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2012 legislative session, my sixth, is already half
gone. Now
that the results of redistricting are known, I want
to thank all my constituents in District 12A, some
of which I will no longer be representing after
December 31st, for giving me the honor and privilege
of representing you as your State Representative for
the last six years. I continue to be truly honored
and humbled by your continued vote of confidence. I
have worked hard to represent all members of
District 12A.
After much deliberation, I have decided to run for
re-election in the newly created District 10A.
Many residents in District 10A are former
residents of District 12A and know what I stand for.
For those of you that I have not represented
previously, you will see me on the campaign trail,
but first let me introduce myself.
(Click here for a
map of the new District 10A)
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.
You can count on me to “walk the walk, not
just talk the talk.”
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 and address 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, those less fortunate,
disabled, students, small business owners, children
and veterans of Minnesota. You will see me around
District 10A and 12A as I attend as many community
events and meetings as possible to stay in touch
with you, my current and potential new constituents.
Minnesota’s budget challenge is not over. I am
more frustrated than ever that the Legislature and
the Governor were unable to reach a bi-partisan
compromise budget agreement that would protect and
advance your agenda, “The People’s Agenda.”
You and thousands of other Minnesotans have
consistently told me your agenda includes: living
wage jobs, adequately funding hospitals and nursing
homes, a fair and progressive tax system, access to
affordable health care, and protection of the
environment. I am particularly frustrated by the
Legislature’s inability to develop and implement a
sustainable, sufficient and predictable education
funding system. I will never quit fighting to meet
those objectives.
I made my decision to run for re-election because
the job is not finished. Minnesota’s economy can
not fully recover without creating and retaining
living wage jobs. I
am working to make sure you also can work.
We must put a plan in place that repays
the education system for money borrowed to balance
the budget and provides for a sustainable,
sufficient and predictable funding system in the
future. Our
state budget continues to have long term systemic
problems that must be addressed.
I believe my experience, seniority, proven
leadership and knowledge of the legislative process
will enable me to help address Minnesota’s
economic issues and to develop a long term, stable
and balanced budget. The challenge will be to
accomplish this without destroying the things that
make Minnesota a great place to live. 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
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