Access To Democracy

Joe Atkins, Dakota County Commissioner joins Steve Francisco to discuss how Dakota County has held the line on property tax increases during the past two years. Joe also discusses the County’s preservation of mature oaks and wetlands and how the County has won national recognition for its leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting recycling, and protecting the environment. These are just some of the reasons why Dakota County is one of the best places to live.

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Thomas Lewis, Managing Partner of the accounting firm Lewis and Associates, PA interviewed by Mark Alevizos, a first-time Access to Democracy host and partner in Wealthspring Advisors, an investment firm. The two financial experts discussed changes in the tax law, issues for the ordinary taxpayer to be aware of, and what the future holds in tax law.

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Hunter Cantrell: A diagnosis of Stage 2 Hodgkins Lymphoma inspired Hunter Cantrell to run for and win a seat in the Minnesota Legislature in 2018. Hunter shares his insights on access to quality health care for all and what he has learned about the intersection of health care and public policy with Steve Francisco in this inspiring episode. He also talks about legislation that he sponsored with Sen. Scott Dibble to ban conversion therapy for LGTBQ youth and the need for science-based health care policies founded on ethical principles. As you will see in this interview, Hunter is passionate about good public policies.

Rep. Ruth Richardson representing House District 52B in the Minnesota House, discusses her work and long-term interest in fetal alcohol syndrome, the growing mental health crisis among youth and other health care issues with Steve Francisco. Rep. Richardson also presents shocking information about the current inequities facing thousands of black women and girls who go missing nationwide every year but whose cases do not make front page news. She authored legislation signed into law creating the first Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Task Force in the nation.

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Krista Sullivan, IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaison Area 6, Minneapolis, is interviewed by host Bill Raker. Krista explains the tools, technology, systems and procedures the IRS uses to communicate with consumers and how the Bureau works to protect peoples’ identities and personal tax-related information. She discusses how to be aware of and avoid being scammed by IRS impersonators. Krista reviews how to report a scam or a fraudulent tax return. She provides contact information and guidance on how to effectively and efficiently communicate with the IRS.