Dear Friends,
Just a quick line to let you know of an event happening in our area, and about a piece of legislation passed last year that will help our schools.
Anoka-Hennepin School District Bill/ Minnesota School Boards Association Legislator of the Year
On Tuesday, February 9th the Minnesota School Boards Association named me one of its Legislators of the Year for 2015. The award is given to legislators who have proven a commitment to students and school boards in their own communities, and across the state.
(Left to right: Denise Dietrich of the Minnesota School Boards Association, myself, and Anoka-Hennepin School Board Chair Tom Heidemann).
The reason the MSBA chose to give this award to me is because of a bill I authored in the 2015 session, aimed at helping the Anoka-Hennepin school district. The legislation increased the amount of money our state contributes to Anoka-Hennepin by adding to the per-capita funding allotment from the State. Without this needed legislation our district would have faced a deficit, and probable cuts of teachers and facilities. I'm glad we could stop that from happening.
Invite to State Government Finance Committee Veterans Listening Session in Coon Rapids
Next Tuesday, February 16th, State Government Finance Committee members will be holding a listening session at the Coon Rapids VFW Post 9625. I will also be there to hear input from our veterans regarding their priorities and concerns for the coming session. In addition, State Government Finance Committee members and I will be available to answer any questions regarding veterans issues that people may have. Here are the details for the event:
WHERE: Coon Rapids VFW Post 9625
1919 Coon Rapids Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
WHEN: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 11AM-2PM
The meeting is free to attend and open to the public; I hope to see you there!
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Mark