Kristy Janigo Releases First Campaign Ad, Aims to Deliver for Minnesota on Fighting Fraud, Protecting Taxpayer Dollars
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MAPLE GROVE, MN — On Wednesday, Kristy Janigo, DFL candidate running for state senate in District 37, launched her first campaign ad focusing on fighting fraud, protecting taxpayer dollars and holding bad actors accountable, to make life better for Minnesotans.
In the ad, Janigo highlights her experience as an elected official on the Maple Grove City Council, as a veterans advocate with a bipartisan track record, and her work experience that makes her the right person to prevent fraud and hold criminals accountable. Kristy is ready to collaborate with both parties to pass laws that strengthen government accountability and transparency, prioritizing service and effective policy.
Transcript:
I’m Kristy Janigo
I served in the Army National Guard for six years.
For the past four years, I’ve been a Maple Grove City Councilmember
And at my day job, I ensure those in need of behavioral health services
Get the help they need
While protecting taxpayer dollars from waste.
I know how to spot and fight fraud
And hold bad actors accountable
No matter who they are
And that’s what I’ll do as your State Senator
ABOUT KRISTY JANIGO:
Kristy was raised in small towns throughout North Dakota. As the daughter of two teachers, she learned the importance of hard work and a quality education from an early age. From the military to city council, she has dedicated her life to helping others through public service and is running for the Minnesota Senate to continue serving her community.
Kristy joined the North Dakota Army National Guard when she was just 17 years old and still in high school, making her a third generation Army soldier. Kristy served six years and reached the rank of E-5 sergeant. Helping veterans has become a driving force in her life.
As a county veterans service officer, Kristy was part of the effort to reach an effective end to veteran homelessness in Minnesota. She serves as a contract manager where she conducts site visits and financial reviews with a behavioral health services portfolio, ensuring the integrity of county government programs. Kristy was elected to the Maple Grove City Council in 2022, where she now serves as liaison to the Planning Commission and the Transit and Mobility Committee. For three years, Kristy served as a volunteer legislative advocate for two statewide veterans nonprofits at the State Capitol and gained experience drafting bills, seeing them through the committee process, and persuading authors to sign on.
Through her work at the city, county, and legislature, Kristy understands the complex challenges we face and will work to improve the lives of Minnesotans.
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