|
 The
2010 legislative session, my fourth 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
continue to be truly honored and humbled by your
continued vote of confidence.
I have worked hard to represent our district.
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
.
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. With
the 2010 session behind us, I am more frustrated
than ever that the Legislature and the Governor were
unable to reach a bi-partisan 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 funded hospitals and nursing
homes, a fair and progressive tax system, access to
affordable health care and protection for the
environment. I
am particularly frustrated by the Legislature’s
inability to develop and implement a sustainable,
sufficient and predictable education funding system.
However, I won’t quit fighting to meet
those objectives.
In spite of the economic challenges and Governor
vetoes of the last few years, there have been
successes. If
you click on this link, you will see my 2009-2010
legislative report.
I am running for re-election because the job is not
finished. During
the next Legislative session we will again face a
multi-billion dollar budget deficit.
I believe my experience, seniority, proven
leadership and knowledge of the legislative process
will enable me to help 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
2009
- 2010 Legislative Report
Return to
top of Page
|
