Letter: Minnesota Legislature urged to finish its job

To the editor:

The not too long ago concluded legislative session left numerous necessary points unresolved, lots of that are necessary to cities and our residents right here in southwestern Minnesota. Particularly, the agreed-upon closing variations of the Tax invoice and the Jobs and Power invoice are much-needed objects that may provide alternatives and to our residents and our communities.

We ask the Senate and Home legislative management of each events to agree quickly on a brief agenda for a one- or two-day particular session to behave on payments which their convention committees have already agreed on, in addition to a Capital Funding invoice for a lot wanted constructing tasks throughout Minnesota.

We all know the events could have compelling causes to attend for these payments to be acted on, however ready whereas the state has an enormous monetary surplus makes completely no sense and can lead to pointless delays and extra prices to the taxpaying public. Residents in southwestern Minnesota are ready for assist and our cities are desirous to get occurring long-awaited tasks.

We urge the legislature to complete its necessary work shortly and never maintain up Minnesota from shifting ahead.

Southwestern Minnesota Council of Mayors
Pat Baustian, Mayor of Luverne
Nancy Borman, Mayor of Canby
Bob Byrnes, Mayor of Marshall
Myron Koets, Mayor of Pipestone
Mike Kuhle, Mayor of Worthington
Dave Smiglewski, Mayor of Granite Falls
Wayne Walter, Mayor of Jackson