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 The
2009 legislative session, my third and most
challenging so far, is over.
I again want to thank you for giving me the
honor and privilege of representing you as your
District
12A
State
Representative.
It seems like only yesterday that you, the
voters, gave me one of the greatest thrills of my
life, and a wonderful opportunity, when you first
elected me. I
was and continue to be truly honored and humbled by
your continued vote of confidence.
I have worked hard to represent our district
to the best of my ability. My number one priority
has been, and always will be, to make sure you can
count on Representative Ward to do everything
possible to insure that your voices, needs and
desires are heard at the State Capitol.
Each day brings new challenges, excitement, joy, and
sometimes frustration as I work to make things
better for all of us. I truly enjoy hearing from so
many of you. I listen to your concerns and requests.
I have and will continue to introduce legislation
that will benefit not only our district’s specific
needs, but also the needs of working families,
seniors, less fortunate, disabled, students, small
business owners, children and veterans of
Minnesota
. our
children, seniors, veterans, and hard-working
families. You will continue to see me around the
district as I attend as many community events and
meetings as possible to stay in touch with you, my
constituents.
With our state facing a huge budget deficit, the
challenge this session was to balance the budget and
at the same time protect the things that make
Minnesota
a great place to live.
During town hall meetings, you and thousands
of other Minnesotans told me your agenda included:
adequately funded schools, hospitals and nursing
homes, living wage jobs, a fair tax system, access
to affordable health care, minimizing local property
tax increases and protection for the environment.
I intend to continue to fight for you and
your agenda; “The People’s Agenda.”
The legislature took a balanced, “pay as you go”
approach to the budget.
Our budget bills incorporated a combination
of cuts, reforms, revenue shifts and a “pay as you
go” revenue plan.
The Governor signed all major budget bills
with the exception of the tax bill.
In spite of the Legislature’s efforts to
compromise and negotiate, the Governor remained
inflexible on the revenue provisions and decided to
“Go It Alone.”
For more information and details please click
here.
You also told me you wanted government to be
accountable, transparent and results oriented.
I believe that with a balanced bi-partisan
approach this can be done.
Together we will make a difference.
Together, we will “Move
Minnesota
Forward!”
I
ask you to stay in touch with me. I
want to hear from you on the issues. Check this web
site for frequent updates. You may also access my legislative
web site and subscribe to email
newsletters to get more detail on
legislative happenings.
I hope my performance has met your expectations. I assure you I will continue to work tirelessly to represent
you. Once
again, thank you for the opportunity you have
blessed me with.
Your feedback and input is my most valuable
tool. I can't do it without you. Please
stay in touch.
God bless,
State Representative
District 12A
June
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