Dear Friends,
Yesterday, I attended ProAct’s legislative panel to discuss disability services issues, including: funding for day training programs, choices for those with disabilities, wages for direct care staff, and transportation funding needs. Thank you to everyone who came and for sharing your stories and concerns! I will continue to advocate on your behalf at the Capitol.
High School Page Program
Applications for the 2018 Minnesota House of Representatives High School Page Program have now been mailed to our local schools. I encourage any high school junior interested in the political process to apply.
Throughout the week-long program, pages will assist state representatives and staff in the House Chamber during session, observe how committees are conducted, meet individually with their local state representative, and learn how legislation moves through the political process. This program also gives students the opportunity to meet with constitutional officers, members of the judiciary, lobbyists, and members of the media.
To learn more and to apply, visit: www.house.leg.state.mn.us/edprog/app.pdf.
A FEW EVENTS COMING UP IN OUR COMMUNITY:
Rosemount High School Centennial
Rosemount High School is celebrating its centennial beginning today! To mark the occasion, this weekend will be full of events to observe the history and legacy of Rosemount High School!
Click here for more information on scheduled events.
Oktoberfest
The second annual Oktoberfest presented by the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce will be on September 29th from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Kelley Park. There will be live music and a variety of food and beverages available for purchase. Admission is FREE!
Click here for further event information.
Warrior 196 Memorial 5K
The Warrior 196 Memorial 5K will be held Saturday, September 30th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Eastview High School. Established in 2013, the Warrior 196 Leadership Foundation has been able to provide nearly $20,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors who attended either Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, or Eastview High Schools. These scholarships honor five ISD 196 alumni who gave their lives fighting overseas: Nathanael Doring (AVHS/1993), Daniel Olsen (EHS/2005), Benjamin Kopp (RHS/2006), Christopher Goeke (AVHS/2004), and Andrew Wilfahrt (RHS/1997).
Click here for more information and to register.
Interim Appointments
If you would like to meet with me to ask any questions or discuss a particular issue, my meetings will be held in-district during these months before next year’s session. Simply use the same contact information for my office below, and we will find a time and place to meet in our community, instead of traveling all the way to Saint Paul!
Keep in Touch
As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with your comments, questions, and concerns. Email me any time at rep.anna.wills@house.mn or call 651-296-4306. You can also follow my updates on Facebook at www.facebook.com/repannawills and Twitter at https://twitter.com/annacwills.
Enjoy this warm first fall weekend!
Sincerely,
Anna Wills
State Representative, District 57B