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State Representative John Lesch
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-4224
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Rep. John Lesch Elected Chair Of Saint Paul Delegation
Representative John Lesch (DFL-Saint Paul) announced today that he has been elected Chair of the Saint Paul Delegation in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Lesch said that as Chair he would work to reverse cuts to Local Government Aid and promised a close working relationship with Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and the City Council.
"I am very honored to have the opportunity to serve the City of Saint Paul as Chair of its delegation to the Minnesota House," Lesch said. "I look forward to working with Mayor Coleman, the City Council and my colleagues in the House and Senate to reverse the inequitable revenue policies that have been such a burden to our community."
Lesch's said Saint Paul's other priorities include public safety, education, securing capital investment for Saint Paul, transit, and riverfront revitalization. Lesch was optimistic about Saint Paul's chances for success, given that the DFL is now in the majority in both the House and Senate.
"This is a year of great opportunity for the City of Saint Paul. The new Democratic majority in the House bodes well for a more fair examination of our piece of the pie."
Lesch said he plans to invite Mayor Coleman to meet with the House and Senate Delegations as soon as possible in order to develop a unified strategy to benefit Saint Paul.
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News Items
- Rep. Lesch, Senator John Marty and Revenue Commissioner Frans to talk tax reform with area residents at St. Paul town hall meeting - (Posted: 2012-12-12 00:00:00)
- Rep. Lesch Named Chair of the House Civil Law Committee - (Posted: 2012-11-16 00:00:00)
- EARTH DAY A CHANCE FOR REFLECTION, ACTION - (Posted: 2012-04-17 00:00:00)
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