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RELEASE: Rep. Garofalo Takes Oath of Office, Announces Committee Assignments for 2019-2020 Legislative Session

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

St. Paul – Minnesota’s 2019 Legislative Session officially began January 8th with Rep. Patrick Garofalo (R-Farmington) and 133 other state representatives being sworn into office during a ceremony at the State Capitol.

“I look forward to continuing to serve our community at the Capitol,” Garofalo said. “We have a lot to get done this year, including the passage of a two-year state budget. With a substantial budget surplus, I’m hopeful we can lower the taxes all Minnesotans pay while simplifying our tax code.”

Much of Rep. Garofalo’s work during the first months of session will take place in House committees. For the 2019-2020 legislative biennium, Garofalo will serve as the Republican lead on the powerful Ways and Means Committee. He has also been assigned to the Commerce Committee, Energy Policy and Finance Division and the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

Garofalo encourages area residents to contact him if they have any legislative questions, concerns, or ideas. He can be reached by phone at 651-296-1069. He can also be contacted via email at rep.pat.garofalo@house.mn, or via U.S. Mail at 295 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155.

Rep. Garofalo also invites residents to subscribe to his email update, where he will periodically share thoughts and information on happenings at the State Capitol. To sign up, visit Rep. Garofalo’s member page on www.house.mn and click on the “Email Updates” section.

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