We must work together to ensure everyone's safety by expanding community-based initiatives. In the state legislature, Jim will fight for an integrated criminal justice information system that gives courts and the police access to criminal databases across jurisdictions. He will support initiatives such as the Hennepin County Drug Court and Third Precinct Community Court because they more effectively coordinate with social services. Jim believes we should expand restorative justice models and strengthen community-oriented policing across the state. We need a regional transportation system that responds to people's needs.
Transportation is critical for the quality of our urban life.
We need a comprehensive plan to integrate, coordinate and strengthen our system so that it better meets the region's needs. We must also mitigate airport noise and stimulate airline competition. Jim believes downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul will remain dynamic only if they are the area's transportation hubs. Light rail offers an opportunity to explore a variety of transit options, including a regionwide system that links with commuter rail and revitalizes neighborhoods. We must increase bus funding and clear up highway bottlenecks.