Dear Neighbors,
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope this weekend you enjoy quality time with loved ones as we reflect on the many blessings in our lives.
There are so many things I am thankful for this year--the freedom to worship God, family, friends, and the trust this community has placed in me to serve another term. Thank you all. I am also thankful for our brave men and women who are serving our nation and protecting our freedoms around the world.
If you are interested, I encourage you to take a moment and read a Thanksgiving proclamation from President Washington:
http://www.heritage.org/initiatives/first-principles/primary-sources/washingtons-thanksgiving-proclamation
Once again, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. If you’re traveling over the holiday, I wish you a safe journey!
Looking Ahead
The 2017 legislative session is approaching quickly. Next year, we will be working on a number of important priorities including meaningful tax relief and funding road and bridge improvements across the state. Additionally, with another round of substantial premium increases through MNsure, we will be focused on implementing commonsense solutions to fix our MNsure mess and make health care more affordable for families in Anoka County.
If you have concerns or ideas on how we can make our great state even better, I welcome you to contact me. Your input is invaluable and helps me better represent the priorities of our community.
I will be updating you more on legislative priorities as we near the beginning of session in January.
Staying in Touch
Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s update. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or comments regarding anything related to state government. Even during this busy holiday season, I am here to serve you! I can be reached by phone at 651-296-1729 or via email at rep.abigail.whelan@house.mn.
Thank you for the honor and privilege of being your state representative.
Sincerely,
Abigail