Tag: HD33A

Legislature failed because of political tricks

As the DFL candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives for District 33A, I would like to respond to my opponent’s opinions that were printed in the June 28, 2018, Lakeshore Weekly News.

The 2018 session of the Minnesota Legislature was a failure. We paid our representatives well in salary, stipends, pensions and/or benefits, and they failed us. It is time for a change.

Why did the Legislature fail? Because of closed-door meetings, back-room deals and legislation bundled together (against state law) and presented with less than adequate time for public review. In fact, our elected officials did not have time to read the proposed legislation before they could vote. This is not democracy. This is elected officials pandering to their donors. As a result, the needs of most Minnesotans were neglected in specific ways: Continue reading “Legislature failed because of political tricks”

Candidates for House Districts 33A and 33B get DFL nod

The following article by Lara Bockenstedt was posted on the Lakeshore Weekly News website April 3, 2018:

Norrie Thomas

Candidates Norrie Thomas and Kelly Morrison, running for House Districts 33A and 33B respectively, were endorsed at the DFL convention on March 17.

The DFL endorsed Thomas for District 33A in the House of Representatives. 33A encompasses Corcoran, Greenfield, Independence, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Plain, Medina, Minnetrista, part of Orono, St. Bonifacious and Wayzata. The current representative for 33A is Rep. Jerry Hertaus, who is in his third term in office. Thomas and Hertaus each ran for the 33A seat in 2016.

“As an entrepreneur and leader I know what it takes to get things done,” Thomas said. “I work hard and smart, and motivate people to work together.” Continue reading “Candidates for House Districts 33A and 33B get DFL nod”