representative joe atkins state rep. since 2002 mayor of igh, 1992-2002 igh school board, 1987-1990...
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Representative Joe Atkins• State Rep. since 2002• Mayor of IGH,
1992-2002• IGH School Board,
1987-1990• Voted “Best Local
Elected Official” by readers of the South-West Review
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Senator Jim Metzen
• President of the Minnesota Senate
• State Senator since 1986
• State Representative, 1974 – 1986
• South St. Paul City Council, 1967-74
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Representative Rick Hansen
• State Rep. since 2004• Former Soil & Water
Board Member• Nationally recognized
for environmental expertise and stewardship
• Former SD 39 DFL Chair
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Atkins Metzen HansenStanding Up for Education
• Secured the most significant increase in K-12 funding in two decades.
• Increased funding for early childhood programs.
• Funded Inver Hills buildings.
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Atkins Metzen HansenProtecting Our Homes and Families
• Fought for protection from condemnation abuse
• Pushing for permanent property tax relief
• Passed the toughest sex offender, steroid and meth laws in the country
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Atkins Metzen Hansen• Fighting for Affordable
Health Care …
• …and Better Transportation Options.
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Atkins Metzen HansenSupporting Our Police, Firefighters,
Soldiers and Veterans• Secured better benefits
for soldiers and vets.• Fought for better
funding for our police and firefighters.
• Passed the most comprehensive fire safety law in the nation.