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CHRISTENSEN APPOINTED TO LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT

Thursday, March 5, 2015
ST. PAUL – State Rep. Drew Christensen (R-Burnsville) has been appointed to the Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government by Speaker Kurt Daudt. The commission is responsible for recommendations made to the Metropolitan Council and to the legislature on issues such as:
- The rate and dollar amount of property tax levies implemented by the Metropolitan Council,
- Requests for an increase in debt for the Metropolitan Council,
- The size and scope of the Metropolitan Council,
- The Metropolitan Council’s budget requests, work program, and capital improvement program, and the implementation of the budget and programs.
 
“I am very excited to have the opportunity to oversee many important functions of the Metropolitan Council and provide my input regarding their impact on Minnesota counties and cities,” said Christensen. “My colleagues on the commission and I are looking forward to identifying opportunities to reform the Council to better serve Minnesotans under their jurisdiction.”
 
Christensen’s appointment is effective immediately.
 
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