Candidate Questionnaire
Minneapolis: Whittier Neighborhood – 62 A
Here are candidate responses to policy and value questions on public safety, housing, and democracy as provided in response to a questionnaire or from their campaign website or public statements.
Public Safety
Aisha Gomez – 62 A
from website:
I ran for office to serve my neighbors and my South Side community. In Minneapolis, we have seen the devastating effects of a corporate-sponsored opioid crisis, racialized police brutality, and an economic system that places the profits of the rich over the health of our people, our communities, and our planet. But we also know the value of coming together to support one another and to build the just and joyful world we desire. I ran for office because I believe that we must work together to create the Minnesota we all deserve. Here are some of my priorities as a legislator:
- LGBTQ+ rights- resources to support
- Immigrant rights with the North Star Act, Work Opportunity Act, and other legislation aimed at welcoming and supporting our valued immigrant communities.
- Protect reproductive freedom and all those who come to Minnesota seeking reproductive care.
Alexandra (ZaZa) Hoffman Novick – 62 A
does not have a website and does not answer this question publicly
Housing
Aisha Gomez – 62 A
from website:
Over the past four years, I have been fighting for you at the Capitol. As the chair of the Preventing Homelessness committee, I have managed to win over $120,000,000 to get families out of homelessness and an additional $10,000,000 per year for permanent assistance for our houseless neighbors. I also fought for over $100 million in Housing Infrastructure Bonds to create affordable housing statewide. We also provided the largest increase in funding for public schools in years. And secured investments to improve public health and reduce racial disparities in health care. The people in this district have real needs. Affordable housing, safe streets, quality education for our children. Life or death issues, that most people at the capitol don’t really understand, but impact so many people in our state. Those people are my people. A dignified life starts with a safe place to call home. As the founding Chair of the Preventing Homelessness Committee, I fight for housing that serves all Minnesotans. In particular, I support:
- Investments in Public Housing, both to strengthen existing public housing stock and to expand availability through public ownership and finance models.
- Zoning reform to increase the supply of dense, walkable, sustainable housing.
- Funding for land trust, co-ops, and other alternative ownership models.
- Building and subsidizing deeply affordable and supportive housing.
- Establishing and strengthening renters rights and tenant protections.
- Humane, evidence-based responses to homelessness, including safe camping sites, transitional housing, and more.
- Harm reduction, including overdose prevention sites and needle exchange.
Alexandra (ZaZa) Hoffman Novick – 62 A
does not have a website and does not answer this question publicly
Expanding the Electorate
Aisha Gomez – 62 A
from website:
I never thought I would run for office. Growing up on the Southside, as a mixed-heritage woman attending South High School, my elected officials were never people who reflected the struggles of my family or friends. I am running not just to bring my voice to the capitol, but to welcome all of the people in our district to join me at the table there. I’m running because I imagine a world where all people have an equal chance at success. I ask for your support so we can create that world, together.
Alexandra (ZaZa) Hoffman Novick – 62 A
does not have a website and does not answer this question publicly