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State Representative Denny McNamara

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Posted: 2009-02-13 00:00:00
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NEWS COLUMN

NEWS AND VIEWS WITH REP. DENNY McNAMARA

Hello folks,

Below are two issues that I thought you may be interested in.

1) LEGISLATIVE LISTENING SESSIONS.
As many of you are aware, lawmakers from the Minnesota House and Senate
are holding listening sessions across the state to hear from residents
regarding the Governor’s proposed 2010-2011 budget, and their thoughts
on how to solve the projected $5 billion budget deficit.

The tour is scheduled to make a stop in Woodbury on Monday, February 23
at 6:00 PM in the Central Park Amphitheater, 8595 Central Park Place.

I strongly encourage you to make your voice heard. This group wants
your input. Are you opposed to tax increases? They want to hear it.
Do you want to see reduced spending in a certain area of the state’s
budget? They want to know. Do you want to see a budget area spared
from any budget reductions? This is the place to tell them.

Here is the kicker - if you want to be heard, you need to sign up now.
The committee will only listen to people who “pre-register” for the
event as resident turnout is expected to be high, and the list is
expected to fill up fast. I urge you to visit the following website
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/budgettownhallmeetings.asp and sign
up to speak at the Woodbury location to ensure that your legislature
hears how you want your tax dollars spent.

I look forward to seeing you in Woodbury on February 23.

2)HASTINGS BRIDGE UPDATES

This is an update on the Hwy 61 Hastings Bridge Project.

Mn/DOT staff will be available during upcoming office hours to meet
with you and answer questions about the Hwy 61 Hastings Bridge Project.
Drawings and exhibits will be available for review. Office hours will
be held in the Volunteer Room at Hastings City Hall, 101 4th Street
East, Hastings, MN.

Upcoming Office Hours:
Tuesday February 17th, 3-6 PM
Monday March 2nd, 3-6 PM
Monday March 16th, 3-6 PM
Monday April 6th, 3-6 PM

Additional office hours will be scheduled throughout 2009.

Preliminary project cost estimates have been calculated. Mn/DOT
estimates the Hwy 61 Hastings Bridge Project will cost between $232
-$303 million. This approximate cost range includes estimates for
design, construction, and land acquisitions needed for the project. As
more information about the project becomes available, Mn/DOT will adjust
the estimated project cost.

Updated layout drawings are posted on the Hwy 61 Hastings Bridge
Project Web site.


As always keep in touch,

Denny

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