Roseville's Michelle Manke Making a Bid for State Office

Roseville Republican Michelle Manke announced this week she will be running for state House District 42B. 

Manke filed paperwork last month for her election bid with the Minnesotas Campaign Finance Board, according to a her news statement. She has agreed to abide by spending limits.

House District 42B includes the East Metro cities of Vadnais Heights, Little Canada, Gem Lake, southern Shoreview and northern Roseville. Manke grew up and still resides in Roseville. She has been active in her community for many years.

Currently District 42B is represented by first-term DFLer Jason Isaacson. 

Here's what Manke is saying about her bid for public office: 

“I have invested a lifetime into my community. I am a small business owner. I was born and raised in this area. I understand and value our families, children, seniors and businesses. I want to work for my community at the Capitol so that it will thrive again.”

“I will listen to my community and bring back their voice to the House. Hard-working Minnesotans have the right to effective accountability in our legislature. People throughout our suburban community have become increasingly concerned over wasteful spending that is needlessly increasing our tax burden.

"Our prosperity has suffered and our financial security threatened. Minnesotans deserve legislators who heed and care about those who pay the bills.”

“While state government has many legitimate priorities to fund, before I vote to spend money, I will always ask: ‘Is this worth taking money away from our families’ budgets? What are the long term effects? I want to make sure that our dollars are spent wisely.”

“I am looking forward to meeting voters, discussing their concerns, listening to and understanding their viewpoints over the next thirteen months.”

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