Category: SD48

Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn Update: December 23, 2019

Dear Neighbors,

I hope this email finds you well and that you’re enjoying this special time of year. From my family to yours, I want to offer my sincere wishes for a wonderful holiday season full of joy and fellowship, along with a great New Year just around the corner.

Happy Holidays

Civics 101 Town Hall

Earlier this month, Sen. Steve Cwodzinski, Rep. Laurie Pryor and I hosted a Civics 101 Town Hall Meeting, and I want to thank everyone who attended and contributed to a fascinating discussion about all facets of our election. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joined us for this event, and we’re thankful for his willingness to share his expertise on this topic with us. There are some significant events coming up in 2020 including the first-ever state presidential primary and the 2020 Census. The census will be followed by redrawing of congressional and legislative district maps based on the new population figures. Continue reading “Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn Update: December 23, 2019”

Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: December 18, 2019

Happy Holidays

Dear Neighbors,

The holiday season is here, and I hope this time of year will be full of joy and fellowship for you and your family. If you plan on traveling to celebrate the holidays, I hope your travels will be safe and hassle-free. As many of our families prepare to share gifts with one another, there are many in our communities for whom this time of year is a struggle. There are organizations doing terrific work to assist those experiencing difficult times that are worthy of our financial help. I hope that you’ll consider making a charitable contribution to a cause or two important to you. Not only are you helping others, but it helps create a feeling of holiday cheer. Continue reading “Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: December 18, 2019”

Sen. Steve Cwodzinski Update: December 18, 2019

December, 2019

District 48 hosts Civics 101 town hall

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Earlier this month, Secretary of State Steve Simon joined Rep. Pryor, Rep. Kotyza-Witthuhn, and I for a Civics 101 town hall meeting.

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Our discussion focused on our new presidential primary system, the 2020 census, and innovative ideas like Ranked Choice Voting. Continue reading “Sen. Steve Cwodzinski Update: December 18, 2019”

Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: December 3, 2019

Dear Neighbors,

I want to thank everyone who attended our recent Be Heard on Cannabis Community Conversation in Eden Prairie. It was a productive discussion featuring officials from the state of Colorado who had lessons to share about that state’s approach to cannabis, and community members offered some reasons why this discussion is deeply personal to them. The Sun Sailor has an excellent recap of the event here.

Recently, I was honored by the Minnesota School Boards Association as a Legislator of Distinction for 2019. I’m grateful for this recognition and I look forward to continued partnership with our local education leaders to ensure we meet the needs of all of our students.

MSBA award Continue reading “Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: December 3, 2019”

Rep. Carlie Kotyza-WItthun-Witthuhn (HD48B) Update: Civics 101 Town Hall Tonight

Dear Neighbors,

I hope you had an enjoyable, relaxing Thanksgiving holiday with loved ones, and that you were able to successfully dig-out from the massive amount of snow we received. This holiday gives us the opportunity to reflect upon what we’re grateful for in our lives. In addition to wonderful family and friends, I’m deeply grateful to live in and represent a community that care about people as much as this one. Thank you for the opportunity to serve Eden Prairie at the State Capitol.

Yesterday morning I had the opportunity to attend the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly “Women in Business” breakfast, which featured leaders of the retailer Evereve and Sun Country Airlines. Several of my legislative colleagues joined me for good discussions about issues like sexual harassment, sustainability, paid family leave, the childcare crisis and more.

chamber breakfast Continue reading “Rep. Carlie Kotyza-WItthun-Witthuhn (HD48B) Update: Civics 101 Town Hall Tonight”

Cannabis legalization: Eden Prairie area residents sound off

Concerns, wishes, ideas expressed at 90-minute meeting

Julie Engle and Dean Luke don’t have much in common.

Engle is a 37-year-old mother of three young boys and lives in Minnetonka.

Luke is 80 and is a snowbird who lives in Eden Prairie during the warm months before heading south when the snow flies.

Both found themselves at the Eden Prairie Community Center with a microphone in hand at a Nov. 18 information meeting focused on cannabis legalization.

View the complete November 26 article by Raymond T. Revard on The Sun-Sailor website here.

Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: November 15, 2019

Dear Neighbors,

I’m pleased to invite you and our community to a new town hall featuring Secretary of State Steve Simon on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Eden Prairie High School. We’re calling this event “Civics 101.”

Civics 101 Continue reading “Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: November 15, 2019”

Sen. Steve Cwodzinski (SD48) Update: November 13, 2019

November, 2019

Meeting local farmers

This past week I got to discuss legislation with the owners of the three farms within our senate district.

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The first meeting was with Terry Picha, who runs the Picha Farms near Birch Island Lake in Eden Prairie.

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The next two meetings ran back-to-back, so we did a joint photo. The earlier meeting was with Nikola and Aaron Peterson, pictured above in the middle, who are both former students of mine. Along with Sever Peteron, who was unable to attend, they run Sever’s Fall Festival. Though the event takes place across the river in Shakopee, much of their farming takes place near the Minnesota River in Southern Eden Prairie. Continue reading “Sen. Steve Cwodzinski (SD48) Update: November 13, 2019”

Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: November 13, 2019

Dear Neighbors,

I wanted to share a reminder about the “Be Heard on Cannabis” Community Conversation taking place Monday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Eden Prairie Community Center. This is an issue on the minds of many Minnesotans, and as we discuss potentially legalizing cannabis for recreational use by adults, we need to move forward thoughtfully and responsibly. Having all perspectives at the table is critical, so I hope you can join us to listen, learn and share your thoughts.

Be Heard on Cannabis Eden Prairie

What: Be Heard on Cannabis Community Conversation
When: Monday, November 18, 6:30 PM
Where: Eden Prairie Community Center, Cambria Room
Who: Hosted by Majority Leader Ryan Winkler, Assistant Senate Minority Leader Jeff Hayden, Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn, Rep. Laurie Pryor, Rep. Brad Tabke, Sen. Steve Cwodzinski, with Special Guests Doug Friednash, Former Colorado Legislator and Former Chief of Staff to Gov. John Hickenlooper, and Stanley Garnett, Former District Attorney for Boulder County

If you can’t make it, feel free to share your feedback with me directly. I value your input on this and other issues.

Sincerely,

Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
State Representative

Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (HD48B) Update: November 13, 2019

Dear Neighbors,

I wanted to share a reminder about the “Be Heard on Cannabis” Community Conversation taking place Monday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Eden Prairie Community Center. This is an issue on the minds of many Minnesotans, and as we discuss potentially legalizing cannabis for recreational use by adults, we need to move forward thoughtfully and responsibly. Having all perspectives at the table is critical, so I hope you can join us to listen, learn and share your thoughts.

Be Heard on Cannabis Community Conversation

When: Monday, November 18, 6:30 PM
Where: Eden Prairie Community Center, Cambria Room
Who: Hosted by Majority Leader Ryan Winkler, Assistant Senate Minority Leader Jeff Hayden, Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn, Rep. Laurie Pryor, Rep. Brad Tabke, Sen. Steve Cwodzinski, with Special Guests Doug Friednash, Former Colorado Legislator and Former Chief of Staff to Gov. John Hickenlooper, and Stanley Garnett, Former District Attorney for Boulder County

If you can’t make it, feel free to share your feedback with me directly. I value your input on this and other issues.

Sincerely,

Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
State Representative