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Legislative Update (February 5, 2016)

Friday, February 5, 2016

Dear Neighbors,

Thank you to those who attended yesterday’s environment listening session in Chokio! We had a great turnout as over 110 individuals from around the area came to the Chokio Fire Department to discuss a wide variety of issues ranging from the Governor’s buffer proposal to MPCA regulations. I would also like to thank Chair Denny McNamara for taking time out of his busy schedule to attend this meeting.

Tuesday, February 9

A reminder that I am taking part in an agricultural roundtable discussion in Alexandria on February 9th in room 209 at the Alexandria Technical College beginning at 10:00 am.

Potential topics include:

 

  • Farm Business Management programs in the MnSCU system

 

  • Farm Safety

 

  • Avian Influenza update

 

  • Production Agriculture Research

 

  • Next generation of biofuels

The event is free and no RSVP is required.

Monday, February 15

On Monday, February 15 I am hosting a town hall meeting in Breckenridge to explain what was accomplished last session on the property tax relief front, and to gather feedback from area residents.

Joining me at the event will be Property Tax Division Chair, Steve Drazkowski.

The meeting will be held at the Breckenridge City Hall, 420 Nebraska Ave., beginning at 10:30 am.

I encourage area residents to attend the event to share their property tax stories

Staying in Touch

As always, please feel free to contact my office by phone at 651-296-4929 or via email at rep.jeff.backer@house.mn to discuss any questions you may have regarding state government. I would love to speak with you about ways we can make Minnesota better. It is an honor and privilege to represent you and your family. I am here to be YOUR voice in St. Paul and it is a responsibility that I take very seriously.

Jeff