Care Providers of Minnesota Endorses Sen. Carla Nelson
Care Providers of Minnesota has endorsed Carla Nelson for re-election for her efforts on behalf of senior citizens in southeast Minnesota and throughout the state. Care Providers of Minnesota
represents more than 600 nursing facilities in Minnesota.
“Our dedicated long-term care professionals are proud to support Senator Nelson,” said Patti Cullen, President and CEO of Care Providers of Minnesota. “Senator Nelson understand our state’s long-
term care issues and she has a deep commitment to maintaining Minnesota’s reputation for high-quality long-term health care.”
Care Providers cited Carla’s support for and interest in long-term care issues as the primary reason for the endorsement.
“I am honored my record on behalf of seniors has been recognized by those who work closest with them,” said Senator Nelson. “If re-elected I will be at the Capitol working to ensure those looking after
our seniors have the funding and flexibility they need to continue doing a great job.”
Carla has earned endorsements from a wide variety of groups. Among them:
- Care Providers of Minnesota
- MEDPAC (Minnesota Medical Association)
- American Heart Association and Stroke Association – Legislator of the Year
- NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) Guardian of Small Business Award
- Minnesotans for Jobs and Economic Growth
- Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fund PAC
- Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities – Economic Development Legislator of Distinction
- Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association
- Police Officers Alliance of Minnesota
- • Minnesota Professional Firefighters
- • North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters
- • Minnesota League of Cities – Local Control Legislator of Distinction
- • Champion of Racial Justice
- • Rochester Post Bulletin
- • Minnesota Farm Bureau
- • Minnesota School Boards Association “Super Hero of Education”
