Let Me Introduce Myself

Let me introduce myself. I’m Carolyn Treadway, DFL candidate for MN House of Representatives for our new District 19A. I have lived, worked and worshipped in Faribault for 45 years. I’m privileged to be friends and neighbors with the many people I’ve come to know through these years. Southern Minnesotans are principled and compassionate and have made me a better person.

I’m married and a mom to one adult daughter and her husband and grandmother to four amazing teenagers! I’m a former teacher, youth-serving nonprofit director, Faribault School Board member and passionate community volunteer. As a result, I’ve come to understand the immense challenges Kenyon families and others like yours in Southern Minnesota face.

I believe strongly that each of us is called to live to our values. For me, that means caring for my neighbors and our communities.

If Minnesota families struggle with healthcare, childcare, eldercare, their children’s education or affordable housing, we ALL feel it! And when families struggle, our communities aren’t the strong, vibrant places they should be.

For that reason, I support funding and policies that will strengthen state and local economies, lower taxes for low-income and middle class families, prepare a well-educated workforce, provide needed supports to families and address climate change. My priorities include:

• Affordable healthcare and paid medical and family leave for those who don’t have these benefits through their employers.
• Accessible and affordable childcare so that parents can go back to work with confidence that their young children are well-cared for.
• Affordable and available housing options for all Minnesotans.
• Fully funded schools so that such a heavy tax burden doesn’t fall on Southern Minnesota communities. Our children deserve the same educational opportunities as metro-area students.
• Incentives for locally owned farmers who, as stewards of their land, need help in ensuring soil health and the promise of a sustainable future.
• Support for small businesses which are the backbone of our communities.

I look forward to representing Kenyon and Southern Minnesota in the MN House of Representatives. Please reach out to me if you’d like to share what is important to you and your family. My phone number is 507-339-9554.