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State Representative Ernie Leidiger
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-4282
For more information contact: House GOP Communications 651-296-5520
NEWS COLUMN
Swearing In, Serving You
Dear Neighbor,
Last week I received the great honor of being sworn in to the Minnesota House of Representatives. I thank this community again for your support and encouragement, and I look forward to serving as your voice in the legislature. While the stakes are high and many hard decisions lie ahead, I am ready to bring responsibility back to government and job growth back to our community.
As the 2011 session gets underway, job number-one for our new majority is job growth in the private sector. With the economy in a slow but fragile recovery, it is incumbent on the legislature to help improve Minnesota’s business climate with fundamental changes and meaningful reform. As so many of you have said, government needs to get off the back and out of the pockets of Minnesota families and businesses. By reducing the tax burden on job creators, reforming the regulatory process and removing barriers to job creation, we can increase our state’s economic competitiveness and promote job growth in the private sector. With an open door to opportunity, the hardworking people of our area and all of Minnesota will put us back on track for recovery and growth.
As we reinvigorate Minnesota’s economy, the Legislature must also reduce the cost, size and scope of state government. Facing a $6.2 billion budget deficit, it is paramount to reform government and create solutions for long-term fiscal stability. Like you, I understand the importance of setting a budget, setting priorities and living within our means. By focusing on needs instead of wants and pursuing innovation, we can reduce costs, improve efficiency and still deliver the critical services our citizens rely on. It’s time to realign this state to economic reality and deliver the sustainable balanced budget our citizens deserve.
Finally, as a dutiful public servant I will make sure this community’s values are heard in the legislature. From honoring veterans to protecting seniors to ensuring choice in health care, I will stand up for the people and priorities of District 34A. Our government is one of and for the people, and it is with this resolve I take my chair in the House Chambers.
Throughout the session I will keep constituents updated with regular email updates, which you can sign up for at www.house.mn/34a. Constituents are also welcome to stop by my office or call anytime with questions, comments and concerns. I look forward to hearing from you and making sure your voice is heard in the legislature. Together we can bring about the brighter future we all deserve.
Sincerely,
Ernie
News Items
- Rep. Ernie Leidiger Statement - (Posted: 2012-09-17 00:00:00)
- LEGISLATURE PASSES REP. LEIDIGER’S E-VERIFY BILL - (Posted: 2012-04-19 00:00:00)
- Reform: The Legislative Priority for Job Creation - (Posted: 2012-02-20 00:00:00)
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