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RELEASE: Rep. Zerwas Statement on LRT Protest

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

SAINT PAUL, MN – Rep. Nick Zerwas, R-Elk River, gave the following statement on Tuesday’s protest blocking the LRT Blue Line at Fort Snelling:

“Today’s protest is the latest example of why we need increased penalties for those who choose to put the public at risk by blocking highways, the airport, or access to transit. Governor Dayton’s veto of my bill allows for this unsafe, criminal behavior to continue with little more than a slap on the wrist for those who take part. With his veto, the governor aligned himself with fringe activists and encouraged this criminal activity. It’s frustrating to see political pandering take priority over the safety of Minnesotans.”

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