I’m Veda Kanitz, and I am asking for your support to become your representative in Minnesota House District 57A, serving the communities of Lakeville, Elko New Market, New Market Township, Eureka, and Credit River.
I recently came across the term “solutionary,” which means “a person who identifies inhumane, unsustainable, and unjust systems and then develops solutions that are healthy and equitable for people, animals, and the environment.” That is the type of leadership I aim to provide!
I began my science teaching career in 1980 in Wisconsin. I married my college sweetheart Al, moved to Minnesota, took a job teaching science for Minneapolis Public Schools for one year and then Rosemount High School, and raised a family of 4 wonderful kids. Teaching has been a meaningful career that allowed me to share my love of nature and respect for science with thousands of young people over the years.
I’m running for the MN House because the people who live in my district deserve better leadership, leadership that leverages the power of good government to make all our lives better, protect our environment, and safeguard our hard earned rights and freedoms.
Like so many of us, I got my start in grassroots activism when I joined the Vote No campaign with Minnesotans United for ALL Families to defeat a constitutional ban on gay marriage. I helped start a phone bank at my church, organized events, and trained volunteers. The hateful amendment was defeated, and in August of 2013 the Freedom to Marry Act passed. Love wins!
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There will be a fundraiser for South of the River CROP Walk at The Better Half, 20851 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, on October 14th, 4:00 to closing time. The flyer for the event is here: BETTER Read more…
Veda and her colleague Brian Cohn (running for 57B House) will run a special doorknock for education on Saturday, October 5th at 2PM. Launch is at the Caribou on Kenrick Ave.
This is the Lakeville Chamber’s candidate forum for SD 57, featuring, among others, Veda!
This is the candidate forum for Dakota County’s Chamber of Commerce, with the candidates from House District 57A. This is a little on the short side, since only one of the candidates showed up! Veda! Read more…
Minnesota Public Radio has produced a candidate information sheet for my race, having presented questions to both myself and my opponent. I hope you find my answers helpful, as I gave careful attention to this Read more…
As a teacher, I am accustom to giving A grades to students who earn it. As a candidate, I’m proud to have earned an “A” from Protect Minnesota, an organization that tells us, “The problem Read more…
Jolin Veda Kanitz and Brian Cohn for free appetizers and fun at a Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour at Lakeville Brewing. September 19th, Thursdayh, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM
Join Veda Kanitz and John Marty as they discuss the impact of our multi-payer system o health spending in the US and in Minnesota, on Monday, September 23rd, from 7-9PM at the Hritage Library, 20085 Read more…