Brookview Park
200 Brookview Parkway N, Golden Valley, MN
Time: Noon - 3 p.m.
This is a family event — Kids, grandkids and friends are welcome. Spend the afternoon picnicing, solving the state’s problems and playing
with like-minded DFLrs, their families and friends Hotdogs, chips, beans, pop, water and coffee will be provided. If you wish, bring a hot dish, salad, vegies, fruit or dessert to share. Bring a lawn chair. .Fundraiser: Suggested donation, $5 per person. No one turned away. . Questions? Contact. Karla Sand: karlaviolets@hotmail.com 651-739-7397
Saturday, July 30, 2011
DFL Week of Service
DFL Week of Service
(August 8th to 13th)
About the Week of Service
During his inaugural address in January Governor Dayton asked all Minnesotans to dedicate a small portion of their time to volunteer work in their local communities. As part of our response to that call, the DFL has launched a new initiative, the DFL Week of Service, that we hope will become an annual activity for the DFL to celebrate our values. As part of the Week of Service the DFL will be sponsoring events in every congressional district at various points during the week with the intent of engaging our members, volunteers, and activists in community service around the state.
**Fourth Congressional District Event **
As part of the Week of Service festivities in CD 4, the DFL is excited to partner with Habitat for Humanity's A Brush of Kindness program, which seeks to restore and maintain decent places to live for low income families in the metro area. In order to make this event a success we will require a large number of volunteers. If you can, please come volunteer with us and help spread the word! This event is not limited exclusively to DFLers, non-political friends and family are more than welcome.
Wednesday, August 10th
8.30 am – 4.00 pm
870 Burr Street
Requirements for volunteering on this project;
- Commit to volunteering for a full day, 8.30 am – 4.00 pm
- All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older
- All physical and vocational abilities welcome
- Appropriate attire including closed toe boots
- Materials and equipment will be provided by Habitat for Humanity
It's important that we know ahead of time how many volunteers will be participating and spots are limited so PLEASE RSVP with Spencer McGinnis at smcginnis@dfl.org or 651-251-6337.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Dayton sends out DFL fundraising plea
reposted from Star Tribune
Dayton sends out DFL fundraising plea
Posted by: Rachel E. Stassen-Berger under Minnesota governor, Gov. Mark Dayton, Minnesota legislature,Minnesota state senators, Democrats, Republicans Updated: July 27, 2011 - 11:27 AM1"While we were able to end the shutdown – putting thousands of people back to work and preventing some of the GOP’s worst policies from taking effect – damage has still been done. The only way to ensure our state government truly works for the people of Minnesota is for Democrats to take back the House and Senate," he wrote in his rare fundraising email. "
I saw first-hand how intransigent the GOP can be when it comes to protecting their rich and powerful friends."
I saw first-hand how intransigent the GOP can be when it comes to protecting their rich and powerful friends."
While Dayton has been a prodigious fundraiser for the party and his own campaigns over the years, most of his fundraising has been accomplished, he has joked, by pitching the man in the mirror.
The email says: "The only way to ensure our state government truly works for the people of Minnesota is for Democrats to take back the House and Senate. The best way to do that is to give to the DFL today. They are running a campaign to get the truth about the Republican radical agenda out to the voters."
The plea makes this interesting statement: "Minnesotans are smart. Once they know the truth, they’ll make the right choice," indicating that only people who don't know the "truth" would vote for Republicans.
It also comes with this letterhead:
DFL, GOP already recruiting candidates, despite all the uncertainties of redistricting
reposted from MinnPost
DFL, GOP already recruiting candidates, despite all the uncertainties of redistricting
By Doug Grow | Wednesday, July 27, 2011
This is the time of year that state party leaders are out recruiting candidates for the next election cycle.
But before those 2012 elections are held, Minnesota's political map will be redrawn by the courts. Presumably, by the time the courts have completed that task, by Feb. 21, virtually every Congressional district, each of the state's 67 Senate districts and 134 House districts will change, some a bit, some fairly dramatically.
How, then, do the parties go about the business of recruitment?
But before those 2012 elections are held, Minnesota's political map will be redrawn by the courts. Presumably, by the time the courts have completed that task, by Feb. 21, virtually every Congressional district, each of the state's 67 Senate districts and 134 House districts will change, some a bit, some fairly dramatically.
How, then, do the parties go about the business of recruitment?
So many unknown factors
"It's a crapshoot," said Republican Party Chairman Tony Sutton. "Unfortunately, it's fraught with unknowns. The one certainty we're dealing with is that the lines will change, especially in the outer suburbs where there's so much growth."
Still, recruitment goes on in the two major parties.
"It's a crapshoot," said Republican Party Chairman Tony Sutton. "Unfortunately, it's fraught with unknowns. The one certainty we're dealing with is that the lines will change, especially in the outer suburbs where there's so much growth."
Still, recruitment goes on in the two major parties.
Ken Martin
"We encourage people to jump in now with both feet and run," said DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin. "Ultimately, if you don't have a district, well, that's a tough break."
This situation isn't unusual because every 10 years there's the U.S. Census, which requires redrawing the boundaries to ensure equal-size districts.
The Legislature has the authority to create redistricting maps based on the new census data. But if the governor won't sign off on the work of the Legislature, redistricting ends up in the hands of the courts.
This year's Republican legislative majority drew maps that had ZERO support from DFLers. Gov. Mark Dayton, who said he'd only sign off on a plan that had bipartisan support, vetoed the Republican map.
The courts now have a Feb. 21 deadline for creating the maps. Redistricting hearings will be held around the state beginning in October. The five-judge redistricting panel, which was appointed by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea, is to be headed by Wilhelmina Wright, a state Court of Appeals judge.
Making things all the juicier for Minnesotans is the status of U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, given her presidential run.
6th District faces big changes
Is she in? Is she out? And what will her 6th District seat look like after redistricting?
For starters, the district boundaries will change considerably.
The DFL's Martin points out that because of growth patterns, that district will have to lose 100,000 people, presumably from the western edge. Hunks of that population likely will end up in the 7th District, perhaps even the 8th.
Beyond that, Bachmann has been far from clear about her own plans.
For the moment, she has said, she's running for president, putting aside her congressional campaign apparatus.
This situation isn't unusual because every 10 years there's the U.S. Census, which requires redrawing the boundaries to ensure equal-size districts.
The Legislature has the authority to create redistricting maps based on the new census data. But if the governor won't sign off on the work of the Legislature, redistricting ends up in the hands of the courts.
This year's Republican legislative majority drew maps that had ZERO support from DFLers. Gov. Mark Dayton, who said he'd only sign off on a plan that had bipartisan support, vetoed the Republican map.
The courts now have a Feb. 21 deadline for creating the maps. Redistricting hearings will be held around the state beginning in October. The five-judge redistricting panel, which was appointed by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea, is to be headed by Wilhelmina Wright, a state Court of Appeals judge.
Making things all the juicier for Minnesotans is the status of U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, given her presidential run.
6th District faces big changes
Is she in? Is she out? And what will her 6th District seat look like after redistricting?
For starters, the district boundaries will change considerably.
The DFL's Martin points out that because of growth patterns, that district will have to lose 100,000 people, presumably from the western edge. Hunks of that population likely will end up in the 7th District, perhaps even the 8th.
Beyond that, Bachmann has been far from clear about her own plans.
For the moment, she has said, she's running for president, putting aside her congressional campaign apparatus.
Even assuming she does well in Iowa, there seems to be a belief among many Republicans that her campaign eventually will fizzle and fade away.
If that does happen, Sutton believes "there still will be plenty of time for her to pivot and run for her congressional seat."
Even if she doesn't run again — or if she actually becomes the Republican presidential nominee — Sutton says Republicans have "a strong bench" in the district. He names such people as Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch and House Majority Leader Matt Dean as potential Bachmann replacements.
For potential DFL candidates, the 6th presents problems on two fronts: the shape of the district, which will change, and Bachmann.
If it were an open race with no incumbent, there are a number of DFLers, who Martin described as top notch, eager to run. But if she's running, enthusiasm wanes. After all, Bachmann, a fundraising machine, has been able to handle any obstacles in her path, including the obstacles she's created with her own remarks.
And then there's that nagging question about the eventual shape of the 6th. Some candidates are less than excited about investing time, energy and money only to find out that the final boundaries put their residence outside the district.
8th District looking messy, too
Republicans already have the outside-the-district problem with one of their own, 8th District Rep. Chip Cravaack, whose family is moving to New Hampshire.
To date, Cravaack has insisted he'll keep a home in what is now the 8th and even show up there on Saturdays.
If that does happen, Sutton believes "there still will be plenty of time for her to pivot and run for her congressional seat."
Even if she doesn't run again — or if she actually becomes the Republican presidential nominee — Sutton says Republicans have "a strong bench" in the district. He names such people as Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch and House Majority Leader Matt Dean as potential Bachmann replacements.
For potential DFL candidates, the 6th presents problems on two fronts: the shape of the district, which will change, and Bachmann.
If it were an open race with no incumbent, there are a number of DFLers, who Martin described as top notch, eager to run. But if she's running, enthusiasm wanes. After all, Bachmann, a fundraising machine, has been able to handle any obstacles in her path, including the obstacles she's created with her own remarks.
And then there's that nagging question about the eventual shape of the 6th. Some candidates are less than excited about investing time, energy and money only to find out that the final boundaries put their residence outside the district.
8th District looking messy, too
Republicans already have the outside-the-district problem with one of their own, 8th District Rep. Chip Cravaack, whose family is moving to New Hampshire.
To date, Cravaack has insisted he'll keep a home in what is now the 8th and even show up there on Saturdays.
MinnPost/Terry GydesenTony Sutton
Sutton say Cravaack can pull it off and win, no matter where his kitchen table is. Voters, he says, appreciate the issues of modern families, headed by two career-oriented people. (Cravaack's spouse got a job promotion that moved her to Boston.)
But Cravaack, the classic out-of-nowhere candidate, already was target No. 1 for DFLers, who still are astounded a Republican grabbed what they regard as "their seat."
On the other hand, the DFL could have a "kitchen-table'' problem of its own in the 8th.
The biggest DFL name in that race is former state Sen. Tarryl Clark, who moved, part-time at least, out of her 6th District home to Duluth for the chance to run against Cravaack. Unlike Cravaack, she already has competition for endorsement in the 8th and some DFL insiders still believe the "real" DFL candidate has yet to emerge.
But imagine a Clark-Cravaack race: It could boil down to "my kitchen table is closer to the 8th than yours."
But there's something else at play for DFLers in the 8th and around the state, Martin believes. Democrats in 2010 elections stayed home, upset by the inability of the Democratic-controlled Congress and President Obama to reinvigorate more quickly the economy.
Democrats now understand, Martin said, the price they paid for staying home.
For the most part, Sutton sounds more ebullient than Martin. The Republican message, he says confidently, is "ascending." Demographics also give Sutton confidence, given that there will be more suburban and ex-urban legislative seats being contested than ever before.
U.S. Senate race slow to take shape
The one area where he doesn't have great confidence is the U.S. Senate race, where so far Sen. Amy Klobuchar is virtually uncontested.
Sutton promises that will change. He says that the one announced Republican candidate, former Rep. Dan Severson, who so far has managed to raise almost no money, understands that he has to "kick things up."
Sutton hints that other Republicans may be on the verge of jumping in. By no means, Sutton said, will Republicans give Klobuchar a free pass.
Expect Republicans to start serious campaigning against Klobuchar at the Minnesota State Fair, where the party will "spice things up" by holding a straw poll for Republican presidential candidates.
Corndogs, mini-doughnuts and Bachman versus Tim Pawlenty. Who could ask for anything more?
But back to those state legislative races.
Both Sutton and Martin claim that the gridlock in both St. Paul and Washington has not discouraged "good people" from wanting to run for the Legislature. Quite the contrary.
"It's actually helping," said Martin. "People are fed up. They believe they have something to offer."
But Martin does have concerns about the impact the recent local and national political train wrecks will have on younger generations.
"We're sending an awful message to young people," Martin said, adding that he's concerned young people might be turned off entirely by politics.
But Cravaack, the classic out-of-nowhere candidate, already was target No. 1 for DFLers, who still are astounded a Republican grabbed what they regard as "their seat."
On the other hand, the DFL could have a "kitchen-table'' problem of its own in the 8th.
The biggest DFL name in that race is former state Sen. Tarryl Clark, who moved, part-time at least, out of her 6th District home to Duluth for the chance to run against Cravaack. Unlike Cravaack, she already has competition for endorsement in the 8th and some DFL insiders still believe the "real" DFL candidate has yet to emerge.
But imagine a Clark-Cravaack race: It could boil down to "my kitchen table is closer to the 8th than yours."
But there's something else at play for DFLers in the 8th and around the state, Martin believes. Democrats in 2010 elections stayed home, upset by the inability of the Democratic-controlled Congress and President Obama to reinvigorate more quickly the economy.
Democrats now understand, Martin said, the price they paid for staying home.
For the most part, Sutton sounds more ebullient than Martin. The Republican message, he says confidently, is "ascending." Demographics also give Sutton confidence, given that there will be more suburban and ex-urban legislative seats being contested than ever before.
U.S. Senate race slow to take shape
The one area where he doesn't have great confidence is the U.S. Senate race, where so far Sen. Amy Klobuchar is virtually uncontested.
Sutton promises that will change. He says that the one announced Republican candidate, former Rep. Dan Severson, who so far has managed to raise almost no money, understands that he has to "kick things up."
Sutton hints that other Republicans may be on the verge of jumping in. By no means, Sutton said, will Republicans give Klobuchar a free pass.
Expect Republicans to start serious campaigning against Klobuchar at the Minnesota State Fair, where the party will "spice things up" by holding a straw poll for Republican presidential candidates.
Corndogs, mini-doughnuts and Bachman versus Tim Pawlenty. Who could ask for anything more?
But back to those state legislative races.
Both Sutton and Martin claim that the gridlock in both St. Paul and Washington has not discouraged "good people" from wanting to run for the Legislature. Quite the contrary.
"It's actually helping," said Martin. "People are fed up. They believe they have something to offer."
But Martin does have concerns about the impact the recent local and national political train wrecks will have on younger generations.
"We're sending an awful message to young people," Martin said, adding that he's concerned young people might be turned off entirely by politics.
Mark Jenkins
Finally, there's Minnesota's Independence Party. Gridlock has handed the IP advocates a message on a big silver platter. But the party still has no money — and no name candidates. In addition, Mark Jenkins is a rookie as the party's chairman.
Jenkins, though, sees the opportunity ahead as a glass half-empty and half-full.
The empty part is redistricting.
"We have good people who are interested in running, but they want to see what the districts are going to be and who they'd be running against," said Jenkins.
What makes it half-full?
"The fiasco we had in St. Paul,"Jenkins said. "We have a lot of people totally disgusted by what they saw. They want to step forward."
Doug Grow writes about public affairs, state politics and other topics. He can be reached at dgrow [at] minnpost [dot] com.
Jenkins, though, sees the opportunity ahead as a glass half-empty and half-full.
The empty part is redistricting.
"We have good people who are interested in running, but they want to see what the districts are going to be and who they'd be running against," said Jenkins.
What makes it half-full?
"The fiasco we had in St. Paul,"Jenkins said. "We have a lot of people totally disgusted by what they saw. They want to step forward."
Doug Grow writes about public affairs, state politics and other topics. He can be reached at dgrow [at] minnpost [dot] com.
Longtime union activist running for Scheid's seat
reposted from MPR:
Eaton running for Scheid seat
Posted at 1:26 PM on July 27, 2011 by Tom Scheck (0 Comments)
Filed under: MN Legislature, Mark Dayton
Filed under: MN Legislature, Mark Dayton
Chris Eaton, a longtime DFL and union activist, says she's running for the vacant Minnesota Senate seat in District 46 in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. Eaton, who is currently director of health services for Mental Health Resources Inc. in St. Paul, is a registered nurse who belongs to the Minnesota Nurses Association. She says she was also a member of AFSCME for two decades. Eaton says she's been active in DFL politics since George McGovern ran for president in 1972 and served on the DFL State Central Committee.
"I've been one of the worker bees so I know a lot of people," Eaton said. "I have never taken a public role before."
Eaton is running to replace DFL Sen. Linda Scheid, who died in June from ovarian cancer. Eaton says she decided to run for Scheid's seat after talking with Scheid two days before Scheid's death. She says she also consulted other Democrats about her decision to run. Eaton says Scheid and her family encouraged her to run after DFL Rep. Deb Hilstrom, who represents part of the district, declined to make the switch from the House to the Senate.
"She was very excited that I was running," Eaton said of Scheid.
Eaton enters the race with a lot of endorsements. Hilstom and DFL Rep. Mike Nelson - who also represents part of the district - are backing her. She also has the DFL Party's endorsement and is backed by WomenWinning, the Teamsters and the Minnesota Nurses Association. She is also married to Brooklyn Center Mayor Tim Willson.
Eaton says her top concerns are the economy, health care and the state budget. She says she's also concerned about the level of gridlock at the State Capitol. She said she would support tax increases to help fix the state's long-term budget problems.
"We clearly need to raise revenue and I would start with Gov. Dayton's plan," Eaton said. "We put a small percentage tax on stadiums. I would certainly think we could do it to make sure our schools are running and our health care was funded and our roads are being repaired."
Eaton is ramping up her campaign in a shortened campaign cycle. Gov. Dayton has called a general election for October 18. A primary, if necessary, will be held on September 13. Candidates can file for the elections between July 27 and August 3. The district is represented by Democrats but there's no guarantee that Eaton will win in October.
"We have never won a special election in this district," Eaton said referring to races that included Darlene Luther, Mike Nelson and Linda Scheid. All three lost special elections but later won in general elections. "I'm going to start a new trend."
Tom Reynolds is running as a member of the Independence Party. No Republican candidate has formed a campaign committee for the race.
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2011/07/eaton_running_f.shtml?refid=0
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Special Session Announced! No amendments allowed!
Governor Mark Dayton has called for a special legislative session to begin at 3 p.m. today. Under an agreement between Dayton and legislative leaders, no amendments will be allowed to the 12 bills to be considered.
“We worked very hard literally around the clock for the last four days and nights,” Dayton said.
Click here to view the bills (additional bills will be added as they are drafted):http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/ss2011/
An MPR report attempted to answer a question many MAPE members are asking:
How long will it take for government to re-open? Many of the budget bills say they take effect 'one day after final enactment.' That means state departments and state agencies can start work again one day after Dayton signs the bills into law. Some services won't be up and running right away though. State workers will get three days notice to return to work.”
Click here fore the full MPR story: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/
Click here to read the special session agreement document released by the Governor's office:http://www.mape.org/sites/default/files/Special%20Session.pdf
This information was compliments of Team MAPE.
Friday, July 15, 2011
http://review-news.com/main.asp?SectionID=60&SubsectionID=139&ArticleID=11522
http://review-news.com/main.asp?SectionID=60&SubsectionID=139&ArticleID=11522
Letter: Maplewood City Council primary election
To the editor:
On Aug. 9, there will be a primary election held for two city council members in Maplewood. Even though it is long before election season in November, there are very important decisions to be made.
Six years ago when we had the "rubber stamp government." During that time, I realized how important it is to get out and vote in city elections, and how important it is to be an informed voter. Six years ago, we had a very poor voter turnout. Those elected that year had personal vendettas. As a result, the city lost many good employees, had numerous employment lawsuits filed against the city, and the city nearly lost its employee-liability insurance coverage through the League of Minnesota Cities.
I worked hard four years ago to elect John Nephew and Will Rossbach to the City Council. Two years ago, I worked hard to elect Will Rossbach as mayor and James Llanas as the new council member. We have had a good four years and Maplewood is back on track. Sure, we still have problems to solve and council members don't always agree, but I feel we are in good hands and the current members are working as a team.
John Nephew has done a very good job in my opinion of serving us for four years and he has my full endorsement for another four-year term. I appreciate the fact that in spite of his business and family obligations, John is willing to take on another term. I urge you to get out and vote in the primary for John Nephew.
Christeen Stone
Maplewood
To the editor:
On Aug. 9, there will be a primary election held for two city council members in Maplewood. Even though it is long before election season in November, there are very important decisions to be made.
Six years ago when we had the "rubber stamp government." During that time, I realized how important it is to get out and vote in city elections, and how important it is to be an informed voter. Six years ago, we had a very poor voter turnout. Those elected that year had personal vendettas. As a result, the city lost many good employees, had numerous employment lawsuits filed against the city, and the city nearly lost its employee-liability insurance coverage through the League of Minnesota Cities.
I worked hard four years ago to elect John Nephew and Will Rossbach to the City Council. Two years ago, I worked hard to elect Will Rossbach as mayor and James Llanas as the new council member. We have had a good four years and Maplewood is back on track. Sure, we still have problems to solve and council members don't always agree, but I feel we are in good hands and the current members are working as a team.
John Nephew has done a very good job in my opinion of serving us for four years and he has my full endorsement for another four-year term. I appreciate the fact that in spite of his business and family obligations, John is willing to take on another term. I urge you to get out and vote in the primary for John Nephew.
Christeen Stone
Maplewood
Volunteer for the State Fair!
We need you! That's right you! Don't hide behind your computers but instead get out and volunteer a few hours for the senate district. The donut booth is a major fundraiser for the district and we need volunteers on August 31st and September 4th. It is an exciting opportunity to attend the fair for free, help us raise money, and talk with other political wonks! Call Peter Fischer, Senate District Chair, at 651-770-4984.
DFL Talking point bullets about "Dayton's Compromise"
Taken From : Blois Olson's Morning Take A Minnesota tip sheet
DFL Talking point bullets about "Dayton's Compromise"
Getting Minnesota Working Again: Governor Dayton’s Compromise Solution is a $35.4 Billion Budget That Protects Minnesotans from $1.4 Billion in GOP Cuts
K-12 Education – Protects Against $128 million in GOP cuts
· Protects against cuts to 129,000 students who receive special education.
· Protects against elimination of integration aid
· Protects against vouchers.
· Protects against an arbitrary and demoralizing A-F grading system for our schools.
· Protects against collective bargaining restrictions.
· Protects against repealing the desegregation statute and rule.
· Protects local school districts from an unfunded and costly teacher evaluation proposal.
Health and Human Services – Protects Against $556 million in GOP cuts
· Protects 140,000 Minnesotans from losing health care
· Protects against long-term care cuts that would have forced 1,500 elderly and disabled people into more expensive nursing homes rather than home and community-based services.
· Protects against drastic reduction in medical education and research funding.
· Protects against cuts to mental health treatment funding that result in increased numbers of people with mental illness in our jails, emergency rooms and psychiatric hospitals.
· Protects against a 50% cut to women’s primary health care services (family planning).
· Protects substantial funding for Department of Health Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) which aims to help Minnesotans live longer, healthier lives by reducing the burden of chronic disease and reduce long term healthcare costs.
Transportation – Protects Against $43 million in GOP cuts
· Protects Greater Minnesota Transit.
· Protects Metro Transit.
Public Safety – Protects Against $9 million in GOP cuts
· Protects against significant reductions to civil legal services, victim services grants, and to the Department of Human Rights, chemical dependency treatment programs in our prisons.
· Eliminates the 15% workforce reduction that would significantly reduce the number of prison guards and BCA investigators.
Economic Development –Protects Against $16 million in GOP cuts
· Protects funding for Prevailing Wage Enforcement.
· Protects the Minnesota Trade Office.
· Protects the Minnesota Investment Fund and Redevelopment Fund.
Environment – Protects against $22 million in GOP cuts
· Protects against MPCA and DNR cuts to permitting activities included in the GOP proposal that will reverse any progress made toward streamlining business permitting and cause delays in permitting decisions, lengthened permit review timeframes, and reduced capacity for early coordination and review of development projects.
· Protects against deep cuts to clean water activities at the DNR and MPCA when Minnesotans voted for additional funding to protect, restore and enhance our waters.
State government – Protects against $219 million in GOP cuts
· Protects against booking $97 million more in revenue than what the Department of Revenue has said they can bring in.
· Protects against steep cuts to constitutional officers and state agencies.
· Protects against reduction of the state workforce by 15% (approximately 4,800 people).
· Protects state employees from 30% insurance premiums.
Property tax aids and credits – Protects Against $435 million in GOP cuts
· Protects against additional increases in property taxes by $395 million including increases on economically strapped middle income homeowners and businesses all across the state.
· Protects against increasing property taxes on 308,000 renters statewide by cutting renter refunds an average of 45%, including refunds to 85,000 senior and disabled renters.
· Protects against raiding $60 million of local resources from the Doug Johnson Fund to help balance the state budget.
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