Enforcement Reform.
Transportation
De’Vonna is committed to taking the lead on engaging community members to talk about the connection between public transportation, the environment, and equity.
Public transportation is important to individuals and families who opt out of owning cars, or to those who simply can’t afford the expenses that having a car brings.
It’s time to reimagine Bottineau. We need a leader on blue line expansion who is focused on helping communities along the line thrive.
As your commissioner, I will be a champion for a transportation system that provides community members with access to living-wage jobs, educational opportunities, and high-quality housing.
“When the people are in the room with decision-makers, the outcomes will favor the people.”
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Our Statement Regarding the Verdict Rendered
in the Trial of Derek Chauvin
(April 20, 2021) -- There is no amount of justice that can justify the violence that George Perry Floyd, Jr. suffered on May 25, 2020. Yet, today, we honor his life, taken without right or cause, and breathe with gratitude for the jury that saw fit to convict Derek Chauvin on all three counts of murder.
For almost one year, we have collectively held our breath, while also holding onto hope. As this verdict is read, we long to breathe sighs of relief, yet we know they are followed by deep, heavy breaths that carry the weight of fear.
We exhale breaths of relief honoring the brilliant prosecution led by Jerry W. Blackwell, founding partner and CEO of Blackwell Burke P.A., the steadfast and fearless fight of the family of George Floyd, Jr., and the tireless advocacy of freedom fighters at George Floyd Square and similar squares throughout the country. We thank them for their tremendous bravery and relentless pursuit of justice.
We promise, George Floyd, Jr. will never be forgotten. His life mattered.
With gratitude, we thank our youth, community activists, and leaders on-the-ground, in board rooms and court rooms who have led and continue to lead this national reckoning, joining generations before us demanding justice for George and for every Black life extinguished on the road to freedom.
While this verdict is for Derek Chauvin, America must reckon with the charges of systemic racism and policy violence that are used as weapons of mass destruction against Black people every day. The last 335 days must serve as a mandate for action and systems change across every sector in our nation – economic, criminal justice, health, wealth and homeownership gaps, education, and more -- that continue to devalue, harm, and take Black lives.
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