There are too many career politicians in this area beholden to big money and special interests. When they can't even manage to repair our roads (which should be a non-partisan issue), we know we have a serious problem. Voting the same people back into office is not going to fix this. Now is our time for a change in leadership and representation in the state legislature. Coming together for common sense solutions is the Minnesotan way and to do that we need fresh faces representing us.
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I'm responsive to citizen concerns and work well with others who are willing to work for regular working folks. I have good listening skills and make sound decisions based on well researched facts. I do not take my marching orders from any party bosses or big donors, I am beholden to nobody but you. Most of all, I am a consensus builder willing to do my homework to make the best decisions for all residents in Otter Tail and Douglas counties.  

Bio
Hi, I'm Shawn Olson. Born and raised in Alexandria and a proud son of the West Central Minnesota Lakes Area. Field Archaeologist. Small business owner. Outdoorsman. Thrifty.  Not a politician, will only serve 2 terms, only accept your median wage as salary. 

Issues
Repair our crumbling roads and bridges. Increasing incomes. Creating better jobs. ​Rural broadband. Clean Lakes. Quality of Life. Tourism. Automatic Voter Registration. Local Govt Aid. ​Stronger Education. Fiscal Responsibility. Protecting Seniors.

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Get Involved
This is your campaign. If we want a brighter future, we all have to pitch in and do our part.  Help out: door knock, write a letter to your local paper, volunteer for fun events, find good yard sign spots, make a small donation. ​The only thing required for bad things to happen is for good people to do nothing. We need you, now more than ever.